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The Book of Detroiters 



A BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY 
OF LEADING LIVING MEN 
OF THE CITY OF DETROIT 



SECOND EDITION 

REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE 

1914 



EDITED BY 

ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS 



CHICAGO 

A. N. MARQUIS &c COMPANY 

1914 






COPYRIGHT, 1914, BY 
ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS 






M/iR -S.-fSM 




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INTRODUCTORY 

When the first edition of The Book of Detroiters was published in 
1908 it found a large constituency awaiting it. The residents of 
Detroit, especially the business men. had long felt the need of just such 
a careful and comprehensive biographical cyclopedia as a book of 
reference. This was a field that had hitherto been entirely unoccupied, 
and the new ]x)ok covered it so completely that it was at once accorded 
a prompt recognition and most cordial reception. Consequently the 
new reference book soon found its way to the desks of merchants, 
bankei*s, manufacturers, and professional men generally; into news- 
paper oflSces ; to the reference shelves of libraries ; and into the homes 
of the people. And wherever installed it proved itself a mine of 
valuable information. 

However, in the course of a few years, as the city grew in popula- 
tion and new business enterprises sprang up, with new people taking- 
part in the city's life, it was found that a revised edition of The Book 
OF Detroiters was necessary to bring the work up to date and to make 
it adequate to meet the public demand. To supply this obvious need this 
new and enlarged edition has been prepared, and it is believed that all 
requirements have been fully met. 

The mechanical changes that have been made in the book will be 
recognized as a distinct improvement. The smaller type employed 
makes it possible to print a much larger number of sketches without 
materially increasing the bulk, as the aim has been to keep it of con- 
venient size, while the division of the page into two columns will be 
found to facilitate lx)th reading and reference work. 

In order that the authenticity of the published sketches may be 
understood, it is apropos to say, in this connection, that all the sketches 
in both editions have been written from data furnished by the persons 
themselves. To bring all the sketches that appeared in the volume of 
1908 up to date for this volimie, they were sent out for personal revision 
and for the latest data. It will thus be seen that the entire book has 
been practically written anew, and that every sketch is in fact an 
autobiography. 

In making selections for the new biographies the same care has 



8 INTRODUCTORY 

been taken, as in the first edition, to keep the personnel of the Ijook 
thoroughly representative of the best intellectual and business life of 
the city. Every available source has been made use of, and the merits 
and claims of the individual in each case have been carefully con- 
sidered. In every particular the most painstaking care and experi- 
enced methods have been employed to make the work as nearly perfect 
as possible. 

The new volume cannot fail to give satisfaction to the people of 
Detroit, who are proud of their beautiful and progressive city, and of 
the men who contribute to its success. In the concise biographical 
sketches contained in its pages the business man will be able to find a 
sjTiopsis of the careers of many of his competitors and patrons, to- 
gether with a vast amount of personal information about others of his 
fellow-citizens which may be of benefit to him, both from a business and 
social standpoint. As a matter of fact, the book contains more inter- 
esting and valuable information about the living men of Detroit than 
all other books combined. 

An examination of the book will show that a large niunber of new 
names have been added. These have been recruited from various 
sources. In the lapse of time since the first edition was issued many 
important changes have taken place in the personnel of Detroiters who 
are ' * worth while. ' ' Many ambitious young men have come to the front, 
while a number of business and professional men who were then obscure 
have become prominent, and have therefore achieved eligibility. A 
large number also have been supplied by newcomers, men of capital 
and worth, who, attracted by the rapid growth and prosperity of 
Detroit, have become residents of the city and have entered into its 
large business enterprises. 

The names of some persons who have been much in the public eye 
have not been included, but the strict alignment as to business vocation 
and standing have excluded those who have acquired only a passing 
notoriety. The absence of other names, in some instances of persons of 
note in the community, will be regretted; but for this absence the 
publishers are not responsible, as in all such cases the persons failed 
to respond to the solicitation to furnish the necessary biographical data. 

Many life sketches that appeared in the volume for 1908 have 
been omitted from the new edition for various reasons. Some persons 
have died, and for that reason are no longer eligible, as The Book of 
Detroiters includes biographies only of the living. Some are no longer 



INTRODUCTORY 9 

residents, and a few are no longer considered of sufficient importance 
to be retained. However, in each case of omission, the name of the 
subject has been entered in regular alphabetical order, referring the 
reader for the sketch to Vol. 1908. The date of death and place of 
removal are given when they could be ascertained. This feature of the 
book will be appreciated by those who may desire to obtain authentic 
information about men who were prominent in the business and pro- 
fessional life of Detroit in the early years of the twentieth century, but 
who have passed from mortal activities and left no other record of their 
life and deeds. 

The making of the book has been no easy task, but the fact that it 
is, all things considered, the most complete, reliable and convenient 
biographical compendium of notable living Detroiters ever published 
makes the labor involved seem worth while. 

The Book of Detroiters also commends itself to public esteem as 
being more than an ephemeral publication, whose usefulness departs 
with the day and generation it represents. It is, in fact, a work of 
authority on the life records of leading Detroiters of the present day, 
and therefore worthy of preservation. To the busy newspaper man, as 
well as the business man, it will prove invaluable in his work, as by 
its use he will be able to avoid many exasperating errors when writing 
in haste about persons with whom he cannot communicate, assured 
that the information he finds therein is thoroughly reliable. The 
genealogist likewise may consult it to advantage, knowing that prac- 
tically all its life histories have the authenticity of personal approval. 

While prepared particularly for Detroiters, this volume has, in 
fact, a far wider field of interest and usefulness. In this age of the 
world when steam and electricity have fairly eliminated time and space, 
the business interests of the entire country, and even of foreign lands, 
have come into such intimate and complex relations that a dependable 
biographical cyclopedia of any one of our large cities has necessarily a 
national as well as a local interest. The business man of New York or 
Chicago, or any other large city, has almost equal need to be able to 
obtain information of his confreres in other communities as in his own. 
Hence, this comprehensive collection of the life sketches of the business 
men of so large and important a city as Detroit should be included in 
the business equipment of mercantile, industrial, and financial estab- 
lishments everywhere. 

February 1, 1914. 



PERSONAL SKETCHES 



THE BOOK OF DETROITERS 



BIOGRAPHIES 



AABON, Charles D., physician; boru, Lock- 
port, N. Y., May 8, 1866; son of A. Hymes 
and Hannah (Barnett) Aaron; M. D., Univer- 
sity of Buffalo, N. Y., 1889; Sc. D., Heidelberg 
University, 1910; married, June 23, 1902, 
Winifred Comstock, of Detroit; one daughter: 
Lillia Josephine. Practiced in Detroit since 
1889; professor of gastroenterology and ad- 
junct professor of dietetics, Detroit College 
of Medicine; consulting gastroenterologist, 
Harper Hospital; house physician. Harper 
Hospital, 1889-90; city physician of De- 
troit, 1891-92-93. Director German-Ameri- 
can Bank. Eepublicau. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies, Detroit 
Academy of Medicine, American Gastroenter- 
ological Association, Northern Tri-State Med- 
ical Society. Mason. Author: Diseases of 
the Stomach, 1911, translation (from the Ger- 
man) ; Examination of the Feces by Means 
of the Test-Diet, 1906, 2d edition, 1909. Con- 
tributor to medical journals. Office: 32 West 
Adams Ave. Residence: 168 Seminole Ave. 

ABBOTT, Charles Stewart, lawyer; born, 
Lapeer, Mich., Nov. 3, 1872; son of Austin 
and Mary J. (Ostrum) Abbott; educated in 
public schools of Lapeer, Ann Arbor High 
School and University of Michigan, graduat- 
ing, LL.B., 1897; married at St. John's, 
Mich., 1894, Merrie Hoover, and was prose- 
cuting attorney of Ogemaw Co., Mich., 1898- 
1901. Began practice in Ogemaw Co., Mich., 
1897; removed to Detroit, 1899, and has since 
continued in practice as member of the firm 
of Abbott & Abbott. Proprietor Leland 
Light & Power Co., East Jordan Electric 
Light & Power Co., Williamston Illuminating 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Law. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar As- 
sociation. Member I. O. O. F., Knights of 
Pythias. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreation: 



motoring. Office: 823-825 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 111 Palmer Ave. 

ABEL, Frederic Laurence, musical direc- 
tor; born, Huron Co., O.; son of Frederic and 
Nancy (O'Cleary) Atel; educated in public 
schools of Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit; 
was instructed in music by his father, Fred- 
eric Abel, and at Dr. Hoch Conservatory of 
Music, Frankf ort-on-the-Main, Germany; 
married at Detroit, Feb., 1895, May Leggett. 
Served as clerk in office of R. G. Dun & Co., 
Milwaukee; removed to Detroit and acted as 
shipping clerk in wholesale grocery house of 
John Stephens, 1873-75; entered upon an ex- 
tended course of studies in music and spent 
several years in Europe, returning to Detroit, 
1881; instructor Detroit Conservatory of 
Music, 1881-1900; organized the Michigan 
Conservatory of Music, Sept., 1900, of which 
is director, secretary and treasurer. Enlisted 
as member Co. A, 1st Battalion, Michigan 
National Guard; has been continuously in the 
service and holds rank in the guard of major, 
and adjutant general, 1st Brigade; served in 
Spanish-American War as 1st lieutenant and 
adjutant 31st Michigan Infantry. Republi- 
can. Member Music Teachers' National As- 
sociation. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Member Society of Foreign Wars. 
Recreations: automobiling and farming. Of- 
fice: 1020 Woodward Ave. Residence: 1900 
Woodward Ave. 

ABT, Peter Jesse, lawyer; born, New York 
City, June 8, 1869; son of Peter and Theresa 
(Holt) Abt; educated in public schools of 
New York City until 1885; U. S. Army 
Schools, Columbus, O., 1888, and U. S. Army 
Schools, San Antonio, Tex., 1889; Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1898-1901, graduating, LL.B., 
1901; student of special subjects at medical 
college and graduate Ontario Veterinary Col- 
lege, degree of V.S., 1907; married, Nov. 2, 
1892, Margaret Reed; children: Helen A,, 
Reed E., Winifred M., Leroy J. Engaged in 



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practice since 1901; connected with the De- 
troit United Eailway, since Jan., 1910. 
Served in Illinois National Guard, 1886-87; 
on duty during riots in Chicago; private and 
sergeant 19th U. S. Infantry, Columbus and 
San Antonio; honorably discharged at De- 
troit; 2nd lieutenant Detroit City Greys, 
Michigan National Guard, 1892; has held 
rank of captain, major, colonel, and brigadier 
general of various civic and military organ- 
izations. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber I. O. O. F. Recreations: outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 12 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
491 Kercheval Ave. 

ACKEEMAN, Edward L., automobile hard- 
ware; born, Davis, Macomb Co., Mich., Oct. 2, 
1869; son of Joseph Warren and Sarah A. 
(Hoover) Ackerman; descended from early 
Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam (New 
York), 17th or 18th century; educated in 
country district school, Michigan, and busi- 
ness college at Chatham, Ont.; married at 
Detroit, Aug. 31, 1892, Marie E. Brown; four 
children: Edna Grace, Edward Clarence, Mar- 
garet Florence, Robert Joseph. Served as 
bookkeeper for Jos. N. Smith, Detroit, 1889- 
92; bookkeeper to chief clerk of Detroit Cop- 
per & Brass Rolling Mills, 1892-9; in grocery 
business for self, 1899-1900; salesman for Chi- 
cago Brass Co., 1900; bookkeeper Swift & Co., 
1901, Chicago and St. Louis; productive engi- 
neer Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, 
1901-2; vice-president, treasurer and manager 
Jos. N. Smith & Co., 1902-13, since president 
and general manager. Progressive Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit. Recreations: automobiling, 
fishing. Office: 4th Ave. and Porter St. Resi- 
dence: 128 Rosedale Court. 

ACKEBMAN, Henry John, shoe merchant; 
born, Wayne Co., Mich., Mar. 18, 1877; son of 
Frederick and Augusta (Trilck) Ackerman; 
educated Detroit public schools; married, 
Nov. 6, 1897, Emma Schulte, of Detroit; one 
child: Harriet. Has resided in Detroit since 
ke was 2% years of age; began active career 
with Valpey Shoe Co., 1890, continuing until 
1901; started for self, 1901, as H. J. Acker- 
man; firm succeeded by Yaeger & Ackerman, 
Feb., 1903. Member First English Lutheran 
Church. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
87 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 1048 Concord 
Ave. 

AOKEBMAN, William Easlmer, secretary 
Standard Motor Truck Co.; born, Flint, 
Mich., June 11, 1876; son William and Chris- 



tiana (Riddle) Ackerman; educated public 
and high schools of Flint and Detroit, by 
private tutor, and International Correspond- 
ence School, Scranton, Pa.; married Mayme 
Alice Anderson, of London, Ont., Can., Sept. 
17, 1907; three children: William Robert 
(died 1908), Ellen May, Edna Evon. Began 
as draftsman and mechanic, at Flint, Mich., 
with Judge C. H. Wisner, and assisted in de- 
signing and building one of the first automo- 
biles in Michigan; also completed two cars, 
one air and one water chassis, continuing four 
years; came to Detroit and was draftsman 
Cadillac Motor Co. two years; organized the 
Reliance Motor Truck Co., of which was 
superintendent and engineer four years, the 
company then being sold to the General 
Motors Co., of which was purchasing agent 
two years; purchasing agent and assistant 
manager Kelley Motor Truck Co., Springfield, 
O., one and one-half years; returned to De- 
troit and organized the Standard Motor Truck 
Co., Aug. 1, 1912, of which has since been 
secretary. Republican. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Society of Auto- 
mobile Engineers. Club: Wolverine Automo- 
bile. Recreations: automobiling, fishing and 
hunting. Office: 973 Bellevue Ave. Resi- 
dence: 47 Buena Vista Ave. E. 

ADAMS, Elbert Clinton, steam packings 
and rubber goods; born, Valley Mills, N. Y., 
Mar. 26, 1869; son of Clinton and Mary 
(Savery) Adams; common school education; 
married at Oneida, N. Y., July 18, 1893, Jen- 
nie M, Ayres. Began active career at age of 
14 in china and glass store of Henry Riven- 
burgh, Oneida; was with the firm eight years, 
from office boy to traveling salesman; then 
went upon the road for George H, Wheelock 
& Co., china and glassware, South Bend, Ind., 
;ind continued with the firm twelve years; 
sales manager The Garlock Packing Co., at 
Detroit, Jan. 1, 1904, to May 1, 1908; since 
manager Detroit branch of The Anchor Pack- 
ing Co. (of which is a stockholder); also gen- 
eral manager for all of Canada, of The An- 
frhor Packing Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber B. P. O. E. Recreation: entertaining with 
sleight-of-hand tricks, which he himself orig- 
inates. Office: 158 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
141 Forest Ave. W. 

ADAMS, William F., anto body painting 
and trimming; born. Fort Plain, N. Y., Mar. 
21, 1857; son of Robert B. and Frances H. 
(Young) Adams; educated in Fort Plain pub- 



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lie schools until 12 years of age; married, at 
Cleveland, Apr. 25, 1881, Susan G. Harpham; 
two children: Robert H., S. Louise. Engaged 
in the dry goods business for forty years as 
salesman, buyer and manager; partner and 
office manager for Knell & Adams, auto body 
painting and trimming, since Feb. 1, 1909. 
Democrat. Universalist; trustee Church of 
Our Father. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, New York Society of Detroit, Ohio 
Society of Detroit. 32° Mason (Chapter, 
Commandery and Consistory). Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Noontide. Eecreation: literature. 
Office: 1045 Jefferson Ave. E. Residence: 56 
Pingree Ave. 

ADAMS, William H., consulting civil engi- 
neer; born, Hopewell, Ontario Co., N. Y., Jan. 
11, 1879; son of Henry Tibbets and Melvina 
A. (Pardee) Adams; descended from Went- 
worth family in America; educated High 
School, Lock Haven, Pa., 1891-4; teacher pub- 
lic schools, New Jersey, 1897-1902; graduate, 
Ohio Northern University, Ada, O., degree of 
C. E., Jan., 1905; married. May 9, 1906, Flor- 
ence A. Gossard, of Helena, Sandusky Co., O.; 
children: Helen Canfield, Robert Pardee, Will- 
iam Gossard. From graduation held various 
technical positions, acquiring experience in 
structural engineering; chief estimator 
Trussed Concrete Steel Co., Detroit, 1907-8; 
independent practice since 1909; general civil 
engineering; designer of bridges, dams, founda- 
tions, substructures and structural steel and 
reinforced concrete in connection with archi- 
tects in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Buffalo and 
elsewhere; senior member firm of Adams & 
Cummins; branch office in charge of partner 
in Houston, Tex. Methodist. Associate 
member American Society of Civil Engineers. 
Member Detroit Engineering Society. Club: 
Exchange. Recreations: outdoor sports, gar- 
dening and fruit-growing. Office: 809 Ford 
Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 157 Connecticut 
Ave., Highland Park, Mich. 

ADMTEE, William Woodford, Eastern 
Michigan manager State Life Insurance Co. 
of Indianapolis; born, Elizabeth, Ind., July 
24, 1861; son of James Beasley and Rachael 
(Veatch) Admire; educated common schools, 
Indiana; LL. B., Kent Law School, Chicago, 
1894; Sheldon School of Scientific Salesman- 
ship, Chicago, 1910; married, Dec. 23, 1883, 
Emma Smith, of Boonville, Ind.; one daugh- 
ter: Pearle (Mrs. C. W. Dilcher, of Buffalo, 
N. Y.). Served as journeyman printer, 
stenographer and newspaper correspondent in 



Kansas, 1885-92; magazine writer, compiler 
Admire 's Handbook of Kansas, 1891; agency 
director, Illinois Life Insurance Co., Chicago, 
1899-1903; superintendent agency department, 
American Assurance Co., Philadelphia, 1903- 
10, since at Detroit. Republican (standpat- 
ter). Mason (Scottish and York rites, 
Shriner). Recreations: fishing, hunting and 
bowling. Office: 610 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 30 Garfield Ave. 

ATKFiNS, Berton AUen, railway purchasing 
agent; born, Hartford, Vt., Aug. 25, 1869; son 
of Joseph Parkhurst and Mary J. (Rubs) 
Aikens; educated in public schools; married, 
May 28, 1895, Marian E. Gallagher, of St. Al- 
bans, Vt.; one son: Berton Allen, Jr. En- 
tered railway service with Central Vermont 
R. R., April 1, 1889; appointed clerk in office 
of purchasing agent, Rutland B. R., April 1, 
1899; later chief clerk, assistant storekeeper 
and on Feb. 1, 1905, was made purchasing 
agent; resigned July 1, 1912, to become pur- 
chasing agent Michigan Central Railway; also 
general tie agent same road, and the Lake 
Shore & Michigan Southern, Lake Erie & 
Western, Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling, 
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis, 
Peoria & Eastern, Cincinnati Northern, To- 
ledo & Ohio Central, Zanesville & Western 
and Chicago, Indiana & Southern roads. 
Protestant. Mason (Knight Templar and 
Shriner). Club: Detroit Transportation. Of- 
fice: Michigan Central R. R. Co. Residence: 
65 Marston Ct. 

AILFiS, James W., insurance; born, Alli- 
ance, O., April 22, 1858; son of Amos and 
Mary A. (Allman) Ailes; was the first gradu- 
ate of Alliance High School, June, 1874; mar- 
ried, at Brampton, Ont., June 11, 1879, 
Frances H. Bradley; one son: Edgar R. Be- 
gan as a representative of Teal & Sargent, 
photographers' supplies, Cleveland, continu- 
ing, 1875-7; removed to Detroit, Jan. 1, 1877; 
associated with C. D. Widman & Co., manu- 
facturers of furniture, and president of the 
company until 1910; manager special risk de- 
partment Detroit Insurance Agency until 
1912. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason, K. T. Republican. Methodist. Rec- 
reation: fishing. Office: 1104 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Residence: The Carola Apts., 
42 Watson St. 

AIPItE, Joseph, president Union Brewing 
Co.; born, Germany, Feb. 7, 1857; son of Max 
and Waldpurga Aiple; educated in Germany; 
came to America, 1885; married, at Detroit, 



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1890, Miss Anna Eichbracht; one daughter: 
Josephine. Learned brewer's trade in Ger- 
many; located in Detroit after arriving in 
United States, but spent a short time in Mil- 
waukee; was connected with the Stroh Brew- 
ing Co., 1887-89; acted as foreman for the 
Goebel Brewing Co., 1889-98; established the 
Union Brewing Co., 1898, of which has since 
been president and manager. Member Con- 
cordia Society, Harmonie Society, Elks, and 
various other organizations. Recreations: 
music and hunting. OflBce: 24 Mitchell Ave. 
Residence : 714 McDougall Ave. 

AIBHEART, W. P., state manager Under- 
wood Typewriter Co.; born, Roanoke, Va., 
Jan. 18, 1871; son of George Philip and Ella 
Dithulia (Copenhaver) Airheart; educated 
Alleghany Institute, Roanoke; Virginia Poly- 
technic Institute, Blacksburg, Va.; married, 
Sept. 27, 1903, Anna May Sewell, of Louis- 
ville, Ky.; one child: Jack Sewell. Began in 
employ of Iron Belt Bldg. & Loan Association, 
Roanoke, continuing for four years; then with 
Remington Typewriter Co., in Missouri, Illi- 
nois, Ohio and Michigan, seven years; entered 
employ of the Underwood Co. in Louisville, 
Ky., 1902, later at Hartford, Conn.; since 1905 
at Detroit as state manager for Michigan. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. 32° Mason, K. T., Shriner. Club: 
Exchange. Recreations: horticulture, country 
life. Office: 147 Griswold St. Residence: 128 
Windemere Ave. 

ALBEBTUS, Eegiuald Charles, automobiles; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 1, 1888; son of Harold 
Victor and Annie M. (Randall) Albertus; 
educated Cass (public) School and Central 
High School, Detroit, graduating Jan., 1907; 
Y. M. C. A. Technical School; married, De- 
troit, June 4, 1913, Edith Thomson. Entered 
employ of the Acme White Lead & Color 
Works, 1907; then consecutively with Michi- 
gan Central Ry., Michigan State Telephone 
Co., Washburn-Crosby Co.; entered automo- 
bile business, 1910, and organized the W. J. 
Marshall Auto Co., of which was managing 
partner until Aug., 1913; since member Regal 
Motor Sales Co. Member of Detroit Naval 
Reserves four years. Clubs: Detroit Motor 
Boat, Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: 758 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 16 Highland Ave., Highland Park. 

ALBBECHT, Albert August, contractor and 
builder; born, Detroit, July 5, 1853; son of 
William and Caroline (Gutensehwager) Al- 



brecht; educated in public schools of Detroit 
and Detroit Business College. Began by as- 
sisting his father, a builder and contractor in 
Detroit; name of firm became William Al- 
brecht & Son; from 1877 to 1904 the business 
was conducted under the name of Albert A. 
Albrecht; in 1904 it was incorporated as The 
Albert A. Albrecht Co., of which is president 
and general manager. Erected the following 
buildings: The Union Trust Co. 's build- 
ing, the Penobscot, the Masonic Temple, the 
Washington Arcade, the Stevens Block, the 
Morgan & Wright plant. Murphy Power plant, 
Edison Power House No. 1, Edison Power 
House No. 2, Gas Office building, and others. 
President Builders' Association of Detroit, 
1905-8. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Harmonie, Rushmere, Detroit. Recre- 
ations: summer outing and fishing. Office: 
820 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 57 Martin PL 

ALBBIG-HT, James G., state manager Union 
Central Life Insurance Co.; born, Bucyrus, 
Crawford Co., Ohio, Sept. 30, 1859; son of 
Daniel B. and Mary Ann (Smith) Albright; 
educated Bucyrus Union School, graduating 
high school, 1875; married, June 3, 1886, 
Helen Isabel Twiss, of Columbus, Ohio; two 
children: Susan R., Arthur S. Has been iden- 
tified with the Union Central Life Insurance 
Co. since 1887; state manager for Wisconsin, 
1889-1907, when twenty-three companies left 
the state on account of adverse legislation; 
state manager in Michigan since 1907. Con- 
gregationalist. One of the founders of Wis- 
consin Archaeological Society; member Amer- 
ican Civic Association. Member Ohio Society 
of Detroit. 32° Mason; Knight of Pythias. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 621-622 Free Press 
Bldg. Residence: 109 Taylor Ave. 

ALDBICH, Fred H., lawyer; born, Wauseon, 
O., Sept. 11, 1861; son of Joseph D. and Julie 
E. (Carter) Aldrieh; educated in public 
schools of Wauseon and at Adrian College, 
Mich.; studied law and was admitted to the 
bar, 1883; married. Delta, O., Aug. 21, 1884, 
Sarah Corine Isbell; four children: Fred H., 
.Jr., Frank Compton, Julia May, Ruby Corine. 
Taught school previous to entering upon prac- 
tice of law at Cadillac, Mich., 1883; served as 
judge 28th judicial circuit, 1887-99; has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1899; director and gen- 
eral counsel Northern Assurance Co. of Mich- 
igan; president Charlevoix Rock Product Co. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Member 
American Bar Association, International Law 
Association, Lawyers' Club, Detroit. 32° 



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Mason. Office: 1526 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 272 Ferry Ave. 

AIiDBICH, Peter J., real estate; born, Ar- 
mada, Mich., Jan. 6, 1883; son of James Z. 
and Medora (Loomis) Aldrich; educated Ar- 
mada High School, to senior class, finished 
11th grade; married, Jan, 8, 1909, Ellen T. 
Flory, of Detroit. On farm near Utica, Mich., 
until spring of 1908; entered real estate busi- 
ness with the Stormf eltz-Loveley Co., as sales- 
man, June 9, and appointed superintendent 
farm department, Jan. 2, 1912; resigned Oct., 
1912, and organized the P. J. Aldrich Co., Oct. 
15, 1912, capitalization, $40,000 ($29,500 paid 
in) ; president of company since its organiza- 
tion. Member Knights of Pythias. Eecre- 
ations: fishing and hunting. Office: 8 Butler 
Bldg., 82 Griswold St. Eesidence: 623 Lin- 
coln Ave. 

ALDBICH, Ralph Leonard, lawyer; born, 
St, Joseph, Mich., Oct. 2, 1864; son of Almon 
Lyman and Dency (Abbott) Aldrich; edu- 
cated Flint (Mich.) High School; LL, B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1886; married, Oct. 30, 
1894, Elizabeth Hamilton Beagle, of Flint, 
Mich.; children: Ealph Leonard, Jr., and 
James Griffith. Began practice at Flint, July, 
1886; removed to Detroit, 1891. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit. Independent 
in politics. Episcopalian. Clubs: University, 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
reation: traveling. Office: 509 Moffat Bldg. 
Eesidence: 282 Iroquois Ave. 

ALEXANDER, Charles Towne, lawyer; 
born, Oct. 5, 1866; died, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

ALEXANDER, Edward Woolsey, furrier; 
moved to Santa Barbara, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 

ALEXANDER, George WiUiam, railway 
official; born, Lightcliffe, Yorkshire, Eng., 
Sept. 10, 1859; son of Andrew and Harriet 
Newell (Hayward) Alexander; educated in 
public schools; came to America, 1871; un- 
married. Began in railway service at Hamil- 
ton, Ont., with the Great Western Ey.; be- 
came identified with the Grand Trunk System 
at Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 1, 1879, and has 
filled positions of secretary to general man- 
ager, assistant to treasurer, paymaster, and 
since Dec, 1906, has been secretary and treas- 
urer Grand Trunk Western Ey. Also secre- 
tary and treasurer Detroit, Grand Haven & 
Milwaukee Ey., Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon 
Ey., Grand Eapids Terminal Ey., Grand Trunk 
Milwaukee Car Ferry, Detroit & Toledo Shore 
Line E. E.; secretary Chicago, Detroit & Can- 
ada Grand Trunk Junction Ey., Michigan Air 



Line Ey., St. Clair Tunnel Co., International 
Bridge Co. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, 
Detroit Boat. Office: Foot of Brush St. Eesi- 
dence: Detroit. 

ALEXANDER, Kirkland Barker, advertis- 
ing; born, Grosse He, Mich., Dee. 28, 1874; 
son of George Watts and Martha (Arnold) 
Alexander; graduate Cass School, Detroit; 
Detroit High School, 1893; Ph. B., University 
of Michigan, 1896; married, Oct. 7, 1911, 
Frances Campau Sibley, of Detroit; one son: 
Charles Towne, 2d. Reporter on staff Detroit 
Journal, 1900; with Detroit News, 1901; re- 
turned to Journal as dramatic and literary 
editor, 1902; editorial writer, 1903-11; since 
treasurer MacManus Co., advertising agents. 
Author: The Log of the North Shore Club, 
Satan Sanderson (a play). Writer of several 
satirical comedies, a three-act comedy, and a 
number of magazine articles. Non-resident 
lecturer on journalism in University of Michi- 
gan. Member Fine Arts Society, University 
of Michigan Society, Phi Chapter of Psi Up- 
silon. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 
University, Detroit Country, Detroit Athletic, 
Players, Campfire, Detroit Eacquet and Curl- 
ing, Eecreations: tennis, racquets. Office: 
Detroit Journal Bldg. Residence: 379 Agnes 
Avenue. 

ALGER, Frederick Moulton, investor and 
business manager; born, Detroit, June 27, 
1876; son of Gen, Eussell A, and Annette H. 
(Henry) Alger; educated in Phillips Academy, 
Andover, Mass., and Harvard University, 
graduating from the latter, A.B., 1899; mar- 
ried at Detroit, May 2, 1901, Mary Eldridge 
Swift; children: Frances and Frederick M,, 
Jr. Has been engaged in business in Detroit 
since 1900; director and treasurer Alger, 
Smith & Co., lumber manufacturers, Manis- 
tique Lumbering Co.; director Packard Motor 
Car Co., Anderson Forge and Machine Co., 
Michigan Copper & Brass Co., National 
Bank of Commerce. Served as cap- 
tain and assistant adjutant general, U. S. 
Vols., in Santiago Campaign, Spanish-Ameri- 
can War, 1898. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, University (De- 
troit), Metropolitan, Army and Navy (Wash- 
ington), University Yacht, Aero, Grolier, 
Harvard (New York). Eecreations: horse- 
back riding, baseball, etc. Office: 1202 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Village, 
Michigan. 

ALGER, Russell Alexander, Jr., lumber 
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son of the late Geu. E. A. and Annette H. 
(Henry) Alger; educated at Michigan Mili- 
tary Academy, Detroit High School and Phil- 
lips Academy, Andover, Mass.; married, at 
Detroit, Jan. 23, 1896, Miss Marion Jarves. 
Was associated with his father in business 
and is executor of the Alger estate; in busi- 
ness for himself since 1903. President Alger, 
Smith & Co., wholesale manufacturers of lum- 
ber, Anderson Forge & Machine Co.; vice- 
president Packard Motor Car Co.; treasurer 
Duluth & Northern Minnesota K. E. Co.; 
director Security Trust Co., People's State 
Bank, Manistique Lumber Co., Alger-Sullivan 
Co., Gibford Specialty Co. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Loyal Legion (by inherit- 
ance). Clubs: Detroit, Youdotega, Country, 
Detroit Yacht, Detroit Boat, Automobile, De- 
troit Eacquet and Curling, Plunt, St. Clair 
Pishing and Shooting, Yacht, Automobile of 
America (New Y'^ork), Eatchi Gammi (Du- 
luth), Mount Eoyal (Montreal), Canada 
Shooting. Eeereations: boating and field 
sports. Office: 1202-1207 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: "The Moorings," Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich. 

ALGOE, John Frederick, merchant; born, 
Flint, Mich., Feb. 21, 1889; son of J. Frank 
and Ella J. (Lissett) Algoe; educated public 
schools, Flint; Ferris Institute, Big Eapids, 
Mich.; unmarried. Began active career in 
Flint, 1903, with father in hardware business 
(established by father, 1888) ; came to De- 
troit, June 13, 1910, and opened hardware 
store at 1505 Woodward Ave., under name of 
Frank Algoe, of which he is manager; re- 
moved to present location Dec, 1912; com- 
pany also has two stores in Flint. Eepubli- 
can. Baptist. Member National Hardware 
Dealers' Association, Michigan Hardware 
Dealers' Association. Eeereations: automo- 
bile touring, fishing and hunting. Office: 
1482-1484 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 1505 
Woodward Ave. 

ALLEE, Herbert Dick, auditor Parke, 
Davis & Co.; born, Smyrna, Del., Mar. 13, 
1859; son of Jacob Eaymond and Sarah 
(Dick) Allee; educated public schools and 
Smyrna Seminary; married, Oct. 14, 1891, 
Juanita Coit, of Missouri Valley, la.; two 
sons: William Coit, Herbert D., Jr. Began 
active career as assistant auditor, Chicago, 
Burlington & Quincy E. E. Co., June 1, 1888, 
continuing until May 1, 1906; since auditor 
Parke, Davis & Co. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Golf. Eeereation: golf. 



Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Eesidence: 32 
Delaware Ave. 

AIiLEN, Charles Henry L,, wholesale 
woolens; born, Cobourg, Ont., Can., Mar. 8, 
1874; son of Henry and Sarah (Bigger) 
Allen; came to the United States, fall of 
1879; educated grade schools, Jackson, Mich., 
1880-4, Detroit, 1884-9; District High School, 
1889-93; in office of architect, 1893-4; student 
Cornell University, 1894-6; married, July 10, 
1901, Fanny L. Sheldon, of Chautauqua Co., 
N. Y.; two children: Henry Sheldon, Alice 
Albro. Lived in New York one year, Cleve- 
land one year, St. Louis two years; partner 
Henry Allen & Sons, woolens and tailors' 
trimmings, since 1899; has traveled as sales- 
man in the Middle West. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Literary, 
Cornell, of Michigan. Eeereation: traveling. 
Office: 10 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 43 Cal- 
vert Ave. 

ALLEN, John Robins, professor mechanical 
engineering; born, Milwaukee, Wis., July 23, 
1869; son of James Morrill and Eliza Jane 
(Stanton) Allen; educated in public schools 
of Milwaukee; Ann Arbor High School; Uni- 
versity of Michigan, B.S., 1892, M.E., 1896'; 
married, at Ann Arbor, Oct. 9, 1894, Lola H. 
Conrad. Secretary L. K. Comstock Con- 
struction Co., Chicago, 1893; member firm of 
Ball & Allen, consulting engineers, Chicago, 
1894-6; teacher mechanical engineering, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1896; advanced to pro- 
fessor, 1903; dean Engineering Department (in 
charge of establishing Engineering College), 
Eobert College, Constantinople, Turkey, 1910- 
13; professor mechanical engineering (in 
charge of department). University of Michi- 
gan, since 1913. An organizer of firm of 
Brush & Allen, engineers, Detroit, 1904, firm 
becoming Brush, Allen & Anderson, 1907. 
Democrat. Baptist. Member American So- 
ciety of Heating and Ventilating Engineers 
(ex-president), Detroit Engineering Society, 
National Association of Stationary Engineers 
(honorary), American Society of Mechanical 
Engineers, Michigan Engineering Society, 
British Institution of Heating and Ventilat- 
ing Engineers, Phi Gamma Delta. Club: Uni- 
versity. Eeereations: hunting and fishing. 
Eesidence: 837 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, 
Michigan. 

ALLEN, Mark W., manufacturing chemist; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 9, 1873; son of Eiehard 
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cestry on both sides of the house dates in 
America from 1635; educated public schools 
and High School, Detroit; Massachusetts In- 
stitute Technology, Boston; SheflSeld Scien- 
tific School, Yale; married Alice L. Maslen, of 
Bath, England, June 5, 1905; two children: 
Sarah Irene, Eichard Webber. Began in De- 
troit as manufacturer toilet articles; secre- 
tary and treasurer Mark "W. Allen & Co. ; presi- 
dent E. A. Carmichael & Co.; director Wood- 
mere Cemetery Association, Huron Eadiator & 
Lamp Co. Progressive. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Sons American Eevolution, Theta Xi. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, Y. M. C. A., De- 
troit Motor Boat, Detroit Athletic. Eecrea- 
tions: yachting and motor boating. Office: 
122 Michigan Ave. Eesidence: 425 Hurlbut 
Avenue. 

ALLEN, William Henry, manufacturer; 
born, "Worcester, England, Sept. 10, 1871; son 
of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fox) Allen; edu- 
cated in public schools of England and at 
Detroit Business University; married, at De- 
troit, Nov., 1896, Miss Jennie Johnson. 
Came to America, 1887, and began active 
career in factory of Oliver P. Hazard, manu- 
facturer of pants, Detroit; next was con- 
nected with the Peerless Manufacturing Co. 
as sewing machine adjuster and later served 
in the same capacity with Marvin M. Stanton 
& Co.; was in employ of Kruttner, Eosenfield 
& Co., and the Binghamton Overall Co., Bing- 
hamton, N. Y.; returned to Detroit, 1897, and 
began as William H. Allen & Co., in manufac- 
ture of all grades of petticoats, in which has 
since continued. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Mason (Corinthian Lodge). Club: Detroit 
Motor Boat. Eecreations: automobiling and 
motor boating. Office: 253-255 Lafayette 
Boul. Eesidence: 130 Stanton Ave. 

ALLEN, William Young; born, Cobourg, 
Ont., Can., Mar. 8, 1878; son of Henry and 
Sarah (Bigger) Allen; educated grammar and 
high schools, Detroit; married at Saginaw, 
Mich., Nov. 14, 1905, Myrtle Ehea Wallis; one 
daughter: Margery Wallis. Has engaged as 
wholesale dealer in woolens and automobile 
fabrics in Detroit, since 1894; partner in firm 
of Henry Allen & Sons. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Lambda Sigma society. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Eecreations: water 
sports, automobiling. Office: 10-12 Gratiot St. 
Eesidence: 2941 West Grand Boul. 

ALLHEILIG, Edward A. A., clergyman; 
born, Alsace, France, Feb. 3, 1863; son of 



Anthony and Madeline (Burgsthaler) Allhei- 
lig; educated at Merville, France; Holy Ghost 
Seminary, Paris. Ordained priest, E. C. 
Church, by Bishop Picarda, in Paris, Nov. 1, 
1887; engaged in educational work in Guada- 
loupe, F. AV. I., seven years, and in France 
seven years; came to America, Oct., 1903; as- 
sistant St. Joachim's Church, Detroit, 1903-5; 
then assistant Notre Dame Church, Chippewa 
Falls, Wis.; spent one year at Duquesne Uni- 
versity, Pittsburgh; pastor St. Joachim's 
Church, Detroit, since July, 1912. Eesidence: 
181 Dubois St. 

ALLINGER, Charles Edward, secretary- 
treasurer The Chas. A. Strelinger Co.; born, 
Cincinnati, Oct. 29, 1877; son of Eev. Louis H. 
and Sarah (Delker) AUinger; father came 
from Germany in the early 50 's, served four 
years through the entire Civil War as private, 
chaplain and corporal, became a Methodist 
minister in 1866 and is still active; mother 
born in Vermillion, O.; educated public 
schools at Cincinnati, Marion, O., Allegheny, 
Pa., and Detroit, also Detroit High School and 
Detroit Business University; married, Sept. 
12, 1900, Emma A. Benke, of Detroit; one 
daughter: Euth Emma. Started to work as 
errand boy for The Chas. A. Strelinger Co., 
machinery, tools and shop supplies, 1895, 
working through the various departments; in 
1907 was admitted to the firm, elected director 
and secretary-treasurer, which positions has 
.since held. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Methodist. Member 
Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M.; Monroe Chapter; 
Detroit Commandery; Moslem Shrine; also 
Eoyal Arcanum. Member Ohio Society, De- 
troit Citizens League, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat, Transporta- 
tion, Automobile of Detroit, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, D. A. C. Eecreations: boating and 
fishing. Office: 96-110 Bates St. Eesidence: 
220 Maybury Ave. 

ALLMAND, John T., manufacturer; born, 
Mt. Clemens, Mich., Sept. 29, 1867; son of 
John and Josephine (Benenou) Allmand; edu- 
cated public schools, Mt. Clemens; married, 
April 10, 1901, Caroline Thieler, of Detroit; 
two children: John T., Jr., Eobert. Learned 
carriage trimmer's trade and followed same 
for a number of years; shop superintendent 
for Seevers & Erdman, carriage manufactuj-- 
ers, 23 years; vice-president and factory 
manager Fisher Closed Body Co. since 1910. 
Eepublican. Mason. Eecreations: automo- 
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St., cor. Piquette Ave. Eesidence: 121 Colo- 
rado Ave. 

ALLOE, Elmer L., lawyer; moved to Mt. 
Clemens, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

ALTHOFF, Clement A., insurance and real 
estate; born, Dayton, O., Dec. 15, 1872; son 
of John J. and Catherine (Glaser) Althoff; 
educated public school, Emanuel Parochial 
School, St. Mary's College, all of Dayton; 
married, June 29, 1897, Elizabeth Catherine 
Whelan, of Detroit (who died Feb. 24, 1904) ; 
2d, July 10, 1905, Mary A. McDonough, of 
Detroit; children: George J., Elizabeth C, 
Clement M., Joseph M., Margaret M., Helen G. 
Began active career in real estate and insur- 
ance business; president Security Casualty 
Co., 1907-10; conducting general insurance and 
real estate agency in own name since Jan. 1, 
1910. Eepublican. Eoman Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Kecreation: outdoor 
exercise. Office: 705-707 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 290 Pennsylvania Ave. 

AIiTLAND, Daniel Fickes, lawyer; born, 
Dillsburg, Pa.; son of Samuel and Lydia Alt- 
land; preparatory education at Kiskiminetas 
Springs School, four years; graduate Princeton 
University, A. B., 1898; married, Feb. 6, 1909, 
Katherine C. Woodbury; children: Mary 
Woodbury, Edward Woodbury. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1898; member law firm of Hunt 
& Altland; vice-president Butte Falls Lumber 
Co.; director White Eiver Lumber Co.; treas- 
urer Kalamazoo Paper Co.; vice consul of 
Mexico. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Clubs: Detroit, Country, University. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 1030-1032 Penobscot 
Bldg. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan, 

AMAN, John H., treasurer and general man- 
ager Monarch Foundry Co.; born. Fort Wayne, 
Ind., Apr. 4, 1874; son of Louis P. and Ma- 
thilda (Fegman) Aman; grandparents were 
brought to America, as children; father born 
in Sidney, 0., mother born at Ft. Wayne; edu- 
cated St. Mary's Academy, Ft. Wayne; then 
learned molding trade; later took up course 
of business education at the Business Insti- 
tute; married, June 7, 1898, Gertrude Cecilia 
Sommers, of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Lived with 
parents until 22 years of age; removed to De- 
troit June 22, 1896; followed trade as molder; 
became connected with the Monarch Foundry 
Co., grey iron castings, 1907; treasurer of 
same since Nov. 5, 1907; was shop foreman 
1907-8, since general manager. Catholic; 
member of Most Holy Eedeemer Church. Eec- 



reations: home and reading. Office: 895-907 
Greenwood Ave. Eesidence: 652 Ferdinand 
Avenue. 

AMBEBG, Adolph, silk merchant; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 27, 1862; son of Adolph Frederick 
(a native of Berlin, Germany) and Marie 
(Mauch) Amberg (a native of Koenigreich, 
Wiirttemburg, Germany) ; educated in German- 
American Seminary, and Goldsmith 's College, 
Detroit; unmarried. In employ of various 
stores in Detroit and was manager silk de- 
partment of J. L. Hudson Co. for nine years; 
has engaged in business for self since 1903, 
under firm name of A. Amberg & Co., silk 
shop, handling imported silks and velvets. 
Member Board of Commerce, Detroit. Repub- 
lican, Club: Board of Commerce. Recreation: 
gardening. Office: 21 John R St. Residence: 
287 Parker Ave. 

AMBERG, Emil, physician; born, Santa Fe, 
N. M., May 1, 1868; son of Jacob and Minna 
(Loewenbein) Amberg; graduate Eealgymna- 
sium, Elberfeld, Germany, 1887, Gymnasium 
in Arnsberg, 1888, University of Heidelberg, 
1894, also passed state examination for li- 
cense to practice in Germany; was interne in 
the Ear Department of the Massachusetts 
Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, 
Jan. 1, 1896-Apr. 1, 1897; post-graduate 
courses in Berlin and Vienna; married, Nov. 
16, 1909, Cecile Siegel, of Detroit; children: 
Robert S. and Blanche Adele. Has been en- 
gaged in practice at Detroit since 1898; at- 
tending physician to Ear, Nose and Throat 
Department, United Jewish Charities dispen- 
sary; consulting otologist, Harper Hospital. 
Fellow American Association for Advance- 
ment of Science; fellow Federation of State 
Medical Boards of the United States; member 
American Otological Society, Wayne County 
and Michigan State medical societies, Amer- 
ican Medical Association, National Council 
of the National Economic League, Detroit 
Oto-laryngological Society, American Acad- 
emy of Ophthalmology and Oto-laryngology, 
Detroit Society of Neurology and Psychiatry. 
Office: 270 Woodward Ave. Residence: 756 
Cass Ave. 

AMERINE, Charles Cassatt, manager The 
Great Western Oil Co.; born, Piqua, O., July 
12, 1857; son of John and Susan (Macklefish) 
Amerine; educated in public and high schools 
of Piqua, 1864-74; married, Detroit, Oct. 10, 
1905, Agnes Eleanor Todt; two children: Eliz- 
abeth Julia, Lois Edna. Connected with 
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at Columbus and Indianapolis, 1878-84; en- 
gaged in farming, 1884-87, and as traveling 
salesman for the Cleveland Refining Co. (oils), 
1887-90; city salesman, Detroit, for Scofield, 
Shurmar & Teagle (oils), 1890-1900; has been 
manager of The Great Western Oil Co., De- 
troit and Toledo, since June 1, 1901. Repub- 
lican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreations: automobiling, baseball and the- 
atre. Office: 75 Woodbridge St. E. Residence: 
550 14th Ave. 

AMMEEMAN, Charles Richard, consulting 
engineer; born, Marengo, Calhoun County, 
Mich., Mar. 8, 1880; son of Anson Leonard 
and Ida M. (Bryan) Ammerman; descended 
from Derrick Jans Ammerman, who settled 
in Flat bush, N. Y., 1650; educated country 
school; graduated Commercial Department, Al- 
bion College, Mich., 1900; attended night 
school of Detroit Technical Institute; Amer- 
ican Correspondence School; married, Aug. 30, 
1904, Mabel Adams, of Detroit; one daughter, 
Helen Elizabeth. Began active career as 
stenographer, Burnham, Stoepel & Co., 1900, 
continuing until 1903; stenographer, Donald- 
son & Meier, architects, 1903-5; became 
draftsman, Brush, Allen & Anderson, consult- 
ing engineers, 1905; now member Ammerman, 
McColI & Anderson, consulting engineers, 
power plants, heating and ventilating, elec- 
trical engineering. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Engineering Society. Recreations: ten- 
nis, fishing. Office: 1310 Penobscot Bldg. 

AMOS, Charles Bristol, manufacturer orna- 
mental brass, iron, etc.; born, Detroit, Aug. 
25, 1871; son of Ferdinand and Martha (Bris- 
tol) Amos; educated in public schools and at 
Detroit Business College; married at Detroit, 
Aug. 24, 1896, Elizabeth J. Snook. Served 
apprenticeship as machine operator with Har- 
vey Sons Co., Limited, 1888-91; employed by 
American Straw Board Co., Anderson, Ind., 
as paper machine operator, 1891, and in same 
year as bookkeeper for the Citizens' Gas Co., 
Anderson; returned to Detroit as assistant 
teller Peninsular Savings Bank; entered man- 
ufacture of mineral water, 1892, later acting 
as commercial salesman; president Charles 
Amos & Co. since 1905. Mason; member Mac- 
cabees. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: 
motoring, fishing and outdoor sports. Office: 
153 Elizabeth St. W. Residence: 108 John E 
Street. 

ANDERSON, Bruce, physician; born, Mon- 
treal, P. Q., Can., Aug. 12, 1874; son of James 



D, and Mary E. (Frautz) Anderson; studied 
preparatory, high and technical courses at 
high school, Montreal; M.D., McGill Univer- 
sity, Montreal, 1894; M.D., Detroit Homeo- 
pathic College of Medicine, 1901; married, 
Dec. 1, 1898, Janet McVittie, of Detroit. Lo- 
cated in Detroit, 1898; attending gynecolo- 
gist to Grace Hospital since 1911; in and out- 
of-door clinics; examiner for Michigan State 
Sanatorium; visiting physician Detroit Tuber- 
culosis Sanatorium. Member American Insti- 
tute Homoeopathy, Michigan State Homoeo- 
pathic Medical Society, Practitioners' Society 
of Detroit. Member Oriental Lodge, A. F. & 
A. M. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat. 
Recreations: motor boating and farm. Office 
and Residence: 178 Forest Ave. W. 

ANDERSON, Charles G., physician; born, 
Delaware, Ont., Can., May 24, 1869; son of 
Charles G. and Annie (Hixton) Anderson; 
educated in public schools of Ontario, Col- 
legiate Institute of Ontario, and at Detroit 
College of Medicine, graduating, M.D., 1893; 
unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 1893, 
as assistant physician Detroit Sanitarium; 
has been physician-in-chief since 1896. Mem- 
ber Wayne County and Michigan State Med- 
ical societies, American Medical Association, 
Nu Sigma Nu. Mason, Knight Templar. 
Clubs: Detroit, Old Club. Recreation: fishing. 
Office and Residence: 107 Fort St. W. 

ANDERSON, GUbert J., physician; born, 
Detroit, July 31, 1877; son of William H. and 
Elizabeth (McVittie) Anderson; graduated 
High School, Detroit, 1896; M.D., Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1900; married, Sept. 2, 1908, 
Agatha Bennett, a native of Chatham, Ont. 
Interne Harper Hospital, 1900-1; since in prac- 
tice in Detroit; member polyclinic staff of 
Harper Hospital; clinical assistant depart- 
ments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Detroit 
College of Medicine. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member American Medical Association, 
Michigan State and Wayne County Medical 
societies. Alumni Association, Detroit College 
of Medicine. Mason. Recreations: fishing, au- 
tomobiling. Office: 925 Kercheval Ave. Resi- 
dence: 408 Pennsylvania Ave. 

ANDERSON, Henry C, mechanical engi- 
neer; born, Morganfield, Ky., Dec. 4, 1872; 
son of John G. and Sophia (Cromwell) Ander- 
son; educated in public schools, academy and 
Kentucky State College, degree of B. M. E., 
1897; married at Lexington, Ky., Aug. 14, 
1904, Sara G. Sinnrall. Junior professor of 
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gan; member firm of Brush, Allen & Anderson, 
consulting engineers, since Apr., 1906. Mem- 
ber Michigan Engineers' Society, Detroit En- 
gineering Society. Member Sigma Chi, Sigma 
Xi. Mason. Recreations: reading, outdoor di- 
versions. Office: 1310 Penobscot Bldg., De- 
troit. Eesidence: Ann Arbor, Mich. 

ANDSSSON, John Edwin, commercial 
agent, Big Four Ey.; born, Lawrence, Kan., 
Oct. 15, 1887; son of Olof and Betty (Easmus- 
sen) Anderson; graduated common schools, 
Douglas Co., Kan., 1902; graduated Lawrence 
Business College, Lawrence, Kan., 1904; stu- 
dent Kansas City School of Law and Benton 
College of Law, St. Louis; married, Sept. 25, 
1911, Ona May Swaim, of Lawrence, Kan. 
Began active career as clerk in commercial of- 
fice Big Four Ey., Kansas City, May 18, 1905, 
and continued as follows: chief rate clerk, St. 
Louis, Apr., 1, 1908; soliciting freight agent, 
St. Louis, Mar. 1, 1909; traveling freight 
agent, Chicago, Sept. 15, 1909; chief clerk, 
Chicago, Sept. 15, 1911; commercial agent, De- 
troit, since June 1, 1912. Congregationalist. 
Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit Transportation, 
Michigan E. E. Outing. Eecreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 414 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 
120 Avalon Ave., Highland Park, Mich. 

ANDEESON, John Wendell, lawyer; born. 
La Crosse, Wis., Sept. 25, 1867; son of Wen- 
dell A. and Susan M. (Small) Anderson; La 
Crosse High School, 1885; Cornell University, 
1889; University of Michigan, LL.B., June, 
1890; married at Detroit, June 19, 1895, Gus- 
tava Doeltz; children: Wendell W., Suzanne 
M. Has been engaged in practice at Detroit 
since 1893; member of law firm of Anderson & 
Eackham, 1896-1910, Anderson, Eackham & 
Wilcox, Anderson & Wilcox, since 1912, at- 
torneys for E. G. Dun & Co. and Highland 
Park State Bank. Director Highland Park 
State Bank. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Bar Association, Michigan Bar 
Association, New England Society. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Member Chi Psi, Corinthian 
Lodge, No. 241, F. & A. M. Clubs: Detroit, 
Yondotega, University (member board of gov- 
ernors, 1899-1903, president, 1902-3), Coun- 
try, Detroit Boat, Green Bag, Bankers', De- 
troit Athletic, Indian Village, The Players. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 622-623 
Moffat Blk. Eesidence: 196 Iroquois Ave. 

ANDERSON", Kenneth, owner Kenneth An- 
derson Manufacturing Co.; born, Montreal, 
Can., Dec. 28, 1868; son of James D. and Mary 
E. (Troatz) Anderson; educated public and 



high schools; married, Sept., 1890, Nellie 1. 
McVittie, of Detroit; two children: Norman 

D. and Irene E. Engaged in jobbing of 
wrought iron pipe and fittings ever since be- 
ginning of active career; was with Dry Dock 
Sheet Metal Works; organized business on 
own account, 1896; owner Kenneth Anderson 
Co.; mgr. Chicago branch of A. M. Byers & 
Co., Pittsburgh. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Office: 33-37 Atwater St. 

E. Eesidence: 149 Canfield Ave. W. 

ANDEESON, WiUiam C, president Ander- 
son Electric Car Co.; born, Ontario, Can., 
1853; son of Hiram and Susanna (Cummings) 
Anderson; educated in public schools and busi- 
ness college; married at Port Huron, Mich., 
1877, Ida F. Beard; two daughters: Lynell A., 
Marj^ H. (Mrs. F. E. Price). Began in manu- 
facturing business at Port Huron, as Ander- 
son Manufacturing Co., 1895; removed to De- 
troit, and continued as wholesale manufacturer 
of carriages and electric automobiles; firm 
name changed, 1911, to Anderson Electric Car 
Co., of which has since been president. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Eushmere, Wolverine Auto. Eecreations: 
horseback riding and automobiling. Office: 
Clay Ave. and Eiopelle St. Eesidence: 65 
Eowena St. 

ANDERSON, William Kyle, capitalist; born, 
Mar. 24, 1847; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

ANDERSON, William Robert, general man- 
ager Advance Machine Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 
7, 1872; son of William Henry and Elizabeth 
(McVittie) Anderson; educated in Detroit 
public and high schools; married at Detroit, 
June 5, 1899, Elizabeth Maude Eoss; one 
daughter, Dorothea Elizabeth. General man- 
ager Anderson Forge and Machine Co., 1905- 
1911; since general manager Advance Machine 
Co., contracting machinists; also treasurer 
Anderson Tool & Supply Co., manufacturers 
of cold chisels, plumbers' tools and contract- 
ors' supplies, with which he has been con- 
nected since 1892; vice president Krause Man- 
ufacturing Co.; director Metropolitan State 
Bank, Anderson Forge and Machine Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Builders' and Traders' Exchange 
(director, 1905-6), Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Ashlar Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M., Peninsular 
Chapter No. 16, E. A. M., Monroe Council 
No. 1, E. S. M. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: 654 Franklin St. 
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ANDEESON, Willis Sidney, physician; 
born, Oct. 16, 1S68; died, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 
ANDRE, Anthony J., wholesale grocer; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 18, 1873; son of Anthony 
and Clara (Leyhman) Andre; educated at St. 
Joseph's School, Detroit; married at Detroit, 
Apr., 1905, Emma Puff; two children: Anthony 
J., Jr., William P. Began active career, 1889, 
in employ of James Nail & Co., house furnish- 
ings, etc.; then was with George W. Larkins 
& Co., lumber merchants; commenced in 1890 as 
clerk with Peter Henkel Co., wholesale gro- 
cers, wines, etc.; became traveling salesman 
and since 1897, when firm was reorganized as 
The Edward Henkel Co., has been vice presi- 
dent and director of the company. Catholic. 
Eecreation: farming. Office: 157 Eandolph St. 
Eesidence: 32 Palmer Ave. W. 

ANDREW, Ed. P., pianos; born, Hoosick 
Falls, N. Y., May 12, 1861; son of Edwin and 
Susan Elizabeth (Bray) Andrew; educated in 
Ludington (Mich.) High School; married at 
Grand Eapids, Mich., Mar. 31, 1883, Annetta 
Louise Knight; two sons: Gray don Eoy, Ed- 
win K., Jr. Began active career upon leav- 
ing school, 1879, as traveling salesman for S. 
A. Maxwell & Co., Chicago, continuing until 
1882; in business as partner in firm of F. W. 
Andrew & Co., Ludington, 1882-87; on road 
for the Farrand Co., manufacturers of pianos 
and organs, 1887-1905, and has been manager 
of the company's retail store, Detroit, since 
1905. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Member Masonic order, Elks, K. 
of P., N. U., E. A., U. G. T. Clubs: Eotary, 
Adcraft. Eecreations: automobiling, sailing. 
Office: 172 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 70 
Massachusetts Ave. 

ANDREWS, Charles James; moved to Co- 
lumbus, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

ANDREWS, Harry E., treasurer Boyer- 
Campbell Co., factory supplies; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 30, 1874; son of Charles A. and Dolora 
(Wight) Andrews; educated public schools, 
Detroit; Caton Business University; married, 
Nov. 7, 1898, Maud Packard, of Plymouth, 
Mich.; three children: Bruce P., Virginia, 
June. Began active career as clerk and oper- 
ator, police headquarters, Detroit, then license 
clerk for police department; assistant secre- 
tary to John B. Whelan (now Judge Whelan); 
private secretary to collector of customs, 1905- 
1911; treasurer The Boyer-Campbell Co. since 
1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Detroit Light Guard, 1892-98; enlisted, 
1898, in Co. I, 31st Mich. Vols, and went to 



Cienfuegos, Cuba; mustered out of U. S. serv- 
ice, 1899; became 1st lieut. Co. C, 1st Mich. 
Eegt., M. N, G., 1909. Eepublican, Congre- 
gationalist. Mason, K. T. Member Gen. 
Henry M. Duffield Camp, Spanish War Veter- 
ans, Maccabees. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecrea- 
tions: baseball, handball. Office: 92 Congress 
St. E. Eesidence: 115 W. Philadelphia St. 

ANDRIES, Joseph H., surgeon; born, Mil- 
waukee, Wis., Apr. 7, 1875; son of Engelbert 
and Christine (Weinheimer) Andries; edu- 
cated St. Joseph's parochial school, 1881-87; 
Canisius College, Buffalo, N. Y., classical 
course, 1887-91; Detroit College, 1891-93; 
studied medicine University of Munich, Ger- 
many, 1893-94, Eoyal Frederick William Uni- 
versity, Berlin, 1894-97, University of Vienna, 
six months, and University of Eome, six 
months, 1897-98; degree of Doctor of Medicine 
and Surgery, conferred by Eoyal Frederick 
William University, 1897; assistant physician, 
Krankenhaus Moabit, Berlin, one year; mar- 
ried. May 20, 1903, Charlotte Friede, of Eoch- 
ester, N. Y.; children: Alfred and Lucile. Be- 
gan practice in Berlin, Aug. 7, 1897; practiced 
in Detroit since 1899; professor of surgery, 
Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery; 
surgeon to St. Mary's Hospital. Catholic. 
Member American Medical Association, 
Wayne County Medical Society. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Eecreations: art, music 
and outdoor life. Address: 75 Adelaide St. 

ANDREBS, Raymond C, physician and sur- 
geon; born, Detroit, July 12, 1883; son of En- 
gelbert and Christine (Weinheimer) Andries; 
educated parochial school, Detroit, 1896; Uni- 
versity of Detroit, 1896-1903, degree of A.B., 
1903; Detroit Medical College, 1903-7, M.D., 
1907; married, Oct. 16, 1912, Eose A. Bayer, of 
Detroit. Served as interne St. Mary 's Hospital, 
Detroit, 1907-9; associated in practice with 
Dr. Angus McLean since 1909; junior surgeon 
to St. Mary's Hospital; demonstrator of anat- 
omy, Detroit College of Medicine, and clinical 
assistant to chair of surgery of same. First 
lieutenant Medical Eeserve Corps, U. S. Army. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association. Eecreation: music. Of- 
fice: 308 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 110 
Forest Ave. E. 

ANDRTJS, Frank Davis, lawyer; born, Wash- 
ington, Mich., Aug. 21, 1850; son of Loren and 
Lucina (Davis) Andrus; graduate Detroit 
High School, 1868; University of Michigan, 
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Law Department, same university, B.L., 1879; 
married, at Saginaw, Nov. 23, 1880, Julia J. 
Goodson; one daughter, Helen G. (Mrs. Francis 
E. Merrill, of Las Cruces, N, M.). Began 
practice in Detroit, 1880; in partnership with 
John B. Corliss, as Corliss & Andrus, 1882; 
Corliss, Andrus & Leete, 1886; Corliss, Andrus, 
Leete & Joslyn, 1901; withdrew from firm, 
1905, and has since been alone; practice gen- 
eral, business largely probate. Director and 
general counsel Michigan Alaska Development 
Co. Eepublican. Member Board of Estimates 
of City of Detroit continuously since 1890 
(president, 1895). Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Michigan Bar Association. 
Episcopalian. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Club: 
Old Club. Eecreation: outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: 214 Moffat Blk. Eesidence: Pasadena 
Apartments, 

ANDRUS, Frederick H., estate manager; 
born, Washington, Mich.; son of Truman E. 
and Elizabeth (Hotham) Andrus; public 
school education; married, at Chicago, Nov. 9, 
1893, Inin Louise Marsh; one daughter, Cath- 
erine. Began active career at Jackson, Mich., 
in employ of Michigan Central E. E.; became 
connected with Standard Paper Co., whole- 
sale paper, Milwaukee, Wis., 1884; removed to 
Chicago, 1888, and acted as credit man for A. 
G. Spalding & Bros., 1888-1902; has been iden- 
tified with interests of the Whitney estate, 
Detroit, since 1902. Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
reation: golf. Office: 1724 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 273 Seminole Ave. 

ANDEUS, Ward Loren, merchandise broker; 
born, July 13, 1852; died, Apr. 1911; see Vol. 
1908. 

ANGELIi, Alexis Caswell, lawyer; born. 
Providence, E. L, Apr. 26, 1857; son of James 
B. and Sarah S. (Caswell) Angell; educated in 
public schools of Burlington, Vt., Ann Arbor, 
Mich., and University of Michigan, graduat- 
ing, A.B., 1878, LL.B., 1880; married, June 6, 
1880, Fanny C. Cooley; three children. Was 
admitted to the bar, 1879, and has practiced 
in Detroit since 1880; member firm of Wells, 
Angell, Boynton & McMillan, 1892-1902, and 
of Angell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman, 1902- 
1911; U. S. district judge, Eastern District of 
Michigan, July, 1911-June 1, 1912; since mem- 
ber firm Angell, Boynton, McMillan, Bodman 
& Turner. Professor of law, University of 
Michigan, 1893-98. Member Michigan State 
Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Director Associated Charities. Club: Univer- 



sity. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 300 Iroquois Ave. 

ANGELL, George Hall; born, Detroit, Aug. 
3, 1874; son of George E. and Sarah (Hall) 
Angell; educated in public schools of Detroit, 
and University of Michigan, graduating, de- 
gree of B.L., 1894. Identified from the begin- 
ning of active career to Nov. 1, 1912, with the 
art business established by his father in 1863 
as the George E. Angell Co., Ltd.; sold his 
interests, since not active in any business. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, University, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic, Hunt. Eecreations: golf, rid- 
ing and yachting. Eesidence: The Pasadena. 

ANGER, Frederick Charles, investment se- 
curities; born, Kingston, Ont., Can,, Sept. 7, 
1875; son of Charles L. and Sarah (Swanton) 
Anger; educated public schools of Bay City 
and Saginaw, Mich.; married, Jan. 14, 1904, 
Mary F. Sullivan, of Bay City, Mich.; one 
child, Frederick Charles, Jr. Began active 
career as bookkeeper for Adams Co., Sagi- 
naw, Mich., 1893; then successively with the 
New York Life Insurance Co. and the Aetna 
Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.; engaged in 
security business, 1902-9; came to Detroit 
from Bay City, Mich., 1909; director Dow- 
Gilbert Eealty Co.; secretary and director 
United Amusement Co.; secretary Equitable 
Loan Co. Baptist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Joppa Lodge, No. 315, 
A. F. & A. M., and B. P. O. Elks of Bay City. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 1117 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg, Eesidence: 3019 W. 
Grand Boul. 

ANGUS, Samuel Floyd; born, Apr., 1855; 
died, Feb. 6, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

ANEETELL, Thomas Jackson, wholesale 
and retail lumber dealer; born, Windham, 
Conn.; son of Eev. John (D.D) and Marie 
Louise (Butterfield) Anketell; educated at 
Trinity School, New York City, and Shattuek 
School, Faribault, Minn.; married, in Illinois, 
May 4, 1892, Elizabeth Moss Mills; one daugh- 
ter, Elizabeth Clara. President Anketell Lum- 
ber Co., organized Aug. 1, 1893, Anketell 
Lumber & Coal Co. and Gratiot Lumber & 
Coal Co.; director Truman Moss State Bank. 
Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Masonic or- 
der. Clubs: Detroit, Automobile, Country, 
Bloomfields Hills Country, Detroit Athletic, 
Fellowcraft (Detroit), Calumet (Chicago), 
Eecreations: automobiling; lover of horses, 
cats and dogs. Office: 1033 Majestic Bldg. 
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ANKLAM, William Frederick, manufactur- 
er of motor lamps; born, Menasha, Wis., Jan. 
20, 1872; son of Lewis John and Minnie 
(Hoechner) Anklam; educated Menasha High 
School; married, Sept. 12, 1902, Mary Eliza- 
beth Charles, of Kenosha, Wis.; two children: 
Charles William, Frances Porter. OflBce boy 
to shipping clerk for Menasha Wooden Ware 
Co., Menasha, six years, 1889-95; cashier Ster- 
ling Cycle Works, Kenosha, Wis., 1895-98; 
superintendent and treasurer Kenosha Brass 
& Iron Works, 1898-1901; purchasing agent 
and office manager Badger Brass Manufactur- 
ing Co., Kenosha, 1901-9; secretary, general 
manager and director, C. M. Hall Lamp Co., 
manufacturers motor car lamps, Detroit, since 
1909. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Lutheran. Member Lodge No. 
750, B. P. O. Elks, Kenosha. Club: Wolverine 
Auto. Eecreations: automobiling, fishing, 
hunting. Office: C. M. Hall Lamp Co., 363 
Hancock Ave. E. Residence: 221 Hancock 
Ave. W. 

ANNIS, Newton, fur manufacturer; born, 
Michigan, Oct. 22, 1858; son of Joseph and 
Berintha (McKee) Annis; public school edu- 
cation; married, at Burr Oak, Mich., June 27, 
1883, Clara Culver. Came to Detroit from 
Burr Oak, Mich., 1880; was connected for six 
years with F. Buhl & Co., furs, etc.; has been 
in fur business in his own name since 1887. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
golf and automobiling. Office: 241 Woodward 
Avenue. 

ANSCOMS, William H., grocer; born, Aug. 
22, 1846; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

ANTHONY, Howard B,, manufacturer; 
born, Medina, N. Y., Mar. 22, 1868; son of 
Benjamin M. and Elizabeth S. (Cole) An- 
thony; educated in public schools of Detroit 
and Detroit Business University (graduate) ; 
married, at Detroit, Jan. 8, 1891, Mary J. 
Fairbairn; two daughters: Margaret E., 
Marion. Began as bookkeeper for P. H. O. 
Willebrands and later was stock and shipping 
clerk Detroit Tobacco Co.; entered employ of 
Michigan Stone Co., 1883; was connected with 
Homer, McGraw & Co., fire insurance, for 
three years; secretary, treasurer and director 
of The McRae & Roberts Co., manufacturers 
of brass goods, Feb., 1895-1909; resigned on 
account of health; secretary and treasurer 
Michigan Brass & Foundry Co. since 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Mason, K. T., Shriner. 
Club: Detroit Fishing and Hunting Associa- 



tion, St. Clair Flats. Recreation: traveling. 
Office: 1218 Hastings St. Residence: 1216 
Cass Ave. 

ANTISDEL, John Parshall, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 31, 1861; son of John Francis 
and Sarah Jane (Parshall) Antisdel; ancestry 
on both sides in America from early Colonial 
times, and served in American Revolution; 
educated public schools and high school, Mil- 
waukee, Wis.; LL.B., Detroit College of Law^ 
June 13, 1903; unmarried. Was in partner- 
ship with father and brother in the hotel 
business (Fraser House), Bay City, Mich.; in 
Kingsville, Ont. (Mettawas Hotel), until 
1900; law student until June 13, 1903; since 
in general practice at Detroit. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Republican. Bap- 
tist. Member American Bar Association, 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Member Sons of Ameri- 
can Revolution, Y. M. C. A. Club: Lawyers'. 
Office: 310 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 
319 Jefferson Ave. 

APPLEBAUM, Isaac, railway supplies; 
born, in Suvolk, Russo-Poland, Apr. 19, 1854; 
son of Harris and Hannah (Burnstein) Apple- 
baum; received education in private school in 
his native land; came to America, 1868; mar- 
ried, at Detroit, Apr. 19, 1874, Ray Jacobs. 
Landed in New York from Europe without 
any funds; started to work as butcher (a busi- 
ness he had learned in the old country), but 
soon abandoned it and began traveling and 
buying and selling machinery; in 1877 con- 
centrated upon general railway supplies at 
Detroit and founded the business in which he 
has since continued under his own name. Re- 
publican. Hebrew. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Odd Fellows, Knights of 
Pythias. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 
1646 Woodward Ave. Residence: 2902 W, 
Grand Boul. 

APPLEGATE, Oliver Perry, general agent 
Denver & Rio Grande Railway; born, near 
Corydon, Ind., Dec. 21, 1869; son of John 
Thomas and Sarah Catherine (Reas) Apple- 
gate; descended from early Colonial families 
of Pennsylvania and Virginia; graduated 
Corydon High School, Ind., May 21, 1889; 
graduated Bryant and Stratton Business Col- 
lege, Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1, 1891; married, 
Sept. 11, 1899, Gertrude Avery Lanius, of 
Louisville, Ky.; two daughters: Virginia L. 
and Helen L. Entered railway service in of- 
fice of superintendent of P,, C, C. & St, L. 
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Ky., Jan. 12, 1S91; became connected with 
traffic department, C, C, C. & St. L. Eailway 
(Big Four), at Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18, 1894; 
chief clerk Eio Grande Western Eailway, Chi- 
cago, May 9, 1898; contracting agent Denver 
& Eio Grande Eailway, Chicago, July 1, 1901; 
general agent Denver & Eio Grande & West- 
ern Pacific railways, Detroit, since Apr. 1, 
1912. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Southern Society of Detroit, Eoyal Arcanum. 
Clubs: Detroit Transportation, Grand Eapids 
Transportation. Eecreations: baseball and 
gardening. Office: 1323 Majestic Bldg., De- 
troit. Eesidence: Birmingham, Mich. 

AEMITAGE, Percy T,; see Vol. 1908. 

ARMSTRONG, Edwin E., manufacturer of 
saddlery; born, Detroit, 1853; son of Thomas 
and Catherine (Hopson) Armstrong; educated 
in public schools of Detroit; married, at De- 
troit, 1883, Louise McCutcheon; three chil- 
dren: Philip M., Catherine, Josephine (Mrs. 
James M. Acklin, of Toledo, O.). Was con- 
nected with the hardware trade during the 
earlier years of his business career; member 
of the firm of Armstrong & Graham, organ- 
ized 1880, wholesale manufacturers of har- 
ness and other saddlery goods; also president 
Armstrong Tanning Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Geological Society. 
Trustee Westminster Presbyterian Church. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: 
123 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 67 Watson 
Street. 

ARMSTRONG, George A., state agent and 
adjuster ^tna Insurance Co.; born, Hillsdale, 
Mich., Dec. 13, 1853; son of George and 
Martha (Nares) Armstrong; educated Union 
School, Hillsdale, and Hillsdale College; mar- 
ried, June 10, 1889, Cora L. Howard, of Fari- 
bault, Minn. Served as state agent New York 
Underwriters' Insurance Co., eight years, 
1881-89; state agent Hartford Insurance Co., 
1889-1900; state agent -.Etna Insurance Co. 
since 1900. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Mason. Club: Eushmere. 
Eecreations: fishing and hunting. Address: 
12 Atkinson Ave. 

ARMSTRONG, Henry I., saddlery hard- 
ware; born, Detroit, Dec. 10, 1850; son of 
Thomas and Catherine (Hopson) Armstrong; 
educated in Detroit public schools, Olivet 
College and University of Michigan; married, 
at Detroit, Mar. 21, 1877, Sarah Aikman. 
Was connected with the chemical laboratory 
of Parke, Davis & Co., 1871-73; then with 
Hayden & Baldwin and Glover & Campau; in 



emploj^ of Buhl, Ducharme & Co., 1875-85; 
has been member firm of Armstrong & Gra- 
ham, wholesale manufacturers saddlery hard- 
ware, since 1885. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian, Club: 
Detroit. Office: 123 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 
197 Parker Ave. 

ARNOLD, Charles Peter, electrotyping; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 25, 1876; son of Phillip 
Peter and Rosie Mary (Webber) Arnold; edu- 
cated St. Mary's (parochial) School and Clin- 
ton and Duffield (public) schools; unmarried. 
Learned printing trade with the Detroit 
Evening News, continuing about nine years; 
then turned attention to electrot japing; in 
employ Peninsular Engraving Co. until 1900; 
became connected with firm of Stewart, Bell 
& Stewart, Mar. 12, 1900, and now vice-presi- 
dent same. Member Jubilee Lodge, I. O. O. 
F. Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 11-17 
Woodbridge St. W. Eesidence: 728 Hurlbut 
Avenue. 

ARNOLD, John W., lawyer; born, Allegau, 
Mich., July 6, 1874; son of Dan J. and 
Frances (Bassett) Arnold; father, for twenty 
years judge 20th judicial circuit, Michigan; 
graduate University of Michigan, and Law 
Department, June, 1896; married, Dec. 4, 
1902, Gertrude Jenkins, of Grand Eapids, 
Mich.; one daughter, Dorothy Elizabeth. Be- 
gan practice at Ann Arbor, 1896; removed to 
Detroit, 1902; managing attorney for Mercan- 
tile Credit Co., since 1909. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Golden Eule Lodge, No. 
159, F. & A. M., Ann Arbor. Eecreation: 
motoring. Office: Suite 715-716 Chamber of 
Commerce. Eesidence: Fernando Apartments. 

ARTHUR, Frederick Prentice, clergyman; 
born, Utica, N, Y., May 25, 1859; son of John 
and Elizabeth P. (Sessions) Arthur; nephew 
of Alonzo Sessions, at one time lieutenant- 
governor of Michigan; educated high school, 
Ionia, Mich.; Lansing Agricultural College, 
1878 and 1879; M.A., Bethany College, W. 
Va., 1885; married, Aug. 4, 1885, Roberta C. 
Hawkins, of Bethany and Elizabeth, W. Va.; 
one daughter, Mildred (Mrs. C. A. Helmeck). 
Ordained to ministry Christian (Disciples) 
Church, 1880; pastor Angola, Ind., 1886-91, 
Rochester, N. Y., 1891-99, Grand Eapids, 
Mich., 1899-1908; state evangelist and secre- 
tary Jfor the Disciples of Michigan, 1908-12; 
since city missionary, Detroit, starting new 
churches. Eepublican. Eecreation: farming. 
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ASHLEY, Edward H., wholesale and retail 
coal and ice; born, Eichmond, N. Y., Nov. 2, 
1846; son of Hiram and Polly (Gilbert) Ash- 
ley; educated in public schools and Nunda 
Academy, N. Y., and at Goldsmith's Business 
•College, Detroit; married, Detroit, May 22, 
1878, Eva J. Belknap; one daughter, Euth 
(Mrs, Eoys A. Ellis). Began active career as 
clerk in Warner's Dry Goods Store, Nunda, 
N. Y., 1865; removed to Detroit, 1869; sales- 
man in dry goods house of Newcomb & Endi- 
cott, 1869-81, with Belknap & Drake, whole- 
sale packing and provisions, 1881-87; entered 
the coal business, 1887, and organized the 
firm of Hall & Ashley, which was consoli- 
dated with Pittmans & Dean Co., 1892, of 
which he became director and secretary; also 
director Crystal Ice Co., Ltd. Member Sons 
of American Eevolution. Eepublican. Con- 
gregationalist. Eeereation: enjoyment of 
"the simple life." Office: 10 Adams Ave. W. 
Eesidenee: 71 Garfield Ave. 

ASHTON, William J., secretary John Lauer 
Machine Co.; born, Enfield, Ont., Can., Nov. 
28, 1869; son of John S. and Grace Yoe 
(Westaway) Ashton; educated in public 
schools of" Enfield, 1874-84; Port Perry High 
School, 1884-87; business university, Chat- 
iam; married, Detroit, May 8, 1900, Frances 
M. Westphal (died Mar. 9, 1911); two chil- 
<lren: Ealph C. and Grace; married, 2d, De- 
troit, Aug. 28, 1912, Lena Westphal. Began 
active career as bookkeeper for John Lauer, 
manufacturer and contractor of special ma- 
chinery and tools, 1888, continuing in the 
position until 1904, when the company was 
incorporated and he was elected secretary, a 
position he has since held. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Masonic order, L O. F. Eeereation: fish- 
ing. Office: 108-114 St. Antoine St. Eesi- 
"dence: 192 Melbourne Ave. 

ASMAN, George J., florist; born. Port 
Huron, Mich., Jan. 1, 1862; son of John and 
Mary (Steits) Asman; educated in public 
and German and English schools, Port Huron; 
married, at Detroit, Oct. 29, 1885, Anna M. 
Sehneck; one daughter, Edna M. (Mrs. T. D. 
Evans). Began in florist business, 1885; 
formed partnership, 1886, with John Dunn 
under title of Asman & Dunn, which still con- 
tinues. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mason; 
member Woodmen of the World, K. O. T. M. 
Club: Detroit Florists. Office: 905 Vermont 
Ave. Eesidenee: 233 Commonwealth Ave. 

ASMTJS, John A., wholesale coffees, teas 
and spices; born, Tavistock, Ont., Can., Apr. 



28, 1873; son of August and Matilda (Grube) 
Asmus; educated in public schools of Tavi- 
s_tock; married, at Detroit, 1906, Emily Kule- 
watz; two children: Eobert, Frederick. Came 
to Detroit, 1887; was engaged in tea, coffee 
and spice business, 1888-96; then was con- 
nected for five years with life insurance busi- 
ness; associated with his brother, 1901, and 
organized the firm of Asmus Bros., teas, cof- 
fees and spices, in which has since continued. 
Member Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
German Lutheran. Mason. Office: 402-404 E. 
High St. Eesidenee: Field Ave., cor. Preston 
Street. 

ASMUS, Louis, wholesale teas and coffees; 
born, Germany, July 30, 1864; son of August 
and Matilda (Grube) Asmus; educated in 
public schools, Tavistock, Ont., Can.; married, 
1889, Bertha Lowien, of Detroit (died, 1906) ; 
two children: Alma, Marvin; married, 2d, 
1908, Minnie Schiebel, of Buffalo, N. Y.; two 
children: Howard, Louis, Jr. Began active 
career in general store with father, in Tavi- 
stock, at age of 16; came to Detroit, 1888, 
and entered employ of C. H. Mitchell, teas 
and coffees, then with a New York and Phila- 
delphia tea and coffee house as traveling 
salesman; entered business on own account, 
1896, and in 1901 admitted brother, John A., 
to partnership, since operating as Asmus Bros. 
Eepublican. Lutheran. 32° Mason, Shriner. 
Office: 455-457 Gratiot Ave. Eesidenee: 774 
Helen Ave. 

ATCHESON, Norman Swain, architect; 
born, St. Louis, Oct. 12, 1876; son of Capt. 
George Atcheson, U. S. A., and Alice E. 
(Clark) Atcheson; descended from early Pil- 
grim ancestry, in Massachusetts, and grand- 
son of John P. Clark, Detroit, about 1812; 
educated St. Louis and Detroit schools; Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1896-97; Art Students' 
League, New York, 1899 and 1900; married, 
Oct. 13, 1900, Daisy N. Kellam, of Detroit; 
two children: Douglas and Eleen Eosemary. 
In Los Angeles, Cal., over one year; with 
principal architectural firms in New York, 
eight years, entered firm of Harley & Atche- 
son, Jan. 10, 1908, dissolved Aug. 1, 1912; 
since practicing alone. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Delta Upsilon 
(Michigan Chapter). Member Palestine 
Lodge, No. 357, F. & A. M., Detroit. Eeerea- 
tion: outdoor sports. Office: 926-927 Chamber 
of Commerce. Eesidenee: 352 McGraw Ave. 

ATHERTON, William Cecil, railroad pur- 
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O., July 3, 1872; son of Herbert and Catha- 
rine (Shaw) Atherton; educated high school, 
Newark; married, June 25, 1895, Elizabeth 
Taylor, of Sandusky, O.; one daughter, Mary. 
Division storekeeper, Baltimore & Ohio E. E., 
Chicago Junction, O., 1893-97; chief clerk 
superintendent of motive power, Elgin, Joliet 
& Eastern Ey., Joliet, 111., 1897-98; chief clerk 
superintendent of motive power, St. Louis, 
Peoria & Northern Ey., Springfield, 111., 1899- 
1900; storekeeper Chicago & Eastern Illinois 
Ey., Danville, 111., 1901-2; general storekeeper, 
1903-6; chief clerk to general manager, 1907; 
purchasing agent and general storekeeper 
since 1908, Pere Marquette E. E. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Eeereations: baseball, boating, 
bowling. Office: cor. 3d Ave. and Congress St. 
Eesidence: 152 Bagg St. 

ATKINS, Gaius Glenn, clergyman; moved 
to Providence, E. I.; see Vol. 1908. 

ATEINS, John P., railway service; born, 
Feb. 28, 1868; died, Apr. 20, 1912; see Vol. 
1908. 

ATKINSON, Frank William, lawyer; born. 
Port Huron, Mich., June 21, 1878; son of 
William Francis and Katherine Mary (Don- 
nelly) Atkinson; A.B., Detroit College (now 
University of Detroit), 1897, M.A., 1904; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1901; mar- 
ried, Sept. 8, 1903, Olivia Lang, of Detroit; 
children: Francis William and Nancy Ida. 
Practiced at Port Huron, Mich., 1901-3, since 
at Detroit; member firm of Moloney & Atkin- 
son since 1912. Member Lawyers' Club of 
Detroit. Member Detroit Naval Eeserve four 
years. Eepublican. Eoman Catholic. Member 
B. P. O. Elks, Knights of Columbus, Delta Chi 
(University of Michigan). Clubs: Detroit 
Tennis, University of Michigan Club. Eeere- 
ations: tennis and baseball. Office: 517 Moffat 
Bldg. Eesidence: 112 Eliot St. 

ATKINSON, O'Brien, manufacturer of uni- 
forms; moved to Chicago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

ATTEEBURY, Allen W., manufacturer; 
see Vol. 1908. 

ATWATER, Almon Byron, railway official; 
born, Sheffield, O., Nov. 19, 1845; son of John 
T. and Matilda E. (Hill) Atwater; educated 
at Kingsville (0.) Academy and Austenburg 
Institute; married, at Fort Erie, Can., 1872, 
Jane Thompson. Began railway service as 
telegraph operator, Cleveland & Erie Ey. 
(now part of Lake Shore Ey.), 1864, and 
acted as station agent at various points; stud- 
ied civil engineering and was employed as 



civil engineer on the .Jamestown & Franklim 
E. E. and the Erie & Pittsburg E. E. in Pa.; 
was assistant engineer on survey and con- 
struction of Canada Southern Ey. (now Mich- 
igan Central E. E.) ; chief engineer and gen- 
eral superintendent Georgian Bay & Lake 
Erie E. E. (now part of Grand Trunk Ey.),. 
for four years; chief engineer Chicago & 
Grand Trunk E. E., 1882-85; superintendent 
Grand Trunk lines. West, 1885-98; assistant 
general superintendent Michigan Central Ey., 
1898-1902; has been assistant to president and 
director Grand Trunk Ey. System (lines 
West) since 1902. Also director Scotten-Dil- 
lon Tobacco Co., Forest Lawn Cemetery. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Curling, Bloomfield Hills Country, Prismatic. 
Eeereations: golf and curling. Office: 14 Buhl 
Blk. Eesidence: 60 Hancock Ave. E. 

AUSTIN, Albert S., manufacturers' agent; 
born, Xenia, 0., Sept. 21, 1846; son of Lorenzo 
B. and Ann E. (Stewart) Austin; educated 
public schools of Akron and Hudson, O., and 
Peekskill, N. Y.; married. Flora G. Kent, of 
Akron, 0., Jan., 1873; two children: Kent M., 
Grace A. (Mrs. G. B. Wightman). Has been a 
resident of Detroit since 1873; became con- 
nected, 1888, with the Austin Powder Co. 
(headquarters in Cleveland), and has ever 
since been identified with the company, of 
which is now vice-president. Eepublican. 
Baptist. Office: 423 Trussed Concrete Bldg. 
Eesidence: 2445 W. Grand Boul. 

AUSTIN, Frederic George, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 1, 1867; son of Edmund 
and Anne (Spurway) Austin; both natives oA' 
England; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; married, at Lowell, Mass., Feb. 27,. 
1901, Elizabeth Smith; three children: Doro- 
thy, Elizabeth and Anne. Began active career 
as assistant bookkeeper in retail hardware 
store of James L. Fisher, 1883; bookkeeper 
Merchants and Manufacturers National Bank, 
1886-87; then became connected with David 
Whitney, Jr., in his lumber, transportation 
and financial interests; after death of Mr. 
Whitney, 1900, joined with heirs in organiz- 
ing the Whitney Eealty Co., Ltd., of which 
has since been general manager, treasurer and 
director; has been identified with Standard 
Brass Works since 1905, first as secretary and 
since 1906 as president. Eepublican. Unita- 
rian. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Yondotega, De- 
troit, Country, Detroit Boat. Was secretary 
Detroit Athletic Club, 1889-92. Eeereations: 



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golf and fishing. Office: 1724 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 1435 Champlain St. 

AVEEY, George E.; died Nov., 1910; see 
Vol. 1908. 

AVERY, John H., treasurer Detroit & 
Windsor Ferry Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Michigan Bankers' Association. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Old, 
Bankers'. Office: 1418 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
565 Jefferson Ave. 

AVEEY, Waldo A., capitalist; born, Brad- 
ley, Me., May 14, 1850; son of Sewell and 
Eliza H. (Eddy) Avery; educated in public 
schools, Saginaw, Mich.; married, in Ohio, 
Aug. 7, 1885, Christine Morrison; two sons: 
Sewell L., Waldo A., Jr. Eemoved with 
parents from Maine to Port Huron, Mich., 
1854; began active career as a boy in the 
woods and lumber mills at Saginaw; entered 
lumber manufacturing on his own account and 
for many years operated as Avery & Co., with 
headquarters at Saginaw, and as Eichardson 
& Avery, Detroit and Duluth; retired from 
lumber business, 1906, and is now an exten- 
sive operator in timber lands in his own 
name; president The Majestic Co. (owners of 
the Majestic Bldg.; director Second National 
Bank of Saginaw, Mich.; U. S. Gypsum Co. of 
Chicago. Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Old. Eeereations: outdoor sports. Office: 
1205 Majestic Bldg., Detroit. Eesidence: 
Orosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

AXFOED, Lloyd L., lawyer; born. New 
Baltimore, Mich., Jan. 7, 1871; son of Liv- 
ingston and Violet (Eobertson) Axford; edu- 
cated in public schools and Law Department, 
University of Michigan. Began practice at 
Caro, Mich., 1893, in partnership with Judge 
F. S. Wheat; removed to Detroit, 1897. Dem- 
ocrat. Member Detroit Bar Association. Of- 
fice: 411 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 106 Alger 
Avenue. 

AYEES, Harry S., coal and coke mine rep- 
resentative; born, Dexter, Mich., Mar. 31, 
1870; son of William H. and Ellen C. (Hawks) 
Ayers; educated in public schools of Dexter 
and at Detroit Business University, graduat- 
ing, 1890; married, at Pinckney, Mich., Apr. 
12, 1893, Musa C. Nash; four children: Caro- 
line C, Marquis H., Edward B., Eoy Nelson. 
Began active career as stenographer for 
Henry Stephens & Co., lumber manufacturers, 
Detroit, Sept. 1, 1890; later acted in same 
capacity for Williams, Davis, Brooks & Co., 
and with the Globe Furniture Co., Walker- 



ville, Ont., Can., 1892-95; became connected 
with Michigan Brass and Iron Works, 1895, 
and continued for five years, the last two years 
as secretary; was in employ of O. W. Shipman 
Coal Co. for about two years; engaged in 
wholesale and retail coal and coke business 
for self until 1906 and as member firm of 
Ayers & Chase, June, 1906-March 1, 1913; Mr. 
Chase then retired from firm and Walter E. 
Lang succeeded him, firm name since March 
1, 1913, being Ayers & Lang; also director 
Bossardet Yacht & Engine Co. Methodist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Order of Kokoal, Illinois Commercial Travel- 
ers' Association. Member Palestine Lodge, 
A, F, & A. M. Eeereations: automobiling, 
fishing and hunting. Office: 1917-1918 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 1101 Cass 
Avenue. 

AYEES, Jule Caesar, district manager Gen- 
eral Motors Truck Co.; born Mt. Vernon, 
Ind., May 25, 1881; son of Joseph and Fred- 
die (Paul) Ayers; educated in public and high 
schools, Dayton, O.; married, June 29, 1904, 
Camilla Chalmers, of Dayton; two sons: Jule 
C, Jr., and Chalmers. Lived in Dayton, O., 
1884-1902; began active career as clerk with 
Western Union Telegraph Co., Dayton; then 
with National Cash Register Co., Dayton, for 
seven and one-half years, starting as a clerk 
and holding various positions until became 
instructor sales department, at St. Louis; 
traveling salesman for Burroughs Adding 
Machine Co., Detroit, 1908-10; moved to De- 
troit, 1910, and became resident manager Gen- 
eral Motors Truck Co. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Automo- 
bile Dealers' Association. 32° Mason, Con- 
sistory. Clubs: Detroit Rotary, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eeereations: automobiling and baseball. 
Office: 560 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 251 Mc- 
Clellan Ave. 

AYEES, Clarence L., president Northern 
Assurance Co. of Michigan; born, Decatur, 
Ind., Aug. 8, 1874; son of Nathan A. and 
Sarah J. (Chapman) Ayres; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Decatur; married, at Detroit, 
1904, Miss Iva M. Sanders; two children: 
Byron, Eobert M. On farm until age of 16; 
studied law with Judge Paulis, Marion, Ind., 
1890-94, and was admited to bar, 1893; began 
active career in 1892 with John Hancock 
Mutual Life Insurance Co., in Indiana, con- 
tinuing for nine years; then became con- 
nected with the State Life Insurance Co., of 
Indianapolis, as state agent for Michigan, at 



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Detroit, and remained with the company six 
years; vice-president of the Northern Assur- 
ance Co. of Michigan, Jan., 1907-Jan., 1909, 
since president. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Life Underwriters ' Associ- 
ation. Progressive. Mason; Corinthian Lodge; 
King Cyrus Chapter; Monroe Council; Damas- 
cus Commandery, K. T.; Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory; Moslem Temple, Nobles of the 
Mystic Shrine; member I. O. O. F. Clubs: 
Felloweraft, Jackson City (Jackson, Mich.). 
Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 
75 Farnsworth St. 

B 

BABCOCK, Warren L., physician and hos- 
pital superintendent; born, Eden, Erie Co., 
N. Y., Mar. 14, 187.3; son of David H. and 
Eliza C. (Belknap) Babeock; descended from 
James Babeock, who landed in Massachusetts 
in 1642; educated at Hamburg (N. Y.) Acad- 
emy; Caton's Business College, Buffalo; M.D., 
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Balti- 
more, 1893; married, Dec. 30, 1896, Helen M. 
Wood, of Eden, N. Y.; children; Warren W., 
Lyndon K., Kenneth B., Margaret C. Was 
member medical staff, Maryland State Hos- 
pital, Catonsville, Md., 1893-94; Binghamton 
State Hospital, Binghamton, N. Y., 1894-95; 
St. LawrenK'e State Hospital, Ogdensburg, 
N, Y., 1895-1902; chief surgeon. New York 
State Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Bath, N. 
Y., 1902-4; superintendent Grace Hospital, De- 
troit, since 1904. Also consulting neurologist 
Grace Hospital Polyclinic. Ex-president and 
ex-secretary American Hospital Association; 
member American Medical Association, Wayne 
County Medical Association, etc. Member De- 
troit Philatelic Society. Baptist. Mason. Club : 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: motoring, ten- 
nis, philately. Office: Grace Hospital. Eesi- 
dence: 81 Willis Ave. E. 

BACHMANN, Charles A., secretary and 
treasurer T. B. Eayl Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 
2, 1876; son of August H. and Sarah D. 
(Moots) Baehmann; educated in Cass public 
school, Detroit; married, Apr. 16, 1900, Mary 
Webster, of Detroit; two children: Eichard 
and Dorothea. Began business career, 1891, 
with the Fletcher Hardware Co. and held 
various positions until became secretary and 
treasurer, 1909; secretary and treasurer since 
1910, of T. B. Eayl Co., dealers in hardware, 
sporting goods and house furnishings. Mem- 
ber Board of Commerce, Detroit. Member 
Masonic Order. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, De- 



troit Boat. Office: 112 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 292 Putnam Ave. 

BACKUS, Newton D.; born, Jefferson Co.,. 
N. Y., July 10, 1853; son of Absalom, Jr., and 
Sarah E. (Stevens) Backus; educated in dis- 
trict schools of Jefferson Co. and public 
schools of Detroit; married, at Detroit, Nov., 
1877, Lillie E. Farrell. Began active career at 
18 years of age, in lumber business with his 
father; engaged in lumber business and in 
manufacture of Backus woven boxes, under 
title of A. Backus, Jr., & Sous (incorporated, 
1885), of which he is secretary and trea.surer. 
Eepublican. Club: Eushmere. Office: 393 La- 
fayette Boul. Eesidence: 739 Second Ave. 

BACKUS, Standish, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 12, 1875; son of Charles K. and Eva 
(Standish) Backus; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools; A.B., University of Michigan,^ 
1898; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1901; 
married, Jan. 16, 1907, Lotta E. Boyer, of 
Detroit; children: Standish, Jr., Barbara. Ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, June, 1901, and since 
in practice in Detroit; member firm of Steven- 
son, Carpenter, Butzel & Backus; secretary 
and counsel General Motors Co.; director 
Michigan Savings Bank. Member Board of 
Estimates since 1909 (president, 1912). Ee- 
publican. Baptist. Member Association of 
Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers ' Club of Detroit, 
Psi Upsilon. Trustee Ford Eepublic. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Country, Old Club, De- 
troit Boat, Bankers ', Detroit Athletic, Bloom- 
field Hills Country. Eecreations: golfing, mo- 
toring. Office: 1324 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 
115 E. Palmer Ave. 

BACKUS, Theodore L., manufacturer and 
dealer in office supplies and stationery; born,. 
Detroit, Sept. 10, 1851; son of Frederick H. 
A. and Dorothy (Stange) Backus; educated in 
Detroit public schools; married, Detroit, 1877, 
Anna L. Geist; two sons: Frederick Charles, 
Erwin Theodore. Began at 17 years of age 
(1868), with the house established, 1845, by 
his father and Arouet Eichmond, as Eichmond 
& Backus, incorporated, 1885, as the Eich- 
mond & Backus Co., manufacturers office sup- 
plies, printers' stationery, etc.; president of 
the company on decease of his father, 1896, 
until 1911, since vice-president. Member 
Masonic order. Club: Detroit Curling. Eecre- 
ation: outdoor sports. Office: 111-113 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidence: 46 Garfield Ave. 

BADEB, Greorge T., real estate; born, Jack- 
son, Mich., July 22, 1866; son of George and 
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son High School, 1884; regular course in Col- 
lege of Pharmacy; married, at Detroit, Jan. 
24, 1894, Loretta I. Bosset; children: Mig- 
nonne A., Beatrice F., Loretta J., Kegina D., 
P. Georgia, Josephine. Engaged in retail drug 
business at Jackson; became traveling sales- 
man, 1889, with firm of Farrand, Williams & 
Clark, wholesale druggists, Detroit; entered 
general real estate business at Detroit, 1892, 
in which continues. Member Detroit Eeal 
Estate Board, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreations: outdoor sports, travel. OflSce: 
221-222 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 54 Westmin- 
ster Ave. 

BAGLEY, John Newbury, tobacco manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1860; son of ex- 
Governor John J. and Frances E. (Newbury) 
Bagley; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married, at Grand Haven, Mich., Mar. 11, 
1884, Esther P. Cutler; three children: Frances 
Cutler (Mrs. William H. Wallace, Jr., of Rye, 
N. Y.), John D., Phillip Newbury. Began ac- 
tive career, 1880, in tobacco manufactory es- 
tablished by his father, was elected president 
of the company, 1893, and still continues. 
President John J. Bagley & Co., established, 
1853; chairman board of directors Bagley 
Land Co., Ltd.; director Security Trust Co. 
Republican. Unitarian (trustee of church). 
Member Sons of American Revolution, Society 
of Colonial Wars. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, 
Witeuagemote, Country, Detroit Boat. Recre- 
ations: golf and fishing. Office: 483 Warren 
Ave. E. Residence: 919 Jefferson Ave. 

BAGLEY, Paul Frederick, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 15, 1869; son of ex-Gov- 
ernor John J. and Frances E. (Newbury) Bag- 
ley; educated in private schools of Detroit, 
Michigan Military Academy and University 
of Michigan. Began active career, 1892, in 
tobacco manufacturing business established 
by his father, as John J. Bagley & Co., 1853, 
and is treasurer of the company. Director 
Union Trust Co., Detroit Savings Bank; treas 
urer Bagley Land Co., Ltd. Republican. Uni 
tarian. Member Sons of American Revolution 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Yondotega, Country, Detroit Boat, University 
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Office: 483 Warren 
Ave. E. Residence: 919 Jefferson Ave. 

BAGNAIiL, Herbert, wholesale millinery; 
born, Chatham, Can., Feb. 26, 1867; son of 
Samuel and Elizabeth (Stephenson) Bagnall; 
educated in public schools of Dover, West 
Kent Co., Can., and Chatham (Ont.) Business 
University; married, Sept. 20, 1893, Detroit, 



Mich., Ida L. Madden. Came to the United 
States, 1888; has been identified with whole- 
sale millinery business in Detroit since 1894. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Recreation: 
gardening. Office: 71 Broadway. Residence: 
32 Melbourne Ave. 

BAIIL, George Lauer, general agent Penn 
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia; 
born, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1870; son of 
Joseph F. and Jennie (Rice) Bahl; educated 
in public and high schools of Philadelphia; 
married, at Bailey's Mills, Ga., Dec. 23, 1896, 
Elizabeth R. Bailey; one daughter, Elizabeth 
Marie. Began active career in employ of 
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., at Philadel- 
phia, March, 1888, continuing there until Sep- 
tember, 1895; was general manager of the 
company for Florida, with headquarters at 
Jacksonville, 1895-1907; has been located in 
Detroit as general manager for Michigan 
since Apr., 1907. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. 32° Mason, Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: 
golf. Office: 715 Ford Bldg. Residence: 654 
Jeft'erson Ave., 

BAILEY, Arthur D., general manager Union 
Casualty Co.; born Mayville, Tuscola Co., 
Mich., Aug. 21, 1866; son of Henry and Mary 
(Hall) Bailey; descendant of an old family 
in Tuscola Co.; educated in public schools, 
Mayville; married, Jan. 12, 1891, Neva Hilli- 
ker, of Mayville, Mich. Began active career 
as clerk in hardware store, Mayville; clerk 
firm of Colson & Morehouse, Detroit, 1889-91; 
bookkeeper, Uberroth Crockery & Wall Paper 
Co., Bay City, Mich., 1891-96'; cashier Home 
Security Life Insurance Co., Saginaw, 1896- 
1900; secretary and treasurer, American Re- 
lief Societj^, Bay City, 1900-6; vice-president 
Federal Casualty Co., Detroit, 1906-7; secre- 
tary, treasurer and general manager Union 
Casualty Co. since 1907. Democrat. Method- 
ist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° 
Mason, Consistory; member Knights of 
Pythias. Recreations: automobiling, baseball. 
Office: 922-924 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 70 
Avery Ave. 

BAILEY, George N., real estate; born, 
Orion, Mich., May 27, 1885; son of Norris W. 
and Alice L. (Tower) Bailey; in direct de- 
scent from John Tower; educated in public 
schools, Orion, preparatory to university; 
studied law one year, Valparaiso University; 
student University of Chicago two years; 
married, Nov. 10, 1910, Clara E. Schroeder, of 
Evansville, Ind.; one child, Elna C. Lived on 



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farm until 16; president Elmer Bailey Shirt 
Co., Detroit, two years; in real estate busi- 
ness with The Hannan Real Estate Exchange 
since 1908. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Founder and secretary of The Royal 
Oak Welfare League. Recreations: farming, 
birds. Office: No. 1 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 
Royal Oak, Mich. 

BAILET, Herman W-, lawyer; born, Flush- 
ing, Mich., July 2, 1874; son of John H. and 
Elinor (Fee) Bailey; graduate Flint (Mich.) 
High School; literary department. University 
of Michigan, one year; LL.B., same univer- 
sity, 1901; married, Oct. 23, 1907, Marie E. 
Vincent, of Detroit; three children: Arthur 
A., Vincent, Elinor M. Formed a law partner- 
ship with Fred E. Bigelow, Sept., 1901; part- 
ner died, 1904; associated with Race & Haass, 
until 1908; practiced alone until 1911, since 
member firm of Bailey & Bradley. Republi- 
can. Protestant. Club: Lawyers'. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor diversions. Office: 512-513 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 150 Colling- 
wood Ave. 

BAILEY, Mark T.; see Vol. 1908. 

BAILEY, Walter Starr, automobile accesso- 
ries; born, Lansing, Mich., June 12, 1865; son 
of Rufus A. and Sarah J. (Richardson) Bai- 
ley; family settled in Ingham Co., Mich., sixty 
years ago; educated in Lansing public schools; 
married. May 27, 1891, Lena M. Cheney, of 
Charlotte, Mich.; one son, Donald A. Engaged 
for twelve years in boot and shoe business in 
Lansing; then in merchant tailoring business 
for five years; came to Detroit and associated 
with The Bailey Statuary Co., 1901; with Bai- 
ley Automobile Livery Co., 1909; organized, 
1911, with John D. Vivian, the Punctureless 
Tire Co. of Michigan; director The Bailey 
Cobalt Mines. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Democrat. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias. Recreation: fishing. 
Office: 1195 Woodward Ave. Residence: 127 
Philadelphia Ave. E. 

BAILEY, William M., physician; born, 
Eaton Rapids, Mich., May 28, 1845; son of 
Benjamin F. and Marcia (Huntington) Bai- 
ley; educated in public schools of Eaton 
Rapids; Albion College, Mich.; M.D., Western 
Homoeopathic College, Cleveland, 1868; mar- 
ried, Mar. 4, 1868, Lucy Stead, of Cleveland; 
children: Benjamin F., Edwin H. Began prac- 
tice at Lansing, Mich., 1868; removed to De- 
troit, 1877; professor gynecology, Detroit 
Homoeopathic College since 1899. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member American Institute 



Homoeopathy, Michigan Homoeopathic Med- 
ical Society (president, 1877-78), Practition- 
ers' Club. 32° Mason; member B. P. O. Elks. 
Office: 406 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 
Grande Flats, 363 Cass Ave. 

BAILIE, Robert L.; born, June 2, 1870; 
died, Feb. 5, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

BAIBD, Charles W., merchandise broker 
and manufacturer; born, Cincinnati, O., Apr. 
2, 1862; son of William and Margaret A. 
(Crouch) Baird; educated in public and high 
schools of Indianapolis; married, at Pittsfield, 
Mass., Feb. 3, 1904, Caroline Williams. Began 
business career in employ of Kingan & Co., 
Ltd., Indianapolis; then with J. K. Graham 
and Singer Manufacturing Co., Indianapolis; 
removed to Detroit, January, 1887, and estab- 
lished firm of Baird & West, merchandise 
brokers, of which is partner; organized the 
Detroit Iron and Steel Co., 1902, of which is 
secretary and treasurer; also director Federal 
Motor Truck Co., the Wakefield Iron Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club, De- 
troit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: 149 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
173 Parker Ave. 

BAEEE, Charles Bussell, photographer; 
born, Holyoke, Mass., Sept. 25, 1855; son of 
John R. and Marie (Green) Baker; descended 
from early settlers of New England; educated 
in public schools, Holyoke; married, Sarah 
Budd, of Detroit, Nov., 1882; one son, Owen 
Ritter Baker, of Chicago. Began as clerk in 
general store, Holyoke; removed to Detroit, 
1874; entered employ of C. C. Randall, photo 
studio, 1874, continuing ten years; in business 
on own account since 1884, and now proprie- 
tor The Baker Art Studio. Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: Baker Bldg., 89-91 Park PL Residence: 
1227 Third Ave. 

BAKEB, Frederick Abbott, lawyer; born, 
Oakland Co., Mich., June 14, 1846; son of 
Francis and Abigail (Goodrich) Baker; edu- 
cated in public schools and at Michigan State 
Agricultural College, Lansing; married, Aug. 
8, 1867, Josephine Mary Bissell; children: 
Belle (Mrs. Charles B. Stevens), George J., 
Frank E. and May Josephine. Studied law in 
office of Sylvester Larnard, Detroit, and was 
admitted to the bar, June 14, 1867; has since 
practiced at Detroit. Member state legisla- 
ture, 1877; corporation counsel City of De- 
troit three and one-half years. Member De- 
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merce. Democrat. Recreations: dairy farming 
and studying constitutional history. OflSce: 
420 Ford Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Black 
Meadow Farm, Royal Oak, Mich. 

BAKEB, George Sumner, banker; born, Bos- 
ton, Oct. 3, 1874; son of Jacob Murraj^ and 
Ella A. (Bigelow) Baker; educated in Boston 
public schools; Latin and English High 
School, Boston; Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 
1888; married, June, 1908, Gertrude Dean, of 
Detroit; one daughter, Virginia D. Began ac- 
tive career as Auditor Citizens' Savings Bank, 
Detroit, 1888, continuing until 1904; treasurer 
University of Michigan, 1904-10; cashier De- 
troit Savings Bank since 1912. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Unita- 
rian. Clubs: Bankers', Detroit Boat, Recrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. OflSce: Detroit Savings 
Bank. Residence: 119 Eliot St. 

BAKFiB, Patrick Charles, retired; born, 
Portage-du-Fort, Quebec, Dec. 16, 1857; son 
of Elias and Julia (Hartnett) Baker; public 
school education to age of 12; married, De- 
troit, May 27, 1879, Mary E. Doherty; eight 
children. Began in printing trade as a boy on 
the Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich., con- 
tinuing until 1870, when he removed to Flint, 
Mich., and completed apprenticeship in office 
of the Flint Citizen; came to Detroit, 1874, 
and entered composing room of the News; 
became foreman, 1881, managing editor, 1888; 
editor-in-chief, 1892, and general manager, 
June, 1905-Apr. 1, 1910, when retired. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Clubs: Detroit Yacht 
(ex-commodore), Harmonie. Recreation: 
aquatic sports. Residence: 332 E. Grand Boul. 

BAKEB, William S., manufacturing phar- 
macist; born, New York City, July 6, 1860; 
son of Gookin and Elizabeth E. (Thompson) 
Baker; educated in public schools of New 
York City; unmarried. Came to Detroit, 1877; 
was connected with Stearns & Co., manufac- 
turing chemists, 1882-89; assisted in organiz- 
ing Nelson, Baker & Co., manufacturing phar- 
macists, 1889, incorporated same year, of 
which is treasurer and director. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: 
water diversions. OflSce: cor. Lafayette and 
Brooklyn Aves. Residence: 23 Parsons St. 

BALDWIN, Frank Conger, architect; 
moved to Washington, D. C; see Vol. 1908. 

BALDWIN, Frank Mortimer, car lot jobber 
in fruit and vegetables; born, Great Barring- 
ton, Berkshire Co., Mass., Nov. 29, 1867; son 



of Joel and Nancy Maria (Winegar) Baldwin; 
descended from James Baldwin, who came to 
Massachusetts about 1720 from England and 
was one of the first settlers in Berkshire Co.; 
also of Ephraim Baldwin, who was a colonel 
in the war of 1812; graduated Great Barring- 
ton High School, also of Bryant and Stratton 
Business College, Boston; married, Oct. 2, 
1895, Katherine Hudson Woodyard, of Spen- 
cer, W. Va.; two daughters: Isabelle Wood- 
yard, Marie Louise. Began active career at 
Detroit with Alfred Rush & Sons, commission 
merchants, continuing until 1908; since part- 
ner in firm of F. M. Baldwin & Co., car lot 
jobbers in fruits and vegetables; also man- 
ager and director Detroit Terminal Storage 
Co.; charter member United Fruit Auction 
Co., and now first vice-president; actively 
identified with various other corporations. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Member Board of Deacons, First Pres- 
byterian Church. Member Fellowship Lodge, 
F. & A. M. Recreation: summer home. OflSce: 
Eighth St. and Jeflferson Ave. Residence: 
621 Cass Ave. 

BALDWIN, Henry Porter, shoe manufac- 
turer; born, Jan. 24, 1845; died, 1910; see Vol. 
1908. 

BALDWIN, James W., merchandise broker; 
born, Cambridge, Mass., Aug. 1, 1853; son of 
James W. and Hannah (Bean) Baldwin; edu- 
cated in public and private schools at Cam- 
bridge and Boston; married, at Detroit, 1880, 
fflyra Moore; one daughter, Florence C. Be- 
gan career with wholesale fish house, Boston, 
and traveled for same house until 1881; has 
been engaged as broker, grocers' stocks, at 
Detroit, since 1881; now member firm of Bald- 
win & Squier. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Protestant. Office: 70 
Buhl Blk. Residence: 2730 W, Grand Boul. 

BALDWIN, Stephen; born, July 31, 1830; 
died, Apr., 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

BALL, Linn Bradbury; moved to Indian- 
apolis, Ind.; see Vol. 1908. 

BALLABD, James Alfred, assistant coal 
and coke agent; born, Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 
10, 1874; son of Alfred George and Mary E. 
(Wilton) Ballard; educated in public schools, 
Syracuse; married, Nov. 18, 1900, Miss Grace 
McKinstry, of Syracuse, N. Y.; two children: 
Dorothy McKinstry, James Alfred, Jr. Has 
been identified with Solvay Process Co., Syra- 
cuse and Detroit, since July 15, 1890; assis- 
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1906; also treasurer Mohawk Cobalt Silver 
Mines, Ltd. Vice-president Michigan-Ohio- 
Indiana Coal Association; vice-pres. Imperial 
Modoc Order Ko Koal. Served in U. S. 
Navy, Spanish-American War, four months, 
1908; memoer Michigan State Naval Eeserves, 
1907-8. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Physical Board, Detroit Y. M, C. A. Mason 
(all Masonic bodies in Detroit) ; Eminent Com- 
mander Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T.; 
member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft (director), Wolverine Automobile, De- 
troit Automobile, Detroit Athletic, Eotary. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: The Sol- 
vay Process Co. Eesidence: 160 Boston 
Boulevard E. 

BALLENTINE, David Landt, secretary De- 
troit Allied Printing Trades Association; born, 
Port Huron, Mich., May 2, 1870; son of David 
and Laura (Worden) Ballentine; educated in 
public schools of Port Huron and under tutors 
in New York; married, Dec. 16, 1891, Mary 
Eaymond Cole, of Port Huron, Mich.; two 
children: David Eaymond, Laura C. Has been 
identified with the printing business since 
1885; was in business in Chicago five years; 
came to Detroit, Sept., 1909; manager of 
printing for E. M. E. Co., one year, and for 
the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. one and 
one-half years; secretary Detroit Allied Print- 
ing Trades Association, since July, 1912; pres- 
ident Huron Eubber Stamp Works. Eepubli- 
can. Cougregationalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Philadelphia Society of 
Detroit. Member Woodmen of the World, 
K. 0. T. M., Foresters. Clubs: Adcraft, North 
Channel. Eecreation: boating. Office: Eoom 
41, 57 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 121 Blaine 
Avenue. 

EALLIN, Max, surgeon; born, Nordhausen, 
Germany, Aug. 13, 1869; son of Jacob and 
Clementina (Oppenborn) Ballin; educated in 
Gymnasium of Nordhausen and at Universi- 
ties of Freiburg, Munich and Berlin; graduate 
University of Berlin, degree of M.D., 1892; 
began practice in Berlin, Germany, 1892; 
came to America, 1896; married at Leadville, 
Colo., July 10, 1901, Carrie Leppel. Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1901; surgeon Harper 
Hospital and Children 's Hospital. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association, 
Detroit Academy of Medicine. Eecreations: 
outdoor diversions. Office: 357 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 91 Eowena St. 



BAMIjET, Frank H., real estate ; born, Apr. 

18, 1860; died, Apr. 20, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

EAEBEE, Clarence M., consulting engineer; 
born, Berea, O., Oct. 5, 1852; son of Gershon 
Morse and Huldah (Seeley) Barber; educated 
in public schools, Cleveland; C.E., Eensselaer 
Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., 1878; mar- 
ried, 1881, Minnie K. Brown, of Troy, N. Y, 
(died, 1904) ; one daughter, Grace L. Chief 
engineer King Iron Bridge Co., Cleveland, 
1878-80; chief engineer, Cleveland, Lorain & 
Wheeling E. E. Co., at Cleveland, 1880-85; 
mining engineer. Casino Mining Co., Idaho 
Springs, Colo., 1885-87; engineer National Car- 
bon Co., Cleveland, 1887-92; constructing engi- 
neer, Semet-Solvay Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 1892- 
1901; located in Detroit, 1903; consulting engi- 
neer. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects 
and engineers, since 1906. Eepublican. Meth- 
odist. Member Detroit Engineering Society, 
American Society Mechanical Engineers, 1904. 
Member Ohio Society of Detroit. Eecreations: 
ornithology, farming. Office: 710 Washington 
Arcade. Eesidoaice: 630 Cass Ave. 

BAEBEK, Robert E., lawyer; born, Lowell, 
Mich., Oct. 29, 1872; son of Milton C. and 
Belle (Smith) Barber; graduated Michigan 
State Normal College, Ypsilanti, 1892; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, 1902; married, Aug. 
15, 1896, Edna Conroy Phelps, of Detroit; 
children: Dorothy and Milton. Taught dis- 
trict school, 1888-89; superintendent schools, 
Dansville, Mich., 1893; Highland Park, 1893- 
1903; practiced in Detroit since 1907; corpora- 
tion counsel of Village of Highland Park, 
1908-9. President Stephenson-Trebein Co.; 
vice-president Oakview Cemetery Association; 
director Eoseland Eealty Co. Member Law- 
yers ' Club, Detroit Board of Commerce. Pres- 
ident Wayne County Teachers' Association, 
1896-98. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Mason, 
K, T., Shriner. Eecreations: fishing, interested 
in civic affairs. Office: 812-813 Hammond 
Bldg., Detroit. Eesidence: 41 Ferris Ave., 
Highland Park, Mich. 

BARBER, Zack Charles, president Barber 
Motor Sales Co.; born, Saginaw, Mich., Nov. 
11, 1885; son of Oliver Phelps and Sarah C. 
(Townsend) Barber; father's ancestors of 
New York state, mother's of Canada; edu- 
cated in public schools, Saginaw; East Side 
High School; Trinity Chapel School, New 
York; Phillips Andover Academy, Andover, 
Mass.; married, Nov. 25, 1912, Gertrude Peg- 
ler, of Detroit. Traveling salesman, with 
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ship compauies, Seattle, Wash., two years; 
distributor for E. M. F. Automobile Co., at 
Saginaw, Mich., 1907-9; state representative 
Brush-Eunabout Co., 1909-10; state distribu- 
tor Briggs-Detroiter Co., 1911-12; president 
and manager Barber Motor Sales Co., since 
1912. Episcopalian. Member K. O. A. So- 
ciety (Phillips Academy). Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Eecreation: motor touring. Of- 
fice: 799-801 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 108 
Palmer Ave. E. 

BARBOUE, Edwin S., manufacturer; born, 
Collinsville, Conn., May 11, 1870; son of 
George Harrison and Katherine (Hawley) 
Barbour; educated in Detroit public schools 
and Hales Preparatory School, Boston; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Oct. 15, 1901, Edith P. Henry. 
Became identified with the Michigan Stone 
Co., 1890; was assistant treasurer and director 
of the company until 1911, since treasurer; 
also director the Ireland & Matthews Manu- 
facturing Co. E e p u b 1 i c a n. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit Country, Detroit 
Boat, Grosse Pointe Hunt. Eecreations: coun- 
try sports, golf, riding, etc. Office: 1022 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan. 

BARBOUR, George Harrison, 1st vice-presi- 
dent and general manager Michigan Stove 
Co.; born, Collinsville, Conn., June 26, 1843; 
son of Samuel Thompson and Phoebe (Beck- 
with) Barbour; educated in public schools of 
Connecticut; married at Collinsville, June 26, 
1869, Katherine, daughter of William H. and 
Susan E. Hawley, of Collinsville. Began active 
career, 1861, in partnership with his father 
(later Goodman & Barbour), dry goods, gro- 
ceries, etc., Collinsville; sold business and 
located in Detroit, July, 1872; invested in 
Michigan Stove Co., and was secretary of the 
company, 1872-86; 1st vice-president and gen- 
eral manager since 1886. President The Mich- 
igan Copper & Brass Co., Ireland & Matthews 
Manufacturing Co.; vice-president Dime Sav- 
ings Bank; director People's Savings Bank, 
Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co., De- 
troit Museum of Art. Member Chamber of 
Commerce (1st president). National Stove 
Manufacturers' Association (president, 1888- 
90). Member National Commission Columbian 
Exposition, 1893. President Detroit City Coun- 
cil, 1888. Democrat. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
Fellowcraft. Eecreations: trout fishing and 
horses. Office: 1022 Jefferson Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 134 Lafayette Boul., Detroit. Summer 
Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 



BARBOUR, Herbert V., lawyer; born, Terre 
Haute, Ind., Aug. 26, 1877; son of W. Ray- 
mond and Clara (Valodin) Barbour; educated 
public schools; A.B., University of Indiana, 
1899, LL.B., 1900; J.D., University of Chi- 
cago, 1905; unmarried. Eemoved to Detroit 
from Terre Haute, Ind., 1900; professor of his- 
tory, Detroit University School, 1900-6; ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, 1906; member Bowen, 
Douglas, Eaman & Barbour since 1908. Ee- 
publican. Member Michigan State Bar Asso- 
ciation, Association Bar of City of Detroit, 
Lawyers' Club. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Country, Detroit Tennis, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic. Eecreations: outdoor sports, 
athletics. Office: 1101-1108 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 82 Eowena St. 

BARBOUR, Levi L., lawyer; born, Monroe, 
Mich., Aug. 14, 1840; son of John and Betsey 
(Morton) Barbour; educated in Battle Creek 
(Mich.) High School; University of Michigan, 
Literary Department, A.B., 1863; Law Depart- 
ment, same university, LL.B., 1865; degree 
of A. M., same university, 1870; married at 
Saginaw, Nov. 23, 1880, Harriett E. Hooper. 
Has engaged in practice at Detroit since 1866; 
member of firm of Barbour, Field & Martin. 
Member Board of Corrections and Charities 
four years; member Board of Regents, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, ten years, 1892-97 and 
1902-7; member Board of Control, Michigan 
State Prison, since 1912. Eepublican. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Prismatic. Eecre- 
ation: traveling. Office: 30-31 Buhl Blk. Ees- 
idence: 661 Woodward Ave. 

BARBOUR, William Tefft, president Detroit 
Stove Works; born, Detroit, Apr. 4, 1877; son 
of Edwin S. and Ella (Tefft) Barbour; grad- 
uate Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., 1895; 
married at Detroit, June 10, 1902, Margaret 
Chittenden; four children: Irene T., Ella C, 
William T., Jr., Alpheus W. Began active ca- 
reer, 1895, as purchasing agent of the Detroit 
Stove Works, became vice president and has 
been president of the company since 1897. 
Also president Bloomfield Hills Seminary, Bir- 
mingham, Mich.; vice president Detroit Man- 
ufacturers' Railroad; director People's State 
Bank, Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Co., 
Woodlawn Cemetery Association, Security 
Trust Co. (advisory committee). Children's 
Free Hospital (advisory committee) ; trustee 
Grace Hospital. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Racquet and Curling, Yondotega, 
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Boat, Automobile, and Pointe Mouillee Shoot- 
ing. Eeereations: shooting, fishing and raising 
of Guernsey cattle. OflSce: 1320-1360 Jefferson 
Ave. Summer Kesidence: Birmingham, Mieh. 
BARCROFT, Frederick Thomas, consulting 
engineer and architect; born, Detroit, Feb. 
20, 1873; son of James Henry Thomas and 
Mary I. (Newton) Barcroft; educated public 
schools and under tutors; married, Katharine 
Sherman Joy, of Detroit, 1904; one son, Fred- 
erick Joy. Served as assistant chief engineer, 
Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon, Chicago, Detroit 
& Canada Junction, Detroit, Grand Haven & 
Milwaukee, and Michigan Air Line railways, 
1891-98; chief engineer Michigan and Ohio 
Transportation Co., 1899-1900; in general 
practice, designing, constructing and consult- 
ing work, engineering and architectural, since 
1900; consulting engineer, Dunbar & Sullivan 
Dredging Co. Member City Plan and Im- 
provement Commission, 1909-20; appointed to 
make an appraisal of the street railway prop- 
erties for the city of Detroit, 1909 and 1910; 
report completed and printed, 1910, and 
known as the "Barcroft Appraisal." Episco- 
palian. Member American Institute of Archi- 
tects, American Society Civil Engineers. 
Clubs: Westminster Tennis, Detroit Boat. Eee- 
reations: tennis, boating, fishing, hunting. Of- 
fice: 2312-2314 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 24 Westminster Ave. 

BARIBAULT, Louis C, physician and sur- 
geon; born. New Haven, Conn., July 15, 1874; 
son of Jules and Mary (Lanouette) Baribault; 
B.Se., Montreal Seminary, Canada, 1897; 
studied medicine, Yale University, one year; 
M.D., Laval University, Montreal, 1901; mar- 
ried, 1903, Ida Campbell, of Lewiston, Me. 
(she died, 1909); children: Louis, Mary, 
Claire; married, second, 1911, Fabiola Beau- 
det, of Victoriaville, Can. Practiced Lewiston, 
Me., 1901-11, since in Detroit; surgeon St. 
Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, eight years. Mem- 
ber American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County medical societies. 
Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Member Knights 
of Columbus, St. John the Baptist Society, 
Recreation : motor boating. Address: 548 
Congress St. E. 

BARIE, Robert Frederick, treasurer Greg- 
ory, Mayer & Thom Co., stationers, printers 
and engravers; born, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1865; 
son of Louis and Emily (Stange) Barie; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; married, Addie 
H. Hurd, of Detroit, Aug. 13, 1891; two chil- 
dren: Carolyn G., Eobert F. Began active ca- 



reer as clerk Eiehmond & Backus, 1883; be- 
came connected with the Gregory, Mayer & 
Thom Co., upon its organization, 1901, and 
has since continued as treasurer of the com- 
pany. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Automobile 
of Detroit, Wolverine Automobile, Detroit 
Athletic. Eeereations: automobiling, fishing. 
Office: 107-109 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
235 Seyburn Ave. 

BARKENOWITZ, Oscar, vice-president De- 
troit Candy Co.; born, Cologne, Germany, May 
5, 1859; son of Gustavo Frederick and Clara 
(Stein) Barkenowitz; was brought to Amer- 
ica, 1860; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married, Sept. 10, 1885, Susan Brabyn, of De- 
troit (who died June, 1908) ; second, July 10, 
1911, Clara M. Schneider, of Detroit; one son 
by first marriage, Guy F. Learned baker's 
and confectioner's trade in Paris, France and 
Germany; returned to Detroit, 1888, and en- 
tered business on own account; assisted, 1896, 
in organizing the Detroit Candy Co., of which 
is vice president. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Jobbers' and Confectioners' 
Association. Mason. Club: Detroit Yacht. 
Eeereations: automobiling and yachting. Of- 
fice: 476-480 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 142 
Field Ave. 

BARKER, Heylett B., retail house furnish- 
ings; born, near Lockport, N. Y., July 15, 
1850; son of Joseph and Eachel (Brett) Bar- 
ker; educated in public schools; married at 
Detroit, 1869, Linda J. Lee; four children: 
Mata (Mrs. W. M. Prette), Robert L., W. Ar- 
thur, Heylett B., Jr. Has been a resident of 
Detroit since his boyhood; in business with 
his brother, 1872-97; has been in partnership 
with his son, W. A. Barker, as H. B. Barker 
& Son, house furnishings, since 1897. Eepub- 
lican. Eeereations: outdoor sports. Office: 
102-104 Michigan Ave. Eesidence: 145 Pin- 
gree Avenue. 

BARKIiEY, Earl Conwell, dentist; born, 
Newark, N. J., Apr. 30, 1880; son of James 
Morrison, D.D., LL.D., and Mary E. (Conwell) 
Barkley; descendant of William Barkley, 
signer of Mecklenberg Declaration of Inde- 
pendence, William Conwell and Deliverance 
Sawyer, Revolutionary soldiers; educated De- 
troit High School; graduated Detroit Univer- 
sity School, 1900; student Princeton Univer- 
sity, 1901-1902; specialized in chemistry at 
Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich., 
1903; D.D.S., Detroit College of Medicine, 
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leaving agricultural college, went to Cuba for 
the United Fruit Co. of Boston and was sta- 
tioned at Banes, Santiago de Cuba, in control 
of chemical department of a large sugar fac- 
tory; remained there until June, 1904; then 
returned to Michigan and entered upon the 
course of study for dentistry; American man- 
ager of The Wisconsin Placer Gold Mining 
Co. for one year; in practice in Detroit since 
June, 1907. Member Michigan State Naval 
Brigade, 1903. Progressive. Presbyterian. 
Member First District Michigan State Dental 
Society, National Geographic Society; secre- 
tary Fine Arts Society of Detroit; secretary- 
treasurer Southern Society of Detroit. Club: 
Princeton. Baritone soloist Unitarian Church, 
Detroit. Correspondent, at Detroit, for Mu- 
sical America, New York. Office: 703-704 Gas 
Office Bldg. Residence: 309 Putnam Ave. 

BABKTiF.Y, James Morrison, clergyman; 
born, near Statesville, N. C, Nov. 22, 1846; 
son of John Cathey and Eliza Julia (Morri- 
son) Barkley; A.B., Princeton, 1876; gradu- 
ated Princeton Theological Seminary, 1879; 
(D.D., Alma College, 1899, LL.D., 1912) ; mar- 
ried. May 27, 1879, Mary E. Conwell, of 
Evanston, 111. (died, Apr. 26, 1913); children: 
Earl C. (D.D.S.), Margary A. (Mrs. F. E. Me- 
Clure), Mary G. (Mrs. F. C. Sibley). Served 
private to lieutenant Co. F, 73d N. C. Infantry 
(Junior Reserves), C. S. A., 1864-65. Ordained 
Presbyterian ministry, 1879; pastor Wickliffe 
Church, Newark, N. J., 1879-82, Hillsdale, 
Mich., 1882-85; state secretary Y. M. C. A., 
Michigan, 1885-87; pastor Third (now Forest) 
Avenue Church, Detroit, since 1887. Moder- 
ator Presbyterian General Assembly, Denver, 
1909; president Board of Trustees, Alma Col- 
lege; honorary member Old Fourth Veteran 
Michigan Infantry; associate member Detroit 
Post No. 384, G. A. R. Republican. Author 
various published sermons and addresses. Rec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Residence: 309 Put- 
nam Ave. 

BARLOW, Walter, lawyer; born, Wayne Co., 
Mich., Sept. 20, 1854; son of Caleb J. and 
Margaret (Spaun) Barlow; educated in public 
schools, State Normal School, Ypsilanti, and 
Law Department, University of Michigan, de- 
gree LL.B., 1881; married, Detroit, June 23, 
1909, Bathia S. Mercer. Has practiced in De- 
troit since Sept. 8, 1882; assistant corporation 
counsel since 1908. Served in 32d Michigan 
Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War; 
now lieutenant-colonel 1st Infantry, Michigan 
National Guard. Democrat. Member Associa- 



tion Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Camp No. 
10, U. S. War Veterans. Office: City HaU. 
Residence: 56 E. Hancock Ave. 

BABLUM, John J., meats and provisions; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 14, 1866; son of Thomas 
and Bridget (McNamara) Barium; educated 
in public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, 
Apr. 26, 1893, Jula M. Lewis; three children: 
Veola, Louis, Charlotte. Has been connected 
since the beginning of his active career with 
the wholesale pork packing, meat and provi- 
sion business established by his father, 1865, 
and is manager of the firm of Thomas Barium 
& Sons; also president Postal Steamship Co.; 
vice president Postal Hotel Co.; director Ash- 
ley & Dustin Steamer Co., Stewart Transporta- 
tion Co. Member Public Lighting Commission, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Michigan 
National Guard for four years. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Detroit Yacht, Rushmere. Recreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 354 Grand River Ave. Resi- 
dence: 319 Lincoln Ave. 

BABLUM, Thomas, meats and provisions; 
born. County Limerick, Ireland, Nov., 1841 j 
son of Patrick and Catherine Barium; came 
to Detroit, 1852; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1860, Bridget 
McNamara; nine children: Katherine (Mrs. 
Charles F. Bielman), Agnes (Mrs. Harry J. 
Fox), Cora (Mrs. C. W. Packard, of Saginaw, 
Mich,), Ellen (Mrs. George Finn), Clara, John 
J., Louis, Thomas J., Maude (deceased). Has 
been identified with meat business since the 
beginning of his active career, and in his own 
name since 1862; head of the firm of Thomas 
Barium & Sous, wholesale and retail dealers 
and packers. Member Pool Commission since 
1899. Democrat. Catholic. Member B. P. O. 
E. Recreation: travel. Offices: Central Mar- 
ket and 350 Grand River Ave. Residence: 
550 12th St. 

BABLUM, Thomas James, wholesale and 
retail meats; born, Detroit, Apr. 22, 1876; son 
of Thomas and Bridget (McNamara) Bar- 
ium; educated public schools, Detroit; Uni- 
versity of Detroit; unmarried. Began active 
career, 1888, with Thomas Barium & Sons; 
has ever since continued with the firm of 
which has been partner since 1903; director 
Postal Steamship Co. Democrat. Catholic. 
Member Harmonic Society. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Yacht, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreations: automobiling and 
motor boating. Office: 350-354 Grand River 
Ave. Residence: 550 12th St. 



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BARNES, Clair L.; moved to Chicago, 111.; 

see Vol. 1908. 

BARNES, Edward Arthur, lawyer; born, 
Mason, Mich., Nov. 8, 1862; son of Orlando 
Mack and Amanda Watson (rieming) Barnes; 
educated in public schools of Mason and Lan- 
sing, Mich.; Michigan Military Academy, Or- 
chard Lake, Mich., 1879; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1883; Harvard Law School, 1883-85; 
married at Fort Wayne, Ind., Oct. 21, 1886, 
Julia Mott, daughter of Judge John Morris; 
one son, Richard Morris (deceased). In gen- 
eral practice of law in Detroit since 1886; has 
practiced alone except 1895-1905, when he 
was member of firm of Barnes & Race. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit. Demo- 
crat. Mason; member Sons of American Rev- 
olution, Psi Upsilon (college fraternity). 
Club: Country. Recreations: fishing and golf. 
Residence: 612 Jefferson Ave. 

BARNES, George, railway service; born, 
Toronto, Ont., Aug. 9, 1874; son of John and 
Sarah Jane (Clarke) Barnes; educated pub- 
lic school, Toronto; married, Oct. 19, 1901, 
Helen Dickson Leslie, of Hamilton, Ont.; one 
son, Leslie Barnes. Began active career as 
clerk traffic department Grand Trunk Rail- 
way, Toronto, and was advanced till he be- 
came city agent in Toronto; came to Detroit 
as traveling freight agent for the Wisconsin 
Central Railway, Aug., 1905; general agent 
freight department Northern Pacific Railway, 
since May, 1908. Clubs: Transportation (To- 
ledo, O.), Transportation, of Detroit, Mich- 
igan Outing. Recreations: golf, fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 423 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 301 
Merrick Ave. 

BARNES, Mell, business man; born, Quincy, 
Mich., Nov. 16, 1861; son of Walton J. and 
Emily A. (Mudge) Barnes; educated in High 
School, Quincy; married, Quincy, Mich., June 
2, 1886, Jessie O. Wilbur; two children: Wal- 
ter J., Harry W. Began active career as teller 
of First National Bank, Quincy, 1879, and 
continued three years; bookkeeper in hard- 
ware store, Boone, la., 1882-83; teller. First 
National Bank, Larimore, N. D., 1884; organ- 
ized the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank, Milan, 
Mich., and was manager same, 1885-95; 
started the Stimpson Computing Scale Co. at 
Teeumseh, Mich., 1894; removed factory to 
Elkhart, Ind., and continued manufacturing 
there until 1904; then moved factory to De- 
troit and united with W. F. Stimpson Co.; now 
secretary, treasurer and general manager De- 
troit Automatic Scale Co., and W. F. Stimp- 



son Co.; vice president Blau-Gas Co. of Mich.; 
director Quincy State Bank. Republican. Uni- 
tarian. Mason (Lodge, Chapter, Commandery 
and Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.). 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
golf, fishing and hunting. Office: 400 Gratiot 
Ave. Residence: 76 Putnam Ave., Detroit. 
■Summer Residence: Quincy, Mich. 

BARNETT, Thomas R., accountant; born, 
Feb. 25, 1847; died, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

BARS, John Martin, mechanical engineer; 
born, Altoona, Pa., Dee. 11, 1867; son Jacob 
Neff and Ella P. (Brooks) Barr; educated 
public schools, Milwaukee, Wis.; University of 
Wisconsin; universities of Zurich and Munich; 
married, Emma Maude Heydon, of Kansas 
City, Mo., Oct. 16, 1911. Served as apprentice, 
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, 1892- 
95; apprentice, Westinghouse Electric & Man- 
ufacturing Co., Pittsburgh, 1900-3, engineer. 
1903-5, assistant to sales manager Industrial 
and Power Department, 1905-7, manager In- 
dustrial Power Department, 1907-9; manager 
Fairbanks Morse Electrical Manufacturing 
Co., Indianapolis, 1909-12; president and gen- 
eral manager Metal Products Co., manufac- 
turers automobile axles and accessories, De- 
troit, since Sept., 1912. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau Delta. Club: 
Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: automo- 
biling, fishing. Office: Metal Products Co. 
Residence: 707 Pasadena Apts. 

BAERUS, George W., lawyer; born, Fitz- 
william, N. H., Aug. 17, 1875; son of James 
A. and Anna R. (Whitaker) Barrus; LL.B., 
Columbia University, Washington, D. C, 1899, 
LL.M., 1900; married, Oct. 12, 1905, Eliza- 
beth Lament, of Detroit; three children: 
Margaret, George W., Jr., Isabelle. Practiced 
in Detroit since 1900. Member Detroit Civil 
Service Commission. Democrat. Presbyterian. 
Mason; member Odd Fellows, Knights of 
Pythias. Office: 507 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 
198 Virginia Ave. 

BARTER, Percy Leverett, sales manager; 
born, Chicago, Nov. 16, 1882; son of Thomas 
O. and Frances M. (Pratt) Barter; educated 
common schools, Chicago; unmarried. Began 
active career with the Michigan Central Rail- 
way, Chicago, and continued in various ca- 
pacities with the Canadian Pacific and Pere 
Marquette roads; then with the Wheeling 
Corrugating Co. as salesman in Illinois, 1905, 
when became connected with McCord & Co., 
Chicago; removed to Detroit and has served 
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automobile accessories, since organization of 
the company, Jan. 1, 1909. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Auto, 
Country. Recreations: golf, tennis. Office: 
2587 E. Grand Boul. Eesidence: 203 Seyburn 
Avenue. 

BAETHEL, Oliver Edward, mechanical en- 
gineer; born, Detroit, Oct. 3, 1877; son of Al- 
bert Edward and Elise (Barter) Barthel; edu- 
cated Detroit public schools and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married, May 18, 1906. In 
employ of Chas. B. King, constructor of gaso- 
line marine engines and automobile, 1895- 
1901; designer, Henry Ford, 1901-2; chief en- 
gineer and designer, Barthel Motor Co., 1902- 
4; designer experimental department, Ford 
Motor Co., 1904, Olds Motor Works, 1904-5; 
consulting engineer since 1905. Has designed 
many gasoline motors, among them the Water- 
man Outboard Marine Motor, the Scripps Mo- 
tor, etc. Eepubliean. Episcopalian. Member 
Society of Automobile Engineers, Detroit En- 
gineering Society. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Wol- 
verine Automobile, Detroit Motor Boat. Eec- 
reations: water sports, automobiiing, garden- 
ing. Office: 302 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 161 
Holbrook Ave. 

BAETHEL, Otto F., patent attorney; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 15, 1876; son of Edward Al- 
brecht and Elizabeth (Haerter) Barthel; edu- 
cated Trowbridge and Webster public schools, 
to 1891; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, June, 
1901; married, Sept. 23, 1905, Marie Theresa 
Eaviler, of Detroit; one daughter, Helen 
Marie. In practice of patent law at Detroit 
since June, 1902; member firm of Barthel & 
Barthel; president Colonial Electric Car Co.; 
director Huron Eadiator Co. Eepubliean. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Engineering Society, Michigan 
Patent Law Association. Mason. Vice com- 
modore Inter-Lake Yachting Association, 
1900. Clubs: Detroit Yacht (commodore, 1906- 
7), West End Yacht (commodore, 1899-1904), 
Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Yacht, Monroe 
Yacht. Office: 37 W. Congress St. Residence: 
334 Montelair Ave. 

BARTHOLOMAEI, Ernest M., contractor; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 21, 1886; son Max W. and 

Theresa (Mueller) Bartholomaei; educated 
public and high school, Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; private tuition under professors of 
University of Michigan; unmarried. Has been 
associated with father in business ever since 
beginning of active career, and secretary and 

director Max Bartholomaei, Son & Co. (busi- 



ness established by father, 1885); also presi- 
dent Maul Co., ornamental stone. Protestant. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Builders' and Traders' Exchange, Detroit 
Master Masons' Association. Club: Harmonie. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 466-472 
Warren Ave. E. Eesidence: 251 Warren Ave. E. 
BARTHOLOMAEI, Max W., contractor and 
builder; born, Leipzig, Germany, Nov. 5, 1861; 
son Wilhelm Bartholomaei; educated in na- 
tive city; married, Theresa Mueller, of Leipzig, 
1884; five children: Caroline (Mrs. C. Klink), 
Urda, Emma, Isle, Ernest M. Learned mason 's 
trade in old country; came to America, 1884, 
and located in Detroit; began business in De- 
troit, 1885, now conducted as Max Bartholo- 
maei, Son & Co., of which is president; di- 
rector Maul Co. Lutheran. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange, Detroit Master Masons' 
Association. Member B. P. 0. Elks, Harmonie 
Society, Turn Verein. Office: 466-472 Warren 
Ave. E. Eesidence: 251 Warren Ave. E. 

B^SJITLETT, Charles L., lawyer; born. Bat- 
tle Creek, Mich., Dec. 18, 1871; son of Charles 
E. and Mary (Longhead) Bartlett; graduate 
of high school, business college and Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, LL.B., 
1897; married at Detroit, Sept. 14, 1895, Lil- 
lian Sowle. Has practiced in Detroit since 
1897. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers' Club. Served as private in 32d Michi- 
gan Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American 
War. Eepubliean. Episcopalian. Member Y. 
M. C. A., Masonic order. Knights of Pythias, 
I. O. O. F., Detroit Command Spanish War 
Veterans. Eecreations: boxing and wrestling. 
Office: Suite 512 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 
98 Euclid Ave. W. 

BAETLETT, Edwin Southworth, lawyer; 
born, Fitzwilliam, N. H., Mar. 10, 1872; son 
of Eev. Joshua Eichardson and Martha Ann 
(Southworth) Bartlett; of English and Colo- 
nial ancestry; descendant of Partridge fam- 
ily and on mother's side of Alice Southworth, 
widow of Edward Southworth (Eng.) and 
second wife of William Bradford, governor 
of Plymouth Colony; educated common and 
graded schools; Worcester (Mass.) High 
School; University of Michigan, Literary De- 
partment, 1893-95, Law Department, LL.B., 
1898; married, Dec. 12, 1900, Bess Bingham 
Stevens, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; children: 
Laura, Edwin S., Jr. Began practice of law 
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Pennsylvania; resident of Detroit since 1906; 
director Michigan Pressed Steel Co. Progres- 
sive. Methodist. Member Association of Bar 
of City of Detroit. Member Detroit Lodge 
No. 2, r. & A. M.; Wayne Lodge No. 104, 
Knights of Pythias; Wayne Company No. 64, 
Uniform Rank, K. of P.; State Camp No. 1, 
Sons of Veterans. Recreations : outdoor di- 
versions. Office: 502 Hammond Bldg., Detroit. 
Residence: 114 Grand Ave., Highland Park. 

BAKTON, Frank G., retired; born, Youngs- 
town, N. Y., Mar. 27, 1852; son of Alexander 
B. and Elizabeth (Totten) Barton; educated 
in public schools of Youngstown; married, 
Youngstown, N. Y., 1877, Ida R. Emerson. 
Began active career as clerk in general store; 
removed to Detroit, 1882, and became part- 
ner, P. A. Billings; sold interest and asso- 
ciated with Arthur McBean in the firm of 
Barton & McBean, gas and electric fixtures, 
continuing until 1898, when Mr. McBean re- 
tired and firm became F. G. Barton & Co.; in 
1904 organized the Barton & Netting Co., of 
which was president; retired from active busi- 
ness on account of ill health; organized the 
Pioneer Mantel & Fixture Co., of which was 
president until the company consolidated 
with the Detroit Mantel & Tile Co.; retired, 
1912. Mason (32°), Shriner. Recreation: 
fruit farming. Residence: 42 Longfellow Ave. 

BASKEEVILLE, Robert J., physician and 
surgeon; born, Meaford, Ont., Sept. 27, 1870; 
son of Rev. James and Mary O'Neil (Schoffe) 
Baskerville; graduated Owen Sound Collegiate 
Institute, 1892; M.D., Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1902; married Georgia Richardson, Apr. 
21, 1913. Taught in public schools of Can- 
ada two years; was appointed school principal 
in Duluth, 1892; superintendent of the schools 
of Grand Rapids, Minn., 1896-97; in practice 
in Detroit since May, 1902. Captain and as- 
sistant surgeon M. N. G., assigned to Ambu- 
lance Co. No. 1; enlisted in Troop B, 1st 
Michigan Cavalry, 1906; appointed surgeon 
same 1907; transferred to Col. Kirk's staff, 
1910. Republican. Methodist. Member Wayne 
County, Michigan State and American Med- 
ical associations. Association of Military Sur- 
geons of America. Member Detroit Orchestral 
Association, Archaeologists of America. Past 
Master of Oriental Lodge No. 240, F. & A. 
M.; member Michigan Sovereign Consistory; 
Moslem Temple, Nobles of Mystic Shrine, etc. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 401 Washington 
Arcade. Residence: 3442 Jefferson Ave. 



BASSETT, Arthur, loan agent; born, Lena- 
wee County, Mich., Jan. 17, 1851; son of Ne- 
hemiah and Mary (Foster) Bassett; educated 
in district schools and East Saginaw High 
School; married at Detroit, Nov., 1883, Eliza- 
beth G. Fancher; children: Gilbert L., Arthur 
F. Began active career as clerk in drug store. 
East Saginaw, at fifteen years of age; was 
connected with wholesale drug house, later in 
banking institution three years, and was in 
drug business for himself nineteen years; has 
been special loan agent Northwestern Mutual 
Life Insurance Co., at Detroit, since 1895. Re- 
publican. Baptist. Recreation: gardening. Of- 
fice: 410 Ford Bldg. Residence: 105 Hancock 
Ave. E. 

BASSETT, Jay, general agent The Provi- 
dent Life and Trust Co. of Philadelphia, Pa.; 
born, Novi, Oakland County, Mich., Jan. 21, 
1848; son of John and Ervilla (Coomer) Bas- 
sett; graduate State Normal School, Ypsilanti, 
Mich., June, 1873; married at Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Aug. 23, 1876, Mary A. Baker. Taught 
school two years after leaving normal school; 
studied law in Detroit for three years, was 
admitted to the bar and practiced until 1885; 
entered life insurance business and became 
general agent of the New England Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. of Boston, June, 1887, con- 
tinuing for ten years; became general agent 
of The Provident Life and Trust Co. of Phil- 
adelphia, Oct., 1899, and six months later 
formed partnership with N. Reese, as Bassett 
& Reese, the firm since acting as general 
agents of the Provident Life and Trust Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Detroit Life Underwriters' Association. 
Democrat. Universalist. Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar. Recreations: farming and forestry. Of- 
fice: 1218 Ford Bldg. Residence: 96 Canfield 
Ave. W. 

BATCHELDER, Charles L., contractor; 
born, Vermont. Resident of Detroit since 1882 
and has been identified with cut stone and 
marble business since the beginning of his 
active career; vice president Batchelder-Was- 
mund Co.; secretary-treasurer Batchelder Mar- 
ble Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Builders' Exchange. Club: Commercial. Of- 
fice: 1625 St. Aubin Ave., Detroit. Residence: 
Algonac, Michigan. 

BATES, George Williams, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 4, 1848; son of Samuel Gershom 
and Rebecca (Williams) Bates; educated in 
public schools of Detroit and at University of 
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and M.A., 1873; married at Detroit, Apr. 26, 
1887, Jennie Marie Fowler; children: Stanley 
F. (Cornell University, class of 1911), Vir- 
ginia Williams. Entered law oflSce of New- 
berry, Pond & Brown, fall of 1871, and later 
that of Meddaugh & Driggs; was admitted to 
the bar, 1874, and has since practiced alone. 
Member Detroit and Michigan State Bar asso- 
ciations, American Bar Association (vice pres- 
ident) ; member of The National Conference of 
Commissioners on Uniform Legislation, 1907- 
11; member Michigan Commission on Uniform 
State Laws; councilor Archasological Insti- 
tute of America. Member Society of Colonial 
Wars, American Historical Associatioi;,. Na- 
tional Geographic Society, Detroit Archaeolog- 
ical Society (president), Michigan Society 
Sons of American Revolution, National So- 
ciety of Sons of American Revolution (his- 
torian general, 1901-5), New England Society, 
Detroit, University Alumni Association, De- 
troit. Republican. Mason. Clubs: University, 
Detroit, Bloomfield Hills Country. Recrea- 
tions: historical research, golf. Office: 1915 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 53 Bagg 
Street. 

BATTEN, John William, engineer; born, 
Essex, Out., Aug. 29, 1879; son of Thomas and 
Elizabeth Jane (Thornton) Batten; educated 
public and high schools, Essex; B.A. (course 
in chemistry and mineralogy). University of 
Toronto, 1906; married, Sept. 13, 1907, Maude 
Mary MacCutcheon, of Thorndale, Out.; two 
children: Elizabeth Jane Thornton, Frederick 
William MacCutcheon. Began in employ of 
the Detroit City Gas Co. in 1906, as "results 
man"; later chemist, superintendent of Sta- 
tion "A," assistant engineer, and appointed 
engineer, 1911. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Engineering Society, Society of Detroit Chem- 
ists, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: tennis. Office: 
402 Gas Office Bldg. Residence: 297 W. Grand 
Boulevard. 

BATY, James D., secretary and treasurer 
Detroit Life Insurance Co.; born, Milwaukee, 
Wis., May 17, 1883; son of Robert and 
Frances (Dolan) Baty; educated private and 
public schools, Milwaukee; married, Oct. 23, 
1907, Mariam Liebenstein, of Milwaukee; one 
son, Robert James. Began active career in 
employ of the Northwestern Mutual Life In- 
surance Co., 1898, continuing at Milwaukee 
until Sept., 1907, and at Calumet and Laurium, 
Mich., 1907-11; became connected, 1911, with 
the Detroit Life Insurance Co. of which is 



now secretary and treasurer. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Retail Credit Men's 
Association, Knights of Columbus, Knights of 
Equity. Recreations: outdoor life. Office: Ma- 
jestic Bldg. Residence: 227 Alger Ave. 

BAUMGARTNER, Frank William, clothier, 
hatter and furnisher; born, Altoona, Pa., June 
14, 1865; son of Caspar and Barbara (Trem- 
mel) Baumgartner; educated in public schools 
and at St. Vincent's College, Latrobe, Pa.; 
married at St. Paul, Minn., June 11, 1890, 
Anna B. Connolly; three children: F. Royden, 
Marjorie Katherine, Shirley Marie. Began as 
clerk in clothing store at Altoona, Pa.; later 
in same line at Cleveland and St. Paul; came 
to Detroit in 1891 and was with J. L. Hudson 
until entered business for self, 1895; presi- 
dent and treasurer of the Baumgartner Fash- 
ion Shop. Republican. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Knights of Colum- 
bus, Elks. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: 
baseball. Office: 12-20 State St. Residence: 
94 Delaware Avenue. 

BAUMGAKTNER, Fredolin J., clergyman; 
born, Connors Creek, Mich., July 28, 1850; son 
of Wendelin J. and Frances (Anselm) Baum- 
gartner; educated at St. Frances Seminary, 
Milwaukee, Wis. Ordained priest of the Ro- 
man Catholic Church, June 9, 1876; first 
charge. Lady of Help, Detroit, June 13, 1876- 
Nov. 26, 1876; in charge of St. Vincent de 
Paul Parish, Pontiac, Mich., Nov. 26, 1876- 
Mar. 4, 1904, (the new St. Vincent de Paul 
Church was built during his pastorate); was 
chancellor and secretary of Diocese of De- 
troit Mar. 4, 1904-Nov., 1912; active in erec- 
tion of the new St. Francis Home for Boys 
and in erection of buildings of the House of 
the Good Shepherd in Detroit. Has been in 
charge of St. Francis Home since its opening, 
1908, making his residence there since Nov., 
1912. Address: 3190 Woodward Ave., High- 
land Park. 

BAWDEN, George, produce; born, Corn- 
wall, Eng., June 28, 1854; son of William and 
Rowena (FauU) Bawden; received collegiate 
education in England; married, London, Can., 
1877, Emma Bryanton; two daughters: Eva 
(Mrs. Walter Lemkie), Alice (Mrs. Daniel 
Cunningham). Engaged in furniture business 
in London, Ont., where he lived 1864-89; came 
to Detroit and was in produce business under 
title of George Bawden & Co., 1889-93; has 
been identified with firm of A. Jacob & Co., 
wholesale fruit dealers and commission mer- 
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Commerce. Member Detroit Produce Co. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Mason; member National 
Union, I. 0. F. Eecreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 24 Woodbridge St. W. Eesidenee: 191 
20th St. 

BAXTEE, Charles Ernest, life insurance; 
born, Gorham Township, Fulton Co., Ohio, 
Mar. 18, 1863; son of Daniel Crowley and 
Emily Marie (Shepardson) Baxter; the Bax- 
ters came to America from north of Ireland 
in 1787 and Shepardsons from Scotland; edu- 
cated Oberlin College, Ohio, 1879-81; Williams 
College, Mass., 1881-83; married, -Nov. 25, 1886, 
Dora Gay Belcher, of Charlotte, Mich.; two 
children: Marie Ashley (Mrs. Ealph B. Tex- 
tor, of Cleveland) and Kenneth Stuart. En- 
gaged as newspaper reporter and editor for 
several years; publisher of Charlotte (Mich.) 
Eepublican, 1885-92; entered insurance busi- 
ness and was with Manhattan Life Insurance 
Co. as general agent, 1896-1906; agency man- 
ager with Mutual Benefit Insurance Co. of 
New Jersey, 1906-11; member firm of Morphy 
& Baxter, general agents Berkshire Life In- 
surance Co., of Pittsfield, Mass., since 1911. 
Served as secretary to U. S. Senator Patton, 
assistant secretary Michigan State Senate, 
and deputy state treasurer, also as secretary 
League of Eepublican Clubs, Mich., and secre- 
tary Eepublican State Committee. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Life Un- 
derwriters' Association, Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Sons of American Eevolution, Del- 
ta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Past Master 
Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. Takes 
active interest in public and political mat- 
ters. Office: 1419-1422 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: 2989 E. Grand Boul. 

BAXTER, Charles E., auto lamps; born, 
Dayton, O., Dec. 6, 1847; son of William J. 
and Margaret J. (Eamsay) Baxter; educated 
in public schools of Ohio and Connecticut; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 3, 1875, Ella Wright; 
two children: Florence A., Charles H. Came 
to Detroit, 1863; identified with E, H. Fyfe 
& Co., 1869-1910; since secretary The Electro- 
lamp Co. Member Ohio Society of Detroit. 
Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 67 
Atwater E. Eesidenee: 111 Clairmount Ave. 

BAYLEY, Volney Pearsall, pianos; born, 
Troy, Mich., Apr. 28, 1843; son of James and 
Dorcas N. (Pearsall) Bayley; educated in 
home district school until 17; State Agricul- 
tural College, Lansing, 1860-62; Union School, 
Ypsilanti, 1863; Michigan State Normal 
School, three years, 1864-66, graduating 1866; 



married at Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1872, Mar- 
tha E. Mack; one son, Frank James. Entered 
employ of C. J. Whitney, music dealer, De- 
troit, 1866, and continued with the house 
until 1895, since which time he has engaged in 
piano business on his own account. Eepub- 
lican, Eecreations: automobiling, traveling. 
Office: 58 E. High St. Eesidenee: 56 E. High 
Street. 

BAYLISS, Thomas; see Vol. 1908. 

BAYNE, James H., lawyer; born, Halton 
County, Ont., Can., June 2, 1861; son of Will- 
iam and Jane (Gilmore) Bayne; father born 
in Perthshire, Scotland, mother in Wexford 
County, Ireland; educated public schools, On- 
tario; studied under private teachers; took 
course in Sprague Correspondence School of 
Law; then three years' course Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, graduating, Apr., 1899; mar- 
ried, Mar., 1890, Henrietta Carson (died. 
1895); children: William W., James C, Jean 
G.; married, 2nd, October, 1897, Margaret S. 
Wood, of Bradford, Out.; children: Frances 
A., Bessie E. Admitted to Michigan bar, 
1899, and since practiced in Detroit. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Mason. Eecreations: 
gardening, field sports. Office: 1011 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidenee: 1877 W. Grand 
Boulevard. 

BEACH, Elmer H., publisher; born, Mem- 
phis, Mich., Nov. 11, 1861; son of Joseph M. 
and Jane M. (Mansfield) Beach; educated in 
public schools of Memphis; married at Wyo- 
ming, 0., June 10, 1905, Emily W. Woodruff. 
Began in publishing business, 1888 and be- 
came treasurer and manager of the Business 
Man 's Publishing Co., publishers of the Busi- 
ness Man 's Magazine and The Bookkeeper 
and Home Study, etc.; publisher Beach's Mag- 
azine of Business, and The Accountant Mag- 
azine since 1908. President International Ac- 
countants' Society. Eepublican. Presbyteri- 
an. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Automobile (Detroit); 
Transportation (New York); Chicago Ath- 
letic (Chicago). Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: 57 W. Fort St. Eesidenee: 665 2d Ave. 

BEACH, George H., life insurance expert; 
born. Green Oak, Mich., Mar. 2, 1873; son 
of George W. and Eetta (Judson) Beach; 
science course. Agricultural College of North 
Dakota; two years. Medical Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, class of 1899, then left 
college to become a salesman; married, 1901, 
Louise Alsdorf, of Lansing, Mich, (died, 
1903); two children: Helen Louise and Eliza- 
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Eochester, Ind.; two children: George Hol- 
man and Margaret Louise. Served as state 
agent for the Canada Life Assurance Co. for 
Michigan, 1902-7; resigned and since asso- 
ciated with Mutual Benefit Life Insurance 
Co., Detroit agency. Also interested in real 
estate in suburban town, Eoyal Oak. Mem- 
ber School Board, Eoyal Oak. Independent 
in politics. Congregatioualist. Member Corin- 
thian Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Eecreation: gar- 
dening. Office: 80 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
Eoyal Oak, Mich. 

BEAL, Alexander William, coal; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 3, 1864; son of William and Eliza- 
beth (Stockdale) Beal; educated in public 
and high schools of Detroit; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career in employ of Detroit & 
Cleveland Navigation Co.; became connected 
as bookkeeper with Smith & Campbel, whole- 
sale coal dealers, 1882; and in 1887, when firm 
became Stanley B. Smith & Co., was admitted 
as partner, continuing until partnership was 
dissolved, Feb. 4, 1913. Eepublican. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Eecreations: golf, 
traveling. Eesidence: Charlevoix Hotel. 

BEAL, Frank Edwin; moved to Atlanta, 
Ga.; see Vol. 1908. 

BEAMER, WiUiam H,, president Library 
Park Hotel Co.; born, Detroit, July 4, 1861; 
son of Daniel W. and Jennie (Downs) Beamer; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Aug. 16, 1880, Florence G. 
Turner; three children: Myrtle (Mrs. J. F. 
Bowman, Grace, William Lloyd. Began in 
hotel business in Detroit, 1885; proprietor of 
the Library Park Hotel, 1885-1912; since pres- 
ident Library Park Hotel Co.; also president 
Leamington Oil Co., Ltd.; director Canadian 
Gas Co., Detroit Terminal Storage Co. Mem- 
ber Board of Commerce. Eepublican; repre- 
sented 1st Ward in Common Council, 1894- 
1902 (president, 1899). Mason. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Automobile. Eecreations: motoring, 
bowling, golf. Office: Library Park Hotel. 
Eesidence: 49 Alger Ave. 

BEARD, Edmund S., florist; born, Detroit, 
June 2, 1866; son of George and Elizabeth M. 
(Mackie) Beard; educated Detroit public 
schools; Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried, Detroit, July 6, 1905, Cassie Allen; three 
children: Elizabeth, George, Allen. Began 
with brother, Frank H., as market gardeners, 
1888, and later added flower growing; mem- 
ber firm of Beard Brothers. Congregatioual- 
ist. Member Detroit Florists' Club. Eecrea- 



tions: automobiling, fishing. Office: 1903-1927 
Fort St. W. Eesidence: 1905 Fort St. W. 

BEASLEY, Joseph Henry, real estate; born, 
Fredericksburg, Can., Sept. 11, 1863; son of 
William and Mary (McShwan) Beasley; edu- 
cated public schools and Canada Business Col- 
lege, Chatham, Out., graduating 1881; mar- 
ried, Dec. 25, 1883, Letitia Monaghan, of 
Prince Edward County, Can.; two sons: Per- 
cival Eoy, Norman B. Learned bookkeeping 
and followed same many years; was with 
Grand Trunk Eailroad six years, and book- 
keeper for Eathburn & Co., Canada; located in 
Detroit, 1893; secretary and treasurer W. C. 
Patrick Co. since Aug. 1, 1910. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Club: Automobile. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, outdoor sports. Office:' 
410 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 19 Owen Ave. 

BEAUMONT, John W., lawyer; born, Eliza- 
beth, N. J., July 20, 1858; son of Wallace and 
Margaret (Belshaw) Beaumont; educated 
Elizabeth public schools; Michigan Agricul- 
tural College, Lansing, Mich., 1878-82, gradu- 
ating, B.S., 1882; admitted to the bar at Sag- 
inaw, 1886; married, Saginaw, June 21, 1899, 
Alice Lord Burrows. Engaged in general prac- 
tice of law in Detroit since 1886; senior mem- 
ber Beaumont, Smith & Harris since Apr. 1, 
1909. Seaman on U. S. S. Yosemite, Spanish- 
American War, Apr.-Aug., 1898; judge advo- 
cate Michigan National Guard, 1904-6. 
Elected member Michigan State Board of Ag- 
riculture, 1911, for term of six years. Mem- 
ber American Bar and Michigan State Bar 
associations. Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Eepublican. Member Gilbert Wilkes Com- 
mand Spanish-American War Veterans. Clubs: 
University, Detroit, Detroit Boat, Prismatic, 
Green Bag, Grosse Pointe Eiding and Hunt. 
Eecreation: horseback riding. Office: 1123 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 242 Seminole Ave. 

BECK, George, packer; born, Aug. 27, 1843; 
died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

BECK, George, president Beck Cereal Co.; 
born, Preston, Ont., Can., Aug. 9, 1854; son of 
Jacob and Charlotte (Hespeler) Beck; edu- 
cated in public schools of Preston; married, at 
Ingersoll, Ont., 1884, Louisa M. Bland; one 
daughter, Charlotte M. Began business career, 
1877, with his father, who founded the Beck 
Cereal Co.; became member of the firm, 1880, 
and since death of his father. Mar. 21, 1906, 
has been president of the company (incorpo- 
rated, 1900). Also president Detroit Barrel 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Trade, Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Ma- 



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son. Club: Old Club. Recreation: fishing. Of- 
fice: 569-575 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 1033 Cass 
Avenue. 

BECK, Henry Eobert, manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 29, 1878; son of John and Sarah 
(Chatter) Beck; educated public schools, De- 
troit; married, Apr. 6, 1909, Flora Wright, of 
Detroit; three children: Euth, Irene, Edward. 
Has been identified with manufacture of 
ladies' and children's garments since 1892; 
was with Strong, Lee & Co. for nine years; 
then engaged in business on own account; pro- 
prietor and manager H. E. Beck Co. since 
Sept., 1905. Eecreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing. Offices: 170-172 Jefferson Ave. and 55 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 442 Milwaukee 
Avenue. 

BECK, Howard C, accountant; moved to 
Washington, D. C; see Vol. 1908. 

BECK, Jolin Charles, production manager; 
born, Eockford, 111., Sept. 27, 1879; son John 
C. and Elizabeth (Biedirt) Beck; educated 
public schools, Chicago; married, Sept. 9, 
1899, Marie A. Scnitzen, of Chicago; two chil- 
dren: Marie, Euth. Began active career with 
Stromberg, Carlson Manufacturing Co., Chi- 
cago, continuing four years; then with the 
Sterling Electric Co., Lafayette, Ind., 1900-1; 
with Turner Brass Works, Chicago, 1901-5, 
and McCord Manufacturing Co., Chicago, re- 
moving to Detroit for the company Christ- 
mas, 1908; has been with the Autoparts Man- 
ufacturing Co. since 1909, as production man- 
ager. Eepublican. Baptist. Mason; member 
Order Eastern Star, Odd Fellows, Eebeccas. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 441-479 Trombly 
Ave. Eesidence: 150 Mt. Vernon Ave. 

BECK, Thomas Edward, treasurer Detroit 
Mantel & Tile Co.; born, Big Lake, Minn., 
May 12, 1869; son of William Brown and 
Charlotte (Davey) Beck; educated public 
schools. Big Lake and Detroit; married Amy 
C. Thomas, of Detroit, Nov. 4, 1892. Came 
to Detroit from Minnesota, 1882; was with 
McDonald Bros. & Co., mantels and tiles, three 
years; in Chicago one year, completing trade 
of tile layer; superintendent Billings & Drew 
Co., Detroit, 1891-98; organizer Detroit Man- 
tel & Tile Co., 1898, and treasurer of the com- 
pany since its incorporation, 1907. President 
Builders' Section, Employers' Association. 
President Central District Mantel & Tile Con- 
tractors' Association; treasurer Tile Dealers' 
Credit Association; secretary Building Trades 
Employers' Executive Board. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Member German-American As- 



sociation. Recreations: automobiling and fish- 
ing. Office: 116 Broadway. Eesidence: 212 
La Mothe Ave. 

BECKER, William H., secretary and treas- 
urer the Ekhardt & Becker Brewing Co.; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 25, 1879; son of Herman and 
Gertrude (Ludwig) Becker; educated in De- 
troit public and high schools, Detroit Busf- 
ness College and Detroit College of Law, 
graduating, LL.B., 1904; married at Detroit, 
Oct. 20, 1903, Miss Dora Lyon; four children: 
Millard, Gertrude, William, Jr., Doris. Began 
as clerk, 1897, in brewing business, of which 
his father was one of the founders; became 
bookkeeper and upon death of his father, in 
1907, succeeded to his interests in the busi- 
ness; also treasurer Michigan Bonding & Sure- 
ty Co. Eepublican. Mason. Eeereation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 482 Orleans St. Eesidence: 
731 E. Grand Boul. 

BEE, William Edward, mechanical engi- 
neer; born, Wyandotte, Mich., June 30, 1870; 
son of Isaac and Emma (Newman) Bee; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 20, 1891, Susie M. Leckie; two 
children: Clarence Leckie, George Alexander. 
Began active career as machinist's apprentice 
with Detroit Steel and Spring Works, 1885, 
and continued until 1890, advancing to posi- 
tion of assistant foreman; in employ of Gates 
Iron Works, Chicago, as draftsman, becom- 
ing mechanical engineer, 1891-96; with the 
Webster Manufacturing Co., Chicago, as chief 
engineer and superintendent, 1897-1903; has 
been treasurer and manager Palmer -Bee Co., 
manufacturing and selling power transmission 
and elevating and conveying machinery, De- 
troit, since 1904; also vice-president Park 
Chemical Co.; treasurer Michigan Bow Socket 
Co.; secretary Wayne Belting Co. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Member Masonic order, 
I. O. O. F. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Engineering Society. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft (board of governors), Detroit 
Motor Boat. Eeereation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 56-58 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 100 
Josephine Ave. 

BEEBE, Henry A.; born, Detroit, Oct. 21, 
1865; son of Lemuel and Anna (Barns) Beebe; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
July 9, 1887, Margaret Traxler, of Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; five children: Stanley, Kirk, 
Euth, Cornelia, Gertrude. Began active career 
in employ of James C. Cobb, cut-stone con- 
tractor, continuing seven years; in business 
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and Traders' Exchange. Member Oriental 
Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Club: Eotary. Office: 
1116 Wabash Ave., cor. M. C. E. R. Resi- 
dence: 962 Wabash Ave. 

BEECHEB, George Albert, real estate and 
fire insurance; born, Marquette, Mich., Sept. 3, 
1883; son of George L. and Fannie I. (Peck- 
ham) Beecher; educated in public schools; 
Detroit University; University of Michigan, 
class of 1909, Mechanical Engineering course, 
but did not graduate; unmarried. Has re- 
sided in Detroit since 1890; was connected 
with the real estate and bond department of 
Security Trust Co. four years; partner Pattr- 
son Bros. & Co. since 1910. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Town. Recre- 
ations: athletics, sailing. Office: 169 Griswold 
St. Residence: 1165 Woodward Ave. 

BEECHEE, Harry E.; see Vol. 1908. 

BEECHLEB, Ezra P., lawyer; born New- 
ark, N. J., Mar. 15, 1873; son of John and 
Fannie (Ward) Beechler; graduated High 
School, Newark; graduated Chestnut Grove 
Seminary, Saratoga, N. Y.; LL.B., from Syra- 
cuse (N. Y.) University, 1904; unmarried. 
Previous to entering upon the study of law 
was engaged with his father in the florist 
business at Saratoga, N. Y.; practiced law at 
New York City, 1894-98, at Little Rock, Ark., 
1898-1905, since in Detroit; nominee on Re- 
publican ticket for state legislature, 1906, and 
for justice of Supreme Court, 1907 (polled 
full party vote, but was defeated); nominee 
ou Republican ticket for Congress from First 
Michigan District, 1912. Methodist. 32° Mason, 
Shriner; member I. O. O. F., I. O. F., Knights 
and Ladies of Honor. Member American 
Florists' Society, American Geographic So- 
ciety. Clubs: Lawyers', Hedonic. Recreation: 
athletics. Office: 814 Chamber of Commerce 
Bldg. Residence: 18 John R St. 

BEEGEN, Richard George, general hard- 
ware; born, Meissen, Germany, June 1, 1852; 
son of Gottleib and Wilhelmina (Grellmann) 
Beegen; educated in public schools, Germany; 
married, June 22, 1875, Bertha Ketcher, of 
Detroit (she died, 1906); five children: Rose, 
Elsa, Clara, Lisbeth, Rudolph. Learned tin- 
smith's trade in Germany and followed same 
as journeyman; came to Detroit, 1883, became 
connected with Pullman Car Shops; later en- 
tered employ of I. Gottfield, hardware, with 
whom continued for eighteen years; purchased 



the business, 1900, and has since conducted 
same. Republican. Lutheran. Member Retail 
Hardware Dealers' Association. Address: 
1108-1112 Michigan Ave. 

BEERS, Edward James, coal and ice; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 11, 1866; son of Peter Marsh 
and Nancy (McFarland) Beers; educated in 
public schools; Detroit High School; Detroit 
Business University; married, June 5, 1903, 
Mary Carter Stoddard, of Denver, Colo, En- 
tered employ of Pittman & Dean Co. at age of 
17, in 1883; has continued with the company 
to the present time, assistant secretary since 
1903. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Boat. Recreations: automobiling, swimming. 
Office: 10 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 33 
Trowbridge Ave. 

BEGG, George Ogston, investment securi- 
ties and real estate; born, Detroit, Sept. 2, 
1859; son of George and Christina (Ogston) 
Begg; both natives of Scotland; educated in 
public schools, Detroit, and Upper Canada 
College, Toronto, Ont.; married, June 20, 1894, 
M. Louise Breck, of Cleveland; children: Mar- 
garet, George O., Jr., C. Brooks. Entered the 
employ, Feb. 24, 1876, of Michigan Car Co., 
owned by the late U. S. Senator James Mc- 
Millan and Hon. J. S. Newberry; became an 
officer and stockholder of company in 1884, 
and so continued until business was sold to 
the American Car & Foundry Co. in 1899; be- 
gan operating in lumber and railroad business, 
1899, at Orvisburg, Miss., under name of 
Champion Lumber Co., of which was president 
and treasurer; sold out business in 1906; has 
since devoted attention to private interests. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Curling, Country, 
Old Club. Recreations: athletics, hunting and 
fishing. Residence: 67 Davenport St., De- 
troit. Summer Residence: Pointe Aux Barques, 
Michigan. 

BEGLE, Howell Llewellyn, physician; born, 
Saginaw, Mich., Feb. 12, 1877; son of Charles 
A. and Sarah (Griffith) Begle; educated in 
public schools; U. S, Military Academy, 1895- 
96; University of Michigan, degree of B.S., 
1900; Medical Department, University of 
Michigan, M.D., 1905; post-graduate course at 
University of Vienna; married at Jackson, 
Mich., June 29, 1907, Isabell Parnall. Began 
practice at Calumet, Mich., 1905, as physician 
in hospital of Tamarack Mining Co., and after 
travel abroad located in Detroit. Republican. 



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Cougregationalist. Member Wayne County 
and Michigan State Medical societies, Ameri- 
can Medical Association. Office : 104 Taylor 
Avenue. 

BEHE, Edgar Gustav, soap manufacturer; 
born Detroit, Mich., Aug. 6, 1884; son of Otto 
C. and Minnie (Lindeman) Behr; educated in 
Washington Public School and Detroit Central 
High School; married at New York City, Apr. 
16, 1913, Evelyn Beh. Has been connected 
with the Wayne Soap Co. ever since begin- 
ning of active career; vice-president and man- 
ager of company since 1902. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Exchange. Mem- 
ber Oriental Lodge, No. 240, F. & A. M. Of- 
fice: 121-127 Hendricks St. Eesidence: 208 
Twenty-fifth St. 

BELANGEE, Harvey Francis, insurance 
and real estate; born, Detroit, May 22, 1874; 
son of Joseph and Madeleine Askin (Peltier) 
Belanger; educated at Detroit College and De- 
troit College of Law; unmarried. Upon leav- 
ing college became associated with his father 
in general insurance, loan and real estate busi- 
ness and has been a partner of the firm of 
Joseph Belanger & Son since 1905. Eepubli- 
can. Member Knights of Columbus, Alumni of 
Detroit College. Club: Detroit Yacht. Eecre- 
ation: outdoor sports. Office: 610-611 Union 
Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 300 E, Grand Boul. 

BELANGER, Joseph, insurance and real 
estate, consul of Prance; born. Province of 
Quebec, Can., Oct. 8, 1848; son of Francois 
Stanislas Alfred and Marie Louise (Doyon) 
Belanger; educated at College of St. Marie, 
Beauce; graduate of first class from military 
institute at Quebec, 1865; married, Sept. 16, 
1873, Madeleine Askin Peltier, of Detroit; 
children: Harvey F., Joseph T., Charles A. 
Studied law before coming to Detroit, Feb. 1, 
1868, and continued to study for a year after- 
ward; entered insurance office, 1869, and be- 
gan business for himself, 1871, admitting his 
son to partnership, 1903. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Fire Underwrit- 
ers' Association. Appointed consul of France, 
Mar. 27, 1889; appointed by French govern- 
ment to represent France at Bi-centennial of 
foundation of Detroit by Antoine de la Mothe 
Cadillac in 1701; received decoration of the 
Palmes Academiques for services performed; 
appointed Officier de I'lnstruction Publique, 
1909. Founder and president d'Honneur de 
1 'Alliance Frangaise, comite de Detroit, since 
its foundation, 1902; president d'Honneur de 
le Club Frangais, Litteraire et Dramatique; 



honorary member Detroit Light Infantry 
since 1887; member Wayne County Historical 
and Pioneer Society since 1893. Democrat. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, St. 
Jean-Baptiste Society (ex-president), Lafay- 
ette Society (ex-president), C.B.A. Eecrea- 
tion: reading. Office: 610-611 Union Trust 
Bldg. Eesidence: 300 E. Grand Boul. 

BELANGER, Joseph Alfred, physician; 
born, near Montreal, Can., Aug. 3, 1871; son 
of Alfred and Sophia (Langlois) Belanger; 
attended parochial school; B.L., College of 
Montreal, 1890; M.D., Medical Department 
Loval University, 1895; married, Sept. 4, 1904, 
Louise Oullette (Ph.G., Detroit College of 
Pharmacy). Practiced at Grosse Pointe since 
1897. Catholic. Member American Medical 
Association, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical societies. Member B. P. O. 
Elks. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreation: 
gardening. Office and Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

BELANGER, Joseph Theodore, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 18, 1877; son of Joseph 
and Madeleine Askin (Peltier) Belanger; edu- 
cated at Miss Thompson's Private School for 
Boys and Girls, Detroit, 1884-89; University of 
Detroit, 1889-96; B.A., 1896; M.A., 1899; De- 
troit College of Law, 1896-99; LL.B., 1899; 
married, June 24, 1908, Marie Allan Eoss, of 
Detroit; two children: Marie Eoss and Elisa- 
beth Madeleine. Entered law office of John 
W. Beaumont, Detroit, in Sept., 1897, as a 
student, continuing three years; has since 
practiced alone; appointed, 1905, resident 
vice-president for Michigan of the American 
Bonding Company of Baltimore; vice-presi- 
dent E. A. Carmichael & Co., manufacturing 
chemists and perfumers, Detroit. Eepublican. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Club: Detroit Boat. 
Eecreation: country life. Office: 610-611 
Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 910 Brush St. 

BELCHER, James Whitfield, manager W. 
W. Kimball Co., pianos and organs; born, 
Streetsville, Can., Oct. 1, 1871; son of John 
and Mary (Fuery) Belcher; educated in pub- 
lie schools, Ontario; unmarried. Began in the 
piano business in Canada, 1888; came to De- 
troit, 1893, and followed same line of busi- 
ness; was with old Detroit firm of S. B. Smith 
Piano Co. seven years; manager Detroit 
branch of W. W. Kimball & Co., of Chicago, 
since 1908. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
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Office: corner Farmer and Bates Sts. Eesi- 
dence: 421 Second Ave. 

BELL, Alexander, manager Victor Electric 
Supply Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 16, 1879; son 
of David and Lavinia (Kew) Bell; educated 
in public schools, Detroit; High School, Kieh- 
mond, Mich.; married. May 18, 1905, Lela 
Markle, of Oxford, Mich.; one son, Eobert 
Donald. Began active career in employ of 
Chas. H. Strelinger Co., machinery and tools, 
continuing two years; with electrical depart- 
ment, Detroit United Ey., 1901-2; with Mich- 
igan Electric Co., 1902-4; was connected with 
H. L. Walker & Co., electrical supplies, 1904- 
12; salesman J. W. McNair Electric Co., 1912- 
13; one of organizers, 1913, of Victor Electric 
Supply Co., of which is manager; director J. 
W. McNair Electric Co. Independent in poli- 
tics. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 
207 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 128 Colling- 
wood Ave. 

BELL, Harry C, railway official; born, 
Cleveland, July 19, 1865; son of Samuel H. 
and Emily E. (Lankester) Bell; educated in 
public and high schools, Cleveland; married 
at Cincinnati, Mar. 22, 1893, Edith May 
Weeks; one son, Charles S. Began railway 
service as clerk in claim department Lake 
Shore Ed., at Cleveland, June 19, 1881, con- 
tinuing until 1888; in claim department Cleve- 
land, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Ed. 
(now the Big Four), Cleveland, 1888-89, and 
at Cincinnati, 1889-95; rate clerk same road, 
1895-99, chief clerk tariff bureau, 1899-July, 
1901; chief clerk freight department Detroit 
Southern Ed., at Detroit, 1901-4; assistant 
general freight agent Detroit, Toledo & Iron- 
ton E. E., 1904-7; general freight agent same 
road 1907-10; since general freight and pas- 
senger agent. Protestant. Mason, Shriner. 
Club: Detroit Transportation. Office: 702 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: 91 Medbury Ave. 

BELL, James Hendrie, secretary and treas- 
urer Detroit Conservatory of Music; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 22, 1871; son of James and 
Annie E. (Pomeroy) Bell; educated in public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June 25, 1902, Cora T. Esperon; 
children: James H., Jr., Florence 0. Pur- 
chased Detroit Conservatory of Music, 1902, 
incorporated, 1904 (founded by J. H, Hahn, 
1874). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason (Palestine Lodge, Peninsular Chapter, 
Detroit Commandery, K. T., Shrine). Eecrea- 



tions: baseball and fishing. Address: 1013 
Woodward Ave. 

BELL, John, manufacturer; see Vol. 1908. 

BELL, John N., physician and surgeon; 
born, Glenallan, Ont., Can., Sept. 14, 1865; sou 
of Erasmus and Agnes (Shaw) Bell; educated 
in public schools in Canada; graduate Ontario 
College of Pharmacy, Toronto, Can., Phm. C, 
1884; graduate Detroit College of Medicine, 
M.D., 1892; married at Detroit, 1897, Vida 
Patterson; children: Elizabeth, Agnes, John. 
Has been engaged in practice in Detroit siflce 
Mar., 1892; adjunct professor of obstetrics 
and gynecology, Detroit College of Medicine, 
and gynecologist to Harper Hospital Poly- 
clinic. Fellow American Association of Ob- 
stetricians and Gynecologists; member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association. 
Mason. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 506 Wash- 
ington Arcade. Eesidence: 203 Pallister Ave. 

BELL, V/alter E., president and general 
manager Stewart, Bell & Stewart, Inc.; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 11, 1878; son of Walter Jerome 
and Minnie (Eammie) Bell; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Detroit, and Detroit 
Business College; married Katherine Camp- 
bell, of Goderich, Ont., Can., Jan. 29, 1901; 
three children: Katherine, Dorothy, Jean. Has 
been identified with the electrotyping business 
ever since beginning of active career; started 
as clerk Peninsular Engraving Co. and be- 
came manager electrotyping department; in 
business for self as president and general 
manager Stewart, Bell & Stewart, Inc., since 
Mar. 1910. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Allied 
Printing Trades' Association. Eecreation: 
fishing. Office: 11-17 Woodbridge St. W. 
Eesidence: 329 Helen Ave. 

BELTEAMINI, Edmond, caterer; born. New 
York, Oct. 21, 1878; son of Charles and Louise 
(Dery) Beltramini; educated under private 
teachers in Switzerland; married Louise Shel- 
don, of New York, Nov. 6, 1912. Entered em- 
ploy of Alexander Filippini, restaurateur, 
New York; associated with John Dalbert 
catering establishment. New York, 1895-97; as- 
sistant manager Century Association, New 
York, 1907-9; manager Country Club, Essex 
Country, West Orange, N. J., 1899-1910; came 
to Detroit summer of 1910 and since member 
of firm of Beltramini & Eush, caterers. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Christian 
Scientist. Club: Detroit Athletic, also Swiss, 



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Union Bowing (New York). Eecreations: ath- 
letics and golf. OflSce: 292 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: Madison Apts. 

BEMB, Walter Jacob, automobiles; born, 
Essling, Germany, May 17, 1885; son of Jacob 
and Louise (Krimmel) Bemb; educated in 
public schools, Germany and Detroit; unmar- 
ried. Came to America, 1893; began active 
career with L. Bemb Floral Co., and learned 
florists' business; in employ of William E. 
Metzger & Co., automobiles, etc., 1901-5; then 
with the Standard Automobile Co., 1905-6, 
Ford Motor Co., 1906-7, J. H. Brady Auto Co., 
1907-10, and Hudson Motor Co., 1910-12; asso- 
ciated with L. J. Kobinson summer of 1912 in 
organization of the Bemb-Robinson Co., Hud- 
son motor cars, of which is president. Eepub- 
lican. German Lutheran. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's As- 
sociation, Detroit Automobile Dealers' Associ- 
ation. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Essex Golf, Wol- 
verine Automobile, Detroit Athletic, Har- 
monic Society. Recreations: golf and automo- 
biling. Office: 288 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
Palms Apts. 

BENALLACK, William Thomley, manager 
Michigan Inspection Bureau (fire insurance); 
born, Albany, N. Y., Feb. 1, 1869; son of 
Henry and Sarah Ann (Thornley) Benallaek; 
common school education; married, June 19, 
1895, Hetty Loraine Anthony, of Detroit; 
children: Harriet Louise, William Thornley, 
Jr. In electrical business with Edison Co., 
Detroit, 1885-94; electrical inspector Michigan 
Inspection Bureau, 1894-1904; special agent. 
Western Factory Insurance Association, Chi- 
cago, 1904-6; special agent Michigan Fire and 
Marine Insurance Co., 1907-9; manager of 
Michigan Inspection Bureau, since 1910. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Michigan Fire Preven- 
tion Association, Underwriters' Association of 
the Northwest. Mason, Shriner, Office: 410 
Wayne County Bank Bldg. Residence: 46 
Erskine St. 

BENDIX, Earnest O., bonds; born. Bishop 
Hill, 111., Oct. 10, 1885; son of John and Alma 
(Daniels) Bendix; A.B., Northwestern Univ., 
Evanston, 111., 1907; unmarried. Has been 
connected with the Harris Trust & Savings 
Bank, Chicago, since leaving college, in 1907; 
came to Detroit, 1909, as representative of 
bond department of the institution and so 
continues. Republican. Member Sigma Nu 
fraternity. Recreations: golf, tennis and out- 



door sports. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 26 Alfred St. 

BENDIX, Henry, manager Michigan Leather 
Co.; born, Richmond, Va., July 6, 1869; son of 
Levi and Jeanette (Solomon) Bendix; member 
of an old Virginia family; educated in public 
schools of Richmond; married Isabel Atkins, 
of Richmond, 1901 (died, 1911); one son, Wil- 
mer Levi. Began active career, Jan. 1, 1889, 
in employ of Magnus Hessberg, dealer in 
leather, Richmond, Va.; continued with him 
until 1910, when removed to Detroit, and as- 
sumed position as manager Michigan Leather 
Co. Democrat. Jewish religion. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Office: 
119 W. Congress St. Residence: 289 Vermont 
Avenue. 

BENKEBT, Lawrence, wall paper; born, on 
farm near Piqua, O., Aug. 10, 1873; son of 
John and Magdalene (Mose) Benkert; edu- 
cated in district schools; married, Oct. 17, 
1906, Hannah Ertz, of Detroit; three children: 
Lawrence, Jr., Marion, Robert L. Began ac- 
tive career as salesman. Smith Bros., picture 
frames, and continued seven years; salesman 
for Kohler Bros., wall paper, etc., Detroit, 
1903-10; co-partner Cadillac Wall Paper Co., 
wholesale and retail dealers, since June, 1910. 
Republican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Recreation: hunting. Office: 48 Cadil- 
lac Sq. and 43 Congress St. E. 

BENNETT, Charles D., general insurance; 
born. Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 11, 1868; son 
of Joseph H. and Lydia (Roberts) Bennett; 
educated in Grand Rapids High School; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Apr. 30, 1895, Male H. Clark; 
two children: Helen C. and Clark. Was en- 
gaged as salesman in jobbing lines from time 
of beginning his active career until 1893, 
when he entered casualty insurance business 
in Chicago; removed to Detroit, 1894, and was 
general agent of the Ocean Accident and 
Guarantee Corporation of London, Eng., until 
1912; since president Bennett, Root & Dickin- 
son, Inc., general insurance. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Masonic order. Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreation: golf. Office: 
1012 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 80 Rhode 
Island Ave. 

BENNETT, Gordon F., real estate; born, 
Fowlerville, Mich., Apr. 24, 1883; son of Fran- 
cis and Venetia Bennett; received education 
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23, 1907, Marie Louise White, of Windsor, 
Ont., Can.; children: Navarre and Gordon F., 
Jr. Formerly member of firm of Gee & Ben- 
nett, doing an extensive business in construc- 
tion. North Woodward District and East Side; 
in general real estate business in own name 
since 1907. Eepublican. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Eeal Estate Board, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Eecreations: automobiling and 
hunting. Office: 303 Moffat Bldg. Kesidence: 
513 Pennsylvania Ave. 

BENNETT, Harry B., vice-president Com- 
merce Motor Car Co.; born, Plymouth, Mich., 
June 29, 1865; son of Charles H. and Amelia 
(Bromfield) Bennett; educated in public 
schools, Plymouth; Michigan Military Acad- 
emy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; married, Nov. 16, 
1910, Ottalie Edsall, of Chicago; one son, 
Harry B. Resident of Detroit since 1878; 
has been identified with manufacturing en- 
terprises ever since beginning active career; 
vice-president and sales manager Commerce 
Motor Car Co. since 1910; secretary Mexican 
Crude Rubber Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Recreation: farming. Office: 625 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: Canadian Shore, 
opp. Belle Isle. 

BENNETT, John F., physician; born, Sept. 
13, 1864; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

BENSON, John J., resident manager Fidel- 
ity and Casualty Co. of New York, for Michi- 
gan and Indiana; born. New York City, Apr. 
25, 1855; son of Robert and Jane (Braithwait) 
Benson; educated in public schools of Troy, 
N. Y.; unmarried. Engaged in hardware busi- 
ness at Troy, 1870-90; became associated with 
the Fidelity and Casualty Co. as special agent 
at Troy and became resident manager at 
Richmond, Va., for Virginia and North Caro- 
lina; has been located at Detroit since June, 
1893; member firm of Benson & Upingtbn, 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Masonic order 
(32°), Shrine. Club: North Channel. Office: 
716-721 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 877 Trum- 
bull Ave. 

BENSON, Oliver N., dry goods merchant; 
born, Dee. 12, 1860; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

BEB6EB, Emanuel Teichner, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 24, 1877; son of Simon and 
Sarah (Teichner) Berger; educated in Detroit 
grammar and high schools; University of 
Michigan, 1898; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1900; married. Mar. 20, 1902, Carrie May 
Baer, of Wheeling, W. Va.; one son, Donald 



E. Practiced in Detroit since 1900. Republi- 
can. Jewish religion. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Phoenix, Lawyers'. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, travel. Office: 722-23 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 103 Euclid Ave. W. 

BEEGEE, Robert C, wholesale leaf to- 
bacco; born, Detroit, Dec. 2, 1875; son of 
Casper B. and Lena (Bloom) Berger; educated 
in public and high schools of Detroit; married 
at Chicago, 1904, Miss Bettie Adler; three 
children: Ruth, Elsa, Morris. Began in leaf 
tobacco business under his father, 1890; be- 
came partner C. B. Berger & Son, 1902; ac- 
quired sole ownership of the business, 1905, 
which he still retains. Club: Phoenix. Recre- 
ation: fishing. Office: 247 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 41 Euclid Ave. W. 

BERKEY, Charles A., wholesale jeweler; 
born, Ebensburg, Pa., Mar. 28, 1870; son of 
Joshua and Barbara (Mahan) Berkey; edu- 
cated in High School, Cassopolis, Mich.; mar- 
ried, Dec. 28, 1898, Eva Lois Reid, of Oxford, 
Mich.; children: C. Reid and Jean. Learned 
telegraphy, 1887, and began learning jewelry 
business same year; went to Chicago to com- 
plete jewelry trade, 1889, and secured position 
with J. I, Snyder; began as traveling sales- 
man for J. M. Porter, Chicago, Oct., 1890; en- 
tered employ of Eugene Drimel, wholesale 
jeweler, Detroit, Aug., 1891; with Benjamin 
Allen & Co., Chicago, 1893-96; with F. L. 
Shephardson & Co., North Attleboro, Mass., 
1896-98, Noack & Gorenflo, Detroit, 1898-1900. 
Entered business on own account as the Ber- 
key Cash Jewelry Co., 83 Woodward Ave., 
Detroit, May, 1900; title changed, 1906, to 
The Charles A. Berkey Co., then at 110 Wood- 
ward Ave.; moved to 193 Woodward Ave., 
May, 1909, and to 220 Woodward Ave., Apr., 
1913; president The Charles A. Berkey Co. 
Was for three years owner and publisher of 
The Jewelers' Advocate, now known as the 
Association Jeweler; organizer of the Detroit 
Jewelers ' Board of Trade, the National Retail 
Jewelers' Association, the National Wholesale 
Jewelers' Association. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's Associa- 
tion. Republican. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chap- 
ter, Consistory, Shrine); member Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Exchange (president). Wol- 
verine Automobile. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 220 Woodward Ave. Residence: 101 
Euclid Ave. E. 

BERMAN, Bernard, wholesale clothing; 
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Simon and Leah Berman; educated in Hebrew 
College, Kussia; married, Aug. 21, 1877, Leba 
Supnitzky; eleven children: Saul, Julius (lieu- 
tenant Michigan state militia), Frank, Hyman, 
Jeanette (Mrs. Harry Fine), William, Louis, 
Tillie, Isadore, Abraham, Esther. Began ac- 
tive career in the hide business in the old 
country, following same until coming to 
America; emigrated to the United States, 
1885; located for short time at New York 
City; moved to Windsor, Ont., Can., and en- 
gaged in selling goods; came to Detroit, 1890, 
and has engaged in the manufacturing and 
jobbing of clothing since 1892, firm of B. 
Berman & Co. Eepublican. Hebrew religion. 
Member Civic League. Member Order B'rith 
Abraham. Eecreation: reading. Office: 257 Gra- 
tiot Ave. Eesidence: 175 Elizabeth St. 

BERNABD, Herbert, osteopathic physician; 
born, Kirksville, Mo., Apr. 17, 1870; son of 
David B. and Elizabeth (Gray) Bernard; 
graduated public schools, Kirksville, Mo.; 
graduated Brooks University, Springfield, 111., 
1889; special work, Bennett Medical School, 
Chicago; graduated American School of Oste- 
opathy, Kirksville, Mo., 1896; widower; one 
son, Vincent. Practiced in Detroit since 1897. 
Democrat. Member American, Michigan and 
Southeastern Osteopathic associations. Mason. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wolverine Automobile, 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: farm at North- 
ville. Office: 504 Fine Arts Bldg. Eesidence: 
Lenox Apts. 

BERNSTEIN, Albert E., physician; born, 
Eussia, Nov. 25, 1882; son of Max and Ee- 
becca (Moretsky) Bernstein; was brought to 
America, 1883; graduated Windsor Collegiate 
Institute, 1900; M.D., Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, 1904; married, May 10, 1910, Fannye 
Schomberger, of Traverse City, Mich.; one 
child, Lucille. Practiced in Detroit since 1904; 
assistant to chair of practice of medicine, De- 
troit College of Medicine; specializes in ob- 
stetrics and special surgery of women. Ee- 
publican. Jewish religion. Member American 
Medical Association, Wayne County Medical 
Society. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
433 St. Antoine St. Eesidence: 129 E. Han- 
cock Ave. 

BEBRIDGE, George I., buyer; born, Lan- 
sing, Mich., Dec. 2, 1869; son of William M. 
and Emma H. (Bradford) Berridge; educated 
in public schools, Lansing; married. May 29, 
1897, Mary C. Starratt, of Detroit; three chil- 
dren: William Lloyd, Carolyn May, Elizabeth 
Emma. Began active career with Parke, Davis 



& Co., wholesale manufacturing druggists, 
Detroit, 1887, continuing three years; with 
Detroit Pharmacal Co., 1895-98; returned to 
Parke, Davis & Co., 1898, buyer since 1898. 
Eepublican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Palestine Lodge- 
No. 357, F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. ■ 
133, E. A. M.; Detroit Commandery No. 1, 
K. T. Clubs: Detroit Boat (treasurer), Detroit 
Athletic. Eecreation: rowing. Office: Parke, 
Davis & Co. Eesidence: 345 Bewick Ave. 

BEERY, Thomas, varnish manufacturer; 
born, Horsham, Eng., Feb. 7, 1829; son of 
John and Catherine Berry; came to America 
with parents, 1835; educated in private school 
at Elizabeth, N. J. ; married at Niagara, N. Y., 
1860, Janet Lowe; four daughters: Catherina 
M. (Mrs. Edward W. Pendleton), Frances H. 
(Mrs. Frederick L. Colby), Elizabeth M.,, 
Martha C. Began in tannery business with his 
father at Elizabeth; was manager of branch 
establishments for his father at Eichmond and 
other points in Virginia; traveled for a year, 
and in 1858 located in Detroit and joined 
brother, Joseph H. Berry, in manufacture of" 
varnish; now vice-president Berry Brothers; 
president Detroit Heating & Lighting Co.,^ 
Desmond Charcoal & Chemical Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Formerly trustee 
Michigan College of Medicine, and member 
Detroit Board of Estimates, Board of Educa- 
tion, Poor Commission, City Council. Eepubli- 
can. Member Masonic order, Knights Tem- 
plar. Office: Leib and Wight Sts. Eesidence: 
1100 Jefferson Ave. 

BERSCHBACH, Albert J., roofing contrac- 
tor; born, Detroit, Apr. 3, 1870; son of An- 
thony and Anna (Schlaf) Berschbach; edu- 
cated St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's parochial 
schools, Detroit; married. May 17, 1898, Chris- 
tine Eoehrig, of Detroit; two children: 
Eleanor, Albert. In employ of Adam J. Orth, 
roofer and contractor, for fourteen years; en- 
tered business for self, 1901, as Berschbach & 
Herz, title being changed to American Eoofing 
Co., 1909. Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Mem- 
ber Detroit Builders' and Traders' Exchange, 
Employers' Association of Detroit. Member 
Amaranth Society. Eecreations: baseball and 
music. Office: 634 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 
530 Orleans St. 

BESSENGER, Frank H., real estate; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 13, 1871; son of George E. and 
Susan (Hooper) Bessenger; educated in public 
schools of Detroit, 1876-85, and at Detroit 
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Mar. 26, 1902, Artie Earll; children: Doris, 
Frank H., Jr. Began active career in crockery 
and glassware store of Charles H. Wetmore, 
1885, continuing 1886; was bookkeeper for 
McDonald, Eich & Co., 1887-88, and for the 
Delta Lumber Co., 1889; was connected with 
Gridley Eeal Estate Exchange, subsequently 
known as the City and Suburban Homes Co., 
1889-1902; has been engaged in real estate 
business with Alanson A. Moore, as Bessenger 
& Moore, since 1902, Member Detroit Eeal 
Estate Board (vice-president), Detroit Board 
of Commerce. First lieutenant and a.-d.-c. 
Michigan National Guard. Eepublicar. Meth- 
odist. Member Masonic order. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: automobiling, shooting. 
Office: 812 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 144 
Chicago Boul. 

BEYER, William Phillip, retired; born, De- 
troit, June 29, 1857; son of Johan Barthala- 
maus Beyer, educated in private schools and 
at German- American Seminary, Detroit; mar- 
ried, Detroit, 1897, Cornelia Dupont. Served 
apprenticeship as steel plate engraver with 
Calvert Lithographing Co., Detroit, but in 
1877 met with an accident which led to a 
change in his vocation; was employed at the 
Michigan Exchange Hotel, 1877-82; was chief 
clerk of Montezuma Hotel, owned by the 
Santa Fe Ey., at Las Vegas, N. M., and teller 
First National Bank, Las Vegas; returned to 
Detroit, 1889, as manager of the Wayne 
Hotel; proprietor Hotel Ste. Claire, 1903-9, 
since retired. Eepublican. Lutheran. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: 
Detroit Yacht. Eecreation: automobiling. 
Eesidence: 109 Erskine St. 

BEYSTER, John, manufacturer and dealer 
in lumber, lath, shingles, boxes, etc.; born, in 
Holland, May 27, 1838; served apprenticeship 
at carpenter's trade in Holland for five and 
one-half years; came to America, 1867, and 
located in Detroit; married in Holland, 1860, 
Hendricka Matthie; nine children: Deanna, 
Peter J., Cornelius, John, Jr., Louis H., Theo- 
dore, Etta (Mrs. Frank F. Martin), Nellie 
(Mrs. Newton A. Wallace), Harry H. Fol- 
lowed carpenter's trade and contracting in 
Detroit until 1877, when he established plan- 
ing mill and yard in his own name, which still 
continues. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Mason. Eecreation: read- 
ing. Olfice: 875 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 968 
Second Ave. 

BEZNER, Frederick O., vice-president Hud- 
sou Motor Car Co.; born, Jersey ville, HI., Sept. 



3, 1879; son of Frederick K. and Anna Mary 
(Prediger) Bezner; educated in Jerseyville 
High School and Chicago Business College, 
Chicago; married. New York City, Feb. 19, 
1913, Lillian Smith LaPointe. Began active 
career in passenger department of the Good- 
rich Transportation Co., Chicago, 1898, con- 
tinuing two years; with National Cash Eegis- 
ter Co., Dayton, O., 1900-2; assistant purchas- 
ing agent Detroit Copper and Brass Eolling 
Mills, Detroit, 1902-3; assistant purchasing 
agent Olds Motor Works, Detroit, 1903-5; and 
purchasing agent, same company, 1905-6; sec- 
retary and director E. E. Thomas-Detroit Co., 
1906-8; secretary Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co., 
1908-10; secretary Hudson Motor Car Co., 
1910-13; now vice-president Hudson Motor 
Car Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Society of Automobile Engineers. Mason. 
Clubs: Aero Club of America, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Country Club, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Boat Club Yachtsmen, Detroit Club, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Eacquet, Detroit Tennis, 
Fellowcraft, Old Club, Automobile of Detroit, 
Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: automo- 
biling, horseback riding, polo. Office: Hudson 
Motor Car Co. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

BIDDLE, Andrew Porter, physician; born, 
Detroit, Feb. 25, 1862; son of William S. and 
Susan Dayton (Ogden) Biddle; grandson of 
Maj. John Biddle, of Detroit, and of John 
Ogden, judge of supreme court of New Jersey; 
educated in public schools until 10 years of 
age; private school, Geneva, Switzerland; pub- 
lic high school, Heidelberg, Germany; Detroit 
High School, 1877-80; naval cadet, U. S. Naval 
Academy, Annapolis, Md., 1880-83; M.D., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1886; married at 
Boston, Oct. 20, 1892, Grace Wilkins; one 
daughter, Beatrice Bradish. In practice in 
Detroit since 1886; professor dermatology and 
syphilology, Detroit College of Medicine; der- 
matologist and secretary medical board, St. 
Mary's Hospital; dermatologist Children's 
Free Hospital, Women's Hospital, Infants' 
Home; consulting dermatologist Protestant 
Orphan Asylum. Member Michigan State 
Board of Health, 1913-19. Member American 
Dermatological Association, American Med- 
ical Association, Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety (general secretary, 1900-6, and editor of 
the Journal of the society, 1902-6), Wayne 
County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of 
Medicine. Major and surgeon 31st Michigan 
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War, 1898. Democrat. Episcopalian. Eecrea- 
tion: amateur gardening. Office: J. Henry 
Smith Bldg. Eesidence: 187 Seminole Ave. 

BIEBEB, Charles H., railway official; 
born, Hillsdale, Mich., Mar. 17, 1862; son of 
Jacob and Katherine (Knoll) Bieber; edu- 
cated in public schools and business college of 
Jackson, Mich.; married at Dearborn, Mich., 
Oct. 7, 1882, Kate F. Farland (now deceased); 
two children: Charles Howard, Marguerite F. 
Began railway service at Jackson, as messen- 
ger Michigan Central Eoad, 1879; was tele- 
graph operator, 1881-82; telegraph operator in 
office of Fort Wayne & Jackson E. E. at Jack- 
son, 1882-84; returned to freight department 
of Michigan Central until 1886; clerk in office 
of general car agent, same road, 1886-90; trav- 
eling ear agent, 1890-91; general car agent, 
1891-1906; superintendent car service same 
road since 1906. Was member Michigan Na- 
tional Guard, at Jackson, 1880-83. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Mason (32°), Knights Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Transportation (Detroit and 
Buffalo), Detroit Golf. Eecreations: golf and 
reading. Office: 57 Michigan Central Depot. 
Eesidence: 98 Marston Ave. 

BIELMAN, Charles P., secretary and traffic 
manager White Star Line; born, Detroit, Apr. 
20, 1859; son of Frederick and Ellen (Daley) 
Bielman; educated in public schools of Casco, 
Mich., until 12; married at Detroit, Jan. 22, 
1890, Kate Barium; two children: Florence C, 
Charles F., Jr. Was clerk in general store and 
postoffice at Marine City, Mich., 1873-79; 
purser Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co. 's 
steamers, 1879-86; has been secretary and 
traffic manager Star-Cole and White Star 
Lines since 1886, Also secretary and treasurer 
The Stewart Transportation Co. since 1892. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce (presi- 
dent, 1905-6). Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Harmonie, Detroit Transpor- 
tation, Detroit Whist (president Michigan 
Whist Association, 1908). Eecreation: whist. 
Office: Foot of Griswold St. Eesidence: 285 
Hancock Ave. W. 

BIGELOW, Albert E.; born, July 13, 1840; 
died, June 15, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

BIGG, Arthur Henry, physician; born, June 
1, 1841; died, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

BIGGEBS, William David, manager the 
Continental Co.; born, St. Louis, July 1, 1864; 
son of David A. and Eebecca J. (Lowry) Dig- 
gers; educated in public and high schools, St. 
Louis; married at St. Louis, Oct. 6, 1887, 



Emma M. Fisse; three sons: John David, Will- 
iam Edmund, Eobert Lowry. Began active 
career, 1883, in employ of the Simmons Hard- 
ware Co., St. Louis, advancing for nineteen 
years through various positions, resigning 
position of buyer to become secretary and 
manager of the Walter A. Zelnicker Supply 
Co.; resigned from this position Dec. 1, 1904, 
and became manufacturers' agent for hard- 
ware trade; removed to Detroit, Oct. 1, 1906, 
as secretary of The Continental Co., manufac- 
turers of screen doors and window screens for 
hardware jobbing trade, and has also been 
general manager of the company since Apr., 
1907; also secretary and treasurer Sherwood 
Metal Working Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Member 
School Board, Webster Groves, Mo., 1900-2. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Eoyal Arcanum. Club: 
Eotary. Eecreations: golf and baseball. Of- 
fice: 1120 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 80 
Hague Ave. 

BIGLEB, Frank Starr, general manager 
Michigan Bolt and Nut Works; born, Bing- 
hamton, N. Y., Dec. 19, 1857; son of Simon 
and Sarah M. (Pomeroy) Bigler; moved to 
Painesville, O., at age of 13; educated High 
School, Painesville; Western Eeserve College, 
Hudson, O,; University of Michigan; married, 
Feb. 22, 1910, Anne Davenport Shearer, of 
New York. Left university, 1881, to engage 
in railroad engineering in Eocky Mountains; 
secretary, Lufkin Eule Co., Cleveland, 1883- 
84; on account of ill health went to Califor- 
nia, 1884; began traveling for Michigan Bolt 
& Nut Works, 1887, and elected secretary of 
that company, 1897; resigned, 1907, and went 
with the Upson Nut Co., Cleveland; returned 
to Michigan Bolt & Nut Works as general 
manager, Jan. 1, 1911. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Employers' Association of De- 
troit. Trustee Lake Erie College, Painesville, 
1907-9. Congregationalist. Member Detroit 
Engineering Society, Delta Kappa Epsilon 
fraternity. Member Corinthian Lodge No. 
241, F. & A, M. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Boat, Walkerville Country (Walkerville, Ont.). 
Eecreation: fond of outdoor sports. Office: 
Foot of Meldrum Ave. Eesidence: 116 Bald- 
win Ave. 

BILLING, Edward C, clergyman; born, 
near Sidney, O., Oct. 28, 1874; son of Fred- 
erick and Sarah (Knasel) Billing; educated in 
public schools, Sidney; A.B., Capital Univer- 
sity, Columbus, O., 1898; post-graduate work, 
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of Bodkins, O.; four children: Evelyn, Esther, 
Fred, Mariam. Ordained Lutheran ministry, 
1901; pastor McZena, O., 1901-5; Akron, 1905- 
10; First English Lutheran Church, Detroit, 
since Jan., 1910. Served as vice-president 
School Board, McZena. Democrat. Eecrea- 
tion: landscape gardening. Office: First Eng- 
lish Lutheran Church. Kesidence: 875 Mt. 
Elliott Ave. 

BILLING, George Julian, pharmacist; born, 
Plymouth, Eng., Feb. 3, 1868; son of William 
and Ellen (Julian) Billing; educated in De- 
troit public schools; married, Oct. 17, 1900, 
Edith Pierce, of Detroit. Began active career 
in employ of L. K. Eastman, druggist, Detroit, 
18S2, continuing for three years; then with 
H. C. Baker in same line of business and later 
in employ of C. F. Mann; in business on own 
account since 1897. Eepublican. Member De- 
troit Eetail Druggists' Association; Michigan 
State Pharmaceutical Association. 32° Mason, 
Shriner. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
1492 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 3049 W. 
Grand Blvd. 

BILLINGHURST, Allen D., state manager 
t'^nion Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Portland, 
Me.; born, Albion, Mich., July 21, 1871; son of 
Edwin D. and Frank C. (Bull) Billinghurst; 
educated at Albion College, Mich.; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 10, 1904, Minnie S. Williams. 
Lived on farm until 1893; was on road as 
traveling salesman for commercial houses un- 
til 1902, when he became manager State of 
Michigan for the Union Mutual Life Insur- 
ance Co. Member Detroit Life Underwriters' 
Association. Democrat. Eecreation: fishing. 
Office: 1120-1123 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. 
Eesidence: 36 Medbury Ave. 

BILLS, John C, lawyer; born, Allegan, 
Mich., Aug. 30, 1879; son of Walter H. and 
Martha (Eood) Bills; Ph.B., University of 
Michigan, 1899; LL.B., 1904; unmarried. Ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, 1904, and since in 
practice at Detroit; member firm of Bills, 
Parker & Shields, general attorneys, Pere Mar- 
quette E. E. Co. Member faculty of Detroit 
College of Law since 1908. Club: University. 
Eecreation: fishing. Office: Pere Marquette 
E. E. Eesidence: 211 Pasadena Apts. 

BIRD, Charles Elliott, funeral director; 
born, Eomulus, Wayne Co., Mich., July 12, 
1857; son of Isaac and Sarah (Collard) Bird; 
educated in public schools, Wayne Co., Mich.; 
State Normal School, Ypsilanti, in 1882; mar- 
ried, May 27, 1886, Clara Lane, of Blissfield, 
Mich.; one daughter, Madeline. Served as 



superintendent of schools in various towns in 
Michigan, 1882-94; came to Detroit, and has 
been senior partner C. E. Bird & Co. since 
1895. Formerly member Board of Examiners 
for Teachers of Ingham Co., Mich. Pro- 
gressive. Methodist. Member and twice pres- 
ident Detroit Funeral Directors' Association 
member Michigan Funeral Directors' Assoeia 
tion. Mason, K. T.; member I. O. O. F 
Knights of Pythias; K. O. T. M. Club: Ex 
change. Office: 53 Bagley Ave. Eesidence 
456 Putnam Ave. 

BIRD, Seaman Leggett, clothier; born, Clin- 
tonville, Mich., July 8, 1862; son of John A. 
and Sarah E. (Woodhull) Bird; educated in 
public schools of Oakland Co., Mich.; married 
at Pontiac, Mich., 1885, Kate C. Waldo: chil- 
dren: Harrie W., Ealph S. Has been engaged 
in the clothing business continuously since the 
beginning of his career in 1882, first at Pon- 
tiac and later at Detroit, St. Paul, and with 
The Hub and Mandel Bros., Chicago; returned 
to Detroit, 1903, to enter into partnership 
with E. H. Traver, the firm being Traver-Bird 
Co., since spring of 1904. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason (32°); member Y. M. C. A.; 
B. P. O. E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. 
Eecreations: golf, billiards. Office: 171-175 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: Addison Apts. 

BIRDSALL, Edward Tracy, consulting engi- 
neer; born, Cumberland, Md., Apr. 14, 1863; 
son of George Woodbridge and Jane E. (New- 
kirk) Birdsall; descended from English and 
Dutch ancestry; student College of City of 
New York, 1881-82; M.E., Stevens Institute of 
Technology, Hoboken, N. J., 1886; married, 
June 22, 1892, Louise B. Banker, of New York; 
children: Beatrice and Mildred. Engineer and 
electrician Edison Electric Light Co., New 
York, 1887-92; consulting electrical engineer, 
New York, 1892-1903; built first electric street 
railway in Buenos Aires, S. A.; located in 
Detroit, 1910. A founder, 1904, Society of 
Automobile Engineers, and president Detroit 
section same, 1911-13; member Delta Kappa 
Epsilon, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
New York Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, De- 
troit Athletic. Eecreations: yachting, automo- 
biling. Office: 708 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 139 
Pallister Ave. 

BISHOP, John Remsen, educator; born, New 
Brunswick, N. J., Sept. 17, 1860; son of James 
and Mary (Ellis) Bishop; educated in German 
schools, 1870-73; St. Paul's School, Concord, 
N. H., 1873-79; student Yale University, 1879- 



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81; A.B., Harvard, 1882; post-graduate study, 
University of Cincinnati, 1900-3, Ph.D., 1903; 
married at Trenton, N. J., July 9, 1885, Anna 
Bartram Newbold; children: Newbold, Mil- 
dred E., Eemsen, Austin Bartram, Isabel. In- 
structor in Greek and English, St. Paul's 
School, Concord, K H., 1882-83; head master 
Princeton (N. J.) Preparatory School, 1883-87; 
instructor Hughes High School, Cincinnati, 
1888-95; principal Walnut Hill High School, 
Cincinnati, 1895-1904; principal Eastern High 
School, Detroit, since 1904; manager auxiliary 
department University Extension Work, Cin- 
cinnati, 1893-1903. Episcopalian. Member 
National Educational Association, American 
Philological Association, American Social 
Science Association, education associations of 
Michigan and Detroit, Sons of American Eevo- 
lution. Chief editor, Bishop, King & Helm's 
Cicero; editor. Story of Caesar; translator of 
Way to the Heart of a Child, by Herbert Wey- 
mer; contributor of various magazine articles. 
Eecreation: yachting. Office: Eastern High 
School. Eesidence: 110 Baldwin Ave. 

BISHOP, Matthew H,, lawyer; born, Eeeds- 
burg. Wis., June 14, 1874; son of Paul and 
Margaret (Gerk) Bishop; educated in public 
and high schools, Eeedsburg, graduating 1891; 
University of Wisconsin, 1891-92; Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, graduating, degree of LL.B., 
1899; married at Detroit, Oct. 6, 1904, Mabel 
E. Eeaume; children: Henry E., William E. 
Was admitted to the bar, 1899, and practiced 
alone until 1902; member firm of Flowers, 
Moloney & Bishop, 1902-4, and Moloney & 
Bishop, 1904-9; since member of Gumps & 
Bishop. Assistant prosecuting attorney, De- 
troit, 1904-7; secretary Detroit Electric Appli- 
ance Co., Belleview Building Co. Member Bar 
Association City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
32° Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: 
Lawyers'. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
844 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 144 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

BISSELL, John Henry, lawyer; born, 
Lyons, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1846; son of Et. Eev. 
William Henry Augustus and Martha Cotton 
(Moulton) Bissell; educated at Walnut Hill 
School and Hobart College, Geneva, N. Y., 
receiving honorary degree of M.A,, 1879; mar- 
ried, Geneva, June 30, 1869, Annie A. Sover- 
hill; children: Lillian G. (Mrs, W. E. S. 
Strong), Alice Chase (Mrs. W. J. L. Lyster), 
William Sydney. Studied law and was ad- 
mitted to the bar in Vermont, 1870; New 



York, 1871; Michigan, 1872; Supreme Court 
of U. S., 1881; practiced in Geneva, N. Y., 
1870-71; removed to Detroit, Feb., 1872; mem- 
ber of firm of Miller, Bissell & Sibley, 1876- 
95, has since practiced alone. Treasurer The 
Ideal Manufacturing Co.; director The Edison 
Illuminating Co., of Detroit; The Peninsular 
Electric Light Co.; Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Michigan Fish Commission, 
1883-89. President American Fisheries Society 
and of the Michigan Forestry Association; 
member American Historical Association, 
American Forestry Association, American Bar 
Association, Sigma Phi. Club: Prismatic. 
Eeereations: fishing and forestry. Office: 525- 
529 Bank Chambers. Eesidence: 649 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

BISSELL, Lemuel Ballantine, clergyman; 
born, Ahmednagar, India, Dec. 20, 1853; son of 
Lemuel and Mary Elizabeth (Beaumont) Bis- 
sell; descended from John Bissell, of Somer- 
setshire, Eng., who landed at Plymouth, Mass., 
1628; Samuel Eobinson, of Bristol, Eng., emi- 
grated to America, 1725, and his daughter 
Anna married into Noah Webster family, from 
which came Mary E. Beaumont; arrived in 
America, Apr., 1864; graduated high school, 
Mt. Clemens, Mich, 1870; A.B., Western Ee- 
serve College, Hudson, O., 1876; B.D., Yale 
Divinity School, 1880; married, Oct. 20, 1880, 
Anna Augusta Woleott, of Hudson, O.; chil- 
dren: Mary E. (Mrs. D. E. Bates), Florence 
W. Ordained in Presbyterian ministry, 1880; 
pastor Memphis, Mich., 1880-82, Caro, 1882- 
90, Monroe, 1890-99, Lansing, 1899-1903, Trav- 
erse City, 1903-7, Cadillac Avenue Church, 
Detroit, since 1907. Progressive. Member Phi 
Beta Kappa (Alpha Chapter, Ohio). Mason; 
member I. O. O. P., I. O. F., Knights of 
Golden Eagle. Author: Presbyterian Pulpit 
— Synod of Michigan, 1898. Eeereations: 
baseball, tennis and chess. Study: 751 Cad- 
illac Ave. Eesidence: 601 Cadillac Ave. 

BLACK, Clarence A., manufacturer; moved 
to Santa Barbara, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 

BLACK, Edwin, chief engineer Central 
Heating Co.; born, Arbroath, Scotland, Sept. 
28, 1866; son of John and Elizabeth (Kidd) 
Black; educated in public and high schools, 
Arbroath; married Anna Mitchell, of Ar- 
broath, Jan., 1896; one child, Edwina Victoria. 
Learned machinist's trade in Scotland and 
worked at trade in the old country; came to 
America, 1888, and located in Detroit; studied 
marine engineering and followed lakes for ten 
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vessel owner, of Cleveland; became connected 
writh Edison Illuminating Co. and Central 
Heating Co., Oct., 1904, and is now chief 
engineer same. Presbyterian. Member De- 
troit Engineering Society, Edison Power Club. 
Odd Fellow. Eecreation: baseball. Ofliice: 115 
Farmer St. Eesidence: 1352 Wabash Ave. 

BLACK, George Moir, trustee and manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, July 18, 1860; son of 
James and Isabel (Moir) Black; educated in 
public schools; married, Nov. 21, 1901, Miss 
Jennie Benjamin, of Windsor, Ont.; one son, 
George B. Began active career at age of 15 
in commission business at Windsor, Ont., 1875, 
-continuing until 1879; in office of general man- 
ager of Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto, 
Can., 1879-80; came to Detroit and was em- 
ployed as bookkeeper by Charles Eoot Co., 
1880-88; has held various positions with the 
McMillan Estate since Oct., 1888, now secre- 
tary same. Also secretary and treasurer De- 
troit & Cleveland Navigation Co.; treasurer 
Detroit Seamless Steel Tubes Co., Monarch 
Steel Castings Co.; secretary Michigan Malle- 
able Iron Co., The Detroit Hotel Co., Pont- 
chartrain Hotel Co.; director Union Trust Co., 
Home Savings Bank; vice-chairman Michigan 
Sprocket Chain Co.; assistant treasurer Pack- 
ard Motor Car Co. Trustee and assistant 
treasurer Grace Hospital. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Transportation, Windsor (Windsor, 
Ont.). Eecreation: traveling. Office: 804 
Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 92 Forest 
Avenue W. 

BLACK, James S., manufacturer (grain 
cleaners); born, Eockwood, Ont., June 6, 1870; 
son of Donald and Mary (Munn) Black; edu- 
cated in public schools, Eockwood; collegiate 
institutes, Collingwood and Strathroy, Ont.; 
graduated in pedagogy from Department of 
Education, Toronto, 1892, and from Commer- 
cial Course, 1894; married Annie E. Mackellar, 
of Chatham, Ont., June 28, 1905; one son, 
Donald. Began active career as commercial 
master in Ontario Collegiate Institutes (Gov- 
ernment High Schools) ; resigned from the 
Chatham Collegiate Institute, 1902, to become 
secretary-treasurer of The Manson Campbell 
Co., manufacturers of grain cleaners; removed 
to Detroit, 1911, as manager of the United 
States factory of same company, in which 
position still continues; lieutenant-colonel M. 
S. C, Canadian Militia, now officer command- 
ing First Infantry Brigade of Canada. Mem- 



ber Board of Education, Chatham, 1910-11. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Author: High School 
Bookkeeping, 1900. Eecreations: military 
matters. Office: 103 Wesson Ave. Eesidence: 
584 Campbell Ave. 

BLACK, James Thompson, clergyman; born, 
Beetown, Grant Co., Wis., June 27, 1859; son 
of David and Margaret (Thompson) Black, 
both of Scotch parentage; nephew of the late 
Eev. John Black, D.D., Winnipeg, Can., "The 
Apostle of the Northwest"; graduated Dela- 
ware Literary Institute, Franklin, N. Y., 1880 
(valedictorian) ; A. B., Hamilton College, N. 
Y., 1884 (Phi Beta Kappa — honorary society, 
membership indicating highest scholarship in 
class) ; graduated Lane Theological Seminary, 
Cincinnati, 1888; married, Aug. 20, 1890, Deci- 
ma Amanda McKee, of Grove City, Pa.; two 
sons: James M. and William T., students of 
University of Michigan. Ordained in Presby- 
terian ministry, 1888; pastor Fredericktown, 
O., 1888-90, First Church, East Boston, Mass., 
1890-1900, Piqua, O., 1900-6, Bethany Church, 
Detroit, since 1906. Member Presbyterian 
General Assembly, 1892; was representative 
from Presbyterian Assembly at Pan-Presby- 
terian Council, Aberdeen, Scotland, June, 1913. 
Trustee of Lane Theological Seminary. Pro- 
gressive. Presbyterian. President Pastors' 
Union, Detroit, 1911-12. Member Alpha Chap- 
ter, Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Eecre- 
ations: literature and summer assemblies. 
Study: 200 Seyburn Ave. Eesidence: 209 Van 
Dyke Ave. 

BLACK, Maurice, jewelry and optical 
goods; born at Toledo, 0., Sept. 30, 1873; son 
of Alexander and Theresa Black; educated at 
Leland Stanford University and at Massachu- 
setts Institute of Technology, graduating 
1896; married at Manawa, Wis., Aug. 18, 
1906, Elizabeth Van Adestine; three children: 
Elizabeth, Sarah, Alexander. Began business 
career as a traveling salesman with A. Black 
Co., Toledo, O., continuing, 1897-1900; presi- 
dent of The L. Black Co., 1900-07; president, 
treasurer and manager same, 1907-10, since 
sole proprietor L. Black Co., optical, photo 
and jewelry goods, wholesale and retail, also 
deals in artists' materials and china for dec- 
orating. Club: Detroit Yacht, Eecreation: 
home diversions. Office: 156 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 92 Kirby Ave. W. 
troit Casket Co.; born, Paw Paw, Mich., Feb, 
1, 1859; son of John and Ann (Hutchins) 

BLACKFORD, William H., president De- 
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ried at Detroit, 1902, Leonette Plumer. Lived 
on a farm until 18; came to Detroit, 1882, and 
assisted in organizing the Detroit Casket Co., 
of which was vice president, 1882-1910, since 
president; also vice president Toledo Casket 
Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Recreation: 
traveling. Office: 185 Congress St. W. Resi- 
dence: 672 24th St. 

BLACKMAN, Frank H., insurance; born, 
Dec. 29, 1842; died, Aug., 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

BLACKMORE, John E., safes; born, Leslie, 
Ingham Co., Mich., June 18, 1865; son of 
James and Harriet (Allen) Blackmore; edu- 
cated public schools of Ingham County; mar- 
ried, 1899, Orra Heald, of Dansville, Mich. 
Was railway postal clerk on Michigan Cen- 
tral R. R., operating between Bay City and 
Jackson, Mich., 1888-1902; entered safe busi- 
ness. Bay City, 1898; removed to Detroit, 
1904, founded the Detroit Safe Co., of which 
has since been secretary and treasurer; vice 
president Pierce-Hinsch Co., real estate and 
loans. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Club: 
Exchange. Recreations: hunting and fishing. 
Office: 50 Lafayette Boul. Residence: 143 La- 
fayette Boul. 

BLACKWELL, Henry, dry goods; born, 
Limerick, Ireland, Apr. 1, 1861; son of Henry 
and Mary (Sheehy) Blackwell; educated in 
National schools of Ireland; married, Ireland, 
1888, Mary A. Quaide (died, 1908); second, 
Detroit, Oct. 20, 1909, Clara May Crimmins; 
three sons: Henry William, Thomas Francis, 
William Edward. Began active career, 1878, 
as clerk in mercantile house in Limerick; 
came to America, 1890, and lived in New 
York City for two years; located in Detroit, 
1892, and was for a number of years identi- 
fied with Partridge & Co.; joined with Mr. 
Partridge, 1901, in organizing the general 
merchandise firm of Partridge & Blackwell, 
of which was junior partner until firm was in- 
corporated, Sept., 1909, as The Henry Black- 
well Co., dry goods, and is treasurer same. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of 
Equity, A. O. H., C. M. B. A. Recreations: 
hunting and outdoor sports. Office: 155-157 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 36 Webb Ave. 

BLADON, Frank; born, Toledo, O., Mar. 24, 
1866; son of John and Melissa (Leybourn) 
Bladon; educated public schools; married, 
Sept. a, 1890, Martha E. Garner, of Toledo. 
General manager Bladon & Co., operating the 



Bladon Lunch System. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Club: Detroit Mo- 
tor Boat. Recreation: fishing. Office: Pack- 
ard Motor Car Co. Residence: 480 Helen 
Avenue. 

BliAESSER, Clarence Ernest, auto acces- 
sories; born, Granville, la., July 14, 1884; son 
of Charles and Regina (Schmidt) Blaesser; 
educated public schools, Cherokee, la.; mar- 
ried, Nov. 29, 1911, Loretta Marentette, of 
Detroit; one daughter, Angela Marie. Be- 
gan active career as clerk passenger ticket 
office, Illinois Central R. R., Cherokee, la., 
1903, continuing two years; in city ticket of- 
fice. Northern Pacific R. R., Spokane, Wash., 
1905-6; removed to Detroit, and was book- 
keeper Art Stove Co., 1906-9; entered employ 
of Joseph N. Smith Co., 1909, becoming secre- 
tary and treasurer, 1913. Republican. Catho- 
lic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, De- 
troit Credit Men's Association. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: cor. 4th Ave. and Porter 
St. Residence: 850 Lafayette Boul. 

BLAIN, Alexander W., surgeon; born, De- 
troit; son of Alexander William and Mary G. 
(Gray) Blain; M.D., Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1906; unmarried. Assistant to Dr. H. O. 
Walker, 1903-6; house physician, 1906-7, senior 
resident surgeon, 1907-8, member visiting 
staff, 1908-10, Harper Hospital; attending sur- 
geon Harper Hospital Polyclinic, 1910-13; sur- 
geon Detroit Shipbuilding Co. since 1912; lec- 
turer on pathology, Detroit College of Medi- 
cine and Surgery. First lieutenant and sur- 
geon Reserve Corps United States Army. Fel- 
low American Association for the Advance- 
ment of Science, American College of Sur- 
geons; member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Wayne County Medical Society (chair- 
man surgical section). Royal Society of Arts 
(England), Alumni Society Harper Hospital, 
Nu Sigma Nu. Mason (Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory, K. T., Shrine). Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Yacht, Royal Societies Club (London, 
Eng.). Author: Surgery of the Neck, 1913; 
also numerous articles on surgery in medical 
journals. Collaborating editor. International 
Journal of Surgery (New York), and Detroit 
Medical Journal. Recreation: natural history 
study. Office and Residence: 1105 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

BLAIN, Alexander W., landscape gardener; 
born. Province of Quebec, Can., May 13, 1840; 
son Robert and Agnes (Harvey) Blain; pub- 
lic school education; married, Oct. 3, 1867, 
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M., William J. (died July 8, 1910), James H., 
Bethune D., Dr. Alexander W. Located in 
Franklin County, N. Y., at age of 18; enlisted 
in Co. C, 92d N. Y. Vol. Inf., Oct. 10, 1861, 
and participated in many important battles 
and movements in Virginia and North Caro- 
lina; honorably discharged, Nov. 11, 1864. 
Came to Detroit, 1865, and engaged as nur- 
seryman; took a course in landscape garden- 
ing under Herman Meyer; superintendent 
Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Mich., 1867-76; 
superintendent Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, 
since 1876. Owner of a summer home in Oak- 
land County, Mich. Member Detroit Board 
Park Commissioners, two years (pretndent 
one year), City Board of Lighting Commis- 
sioners, one year. Democrat. Universalist. 
Mason, Odd Fellow; member Detroit Post No. 
384, G. A. E. Office: Elmwood Cemetery. 
Kesidence: 131 Elmwood Ave. 

BLAIN, Bethune Duffield, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, June 26, 1879; son of Alexander W. and 
Mary (Gray) Blain; educated Detroit gram- 
mar and high schools; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1904; LL.B., University of Michi- 
gan Law Department, 1906; married, Sept. 8, 
1909, Eunice Dunn, of San Bernardino, Cal.; 
one daughter, Mary. In practice in Detroit 
in own name since 1906; president Macomb 
Hardware Co.; director Crescent Brass and 
Pin Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Universalist. 32° Mason; Odd Fellow. Club: 
Lawyers'. Recreations: tennis, yachting. Of- 
fice: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
1105 Jefferson Ave. 

BLAIB, Frank W., banker; born in Oak- 
land County, Mich., May 13, 1870; son of 
Henry H. and Sarah (Warrener) Blair; edu- 
cated in public schools of Birmingham, Mich.; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1899, Ellen Ter- 
rier. Began active career as clerk in drug 
store, Birmingham, continuing, 1891-99; in 
state accountant 's office as assistant state ac- 
countant, 1900-4; state bank examiner for 
state of Michigan, 1904-6; auditor Peoples 
State Bank, 1906-Feb., 1908; president Union 
Trust Co., Detroit, since Feb. 14, 1908; also 
president Berry Brothers; chairman Board of 
Directors, Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Co.; 
receiver Pere Marquette R. R. Member Amer- 
ican Bankers' Association (executive com- 
mittee Trust Companies' Section). Republi- 
can. Mason. Member Fine Arts Society, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Automobile, Detroit Golf. 



Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 59 At- 
kinson Ave. 

BLAKESLEE, Jay M.; see Vol. 1908. 

BLANCHAED, Frederick N., physician; 
born, Deseronto, Ont., Can., Dec. 15, 1878; 
son of Charles Norton and Octavia (Wick- 
ham) Blanchard; graduated Windsor Collegi- 
ate Institute, 1895; engaged in insurance 
business in Detroit four years; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1903; married, Apr. 10, 
1907, Alice E. Osgood, of Detroit; one daugh- 
ter, Alice. Practiced in Detroit since 1903; 
lecturer on anatomy and demonstrator same, 
Detroit College of Medicine. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Member American Medi- 
cal Association, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical societies. Mason. Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat. Recreation: boating. Office 
and Residence: 361 Campbell Ave. 

BLAND, Edward G., sales manager; born, 
Niles, O., Jan. 20, 1886; son of Joseph and 
Louisa (Whitehouse) Bland (both of English 
descent) ; educated public and high schools, 
Niles; unmarried. Began active career at 
Niles, collecting for the electric lighting plant 
of the city, continuing two years; then city 
salesman for Smith-Kirk Candy Co., at To- 
ledo, three and one-half years; returned to 
Niles and was traveling salesman for Levitt- 
Millory Co., wholesale groceries, traveling in 
Ohio and Pennsylvania, one year; removed to 
Detroit and was employed as tire adjuster for 
the Miehelin Tire Co., and later manager De- 
troit branch of the company; became con- 
nected with the Jackson Automobile Co. as 
salesman, and has been manager of sales, 
state of Michigan, for this company since 
Oct., 1913. Republican. Protestant. Mem- 
ber Detroit Automobile Dealers' Association. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 978 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 401 Morrell St. 

BLAND, Joseph Edward, lawyer; born, 
London, Out., May 5, 1866; son of Robert and 
Ann (Caughlin) Bland; educated in public 
schools, business college and University of 
Michigan, receiving degrees of LL.B., 1895, 
and LL.M., 1896; unmarried. Began practice 
at Detroit, 1896; assistant U. S. attorney 
since Nov., 1908. Lieutenant commander and 
paymaster Michigan Naval Brigade (retired); 
served in Spanish-American War, 1898, as 
member of crew of U. S. S. Yosemite; mem- 
ber House of Representatives, Michigan legis- 
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State Senate Nov. 6, 1906, and served one 
term. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Mason (R. 
A.). Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Fine Arts Society. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fel- 
lowcraft, Lawyers'. Recreations: aquatics 
-and other outdoor diversions. Office: 311 P. O. 
Bldg. Residence: 64 Watson St. 

BLEAZBY, Arthur Judson, gift and book 
shop; born, Kalkaska, Mich., Jan. 30, 1878; 
son of Arthur Andrew and Nancy Aby La- 
vinia (Hough) Bleazby; educated Kalkaska 
High School, Olivet Preparatory and College 
and University of Michigan, five years; un- 
married. Established summer shop (art goods 
and Indian work) at Harbor Springs, Mich., 
1890, and since maintained same; summer 
shop in Petoskey, Mich., since 1896; began 
business in Detroit, 1890, with brother, Wal- 
ter S. (who died, 1912) ; now manager and 
partner Bleazby Brothers. Christian Scientist. 
Member Phi Delta Theta. Office: 339i^ Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 35 Owen Ave. 

BLEIL, Herman J.; see Vol. 1908. 

BLESCH, August F.; born, Baden, Germany, 
Aug. 30, 1848; son of Adam and Eosina May 
Blesch; came to America with parents, who 
located near Columbus, O., 1849; educated in 
public schools; married at Columbus, June 9, 
1889, Frances Timmers; children: Carl, Otto, 
Frank. Lived on farm until 1860; worked in 
woolen mill, 1860-64; railroaded, 1864-67, and 
connected with plumbing trade as apprentice, 
journeyman and foreman, 1867-72; organized 
plumbing firm of Blesch & Klie, which con- 
tinued 1872-79; was assistant superintendent 
Columbus (O.) Water Works, 1879-83; organ- 
ized the Columbus Brass Co. and was its pres- 
ident and manager, 1883-1901; disposed of 
interest Nov. 1, 1901; manager of the Detroit 
Works of the Standard Sanitary Manufactur- 
ing Co. of Michigan, Inc., until 1909, retired. 
President Employers' Association of Detroit, 
1906-7; member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreations: boating and traveling. Resi- 
dence: 375 Garland Ave. 

BLINN, Frederick W., grain commission; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 19, 1865; son of Le Roy T. 
and Louisa M. (Quintal) Blinn; educated pub- 
lie schools, Detroit; married, 1883, Alice Os- 
borne, of Detroit; one daughter, Adele. Be- 
gan active career as bookkeeper old Mer- 
chants' & Manufacturers' National Bank, 
1883; entered grain commission business, 1893; 
manager J. S. Lapham & Co., since 1909. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. President Detroit 
Board of Trade, 1913-14; member Detroit 



Board of Commerce, 32° Mason (Detroit Com- 
mandery, No. 1, K. T.; Moslem Temple, 
Shrine). Clubs: Fellowcraft, Transportation, 
Detroit Boat. Office: 601-603 Chamber of Com- 
merce Bldg. Residence: 29 Taylor Ave. 

BLISS, C(harles) Lee, dentist; born. Plain- 
well, Mich., Sept. 7, 1880; son of Herbert L. 
and Lida (Bachelder) Bliss; educated public 
and high schools, Plainwell; D.D.S., Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1907; unmarried. Engaged 
with father in boot and shoe business at 
Plainwell for five j'ears before attending col- 
lege; in practice in Detroit since 1907. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Member Michigan State 
Dental Association, First District Dental So- 
ciety, National Mouth Hygiene Society. Club: 
Mendelssohn. Recreations: outdoor sports and 
music. Office and Residence: 918 Kercheval 
Avenue. 

BLODGETT, William Ernest, physician; 
born, Newton, Mass., July 10, 1874; son of 
William Henry and Adelaide (Nickolson) 
Blodgett; educated Newton High School; A.B., 
Harvard University, 1896; M.D., Harvard 
Medical School, 1900; married, July 2, 1910, 
Mary Charlotte Bishop, of New York; three 
children: William Henry, James Bishop, Mar- 
tha Adelaide. Began practice in Boston; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1904; engages in orthopedic 
surgery exclusively; in charge of orthopedic 
department of Harper Hospital; orthopedist 
to Providence Hospital, and Jewish Dispen- 
sary; assistant in orthopedic surgery in De- 
troit Medical School. Associate editor of 
Physician and Surgeon, Ann Arbor, and De- 
troit Medical Journal. Member American 
Medical Association, American Orthopedic 
Association. Member Delta Upsilon, Phi Beta 
Pi, Detroit Fine Arts Society. Club: Harvard 
of Michigan. Recreations: gardening, music. 
Office: 602 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 470 
Iroquois Ave. 

BLOBIE, Alfred R,, photographers' sup- 
plies; born, Detroit, Jan. 4, 1869; son of Fred 
C. and Elizabeth (Zeigler) Blome; family set- 
tled at Detroit, in the '40s; public school edu- 
cation; married, 1903, Margaret Halstead, of 
Harrow, Ont., Can.; one son, Alfred Halstead. 
Began active career in employ of the Allen 
Bros., photographers' supplies, 1881, contin- 
uing until 1899; then entered business on own 
account as Blome Bros.; incorporated, 1902, 
as Blome Bros. Co., of which is secretary and 
treasurer. Served in Michigan Naval Reserve 
ten years and was on U. S. S. Yosemite dur- 
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copalian. Member German- American Associa- 
tion, Gilbert Wilkes Commandery of United 
Spanish War Veterans, National Union. Of- 
fice: 27 Grand Eiver Ave. Eesidence: 38 
Farnsworth Ave. 

BLOMFIELD, Sidney J., real estate; born, 
London, Eng., Sept. 14, 1880; son of Eev. 
Frank and Charlotte (Williams) Blomfield; 
came to Michigan with parents at six years 
of age; student for three years at Olivet Col- 
lege; married, Edith M. St. John, of Highland, 
Mich., Oct. 24, 1909. Began active career as 
receiving clerk for the Pingree Co., 1901, con- 
tinuing until 1904; studied law at night at 
Detroit College of Law, 1904-6; in real estate 
and fire insurance business for self since 1904; 
proprietor Blomfield & Co. Congregationalist. 
Mason. Recreation: outdoor sports. Ofl&ce: 
1411-1412 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 48 Chope 
Place. 

BLOMSTEOM, Carl H,, machinist; born, 
Grand Eapids, Mich., Apr. 11, 1867; son of 
Charles Gustav and Elizabeth (Carlson) Blom- 
strom; took special course in engineering at 
Grand Eapids, 1884; received degree of M.E. 
from. International Correspondence School of 
Scranton, Pa.; married at Detroit, 1889, Anna 
Berglund. Began active career as mechanic 
in employ of F. C. Wells Pump Co., Chicago; 
was in Marquette, Mich., in manufacturing 
line, 1896-1901; came to Detroit, 1901, and 
established the Blomstrom Manufacturing Co., 
builders of high grade automobiles, of which 
was president until 1909, since in experi- 
mental work. Eepublican. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Masonic order (32°), Shrine. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Eesidence: 1135 Lafayette 
Boulevard. 

BLOOM, George A., secretary Marx Market 
Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 11, 1877; son of Adam 
E. and Eose (Friedlander) Bloom; educated 
Detroit public and high schools; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1899; married Cora 
Marx, of Detroit, Dec. 4, 1906; two children: 
Howard A., Dorothy W. Began practice in 
Detroit, 1899; went to Washington, D. C, and 
was employed in U. S. Census Bureau and 
U. S. Postoffice, 1899-1902; returned to De- 
troit and resumed practice of law; became 
connected with the Marx Market Co. and has 
served as secretary and director since Oct., 
1910. Was deputy county clerk of Wayne Co., 
1905-8, inclusive. Eepublican. Member Tem- 
ple Beth El. Office: 25 Cadillac Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 301 Putnam Ave. 



BLOOMEB, Howard B., lawyer; born, St. 
Louis, Oct. 1, 1871; son of John W. and Cor- 
delia (Howard) Bloomer; educated public 
schools, Cincinnati and Dayton, O.; Newton 
Academy, Baltimore, Md.; Bryant & Stratton 
Business University, Baltimore; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1893; married, Jan. 26, 
1903, Amy G. Dietz, of Baltimore; two chil- 
dren: Howard B., Jr., Virginia. Admitted to 
practice, 1893; member firm of McGregor & 
Bloomer since Oct., 1907; lecturer on corpora- 
tions, Detroit College of Law, since 1905. Ee- 
publican. Congregationalist. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason; member Delta Phi Delta 
fraternity. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Yacht, Detroit 
Boat Club Yachtsmen. Author (with Mal- 
colm McGregor): McGregor and Bloomer's 
Michigan Corporations, 1909. Eecreations: 
sailing, yachting. Office: 520 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidence: 109 Burlingame Ave. 

BLOOMGAKDEN, Abraham J., wholesale 

produce; born in Germany, Aug. 22, 1862; son 
of Jacob M. and Leah (Kohnheim) Bloom- 
garden; came to America with parents, 1865; 
educated in public schools of Peoria, 111.; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Apr. 6, 1886, Miss M, Zohn; five 
children: Phillip, Ora, David, Sadie, Mabel. 
Was in meat business with his father for six 
years and in retail fruit and vegetable busi- 
ness for two years; has been engaged in 
wholesale produce and fruit jobbing in his 
own name since Aug. 1, 1888. Member De- 
troit Produce Exchange, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Jewish faith. Member Knights of 
Pythias, Elks. Eecreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: 33 Woodbridge St. W. Eesidence: 250 
Lincoln Ave. 

BLUE, Charles Frederick, Jr.; moved to 
Chicago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

BLUMENTHAL, David, paper stock; born, 
Eussia, Sept. 15, 1862; son of Louis and Anna 
(Simons) Blumenthal; educated in Eussia and 
in public schools of Indianapolis; married at 
Toledo, 0., Nov. 8, 1885, Celia Epstein; eight 
children: Dora, Euth, Belle, Gladys, Sam, 
George, Marvin, Herbert. Entered paper 
stock business, 1878, as member of firm of L. 
Blumenthal & Sons, and since 1895 has been 
secretary and treasurer American Paper Stock 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Jewish religion; member United 
Charities. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
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BOCKSTANZ, Sidney Joseph, merchant; 
born, Eichmond, Mich., Aug. 16, 1887; son of 
Joseph A. and Mary E. (Knight) Boekstanz; 
educated public schools, Richmond; Michigan 
Business College, Detroit; unmarried. Resi- 
dent of Detroit since 1904; in employ of 
printing department, Parke, Davis & Co., one 
year; associated with brother under title of 
Boekstanz Bros., dealers in cleaning supplies, 
1906, and so continues. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member City of the Straits Lodge 
No. 452, F. & A. M. Recreation: outdoor 
eports. Office: 81 Park Place W. Residence: 
138 Highland Ave. 

BODA, Orville S., superintendent Metro- 
politan Life Insurance Co., Detroit; born, 
Dayton, O., Sept. 3, 1868; son of Fernandes O. 
and Rhoda (McNutt) Eoda; educated in pub- 
lie schools; married at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 
21, 1892, Bessie Lytle. Learned printing trade 
and engaged in newspaper work until 1894; 
became connected with Metropolitan Life In- 
surance Co. first as solicitor; was made assist- 
ant superintendent, 1897, and has been super- 
intendent since 1900. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Detroit Underwriters' 
Association (second vice president, 1907, pres- 
ident, 1908, now member executive commit- 
tee). Independent in politics. Methodist. 
Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 501 New Gas Office Bldg. 
Residence: 111 Delaware Ave. 

BODDE, John E., banker; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 12, 1872; son of Frank and Adelaide 
(Cramer) Bodde; educated parochial schools 
and Detroit College (now University of De- 
troit) ; unmarried. Began active career in 
employ of Peoples State Bank, 1899, and 
continued successively as bookkeeper, teller 
and now assistant cashier. Republican. Ro- 
man Catholic. Member Michigan State Bank- 
ers' Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Bank- 
ers', Players, Orpheus. Recreation: golf. Of- 
fice: The Peoples State Bank. Residence: 495 
Field Ave. 

BODEN, John Mucklow, real estate and 
building; born, Southfield, Mich., Jan. 27, 
1842; son of Thomas and Mary Ann (Muck- 
low) Boden; educated in district schools of 
Bedford and Southfield and in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct. 7, 1872, 
Miss Lottie E. Anscomb; three children: Clara 
M., Marshall T., Lottie A. Began as clerk of 
State Bank of Michigan, May 15, 1862, con- 



tinuing with its successor, the First National, 
until 1885; also during this time was member 
of grocery firm of P. D. Hart & Co., 1871-76, 
and bought out the Scotch Tea Store, 1878, 
and operated as Boden & Co. for three years; 
removed to Northville, Mich., 1885, and or- 
ganized and was president and treasurer 
Boden Condensed Milk Co.; sold out and re- 
turned to Detroit, 1887; in grocery business 
as W. H. Anscomb & Co., 1888-1907; in real 
estate and building since July 1, 1907. Trus- 
tee Trumbull Ave. Presbyterian Church. Dem- 
ocrat. Recreation: hunting and fishing. Resi- 
dence: 547 Trumbull Ave. 

BODMAN, Henry E., lawyer; born, Toledo, 
O.; graduate University of Michigan, Ph.B., 
1896; married. Admitted to practice law at 
Toledo, O., 1897, and removed to Detroit the 
same year; member of law firm of Angell, 
Boynton, McMillan & Bodman, 1902-11; since 
member of Angell, Boynton, McMillan, Bod- 
man & Turner. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country. Office: 2104 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 169 Van Dyke 
Avenue. 

BOERTH, Henry J., secretary and treas- 
urer New England Pie Co.; born, Milwaukee, 
Wis., Aug. 1, 1863; son of Henry and Sophie 
(Erk) Boerth; educated public schools, Mil- 
waukee; married, March, 1885, Rose Zeigner, 
of Chicago; four children: Hattie, Fred, 
Mabel, Rose Marie. Learned the baking trade 
in Milwaukee, and pie baking in Chicago; 
began as pie baker in Milwaukee, 1886, later 
adding restaurant; sold out, 1893, and came to 
Detroit; started the New England Pie Co., of 
which is secretary and treasurer. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason, 
Shriner. Clubs: Automobile, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 4th Ave. and 
Beech St. Residence: 67 Alexandrine Ave. 

BOGART, Frank E., vice-president Far- 
rand, Williams & Clark; born in Lenox Co., 
Ont., Aug. 4, 1865; son of Abram L. and Helen 
(Hawley) Bogart; educated in public schools 
of Ontario; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1896, 
Susie B. Shaw; three children: Frank E., Jr.. 
Barbara, Elizabeth. Began in drug business 
with Barrick, Roller & Co., Philadelphia, 1885; 
came to Detroit, 1888, as traveling salesman 
for Farrand, Williams & Co., wholesale drug- 
gists, and continued with its successor, Far- 
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vice-president since its incorporation. Eecre- 
ation: golf. OflSce: 11 Larned St. E. Eesi- 
denee: 85 Hague Ave. 

BOGGS, Henry Hunt, machinery; born, 
Springfield, O., Nov. 28, 1867; son of Biddle 
and Marie Louise (Hayward) Boggs; de- 
scended from Major John Boggs, 1732, of 
Cumberland County, Pa.; educated public 
schools, Springfield; married, June 19, 1896, 
Annie Louise Barker, of Springfield. Began 
active career, 1883, as machinist 's apprentice, 
St. John Sewing Machine Co., Springfield, con- 
tinuing four years; with William Whitley Co., 
Springfield, 1887-9; with Machinist Supply 
Co., Chicago, 1889-93; entered employ of 
Strong, Carlisle & Hammond Co., of Cleveland, 
in 1897; vice president and general manager 
The Strong, Carlisle & Hammond Co., of De- 
troit, since incorporation, 1908. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Former member 
Battery E, 1st Regt., O. N. G.; first sergeant. 
Troop B, 1st Cav., M. N. G. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Ohio Society, Sons Amer- 
ican Revolution. Mason, City of Straits 
Lodge, Michigan Sovereign Consistory, 32°, 
Moslem Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit 
Yacht, Wolverine Auto. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, hunting, motor boating. Oflfice: 42- 
46 Congress St. E. Residence: 368 Hurlbut 
Ave. 

BOGUE, George G., hardware merchant; 
born, Feb. 26, 1854; died, Nov. 31, 1911; see 
Vol. 1908. 

BOLGER, James William, secretary and 
treasurer E. J. Hickey Co.; born, Detroit, 
February 15, 1875; son of Patrick and Cath- 
erine (King) Bolger; educated public schools; 
University of Detroit; married, Sept. 6, 1907, 
Anna Tracy, of Detroit; two children: Cath- 
erine and Mary Margaret. Began in employ 
of A. W. Bosley, retail furniture, 1892, con- 
tinuing for five years; then with Michigan 
Central and Pere Marquette railroads, ac- 
counting departments, five years; became con- 
nected with firm of E. J. Hickey, clothing, 
etc., 1903; firm incorporated, 1909, as the E. 
J. Hickey Co., of which is secretary and 
treasurer. Roman Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's As- 
sociation. Member Knights of Columbus, 
Knights of Equity. Recreations: automobil- 
ing, boating, fishing. Oflfice: 201-203 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 139 Stanton Ave. 

BOTiTiFiS, John Edward, manufacturer; 
born, Chelsea, Mich., Nov. 10, 1847; son of 



Frederick A. and Sarah (Wooster) Bolles; 
educated in public schools of Chelsea, Ypsi- 
lanti Seminary, and a graduate of Ann Ar- 
bor High School; came to Detroit in 1866 and 
was identified with the dry goods business 
for six years. Married, first, Detroit, Mar. 6, 
1872, Harriet F. Snow (died, 1895); two sons: 
William E., Howard E.; married, second, 
Dearborn, May 14, 1901, Laura B. Whitmore. 
Began as a manufacturer in 1872 — member 
of firm of Snow & Bolles; sold interest in 
1877 and was in same line of business with 
E. T. Barnum until 1881; organized the firm 
of J. E. Bolles & Co. in 1882, which became 
the J. E. Bolles Iron & Wire Works in 1897. 
President of the Wayne County Sunday School 
Association, 1894-95; leader in the Great Sun- 
day School Rally Day celebrations held in 
Detroit, 1893-99; president of the Michigan 
State Sunday School Association, 1902-3; 
member of Woodward Ave. Baptist Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Build- 
ers' and Traders' Exchange. Republican. 
Club: Rotary. Recreations: Sunday School 
work and traveling. Office: corner Fourth 
Ave. and Porter St. Residence: 948 Cass Ave. 

BOLLES, William Edward, railway official; 
born, Detroit, Dec. 23, 1873; son of John E. 
and Harriett F. (Snow) Bolles; descended 
from General Israel Putnam; also on mother's 
side from a Snow who came to America in 
the Mayflower; educated Detroit public 
schools, Detroit; graduated High School, De- 
troit, 1892; University of Michigan, class of 
1895; married, June 14, 1899, Mary A. Glass, 
of Detroit; two children: Paul K., Elvira H. 
Member editorial staff, Detroit Free Press, 
1896-1904; editor and proprietor Twentieth 
Century Review, 1904-8; director and treas- 
urer Port Huron & Northern Railway since 
1911. Republican. Christian Scientist. Mem- 
ber Lowell Literary Society, Sigma Alpha 
Epsilon fraternity. Recreations: swimming 
and walking. Office: Wayne County Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 320 W. Warren Ave. 

BOND, Fred M., lawyer; see Vol. 1908. 

BOND, Joseph I 'On, life insurance; born, 
Savannah, Ga., Mar. 14, 1867; son of Joseph 
Bryan and Mary I 'On (Wragg) Bond; de- 
scended from the Pendarvis's of South Caro- 
lina (1670) and the Screvens family of Geor- 
gia; educated in public schools; married. New 
York, Dec. 25, 1906, Helen Giddings, of Ober- 
lin, O. Began active career as a traveling 
salesman for Tucker & Co., of Baltimore, re- 
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with the Central of Georgia Eailroad Co., at 
Savannah, Ga., as a clerk, held various posi- 
tions until breaking out of Spanish-American 
War; after returning from, the war became 
associated with the Georgia Export & Import 
Co., Savannah; in 1900 again became con- 
nected with Central of Georgia Eailroad Co., 
in the auditing department; entered life in- 
surance business at Savannah, 1902; district 
agent at Glens Falls, N. Y., of Northwestern 
Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1905-10, also gen- 
eral agent Maryland Casualty Co., and Fidel- 
ity & Deposit Co. of Baltimore, and the Em- 
ployers' Liability Co. of London, England; 
district agent at Detroit for Northwestern 
Mutual Life Insurance Co, of Milwaukee, 
since Oct. 1, 1910. Member Special District 
Agents' Association and Detroit Branch, Na- 
tional Underwriters' Association. Served in 
the volunteer militia of Georgia for twenty- 
three years; veteran Spanish-American War, 
2d Ga. Eegt. Inf. Episcopalian. Eecreations: 
fishing and hunting. Office: 619 Hammond 
Bldg. Eesidence: The Palms Apts. 

BONNING, Carl, physician; born, Felsberg, 
Germany, Jan. 26, 1855; son of Wilhelm and 
Marie (Diederich) Bonning; educated in pub- 
lic and private schools of Germany; univer- 
sities of Marburg and Strassburg, degree of 
M.D., Dec. 30, 1882; married, Detroit, Dec. 
26, 1885, Hermine C. Fiefer; children: Irma 
(Mrs. E. H. Marr), Hertha. Has engaged in 
practice in Detroit since April, 1883. Mem- 
ber American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County Medical societies. Ee- 
publican. Office: 287 Woodward Ave.; Eesi- 
dence: 3053 W. Grand Blvd. 

BOOK, James B., retired, physician; born, 
Toronto, Can., Nov. 7, 1843; son of Jonathan 
J. and Hannah P. (Smith) Book; educated at 
Milton grammar school; matriculated in Med- 
ical Department Victoria University, Toronto; 
received degree of M.D. from Jefferson Med- 
ical College, Philadelphia, 1865; married at 
Detroit, 1889, Clothilde Palms; children: 
James B., Jr., Francis P., Herbert V. After 
graduating in medicine, spent two years in 
Europe, half of the time at Guy's Hospital 
Medical School, London, and the remainder of 
the time in attendance at clinics in Paris and 
Vienna; located in Detroit, 1867, and prac- 
ticed until 1892, since which time he has de- 
voted his attention to his real estate interests. 
Director Commercial National Bank. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State Medical Society, Wayne County Medi- 



cal Society, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country, Detroit Boat. 
Office: Campau Bldg. Eesidence: The Palms., 

BOOTH, Clarence H., automobiles; born, 
Toronto, Ont.; son of George and Myrtilla 
Camellia (Smith) Booth; educated at Model 
School and collegiate institute, Toronto; mar- 
ried at Toronto, June 30, 1898, Clara Mary 
Coleman. Began in business in Toronto with 
firm of Booth & Son, coppersmiths, 1890, the 
firm later becoming The Booth Copper Co., 
with which he continued until 1897; came ta 
Detroit as manager of the Steel Bath Manu- 
facturing Co., and in 1900 bought out the com- 
pany and conducted business under his own 
name until 1907; then organized the Pressed 
Steel Sanitary Manufacturing Co., and was- 
vice president same until 1909; assistant gen- 
eral manager Studebaker Corporation, 1909- 
13, since general manager. Club: Bloomfield 
Hills Country. Eecreations: outdoor sports, 
reading. Office: Brush and Piquette. Eesi- 
dence: 31 Euclid Ave. W. 

BOOTH, Clarence M., railway official; born, 
Marietta, 0., Dec. 14, 1876; son of H. J. and 
Eliza (Fletcher) Booth; educated Toledo pub- 
lic schools; unmarried. Began active career 
as clerk Flint & Pere Marquette E. E., To- 
ledo, O., Jan. 1, 1895, continuing until Apr. 1,. 
1897; then commercial agent same road, at 
Toledo, 1897-1902; general eastern agent Pere 
Marquette E. E., New York, 1902-6, assistant 
general freight agent, Chicago, 1906-10, and 
since May 1, 1910, general freight agent same 
road, headquarters in Detroit. Eepublicau. 
Protestant. Member Y. M, C. A. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft, Detroit Golf, Detroit Transportation,. 
Chicago Athletic. Eecreations: golf and out- 
door sports. Office: 307 Fort St., Union Depot. 
Eesidence: Addison Apts. 

BOOTH, Clyde William, wholesale shoes 
and rubbers; born, Eaton Eapids, Mich., Feb- 
ruary 1, 1875; son of George L. and Dorothy 
M. (Newberry) Booth; educated Eaton Eapids. 
public schools; Cleary Business College, Ypsi- 
lanti, Mich.; married, Feb. 1, 1894, Mary E. 
Selkirk, of Charlotte, Mich.; one daughter,. 
Nellie Dorothy. In shoe business since be- 
ginning of active career; became traveling 
salesman for Michigan Shoe Co., then city 
salesman and secretary and treasurer same 
company since 1909. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Eepublican. Member Palestine 
Lodge, No. 357, F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chap- 
ter, No. 133, E. A. M.; Detroit Commandery^.. 
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S. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: baseball. 
Office: 146-148 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 68 
Collingwood Ave. 

BOOTH, Edwin J., vice-president Michigan 
Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; born, Enfield, 
Conn., Apr. 9, 1864; son of John E. and Julia 
T. (Heath) Booth; educated in public schools; 
married, Detroit, Apr., 1890, Jessie Crawford; 
one son, Edwin B. Began at age of 17 in the 
office of the Michigan Fire and Marine Insur- 
ance Co.; was appointed assistant secretary, 
1891; secretary of the company, 1901-9, since 
vice president. Member Detroit Fire Under- 
writers' Association, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: De- 
troit Boat. Recreation: fishing. Office: Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 51 Stimson PI. 

BOOTH, George G., publisher; born, To- 
ronto, Can., Sept. 24, 1864; son of Henry Wood 
and Clara L. (Gagnier) Booth; educated in 
public schools of Toronto until 1872, and at 
St. Thomas, Ont., until 1881; married at De- 
troit, June 1, 1887, Ellen Warren Scripps; 
children: James S., Grace E., Warren S., 
Henry S., Florence L. Began in manufactur- 
ing business, 1883; sold out to engage in news- 
paper business as manager Detroit Evening 
News, Aug., 1888, and became president of 
the company, 1906; established Evening Press, 
Grand Rapids, Mich., Mar., 1893, and with 
associates purchased Times-Press, Bay City, 
1904. President The Evening News Associa- 
tion, Detroit, The Evening Press Co., Grand 
Rapids; vice president The James E. Scripps 
Corporation, Detroit; also executor of estate 
of James E. Scripps (principal owner The 
Detroit News and a large property owner of 
Detroit); president Detroit School of Design; 
trustee General Hospital (chairman building 
committee), Bloomfield Hills Seminary. Clubs: 
Detroit, Bloomfield Hills Country, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreation: home life on country es- 
tate. Office: 1517 Dime Savings Bank Bldg., 
Detroit. Residence: Cranbrook, Birmingham 
P. 0., Mich. 

BOOTH, Ralph H., editor and publisher; 
born, Toronto, Can., Sept. 29, 1873; son of 
Henry Wood and Clara L. (Gagnier) Booth; 
educated in public schools of Canada and De- 
troit; married at Chicago, May 23, 1906, M. 
Mary Batterman; two children: John Lord, 
Virginia Kingswood. Removed with parents 
to Detroit, Apr., 1881; began active career 
with Detroit National Bank, Jan., 1888; with 
The Detroit Tribune as cashier, and later busi- 
ness manager, 1892-95; remo\'ed to Chicago, 



June 25, 1895; with Chicago Journal as sec- 
retary and manager, and later became editor 
and publisher until Apr. 1, 1904, when re- 
turned to Detroit, as editor and publisher 
The Detroit Tribune; president and publisher 
The Grand Rapids Herald, 1905; now presi- 
dent and editor Saginaw Daily News, Flint 
Daily Journal, Bay City Times, Jackson Citi- 
zen Press, Muskegon News-Chronicle; vice 
president The Grand Rapids Press. Republi- 
can. Member Reformed Episcopal Church. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic, Old Club. Recreation: travel. 
Office: 1816 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Charlevoix Apts. 

BOOTZ, Frank, manufacturer; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 4, 1864; son of Wendelin and Mary 
(Adams) Bootz; educated public schools, De- 
troit; unmarried. Began active career in em- 
ploy of Haste & Harris, continuing five years; 
with the Detroit Egg Biscuit & Specialty Co. 
since 1901, secretary and treasurer same since 
incorporation, Sept. 5, 1906. Republican. 
Catholic. Member Milwaukee Junction Man- 
ufacturing Association. Recreation: outdoor- 
sports. Office: 2817 E. Grand Boul. Residence: 
45 Horton Ave. 

BOOTZ, John, manufacturer; born, Detroit, 
May 31, 1862; son Wendelin and Mary 
(Adams) Bootz; educated public schools, De- 
troit; unmarried. Began active career in em- 
ploy of Clark Bros., cracker manufacturers,, 
continuing two years, then Haste & Harris,., 
cracker manufacturers, twenty years; asso- 
ciated with brothers, Peter J. and Frank, in 
manufacture of egg biscuits, 1901; business, 
incorporated, Sept. 5, 1906; and since presi- 
dent and manager Detroit Egg Biscuit & Spe- 
cialty Co. Republican. Catholic. Member 
Milwaukee Junction Manufacturers' Associa- 
tion. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 2817 
E. Grand Boul. Residence: 45 Horton Ave. 

BOOTZ, Peter J., manufacturer; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 3, 1860; son Wendelin and Mary 
(Adams) Bootz; educated public schools, De- 
troit; married, July 16, 1885, Louisa Brown, of 
Detroit; six children: Alice (Mrs. R. Stout), 
Louise, Elmer, Raymond, Beatrice, Peter J., 
Jr. With Clark Bros., cracker manufacturers,, 
four years, and with Haste & Harris, in same 
line of business twenty years; assisted in or- 
ganizing the Detroit Egg Biscuit & Specialty 
Co., 1901, and vice president same since in- 
corporation, Sept. 5, 1906. Republican. Cath- 
olic. Member Milwaukee Junction Manufac- 



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turers' Association. Eecreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 2817 E.Grand Boul. Eesidence: 
935 Wabash Ave. 

BORCHARD, Charles L.; born, Detroit, 
June 27, 1855; son of Ferdinand and Amelia 
(Schaefer) Borchard; educated German- Amer- 
ican Seminary, Detroit; married, July 1, 1884, 
Louisa Bartenbach, of Detroit; three children: 
Carl, Lola, Nelda. Began as cabinet maker 
with father, 1868; associated with brother 
Ferdinand, 1897, in manufacture of caskets; 
bought out brother's interest, 1906, and now 
proprietor Michigan Casket Co. Eepublican. 
Protestant. Member National Casket Manu- 
facturers' Association. Office: 249 Eivard St. 
Eesidence: 216 Macomb St. 

BORGMAN, Henry P., banking; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 13, 1865; son of Charles H. and 
Pauline (Purlier) Bergman; educated m pub- 
lic schools, 1871-74, German-American Sem- 
inary, 1874-80, Goldsmith's Business College, 
1880-81; married at Detroit, Nov. 20, 1889, 
Anna Kremer; children: Harold H., Mason W., 
Paul G., Helen K., John F. Left school to be- 
come clerk in law office, continuing for three 
months; was bookkeeper for Eobinson Bros., 
wholesale liquors, for three years, then worked 
at carpenter trade three months, at the end 
of which time returned to office employment; 
after an experience of one year in insurance 
office, became connected with State Savings 
Bank, June 20, 1885; cashier of the savings 
department. State Savings Bank, and of sav- 
ings department of its successor. Peoples State 
Bank; also secretary and treasurer McLaugh- 
lin Bros. Eeal Estate Co.; vice president Bar- 
tie (Cuba) Development Co., Springwells 
Brick Co.; treasurer St. Clair Heights Syndi- 
cate, Ltd., Grosse He Bridge Co. Served for 
six years in Michigan National Guard. Clubs: 
Bankers, Detroit Yacht, Harmonie Society. 
Office: the Peoples State Bank. Eesidence: 
30 Edison Ave. W. 

BORGMAN, Martin G., real estate; born, 
Detroit, May 18, 1863; son of Charles H. and 
Pauline (Perlier) Borgman; educated in pub- 
lic schools and German-American Seminary, 
Detroit; married. Mar. 14, 1889, Nellie Har- 
vey, of Eomeo, Mich.; two children: Albert S. 
and Frances. For a number of years engaged 
in lake transportation; traffic manager Cres- 
cent Transportation Co., 1890-95; principal oc- 
cupation since 1895, dealing in real estate. 
Treasurer Wabash Portland Cement Co., 
1900-4; secretary and treasurer Quincy Gas, 
Electric & Heating Co., 1904-11; director, sec- 



retary and treasurer. Precision Instrument 
Co.; secretary Parkhill Eealty Co.; president 
Canadian Alkali Co., Ltd., of Sandwich, Ont. 
Served as captain Co. F, 4th Eegt., Michigan 
National Guard, 1886-93; major, 1893-95. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat. Eecreations: motoring and out- 
door sports. Office: 1820 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 295 Seminole Ave. 

BORNMAN, Charles F., printing and book- 
binding; born at Detroit, Aug. 11, 1866; son 
of John and Mary A. (Holstein) Bornman; 
educated in public schools of Detroit and at 
business college; married at Holden, Mo., Apr. 
17, 1895, Myrtus Daniels. Began active career, 
1883, by learning printing trade with O. S. 
GuUey, Bornman & Co.; was taken into part- 
nership and firm became John Bornman & 
Son, 1892, which still continues; vice-presi- 
dent German- American Loan and Trust Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Curling, Adcraft. 
Office: 173 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 134 Dela- 
ware Ave. 

BORNMAN, John, printer and bookbinder; 
born near Neustadt, Germany, Aug. 18, 1836; 
son of Dietrich and Elizabeth (Immel) Born- 
man; came to America with parents early in 
life and was educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Detroit, 1862, Mary A. 
Holstein; two children: Charles F., Elizabeth 
C. (Mrs. C. Toelle, of Tonawanda, N. Y.). 
Learned printer 's trade with the old Detroit 
Advertiser, beginning 1857; entered employ 
of O. S. GuUey, printers, 1864, and was ad- 
mitted to firm of O. S. Gulley & Co., 1875; 
organized firm of John Bornman & Son, 1895, 
of which he has since been the head. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Typothe- 
tae. Eepublican. Member Evangelical Church, 
Charter member German Protestant Home for 
Orphans and Old People. Member National 
Fraternal Union. Office: cor. Fort St. and Sec- 
ond Ave. Eesidence: 108 Alexandrine Ave. W. 

BOSS, Cjrrus, banker; died, Apr. 1, 1912; 
see Vol. 1908. 

BOSSERDET, Alfred E., yacht and engine 
builder; born, Wayne County, Mich., Dec. 1, 
1882; son of Louis P. and Louisa (Eigoulot) 
Bosserdet; educated in public schools of 
Wayne County; married, Sept. 28, 1910, Hazel 
Minckler, of Detroit; one daughter, Louise. 
Lived on farm until 19 years of age; entered 
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and served as billing clerk, 1901-2; then with 
Gordon & Pagel, 1902-5; associated with 
brother, 1905, as the Bosserdet Yacht & En- 
gine Co., of which has since been vice-presi- 
dent. Episcopalian. Eecreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: Jeft'erson and Park View Aves. 
Eesidence: 298 Park View Ave. 

BOSSERDET, Henry C, general manager 
Bosserdet Yacht & Engine Co.; born, Wayne 
County, Mich., Sept. 14, 1873; son of Louis P. 
and Louisa (Eigoulot) Bosserdet; educated in 
public schools, Wayne County; married, Aug. 
31, 1899, Mary Olmstead, of Standish, Mich. 
Engaged in farming until 25; in flour and feed 
business, 1895-1905; assisted in organizing 
the Bosserdet Yacht & Engine Co., 1905, and 
since general manager and treasurer same. 
Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling, boating, fishing. Office: Jefferson 
and Park View Aves. Eesidence: 532 Pennsyl- 
vania Ave. 

BOTHFELD, Charles Clarence, civil engi- 
neer; born, 1863; died, Nov. 19, 1911; see Vol. 
1908. 

BOUR, Kendrick Martin, coffees and teas; 
born, Toledo, 0., Feb. 9, 1888; son of John M. 
and Carrie A. (Kendrick) Bour; educated in 
public schools, Toledo; student Michigan Mili- 
tary Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich., two 
years; unmarried. Began active career in em- 
ploy of J. M. Bour & Co., coffees and teas, 
Toledo, 1908; came to Detroit and took charge 
of coffee and tea department of Peter Smith 
& Sons, 1910; business was separated 1911, 
and the coffee and tea department was organ- 
ized as the Eoyal Valley Coffee Co., of which 
he was vice-president and manager; purchased 
J. Henry Smith 's interest in the Eoyal Valley 
Coffee Co., Dec. 4, 1913, now president and 
general manager of the company. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Eotary, Detroit Athletic, Walkerville 
Country (Walkerville, Ont.). Eecreation: ten- 
nis. Office: 124-132 Larned St. W. Eesidence: 
398 Jefferson Ave. 

BOURKE, Frederick W., flour merchant, 
wholesale and commission; born, Detroit, Feb. 
26, 1865; son of Walter and Maria L. (Mc- 
Kenna) Bourke; educated in Detroit public 
schools; married, Oct. 11, 1893, Nellie E. Gray, 
of Detroit; two children: Helen M., Walter J. 
Began active career as clerk American Eagle 
Tobacco Co., continuing, 1883-88; then clerk 
for father, 1888-91; in wholesale flour and 
grain commission business since 1891. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Mason; Kilwinning Lodge, 



No. 297; King Cyrus Chapter, No. 133; De- 
troit Commandery, No. 1, K. T. Club: Detroit 
Boat. Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 481 
West Jefferson Ave. Residence: 156 Forest 
Avenue W. 

BOURSE, Michael Patrick, lawyer; moved 
to St. Paul, Minn.; see Vol. 1908, 

BOURNE, John HiH; see Vol. 1908. 

BOUSHY, Alphonsus Joseph, vice-president 
Ockford Printing Co.; born, Detroit, March 7, 
1874; son of Alphonsus and Malvina (Mor- 
rand) Boushy; educated in public schools, De- 
troit; married, Dec. 18, 1907, Lillie Ockford, 
of Detroit. Began active career in employ of 
Ockford Printing Co., Oct., 1893, vice-presi- 
dent since incorporation, June 9, 1909. Mem- 
ber United Typothetae, Detroit Allied Print- 
ing Trades Association. Eecreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 70 Howard St. Eesidence: 247 
Commonwealth Ave. 

BOUTELL, Alexander A., president Detroit 
Graphite Manufacturing Co.; born, Avoca, N. 
Y., Jan. 13, 1840; son of Samuel and CaroUne 
(Billsen) Boutell; educated in common schools 
and high schools of Milford and Ypsilanti, 
Mich.; married at Ypsilanti, July 20, 1868, 
Harriet J. Carpenter (deceased) ; one daugh- 
ter, Alice M. Began active career in Detroit 
as bookkeeper for Mowry & Co., tobacconists, 
1867; acted as executor of estate of J. Mowry, 
1871-74; in banking business with Bowen & 
McGowan, Coldwater, Mich., 1874-76; in em- 
ploy of Walker McGraw Co., Detroit, 1876-78; 
became secretary-treasurer Globe Tobacco Co., 
Windsor, Ont., 1878, and was secretary, treas- 
urer and manager of the company at Detroit, 
1880-92 (resigned) ; was for four years secre- 
tary of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce; 
began manufacture of paints, 1892, as the 
Detroit Graphite Manufacturing Co., of which 
is president. Enlisted in First Michigan Lan- 
cers, fall of 1861. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 
Detroit, Old. Eecreation: traveling. Office: 10 
Twelfth St. Eesidence: 827 Second Ave. 

BOVENSIEP, Charles, Jr., manufacturer; 
born, Essen, Germany, Feb. 28, 1871; son of 
Charles and Emma (Wachholder) Bovensiep; 
began education in schools of Germany; came 
to America, 1882; attended public schools, 
Detroit; student private architectural school; 
married, June 4, 1895, Catherine Hack, of 
Detroit. Started with E. T. Barnum Wire & 
Iron Works, 1887, continuing until Jan., 1902; 
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1902, under name of The Vulcan Co., making 
general line of architectural metal work; with- 
drew from firm Jan., 1911, going in business 
alone designing and manufacturing Standard 
Bronze Work for mausoleums and memorials 
exclusively under the name of the Detroit 
Mausoleum Equipment Works; also director 
Cadillac Theatre Co. Eepublican. Member So- 
cial Turn Verein. Club: Harmonie. Eecrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. Office: 179 Fort St. W. 
Eesidence: 82.3 E. Grand Boul. 

BOWEN, Floyd Eugene, wholesale merchan- 
dise brokerage; born, Liverpool, N. Y., Jan. 
10, 1S54; son of George Washington and Mari- 
etta (Vroman) Bowen; educated public 
schools, Fayetteville, N. Y., and Grass Lake, 
Mich., to 1871; University of Michigan, one 
year; Bryant & Stratton Business College, De- 
troit; married, Dec. 25, 1886, Julia M. Brown- 
ing, of Maysville, Ky.; two children: Francis 
Browning, Edward Woodville. Bookkeeper for 
Max Meyer & Bro., Omaha, 1878-82; book- 
keeper for Pacific Express Co., auditor's of- 
fice, 1882-84; traveling salesman, wholesale 
grocery houses, out of Omaha and St. Joseph, 
Mo., 1884-87; started in merchandise broker- 
age business in Omaha, 1887; moved to De- 
troit, 1890, and since continued in same line 
of business, as Floyd E. Bowen & Co. Vice- 
president American Eealty Syndicate; direc- 
tor Del Pasco Mines Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Protestant. Mason. Club: 
Wolverine Automobile. Eecreation: baseball. 
Office: 723 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 104 Pal- 
lister Ave. 

EOWEN, Herbert, lawyer; born. East 
Aurora, N. Y.; admitted to bar before the 
Supreme Court of the state. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1869, first as Douglas & Bowen, 
then Douglas, Bowen & Douglas until 1884; 
firm changed to Bowen, Douglas & Whiting, 
later Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Murfin, and 
now Bowen, Douglas, Eaman & Barbour. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Club: Prismatic. Office: 1101 Ford Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 33 Forest Ave. W. 

EOWEN, Lem Warner, president and gen- 
eral manager D. M. Ferry & Co.; born. Green 
Bay, Wis., July 12, 1857; son of Charles Clark 
and Julia M. (Hard) Bowen; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; Kalamazoo (Mich.) 
College (freshman year) ; entered sophomore 
class University of Eochester and was gradu- 
ated, A.B., 1879; married at Eochester, May 
10, 1881, Grace M. Woodbury; four sons: Ed- 
gar W., Julian P., Charles C, 2d, Paul M. 



Came to Detroit after leaving college, 1879, 
and entered employ of D. M. Ferry & Co., 
seedsmen; was elected treasurer, 1887, gen- 
eral manager, 1900, and on death of D. M. 
Ferry, 1907, became president. President 
Standard Accident Insurance Co., of Detroit, 
Mich.; vice-president Security Trust Co.; 
director Detroit Edison Co., Michigan Savings 
Bank; trustee Harper Hospital. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic, University, Coun- 
try, Old Club. Eecreation: traveling. Office: 
D. M. Ferry & Co. 

EOWEE, Joseph Augustus, assistant secre- 
tary Detroit Trust Co.; born, Denver, Sept. 2, 
1880; son of William Alexander and Sarah 
Ann (Berry) Bierbower; educated in Detroit 
schools to High School, then Detroit Univer- 
sity School; married, Aug. 23, 1906 Emma 
Anna Wuelfing, of Detroit; two children: 
Phyllis, Eobert. Began in real estate busi- 
ness, continuing three years; entered employ of 
Detroit Trust Co. as clerk, 1902, and was made 
assistant secretary, 1908; general manager 
Standard Foundry Co.; director A. F. Bartlett 
Co. Member Michigan National Guard, 1902; 
was sent by state to Sea Girt, N. J., to com- 
pete for world 's championship in marksman- 
ship. Eepublican. Catholic. Club: Detroit 
Athletic. Eecreation: water sports. Office: 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 2061 W. Grand 
Boulevard. 

BOWER, Robert F., president Bower Roller 
Bearing Co.; born, Lima, O., Aug. 22, 1874; 
son of Columbus T. and Lucia A. (Schwab) 
Bower; educated in public schools; married, 
Oct., 1906, Macie A. Wright, of Lima, 0.; two 
children: Burchard B. and Virginia A. Began 
active career at Lima, as manager Hover Park 
Summer Eesort, remaining two years; then in 
the vehicle manufacturing business at Lima^ 
six years; went to Dayton, O., and in 1907, 
invented the Bower Eoller Bearings; Aug. 1, 
1907, organized the Bower Eoller Bearing Co., 
of which has since been president and gen- 
eral manager. Company moved its plant to 
Detroit, Feb. 22, 1911. Member Society of 
Automobile Engineers. Club: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Eecreations: baseball and golf. Of- 
fice; Hart and Goethe Sts. Eesidence: 480 
Garland Ave. 

BOWER, Seymour, general superintendent 
Michigan Fish Commission; born, Clarkston, 
Mich., Apr. 3, 1855; son of Charles and Mar- 
garet (Spencer) Bower; educated in public 
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Deerfield, Mich., Oct. 12, 1880, Exene M. Taft; 
children: Ward T., Ethel G., Harold S. En- 
gaged in drug business at Clarkston and else- 
where, 1873-80; was connected with United 
States Fish Commission, 1880-93; general 
superintendent of the Michigan Fish Commis- 
sion since 1893. Secretary American Fisheries 
Society, 1899-1901, and president, 1909-10; 
president Village of Northville, Mich., for 
two years, 1885-8C. Eepublican. Member 
Masonic order, Knights Templar. Eeereation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 607 Stevens Bldg. 
Eesidence: 348 Garland Ave. 

BOWLES, George C, dentist; born, London, 
Eng., Mar. 2, 1868; son of John and Sarah E. 
(Lee) Bowles; came to Detroit with parents, 
1871; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, 1888- 
91; D.D.S., 1891; married at Maple, Mich., 
Aug. 15, 1891, Lillian A. Hopkins; children: 
Florence E., George C, Jr. Began practice at 
Schenevus, N. Y., 1891; returned to Detroit, 
1898, where he has since practiced. Member 
Michigan State Dental Society, First District 
Dental Society (president, 1906-7) ; Unitarian 
Club (president, since 1911); Municipal Own- 
ership League; Detroit Civic League. Eeere- 
ation: reading. Address: 32 Warren Ave. W. 

BOWIilNG-, Stephen J., resident manager 
Eevere Eubber Co.; born, Dowagiac, Mich., 
May 16, 1866; son of Enoch C. and Caroline L. 
(Johnson) Bowling; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools and Detroit Business College; mar- 
ried, July 18, 1890, Jennie T. Sheldon, of 
Houghton, Mich.; two children: Dorothy S., 
G. Curtis. Eesident of Detroit since 1876; first 
assistant bookkeeper, Commercial National 
Bank, 1884-88; in railroad ticket offices at 
Columbus, O., and Buffalo, N. Y., 1888-90; 
with Ypsilanti Dress Stay Co., Ypsilanti, 
Mich., 1890; proprietor Ever Eeady Dress 
Stay Co., Windsor, Ont., 1890-1902; then pres- 
ident of C. B. Hutchings & Sons, car roofers, 
Detroit, 1902-8; commission broker, rubber 
goods, until Jan. 1, 1913; since resident man- 
ager Eevere Eubber Co., of Chelsea, Mass. 
Eepublican. Universalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Automobile, Eush- 
mere, Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: yachting, 
hunting. Office: 712-714 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 1105 Cass Ave. 

BOWMAN, Charles J., moved to Chicago, 
ni.; see Vol. 1908. 

BOYDELL, J. Frank, president The Boydell 
Bros. White Lead and Color Co.; born, De- 



troit, July 9, 1866; son of John and Mary 
(Gliddan) Boydell; educated in public schools 
of Detroit and at Michigan Military 
Academy; married at Detroit, Oct. 16, 1893, 
Florence E. Dixon; two sons: J. Francis, 
Clarence W. Has been connected with The 
Boydell Bros. White Lead and Color Co. since 
Jan. 9, 1892, and since death of father in 1907 
has been president of the company; also pres- 
ident Boydell Eealty Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°); past poten- 
tate Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat. Eeereation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 40 Champlain St. Eesi- 
dence: 1041 Second Ave. 

BOYER, Joseph, president Burroughs Add- 
ing Machine Co.; born, Canada, 1848; mar- 
ried at St. Louis, Mo., Clara A. Libby; eight 
children: George W, (deceased), Frank H., 
C. Pearl (Mrs. H. E. Candler), Myrion L., 
Euby C. (Mrs. W. A. C. Miller), Lotta E. 
(Mrs. Standish Backus), Gertrude (Mrs. Fred- 
erick S. Stearns), Joseph, Jr. Learned ma- 
chinists' trade early in life and followed it 
in St. Louis, Mo., for thirty-one years; in- 
ventor of the first successful pneumatic ham- 
mer, such as is used for riveting in steel con- 
structed buildings, steamships and boilers; 
associated with William S. Burroughs in the 
construction of the first Burroughs adding 
machine, the work being performed in Ma 
shop; has been actively identified with the 
construction and distribution of the machines 
since the beginning, and has been at the head 
of the company since 1902 (plant removed 
from St. Louis to Detroit in 1904). Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Old Club, Detroit Athletic, Turtle 
Lake, North Channel Fishing Club. Eecrea- 
tions: fishing, hunting and motoring. Office: 
cor. Second and Burroughs Aves. Eesidence: 
637 Woodward Ave. 

BOYLE, John Arthur, vice-president and 
general manager Briscoe Manufacturing Co.; 
born, Albany, N. Y., July 21, 1848; son of 
Arthur and Mary (McCullough) Boyle; edu- 
cated in public schools, Albany; married, Aug. 
14, 1876, Cornelia Desotell, of Detroit; two 
daughters: Blanche C. (Mrs. Earl M. Brown, 
of Los Angeles, Cal.), Florence M. Began ac- 
tive career in hardware business at Albany, 
N. Y.; removed to Detroit, 1868, and for 
twenty years was with Standart Bros., whole- 
sale hardware; office manager of the Detroit 
Galvanizing & Sheet Metal Works, 1888-1901, 
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Manufacturing Co., manufacturers sheet metal 
goods, japanning and automobile parts, of 
which has been vice-president and general 
manager since 1908; also vice-president 
Briggs-Detroiter Co., manufacturers of auto- 
mobiles. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Pales- 
tine Lodge No. 357, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Automobile. Eec- 
reations: automobiling and fishing. Office: 
1443 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 648 Cham- 
plain St. 

BOYNTON, George H., wholesale crockery; 
born, Marine City, Mich., May 17, 1867; son 
of Nathan S. and Hannah L. (Fedelgia) Boyn- 
ton; educated in public schools. Port Huron, 
Mich.; married, Oct. 22, 1904, Mrs. Mary Ten 
Eyck, of Detroit. Proprietor of bazaar store 
at Port Huron, 1885-86; went to east coast 
of Florida and engaged in farming and hotel 
business; returned to Detroit and engaged in 
advertising business, 1903-8; since member 
firm of Osborne, Boynton & Osborne, whole- 
sale crockery, glass and lamp goods. Member 
Co. F, 33d Mich. Infantry, for five years. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; member K. O. T. 
M.; Modern Woodmen of America. Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Eecreation: baseball. Office: 71-73 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: Charlevoix Hotel. 

BOYNTON, Herbert Eugene, lawyer; born, 
Essex Co., N. Y., Jan. 29, 1864; son of Henry 
D. and Amanda M. (Bartlit) Boynton; edu- 
cated in St. Clair (Mich.) High School up to 
1878; Somerville Academy, graduating 1883; 
University of Michigan, degree of B. A., 1886; 
married, New York, Dec. 16, 1911, Mabel 
Maltz Farwell. Has been engaged in practice 
in Detroit since May 2, 1887; member of law 
firm of Wells, Angell, Boynton & McMillan, 
1892-1903; since member Angell, Boynton, Mc- 
Millan, Bodman & Turner. Director and mem- 
ber executive committee Union Trust Co.; 
director Detroit Hotel Co. Member Michigan 
Bar Association. Eepublican. Member Psi 
Upsilon. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, Country, 
Detroit Boat, Old Club. Eecreation: boating. 
Office: 2104 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: Poutchartrain Hotel. 

BOYNTON, Walter Channing, publisher; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1876; son of Albert 
Grenville and Frances Gertrude (Patten) 
Boynton; educated in Detroit graded and 
High Schools; A.B., University of Michigan, 
1899; married, June 22, 1898, Irene Katherine 
Goddard, of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, 



Lucile Goddard. On staff of Free Press, 1899- 
1903; manager Detroit Medical Journal, 
1903-4; assistant Sunday editor Free Press, 
1905-6; assistant secretary, Board of Com- 
merce, 1906; secretary and treasurer. Concrete 
Publishing Co., 1906-12; president Concrete- 
Cement Age Publishing Co., since 1912. Uni- 
tarian. Member Archaeological Institute of 
America, Sons American Eevolution, Sigma 
Phi, Detroit Fine Arts Society. Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, University, Prismatic, Scarabs. Eecrea- 
tions: tennis and travel. Office: 97-99 W. Fort 
St. Eesidence: 71 Atkinson Ave. 

BRABANT, Francis X., manufacturer; born, 
Clayton, Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 23, 1859; 
son of Hyacinth and Bibieaunt (Duval) Bra- 
bant; educated in public schools of Clayton 
and Wallaceburg, Ont., Can.; married, June 3, 
1891, Margaret M. Johnson, of Wallaceburg. 
Began active career as grocer's clerk, Wal- 
laceburg, later engaging in grocery business 
on own account for four years; moved to To- 
ronto and continued in business there one 
year; came to Michigan, 1889, and for three 
years was in retail grocery business at New- 
bury; located in Detroit and was connected 
with grocery business until he organized the 
Standard Brass Works, of which was secre- 
tary and treasurer; disposed of his interests 
and retired for about one year; organized the 
Standard Brass Manufacturing Co., of Wind- 
sor, Ont., Can.; returned to Detroit and in 
Sept., 1911, formed the Michigan Brass & 
Foundry Co., of which has since been presi- 
dent and manager. Eepublican. Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Office: 1218-22 
Hastings St. Eesidence: 979 Lawton Ave. 

BBABB, Roy C, jeweler; moved to Wayne, 
Mich.; see vol. 1908. 

BRACE, William Henry, retired; born, 
Cleveland, 0., Apr. 3, 1834; son of William 
and Lucy (Eeynolds) Brace; educated in pub- 
lic schools and Janesville (Wis.) Academy, 
graduating, 1852; married, Sinclairville, N, Y., 
Mary Edmunds (died, Nov. 26, 1911); two 
children: William V. (deceased), Mary Louise 
(Mrs. W. W. Krag). Began active career, 
1855, in wholesale grocery of W. Phelps & 
Bro., Detroit; became partner in the house, 
1862, incorporated, 1886, and was president 
of Phelps, Brace & Co. until 1907, when the 
business was disposed of to Smart, Fox & Co., 
of Saginaw, Mich.; director Phelps, Krag & 
Co., importers of tea and coffee; director 
Michigan Wire Cloth Co., Michigan Mutual 
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troit Light Guard for seven years. Eepubli- 
can. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Club: Country. Eecrea- 
tions: boating, fishing and golf. Office: 43 
West Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 132 Bagg St. 

BRACE, William V,, miller; born, Oct. 5, 
1861; died, Oct. 20, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

BEACKETT, Charles H.; moved to Indian- 
apolis, Ind.; see Vol. 1908. 

BEADBEER, George J., manufacturer fur- 
nace pipe, oak belting, etc.; born, Cobourg, 
Ont., Dec. 13, 1848; son of William and Eliza- 
beth (Jones) Bradbeer; educated in public 
schools of Cobourg and at Victoria College; 
married, London, Ont., 1897, Nellie Lenox. 
Lived in Cleveland, O., 1865-75; engaged in 
bookkeeping until he entered business for 
himself, 1889, as secretary of the Safety Fur- 
nace Pipe Co., in which he still continues. 
Also president Wayne Belting Co. Member 
Masonic order. Club: Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: hunting, fishing, boating. Office: 1212- 
1218 Second Ave. Eesidence: 60 Lincoln Ave. 

BEADFOED, James, coal and coke; born, 
Detroit, July 15, 1857; sou of John and Ann 
(Brennan) Bradford; educated in public 
schools, Detroit; married, 1888, Julia O'Neill, 
of Detroit; three children: Florence, Neill, 
Margaret. Farmed in Huron Township, Wayne 
County, for six years; then successively with 
the Capital Lumber Co., Lansing, Mich.; W. 
A. C. Miller, lumber, Detroit, and the W. C. 
Eestrick Lumber Co.; entered coal business 
on own account, 1890; now president and man- 
ager Cadillac Coal & Coke Co. Member Mil- 
waukee Junction Manufacturers' Association, 
Northwestern Business Men's Association. 
Member K. O. T. M,, National Union, St. An- 
drews Society. Office: 1619 Russell St. and 
Wellington Ave. and G. T. E. R. Residence: 
245 Smith Ave. 

BEADT, Samuel Southard, hotel proprietor; 
born, Saratoga County, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1857; 
son of William and Mahala (Southard) Bradt; 
common school education; married, Sept. 4, 
1878, Hattie J. Fifield, of Waterford, Mich.; 
two children: Carl L. (Houston, Tex.) and 
Ira L. (deceased). Parents were hotel keepers, 
and he engaged in same business ever since 
beginning of active career; commenced, 1876, 
at Cass Hotel, located on the present site of 
Wayne Hotel; clerk at the Cutler House, 
Grand Haven, Mich., 1880; chief clerk at the 
Oakland Hotel, St. Clair, 1881; cashier Bruns- 
wick Hotel, Detroit, 1882-83; then in hotel 



business at Waterford, Mich., eight years; 
Hotel Bryant, Flint, Mich., two years, Planta- 
tion Hotel, during the World's Fair, Chicago; 
San Marino Hotel, Southerland, Fla., seasons 
of 1893 and 1894; returned to Detroit, June 
24, 1895, and with Fred Postal opened the 
Griswold Hotel, remaining nine years; man- 
ager Hotel Chippewa, Mackinaw Island, four 
years; one of the proprietors Hotel Bruns- 
wick, Detroit, until sold his interests; proprie- 
tor Hotel Fairview since Apr. 2, 1911. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Mason; member Knights of Pythias, B. P. 0. 
Elks. Address: Hotel Fairview, Jefferson Ave. 
and Hillger St. 

BEADWAY, Judson, real estate, fire insur- 
ance and loans; born, Birmingham, Mich., July 
27, 1882; son of Albert and Mary (Render) 
Bradway; graduated Birmingham High School, 
1900; University of Michigan, 1900-2; Detroit 
College of Law, 1903-6, graduating, LL.B., 
1906; married, June 28, 1910, Florence Mich- 
ell, of Detroit. After leaving University of 
Michigan entered real estate business, 1902, 
in which he continues, being engaged in gen- 
eral real estate and building enterprises. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Real Estate Board (president, 1912). Republi- 
can. Elected member Detroit Board of Char- 
ter Commissioners, 1913. Member Phi Delta 
Theta. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreations: automobile, golf. 
Office: 320 Ford Bldg. Residence: 117 Garfield 
Avenue. 

BRADY, George Nexsen, retired; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 25, 1837; son of Samuel Preston 
and Elizabeth Mary (Nexsen) Brady; grand- 
son of General Hugh Brady, U. S. Army, 
prominent in Michigan seventy-five years ago, 
and after whom Fort Brady was named; edu- 
cated in private school conducted by Pro- 
fessor Nutting, Lodi, Mich.; Gregory Com- 
mercial College, Detroit; married, Dec, 1865, 
Augusta McClelland (died, Apr. 22, 1909); 
two children: Robert McClelland and Mary A. 
(Mrs. Robert M. Berry). For many years 
member of firm of Brady & Co., commission 
merchants and dealers (business founded by 
his father in 1847). President Elmwood Ceme- 
tery; director Detroit Fire & Marine Insur- 
ance Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Lake St. Clair Fishing and Shooting, Bloom- 
field Hills Country. Recreation: farming. Of- 
fice: 9 Woodward Ave. Residence: Birming- 
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BKADY, James J., president Brady-Nagle 
Manufacturing Co., machinists and auto parts; 
formerly second vice-president and factory 
manager E. E. Thomas Detroit Co., automobile 
manufacturers. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Wolver- 
ine Automobile, Detroit Yacht. Otfice 518-520 
Woodbridge St. E. Residence: 455 E. Grand 
Boulevard. 

BRADY, John H., president Detroit Bath 
Tub & Brass Manufacturing Co.; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 10, 1873; son of James and Eliza- 
beth (O'Neill) Brady; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Apr. 10, 
1910, Jessica Eanger Overshiner. In the 
bicycle business, 1899-1904; began in auto 
business with the Packard Motor Co. in 1904; 
organized the J. H. Brady Auto Co., 1906, and 
was president until 1912, when sold out; pres- 
ident Detroit Bath Tub & Brass Manufactur- 
ing Co. since 1910. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Clubs: De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Automobile. 
Recreation: automobiling. Ofiice: Second and 
Baltimore Ave. W. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

BRADY, Mathew, physician; born, St. 
Thomas, Ont., Aug. 8, 1S56; son of Patrick and 
Bridget (Doyle) Brady; educated in public 
schools, collegiate institutes at St. Thomas 
and Hamilton, Ont.; St. Michael's College, 
Toronto, graduating 1879; attended University 
of Michigan one year, and Bellevue Medical 
College, New York City, two years, receiving 
degree of M.D., 1883; married at Detroit, June 
15, 1886, Josephine E. Collins. Spent his ear- 
lier years on his father's farm; has practiced 
in Detroit since 1883; gynecologist on staff St. 
Mary's Hospital. Member Wayne County and 
Michigan State Medical societies, American 
Medical Association. Member Rainbow Fish- 
ing Club. OflSce: 607 Washington Arcade. 
Residence: Hotel Plaza. 

BRADY, Robert McClelland, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, May 3, 1868; son of George 
Nexsen and Augusta (McClelland) Brady; 
educated in public schools and St. Paul's 
Grammar School, Detroit; Trinity College, 
Hartford, Conn., graduating, B.S., 1890; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Oct., 1897, Mary Belle Holland. 
Has been engaged in manufacturing business 
in Detroit since 1898, and is president and 
treasurer of the Hygeia Filter Co., manufac- 
turers of water filters; U. S. jury commis- 
sioner Eastern District of Michigan, 1907-10. 
Independent Democrat. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Psi Upsilon fraternity. Clubs: University, 



Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Indian Village. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. OfSce: 730-738 
Woodbridge St. E. Residence: 249 Seminole 
Avenue. 

BRADY, William E., tile contractor; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 13, 1874; son of Patrick and 
Margaret (Dunn) Brady; educated parochial 
school; unmarried. Began active career in 
employ of C. J. Netting & Co., continuing, 
1888-1908; has engaged in business on own 
account since 1908 as William E. Brady Co., 
tile contractors, ceramic mosaic walls, tile 
bathrooms, mantels, fireplace furnishings, etc. 
Independent in politics. Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Builders ' and 
Traders' Exchange; member Knights of Co- 
lumbus, B. P. O. Elks, Loyal Order of Moose. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Ofiice: 45 W. 
Earned St. Residence: Lenox Apts. 

BRAIN, Alexander, machinist; born. Lax- 
ton County, Ont., Can., Aug. 14, 1869; son of 
William R. and Albertina Harriet (Kirby) 
Brain; parents born in England; graduated 
high and normal schools. Port Perry, Ont,, 
1888; married, June 2, 1900, Bertha Schenk, 
of St. Louis; three children: Harriett Mary, 
Alexander Adolph, Victor Alfred. Teacher 
public schools, Ontario County, Can., 1888-90; 
in grocery business at Huntsville, Ont., 1890- 
92; engaged as machinist at Hamilton, O., 
and St. Louis, 1892-1900; machinist foreman 
Boyer Machine Co. and Chicago Pneumatic 
Tool Co., assistant superintendent, 1900-7; 
superintendent Burroughs Adding Machine 
Co., Detroit, since 1907. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber of Detroit Board of Commerce. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, fishing, handball. Office: 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Second Ave. 
and Burroughs Ave. Residence: 160 Lothrop 
Avenue. 

BRANKIN, Edward, manager American 
Linseed Co. of Michigan; born, Montreal, 
Can., Sept. 27, 1858; son of James and Alice 
J. (Tuffts) Brankin; educated at St. Lawrence 
College, Montreal; local branch University of 
Notre Dame, Ind.; married, June 1, 1903, Pris- 
cilla E. Neilon, of Philadelphia; two children 
(both deceased). Worked in father's bakery 
business for several years; then in employ of 
Canada Paint Co. until coming to U. S. in 
1891; connected with National Linseed Oil 
Co. at Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit, 
1892-1902; manager and treasurer American 
Linseed Co. of Michigan since 1904. Roman 
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Varnish Club since 1907 (president, 1904). 
Club: Detroit. Eecreation: reading. Office: 
911 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 329 John E 
Street. 

BRASCH, John E., dry goods and furnish- 
ings; born, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1875; son of 
John and Ida (Kriemnan) Brasch; educated in 
public schools, Detroit, and Detroit Business 
University; married, Mar. 15, 1899, Matilda 
Wesch, of Detroit; one child, Mabel. Began, 
1893, in business established by father in 
1883; succeeded with brothers to business 
upon death of father, 1898; remodeled the 
building, 1909, and it is now known as the 
Brasch Bldg.; senior partner Brasch Bros. Ee- 
publican. German Lutheran. 32° Mason, 
Shriner, Odd Fellow. Eecreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: 504-508 Baker St. Eesidence: 528 
W. Grand Boul. 

BRATT, Willis Sinclair, commercial agent 
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ey.; born, 
Dunleith, 111., Apr. 10, 1861; son of Nelson M. 
and Julia E. (Sinclair) Bratt; educated in 
Clinton (la.) High School; married, Clinton, 
Nov. 16, 1887, Mary Gillis; one son, Frederick 
W. Began active career as telegraph operator 
Chicago & Northwestern Ey., at Clinton, con- 
tinuing, 1877-81; entered service of Chicago, 
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ey., 1881, and has been 
successively cashier, ticket office at Clinton, 
agent at Anamosa and Cedar Eapids, la., divi- 
sion freight and passenger agent at Mason 
City, la., and commercial agent at Detroit 
since Jan., 1903. Eepublican. Member Ma- 
sonic order, Knights Templar. Club: Trans- 
portation. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 212 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 181 Seward Ave. 

BRAZIER, Edward George, life insurance; 
Dorn, May 17, 1865; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

BRECK, Harold Arthur, wholesale paper; 
born, Cleveland, Apr. 15, 1878; son of Fred- 
erick Augustus and Ella Marilla (Gray) 
Breck; educated in public schools of Cleve- 
land; married, June 30, 1904, Jane Barnes 
Harmon, of Manchester, N. H.; two children: 
Eleanor A., Eobert A. Began in wholesale 
paper business at Cleveland, 1895; secretary 
Union Paper & Twine Co., Detroit, since 1907. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Adcraft. Eecreations: 
automobiling, general sports. Office: 46-50 
Lamed St. W. 

BREDE, John Conrad, merchant and inte- 
rior decorator; born, Detroit, Oct. 16, 1858; 
son of John J. and Marie (Scherer) Brede; 
educated German- American Seminary and pub- 



lic schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 2, 1882, Ber- 
tha Eeuther, of Detroit; eight children: Her- 
man F., Lena, Hertha, Hulda, Eichard A., 
Erwin, Marie, Minnie. Started in business as 
painter and decorator under the firm name of 
Weitz & Brede, Mar., 1882, continued until 
July, 1895; then took in present partner and 
ihe firm has since been Brede & Schroeter, 
interior decorators and dealers in imported 
wall hangings, special furniture, window 
shades, draperies, etc. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member State Militia six years. 
Eepublican. Scottish Eite Mason, K. T., 
Shriner, Member National Union, American 
Insurance LTnion, Harmonie Society, German 
Salesmen's Association. Office: 20 Adams 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 55 Melbourne Ave. 

BREDIN, Charles H., manufacturer; born, 
Butler, Pa., Nov, 3, 1866; son of James and 
Matilda Elizabeth (Spear) Bredin; three gen- 
erations of lawyers and judges in the family 
in the United States; educated at St. Paul's 
School, Concord, N. H.; married, 1892, at Los 
Angeles, Cal., Margaret Grace Leonard, of 
Piqua, O.; two children: Elizabeth Spear, 
Lewis Leonard. Studied law with his father 
at Pittsburgh, Pa., and practiced law for two 
years; with Leonard Daniels Linseed Oil Co., 
Piqua, O., two years; entered manufacturing 
business in Detroit, 1897; now president and 
general manager Chamberlin Metal Weather 
Strip Co., having twenty branches in various 
parts of the country; also president Bredin 
Eealty Co. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Wholesale and 
Manufacturing Association. Mason, K. T. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Detroit Golf, Detroit Tennis. Eecre- 
ations: golf and tennis. Office: 109 Third Ave. 
Eesidence: 81 Eliot St. 

BREISACHER, Leo, physician; born, De- 
troit; son of Leo and Sophie (Benoit) Brei- 
sacher; educated in public and preparatory 
schools. University of Pennsylvania and Uni- 
versity of Berlin, Germany, Medical and Philo- 
sophical departments, graduating 1892; un- 
married. Has practiced in Detroit since 1892; 
clinical professor of Gastro-Enterology, De- 
troit College of Medicine; consulting physi- 
cian Harper Hospital; member staff Farrand 
and St. Mary's training schools. Member 
American Society of Physiologists, American 
Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies, American 
Association for the Advancement of Science, 
American Society of Naturalists. Clubs: De- 



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troit, University. Eeereation: country life. 
Office: 71 Washington Boiil. Eesidence: 233 
Seminole Ave. 

BREITMEYER, Harry Grass, florist; born, 
Detroit, Feb. 23, 1890; son of Philip and Kath- 
erine (Grass) Breitmeyer; educated in public 
schools, Detroit High School and business col- 
lege; married, Oct. 10, 1911, Maud Bamlet, of 
Detroit. Since beginning of active career has 
been associated with father in business; part- 
ner John Breitmeyer 's Sons since July, 1911; 
second vice-president Lohrman Seed Co. since 
Dec, 1911; manager and treasurer Breitmeyer 
Bldg., since July, 1910. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Presbyterian. Member Alpha 
Omega fraternity. Clubs: Harmonie, Valhalla, 
Fellowcraft, Eushmere. Eecreations: all out- 
door sports. Address: 24-30 Broadway. Eesi- 
dence: 68 Marston Ct. 

BREITMEYER, Martin, secretary C. Pf eiffer 
Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 19, 1874; son 
of Frank and Emma (Cramer) Breitmeyer; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; married 
at Detroit, 1897, Hattie Groehn; one son, 
Hazen. Entered employ of the C. Pfeiffer 
Brewing Co. in 1891 and passed through vari- 
ous departments until 1903; vice-president 
and treasurer of the company, 1903-12, since 
secretary. Eeereation: outdoor sports. Club: 
German-American Association. Office: 912 
Beaufait Ave. Eesidence: 1052 E. Grand Boul. 

BREITMEYER, Philip, florist; born, De- 
troit, May 13, 1864; son of John and Fred- 
ericka (Schneider) Breitmeyer; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married at Phila- 
delphia, Mar. 19, 1886, Katie Grass. Has been 
closely identified with cultivation and sale of 
flowers since his childhood and is president of 
John Breitmeyer 's Sons, florists. Also presi- 
dent Breitmeyer Building Co., Michigan Cut 
Flower Exchange; vice-president German- 
American Bank; member firm Lohrman Seed 
Co.; was park commissioner City of Detroit, 
and Mayor, 1909-10. Eepublican. Mason; 
member Knights of Pythias; Odd Fellows; 
Eoyal Arcanum, and other organizations. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Yacht, 
Eushmere, Harmonie Society. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: Broadway and Gratiot. 
Eesidence: 66 Delaware Ave. 

BRENNAN, Charles Henry, automobile 
manufacturer; born, Detroit, Oct. 15, 1877; 
son of Joseph Eugene and Annie Margarette 
(Williams) Brennan; educated in public 
schools, Detroit; student Association College, 



Chicago, graduating Commercial Department, 
1903, Technical Course, 1905; married, Apr. 
16, 1912, Grace June Jones, daughter of Eev. 
Frank J. Jones, of Philadelphia. Served ap- 
prenticeship Packard Motor Car Co., 1905; 
purchasing agent, Blomstrom Motor Car Co., 
1906, Dragon Automobile Co., 1907; special 
representative Thomas Detroit Motor Car Co., 
1908, Chalmers Motor Car Co., 1909, Hudson 
Motor Car Co., 1910; general manager Eotary 
Valve Motor Car Co., 1911; director of pur- 
chases. Hupp Motor Car Co., since June, 1911. 
Widely known in manufacturing world and an 
authority on manufacturing and purchasing 
in the auto industry. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Electric Vehicle Asso- 
ciation of America, Society of Cadillacque. 
Baptist. Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F. 
& A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. 133; De- 
troit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar; 
Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N. M, S., all of De- 
troit. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Automobile, 
Detroit Swimming (president), Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eeereation: aquatics. Office: Hupp 
Motor Car Co., Milwaukee and Mt. Elliott 
Aves. Eesidence: 67 Avery Ave. 

BRENNAN, Frank M., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 8, 1882; son of Michael and Mar- 
garet F. (Healy) Brennan; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; Detroit College, 1894-1901, 
graduating, degree of B. A., 1901; Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, 1901-4, de- 
gree of LL.B., 1904; married, Feb. 10, 1909, 
Alexandrine Sibley; one daughter, Margaret 
Frances. Was admitted to the bar June, 1904, 
and began practice; member of law firm of 
Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 1906-13, 
since member Donnelly, Lyster, Brennan & 
Munro. Democrat. Catholic. Member Law- 
yers' Club of Detroit; Knights of Columbus; 
Sigma Phi. Club: University. Eeereation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 1702 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: St. Clair Ave., Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

BRENTON, Samuel, veterinary surgeon; 
born on farm, Hastings Co., Ont., Can., Oct. 
10, 1858; son of Francis and Elizabeth (Bren- 
ton) Brenton; educated in public schools, On- 
tario, Can.; Ontario Commercial College; V.S., 
Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, 1880; 
married, Dec. 1, 1880, Florence M. Vicary, of 
Australia; three children: Arthur S., Willis L.^ 
practicing with father, Eosalie Lillian (Mrs. 
A. P. Schiffer). Practiced in Jackson, Mich., 
1880-87; moved to Detroit, 1887, and located 
at 27 Lafayette Ave.; built the Detroit Veter- 
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company. Member State Veterinary Board, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Ameri- 
can Veterinary Medical Association (presi- 
dent, 1911-12), Michigan State Veterinary 
Medical Society (one of organizers and ex- 
president and ex-treasurer), Michigan Acad- 
emy of Science. Mason; member Odd Fellows, 
Royal Arcanum. Recreations : outdoor sports 
and music. Office: Detroit Veterinary Sanita- 
rium. Residence: 121 Alexandrine Ave. W. 

BKEVOORT, Henry Navarre, lawyer; born, 
Grosse He, Mich., Apr. 3, 1848; son of Henry 
(Jr.) and Jane (Macomb) Brevoort; educated 
in public schools of Detroit and private school 
of W. O. Bacon, Detroit; married at Metropo- 
lis, 111., Apr. 21, 1898, Neele E. Davis. En- 
gaged in mercantile business at Denver, 1870- 
71; identified with mining in Utah, 1871-73, 
and built a quartz mill; came to Detroit and 
entered law office of Van Dyke, Brownson & 
Moran and was admitted to bar, Nov. 4, 1874; 
has practiced in Detroit since 1874, and also 
engaged in fire insurance business. Prosecut- 
ing attorney Wayne Co., 1877-81; circuit 
judge, 1887-93. Democrat. Catholic. Office: 27 
Campau Bldg. Residence: Palms Apts. 

BRIDGES, William Fetch, manager factory 
sales Buhl Sons Co.; born, London, Ont., Can., 
Dec. 2, 1875; son of Edward Petch and Julia 
Ann (Keyes) Bridges; educated in public 
schools, London and Chatham, Ont.; Chatham 
High School; Detroit Business University; 
married, Aug. 24, 1898, Margaret Mary Kel- 
logg, of Detroit. Began active career in em- 
ploy of Buhl Sons Co., Detroit, 1893; manager 
factory sales since 1907. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
German Salesmen's Association, Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Turn 
Verein, Detroit Skat. Recreations: fond of all 
outdoor sports. Office: 103-123 Woodbridge 
St. W. Residence: 1585 W. Grand Boul. 

BRIGGS, Claude Strait, manufacturer of 
automobiles; born, Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 
13, 1872; son of Elias Howell and Anne Eliza 
(Hoyt) Briggs; ancestors on paternal side 
settled in New England in the seventeenth 
century; educated in Plymouth High School, 
Battle Creek; married at Detroit, Nov. 26, 
1901, Anne Virginia Hupp. Founded tffe 
Briggs-Dental Co., 1901, of which is presi- 
dent; founded K-R-I-T Motor Car Co., 1909; 
sold holdings and withdrew in 1910 to join the 
United States Motor Co., becoming general 
manager of the Brush Runabout Co.; presi- 



dent and general manager of the Briggs-De- 
troiter Co. since 1911, company being manu- 
facturers of the "Detroiter" automobiles. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Boat. Recreations: automo- 
biling and outdoor sports. Office: Holbrook 
Ave. and G. T. R. R. Residence: 17 W. 
Bethune Ave. 

BRILL, Daniel, real estate; born. New Ham- 
burg, Ont., Can., 1867; son of Peter and Mar- 
garet (Ritz) Brill; educated in public schools 
of Canada; married at Rochester, N. Y., 1901, 
Minnie Jacobs. Learned trade of butcher in 
New Hamburg and later worked at Preston, 
Ont.; located in Cleveland, 1887, and entered 
meat business on own account; removed to 
Chicago, 1892, and entered employ of Swift & 
Co.; came to Detroit, 1896, and was manager 
of Detroit branch of the company until 1910; 
since in real estate business. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Schiller Lodge, No. 
263, A, F. & A. M. Recreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 691 E. Grand Boul. 

BRILL, Joseph E., bakery goods; born in 
Italy, 1862; came to America in infancy; edu- 
cated in public schools. New York state; mar- 
ried at Buffalo, 1883, Ida A. Richardson. 
Located in Detroit, 1883, and engaged for 14 
years in baking business; founded the Epicure 
Baking Co., 1890; incorporated June, 1909, as 
the Detroit Baking Co., manufacturers of egg 
biscuits and bakery goods, of which he is pres- 
ident and manager. Republican. Member Ma- 
sonic order; B. P. O. E. Club: Exchange. 
Office: cor. Fourth and Michigan Aves. Resi- 
dence: 298 Kirby Ave. W. 

BRINKERHOFF, Warren E., retired; born, 
Ohio, Oct. 26, 1859; son of Henry V. and Han- 
nah (Robb) Brinkerhoff; educated in pubUc 
schools of Tiffin, O.; Heidelberg College, Tif- 
fin; special study at Ohio State University; 
married at Tiffin, Nov. 24, 1904, Kate Van 
Buskirk. Began active career as teacher in 
Tiffin public schools, continuing for two years; 
came to Detroit, 1883, and entered employ of 
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works Co., remaining 
with the company until March, 1904; secre- 
tary and manager American Wood-Grain Co., 
1904-8; secretary Detroit Bridge & Steel 
Works, 1909-13 (resigned). Independent Re- 
publican. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety, Ohio Society of Detroit. Reci"eation: 
use of the camera. Residence: 69 Maybury 
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BRISCOE, Frank, president Briscoe Manu- 
facturing Co.; born, Detroit, May 31, 1874; 
son of Joseph A. and Sarah (Smith) Briscoe; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; gradu- 
ate University of Michigan, A.B., 1895; post- 
graduate studies at Berlin, Germany, 1895-97, 
and Paris, France, 1897-99; married at Bidde- 
ford Pool, Me., 1900, Florence Durand. Since 
1903 has been president of the Briscoe Manu- 
facturing Co., manufacturers of sheet metal 
automobile parts. Member Theta Delta Chi 
fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Coun- 
try, North Channel; also Lotos (New York). 
Office: Woodward and Baltimore Aves. Eesi- 
dence: Pontiac, Mich. 

BRODEKICK, Henry J., railway official; 
born, Caledonia, Ont., Apr. 1, 1866; son of 
David E. and Jane (Moshier) Broderick; edu- 
cated in public schools, Caledonia High School 
and collegiate institute, St. Thomas; married 
at Niagara Falls, Ont., Dec. 26, 1887, Eva E. 
Wilson; one daughter, Beryl. Began active 
career as clerk in general office, advanced to 
night ticket agent and was city ticket agent, 
Canada Southern E. B. Co., St. Thomas, 1882- 
85; clerk in general office Chicago & West 
Michigan Ry., at Muskegon, Mich., 1885-87; 
returned to St. Thomas to engage in clothing 
business with father as Broderick & Sons; re- 
entered service of Chicago & West Michigan 
Ey., at Muskegon, 1888, removed to Grand 
Rapids, with same company, 1889; appointed 
ticket accountant same road, and Detroit, 
Lansing & Northern Ry., 1890; removed to 
Detroit, with general offices, 1900; resigned, 
1903, to accept position of auditor passenger 
accounts, Michigan Central R. R. Co.; also 
auditor of passenger accounts Toronto, Ham- 
ilton & Buffalo Ry.; Chicago, Kalamazoo & 
Saginaw Ry.; Detroit & Charlevoix Ry. Bap- 
tist. Mason; Knight of Pythias; Woodman. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Transportation (Detroit). 
Recreations: trout fishing and cricket. Office: 
General Offices Michigan Central Ry. Res- 
idence: 309 W. Grand Boul. 

BRODIE, Benjamin Pitcher, physician and 
surgeon; born, Detroit, Apr. 6, 1859; son of 
William and Jane (Whitfield) Brodie; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; A.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1882; M.D., Michigan 
College of Medicine, 1884; married in Wash- 
ington, D. C, Nov. 14, 1907, Mrs. Anne Tal- 
lant Tubbs. Has engaged in practice in De- 
troit since 1884; member staffs of Harper 
Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, Women's Hos- 
pital, Infants' Home and the Solvay General 



Hospital; chief surgeon Detroit United Rail- 
way; formerly surgeon Detroit Fire Depart- 
ment. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
Wayne County and Michigan State Medical 
societies, American Medical Associatio'n. 
Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, University, Coun- 
try, Detroit Boat, Harmonie Society. Recrea- 
tion: Life in the country. Office: 408 Wash- 
ington Arcade. 

BEOKAW, Lee, district manager Federal 
Sign System (Electric), Detroit; born, Mt. 
Vernon, la., Dec. 26, 1876; son of T. S. and 
Helen (Holroyd) Brokaw; educated in public 
schools and Cornell College, la.; unmarried. 
Served as telegraph operator to train dis- 
patcher on A., T. & S. F. R. R. and other rail- 
roads in the West for twelve years; became 
connected with the electric sign business in 
San Francisco, Feb., 1901; entered employ of 
the Federal Sign System (Electric), of Chi- 
cago, and traveled for the company for one 
year; local manager for the company at 
Detroit, 1910 and 1911, district manager since 
1912. Address: 199 Jefferson Ave. 

BROMLEY, Frank L., president Detroit 
Stoker Co. and Detroit Foundry Co.; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 1, 1866; son of William and 
Caroline Frances (Latham) Bromley; high 
school education, Detroit; married at De- 
troit, May 2, 1900, Kate Agnes Thompson; 
three children: Frances L., Katharine, Walter 
T. Began active career in employ of Michigan 
Stove Co., Detroit, 1884, continuing until 
1902; started the Detroit Foundry & Manufac- 
turing Co., 1902; name changed later to De- 
troit Stoker & Foundry Co., of which was 
president and treasurer until Jan. 1, 1913; 
firm name then changed to the Detroit Stoker 
Co., of which he is president. Also president 
and treasurer Detroit Foundry Co.; one of the 
organizers, 1909, of the American Motor Cast- 
ings Co., and since president and treasurer; 
director Detroit Gear & Machine Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Veteran active 
member Detroit Naval Reserves. Republican. 
Baptist. Member Ashlar Lodge No. 91, F. & 
A. M.; Peninsular Chapter No. 16, R. A. M. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat 
Club Yachtsmen. Office: Fordyce and Mars- 
ton Sts. Residence: "Cross Ways," Birming- 
ham, Mich. 

BEONNER, Edmond D., railway official; 
born, Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1859; son of 
Charles and Sophia (Devening) Bronner; edu- 
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and IT. S. Naval Academy; married, June 16, 
1885, Hattie M. Bailey, of Lansing, Mich.; one 
daughter, Harriet (Mrs. Joseph Harry). Be- 
gan as draftsman in corresponding depart- 
ment of Canada Southern Eailway, at St. 
Thomas, Ont., July, 1880; came to Detroit, 
Feb., 1883, and entered car shops of Michigan 
Central Eailway; appointed assistant general 
foreman of shops, 1885; general foreman, 
1886; master car builder, 1890; assistant super- 
intendent motor power and equipment, 1896; 
superintendent, 1900; general manager, same 
road, since 1912. Director Detroit Brass 
Works, Detroit Valve & Fittings Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Detroit Automobile. Office: Michigan Central 
R. E. Eesidence: 38 Garfield Ave. 

BEOOCK, Max, real estate, insurance and 
loans; born, Toronto, Can., Oct. 20, 1870; son 
of Julius and Marie (Schober) Broock; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; married, 
June 7, 1897, Detroit, Elizabeth Forkel; four 
children: Ferdinand, Harold, Eleanor, Eliza- 
beth Maxime. Began active career at age of 
10 as cash boy with Newcomb, Endicott & 
Co.; then was with C. E. Mabley & Co. and 
other Detroit houses; entered real estate busi- 
ness for himself, 1892, and has continued. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board. Eepublican. Member 
Harmonie Society, National Geographic So- 
ciety. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Curling. Eecreations: outdoor sports 
and music. Office: 912 Union Trust Bldg. 
Eesidence: 73 Erskine St. 

BROOKE, Flavius L., judge; born, Simcoe, 
Ont., Oct. 7, 1858; son of John and Sarah 
(Mann) Brooke; educated in common schools 
of Canada; Albert College, Belleville, Ont., 
1877-79; Osgood Hall, Toronto, 1880-84; mar- 
ried at Stratford, Ont., Can., Nov. 27, 1884, 
Miss B. Eeidy, of Simcoe. School teacher, 
1874-77; admitted to bar, 1884; removed to 
Detroit, 1885; entered law office of Colonel 
Atkinson and Judge Marston, firm becoming 
Atkinson, Carpenter & Brooke, 1887; member 
firm of Brooke & Spalding, 1892-96; then prac- 
ticed alone; supervisor of census, First Dis- 
trict of Michigan, 1900; judge of Circuit 
Court, 1900-8; justice Supreme Court of Mich- 
igan since 1908. Club: Detroit. Eecreation: 
fishing. Address: Supreme Court, Lansing, 
Mich. Eesidence: 82 Melbourne Ave., Detroit. 

BBOOKB, Howard, investment securities; 
born, Montgomery Co., Md., Nov. 22, 1867; son 



of Edmund H. and Fanny (Ingle) Brooke; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; married 
at Detroit, Apr. 14, 1903, Helen Clark; chil- 
dren: Lucy D., Edmund H., Marian I., William 
D. Began, 1880, in employ of James E. Davis 
& Co., wholesale drugs, Detroit, continuing 
until 1888; was with Commercial National 
Bank, 1898-99; National Linseed Oil Co., 
1900-1; Crescent Transportation Co., 1902-3, 
and with J. T. Wing & Co., 1894; organized, 
and was vice-president of The T. W. Noble 
Co., 1895-1902; organized the Detroit Bag & 
Manufacturing Co., 1902, and was its presi- 
dent and general manager until 1904; was 
connected with Detroit Terminal Eailway Co. 
(Outer Belt), 1905-6; became manager Detroit 
office E. B. Cadwell & Co., June, 1906, partner 
of firm since 1907. Secretary and treasurer 
American League Library; president Hydraulic 
Oil Storage & Engineering Co., Guaranteed 
Securities Corporation. Assistant treasurer 
Detroit Brokers' Association, 1909-12; mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. 
Member Loyal Legion (by inheritance), Y. M. 
C. A. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Indian 
Village. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 280 Burns Ave. 

BROOKES, Harry Fischer, printing; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 28, 1887; son of Arthur Wellsley 
and Louise (Fischer) Brookes; educated in 
public schools, Eastern High School, Detroit; 
University of Michigan; married, Detroit, 
Apr. 30, 1912, Margaret Sullivan. Administra- 
tor since 1909 of firm of A. W. Brookes, com- 
mercial and society printing (established, 
1881). Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32°); 
member Odd Fellows, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: 
Mendelssohn, Adcraft. Eecreation: yachting. 
Office: 30 E. Earned St. Residence: 375 Penn- 
sylvania Ave. 

BROOKS, Alanson Sheley, wholesale drug- 
gist; born, Detroit, Jan. 7, 1862; son of David 
W. and Emma (Sheley) Brooks; educated in 
Patterson's Private School; married, Detroit, 
Sept. 29, 1887, Zaidee Hubbard. Has been en- 
gaged in the drug business since the begin- 
ning of his active career, Sept., 1877; secre- 
tary Williams-Davis-Brooks & Hinchman Sons 
(established, 1819), to 1912; since vice-presi- 
dent and treasurer; vice-president and treas- 
urer of The Michigan Drug Co., jobbing drug- 
gists and manufacturers Dabrook 's perfumes, 
also a line of proprietary medicines. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Society 
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branch, 1905-9). Republican. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Yondotega, Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Country, Detroit Automobile (Pine Lake). 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 26-38 E. 
Congress St. Residence: 708-710 Pasadena 
Apartments. 

BROOKS, Clark D., surgeon; born, South- 
field, Oakland Co., Mich., Aug. 10, 1878; son of 
John C. and Martha J. (Logan) Brooks; grad- 
uated Birmingham High School, Detroit, 1900; 
M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1905; mar- 
ried, Nov. 20, 1908, Sallie H. Wier, of An- 
napolis, Md. Practiced in Detroit since 1905; 
junior surgeon Harper Hospital, and Chil- 
dren's Free Hospital; assistant demonstrator 
of anatomy, Detroit College of Medicine. 
Lieutenant Reserve Corps, U. S. A. Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Michigan State 
Medical Society (secretary surgical section, 
1909-10), Wayne County Medical Society (sec- 
retary surgical section, 1911-12). Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 
308 Washington Arcade. Residence: 160 Alex- 
andrine Ave. W. 

BROOKS, Frank Wilks, constructing engi- 
neer, railway official; born, Cherokee Co., 
Tex., 1864; son of Joseph Wilks and Frances 
Josephine Brooks; married at Ruston, La., 
Mary Pauline Neilson. Entered railway ser- 
vice as assistant in engineering corps, Texas 
& Pacific Road, 1882, and was identified with 
various departments of Queen & Crescent and 
Hlinois Central roads up to 1895; became as- 
sociated in electric railway enterprises, in 
and around Detroit, 1895, and has been gen- 
eral manager Detroit United Railway since 
1901. President Detroit, Jackson & Chicago 
Railway; vice-president and general manager 
Rapid Railway System; vice-president Detroit, 
Monroe & Toledo Short Line Railway. Mem- 
ber Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Detroit Boat, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Harmonie Society. Recreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 12 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
1631 Jefi'erson Ave. 

BROOKS, Fred S., fire insurance adjuster; 
born on farm in Oakland Co., Mich., Nov. 18, 
1856; son of Alexander Simpson and Amanda 
(Leonard) Brooks; educated in country school 
until 1874 and two years at State Normal 
School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; unmarried. Taught 
country school three winters; began in fire 
insurance business in Missouri, 1884; after 
two years' experience in local office, went on 
road traveling as state agent and adjuster, 
continuing for various companies for seven- 



teen years; independent adjuster since July,, 
1900. Republican. Congregationalist. Recre- 
ations: golf, billiards. Office: 825 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 79 Alexandrine Ave. 

BROOKS, James R.; see Vol. 1908. 

BROOKS, Louis C, secretary Kelsey Wheel 
Co.; born, Ypsilanti, Mich., Aug. 29, 1870; son 
of Myron H. and Julia M. (Pratt) Brooks; 
educated Ypsilanti High School; married, Oct. 
25, 1895, Pauline Hewitt, of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 
one daughter, Esther Pauline. Began active 
career as cashier for Detroit Electrical Works, 
continuing five years; then with Preston Na- 
tional Bank, Detroit; was with Jewett, Bige- 
low & Brooks (wholesale coal), until became 
secretary of Kelsey Wheel Co., Jan. 1, 1909. 
Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: automo- 
biling, bowling. Office: Kelsey Wheel Co.,^ 
1208 Military Ave. Residence: 2911 West 
Grand Boul. 

BROOKS, Walter, wholesale coal; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 18, 1870; son of David Wheelock 
and Emma (Sheley) Brooks; graduate Har- 
vard University, degree of A.B., 1894, and 
Olivet College, B.S., 1895; married at Bur- 
lington, N. C, Apr. 25, 1905, Florence E. Holt, 
Was connected with the Michigan Drug Co., 
1894-95; began in coal business, March, 1895, 
and is secretary Jewett, Bigelow & Brooks, 
producers of coal; J. B. B. Collieries Co., Twin 
Branch Mining Co., Maher Coal & Coke Co. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat, Country, Automobile. Recrea- 
tions: rowing, automobiling. Office: 1109 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 255 Burns Ave. 

BROSSY, Francis E., president L. C. Brossy 
Dyeing Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 9, 1869; son of 
Louis C. and Louise (Guilloz) Brossy; edu- 
cated in German-American Seminary and pub- 
lic schools, Detroit, and at Detroit Business 
University; married at Detroit, Feb. 4, 1895, 
Carolyn Eccleshall Gray; three children: 
Louis, Frederick, Francis. Began active 
career as apprentice in father's dyeing and 
cleaning establishment (L. C. Brossy), 1887; 
firm incorporated as L. C. Brossy Dyeing Co., 
1891, of which was made secretary and treas- 
urer, becoming president upon death of his 
father, 1893, and still continues in that office. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Old Club, 
Rotary, Detroit Motor Boat, Bankers'. Recre- 
ations: boating and fishing. Office: 986 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 197 Burns Ave. 

BROWN, Charles, produce commission; 
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-(Berlin) Brown; educated in public schools 
and Detroit Business University; married, 
Aug. 14, 1901, Lillian Cohen, of Cadillac, 
Mich.; two children: Douglas I., Bernard M. 
Began active career, 1893, in commission busi- 
ness founded by father; continued with the 
original firm ten years; in business on own 
account as Charles Brown & Co., since 1903. 
Republican. Member Temple Beth El. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Prod- 
uce Exchange, National Produce League of 
Commission Merchants, International Apple 
Shippers of United States. Member Knights 
of Pythias. Recreations: outdoor sports, trav- 
eling. Office: 14-16 Market St. Residence: 147 
Putnam Ave. 

BKOWN, Culleu, real estate and insurance; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 2, 1876; son of Cullen and 
Elizabeth (Leach) Brown; educated in Leg- 
gett School, 1884-87; Detroit public school 
(Irving), and Detroit High School, 1888; Law- 
renceville (N. J.) School, 1889-90; married at 
Cleveland, O., Oct. 2-5, 1895, Grace Wesley; 
children: Cullen Wesley, Hester. Entered real 
-estate business with Homer Warren in spring 
of 1891, under firm name of Homer Warren 
& Co.; later additional firm was organized 
and fire insurance added, the name of the 
firm becoming Warren, Bureh & Co.; purchased 
Burch interest after his death, 1894, and name 
of firm was changed to Warren, Brown & Co., 
fire insurance. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Automobile, Country, Detroit Boat. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: 1227 Chamber 
of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 227 Seminole 
Avenue. 

BROWN, Daniel, commission merchant; 
born, New York, Dec. 23, 1852; son of Zenos 
and Zeta Brown; educated public schools. 
New York; married to Bertha Berlin, of Ber- 
lin, Germany (died. Mar. 6, 1906); five chil- 
dren: Charles, Frederick, Mowrie, Lewis A., 
Gertrude. Came to Detroit from New York, 
1872; engaged in business on own account, 
1872-85; in commission business since 1885, 
under title of the Brown Produce Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Produce Board, National League 
of Commission Merchants, International Ap- 
ple Growers' Association. Member Knights 
of Pythias. Office: 372 High St. E. Residence: 
888 Brush St. 

BROWN, David A., president People's Ice 
Co.; born, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1875; 
son of Morris and Charlotte (Levy) Brown; 



came to Detroit, 1880; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov, 
3, 1904, Paula Kahn. Began in coal business 
on his own account almost at the beginning 
of his active career; organized the Brown & 
Brown Coal Co., of which is vice-president, 
treasurer and manager, 1896, and the Peoples 
Ice Co., 1903, of which is president, treasurer 
and manager. Director Way Ear Drum Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Knights 
of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Adcraft, Ro- 
tary. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 294 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 98 Lawrence Ave. 

BROWN, Edwin C, retired railway official; 
born. New Hampshire, Feb. 15, 1831; son of 
Samuel C. and Martha (Johnson) Brown; edu- 
cated in public schools of New Hampshire; 
married at Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 3, 1858, 
Sarah P. Blake; three children: Marion Deni- 
son (Mrs. H. S. Wilson), Sadie Carlton (Mrs. 
Frank A. Slocum, of Brooklyn, N. Y.), Frank 
Shurburn (of Michigan City, Ind.). Began 
railway career, 1852, as baggage man Mil- 
waukee & Mississippi R. R. (now Chicago, Mil- 
waukee & St. Paul Ry.), promoted to freight 
conductor and passenger conductor; was pas- 
senger conductor Chicago & Northwestern 
Rd., 1856-65, master of transportation, 1865- 
70; was superintendent for Chicago, Burling- 
ton & Quincy R. R., in Iowa, 1870-74; division 
superintendent and assistant general super- 
intendent Michigan Central Rd., at Jackson, 
Mich., 1874-82, and general superintendent, at 
Detroit, 1882-90; assistant to the president of 
the road, 1890-1909 (retired). Republican. 
Protestant. Mason (32°), Shriner. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling and reading. Residence: 
129 Alger Ave. 

BROWN, Francis W., retired; born, Cuya- 
hoga Co., O., May 14, 1860; son of WHliam 
and Sophronia (Searles) Brown; educated dis- 
trict schools, Cuyahoga County; married, Nov. 
21, 1878, Maggie Sell, of Sharon, Pa.; two 
children: Minnie, Maude (wife of Dr. Geo. 
Vaulkner). Followed farming until twenty- 
four years of age; came to Michigan, 1884, 
and located in Ithaca; started produce busi- 
ness there, and was the pioneer shipper of 
produce in Gratiot County; removed to De- 
troit in 1903 and since in same line of busi- 
ness. Served as village president, trustee, su- 
pervisor and school director, Ithaca. Republi- 
can. Methodist. Member Detroit Butter and 
Egg Board (president, 1910 and 1911). Mem- 
ber Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias. Office: 
82 Woodbridge St. W, Residence: 865 2d Ave. 



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BROWN, Greorge Van Amber, physician; 
born, Leamington, Ont., Can., May 27, 1870; 
son of Eichard A. and Victoria Adelaide (Set- 
terington) Brown; educated in public schools 
of Leamington; Collegiate Institute, St. 
Thomas, Ont.; Detroit College of Medicine, 
1891-94, M.D., 1894; post-graduate courses 
Johns Hopkins University, 1902, and Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1906; post-graduate work at 
Bier Hospital and Charite Hospital, Berlin, 
1910; married, Manton, Mich., Aug. 6, 1894, 
Carrie Adell Sloat; children: Euth A., Helen 
v., Jean A. Began practice at Falmouth, 
Mich., 1894; has been in practice in Detroit 
since 1903; gynecologist to Grace Hospital 
Polyclinic, and to Providence Hospital. Fel- 
low American Association Obstetricians ami 
Gynecologists; member Wayne County Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreation: billiards. Office: 712 
Shurly Bldg. Eesidence: 55 Gladstone Ave. 

BROWN, Josephine H.; see Vol. 1908. 

BROWN, La Verne C, coal and coke ship- 
per; born, Tompkins, Mich., Apr. 26, 1879; son 
of John J. and Julia A. (Buck) Brown; edu- 
cated in Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School; 
married at Detroit, Oct. 3, 1903, Mayme Cath- 
erine De Clark; three children: Clark Hugo, 
Phyllis Clare, Constance Elenor. In retail gro- 
cery business at Detroit 1897-1900; bookkeeper 
for Vienna Pressed Yeast Co., 1900-2, for 
Skae & Eylward (coal), 1902-4; has been 
member of firm of J. P. Moran & Co., whole- 
sale dealers and jobbers of coal and coke, 
since June 1, 1904. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Club: Michigan Touring. Eecre- 
ations: fishing, automobiling. Office: 1002 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 138 Farrand Ave. 

BROWN, Martin V., president M. V. Brown 
& Sons, printers, engravers, etc.; born. Ma- 
rine City, Mich,, Aug. 11, 1844; son of James 
D. and Emily (Hutchins) Brown; educated 
public schools. Marine City; married, Sept. 1, 
1870, Mary J. Hawthorne, of Troy, Oakland 
County, Mich.; children: William E., Arthur 
L., Mattie E., Cora (deceased). Followed 
farming for thirty-five years in St. Clair 
County, Mich., also sailed the lakes as mate 
of various vessels; began in printing business, 
1893, also conducted a newspaper, The Marine 
City Magnet; removed to Detroit, 1900, and 
started M. V. Brown & Sons Co., of which is 
president and manager. Served as trustee Ma- 
rine City, two terms; marshal, two years; 
supervisor, three years. Democrat. Presby- 



terian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason. Eecreation: chess. Office: 82 Congress 
St. E. Eesidence: Eoyal Oak, Mich. 

BROWN, Mason L., civil engineer; born, 
Perry, Me., 1864; son of Levi Prescott and 
Susan (Lincoln) Brown; educated in high 
school, business college, and by special instruc- 
tion by professor in Massachusetts Institute 
of Technology; married at Detroit, June 24, 
1889, Marie Vanier; children: Prescott, Les- 
lie, Marie, Christine. Began practice as civil 
engineer at Boston, 1882; came to Detroit, 
1886; laid out and constructed Woodlawn, 
Forest Lawn and Holy Cross cemeteries, all 
in Detroit; cemetery at Jackson, and Elm 
Lawn cemetery. Bay City; also summer resorts 
at Mackinac, Les Cheneaux Islands, Traverse 
City, Grande Pointe, Long Lake, Pointe Aux 
Barques; sewer systems at Coldwater, Wyan- 
dotte, Ford and Eiver Eouge, etc.; water- 
works at Ithaca, State Industrial Homes at 
Adrian and Ford; also extensively employed 
in designing eleven different lines of electric 
railways in Michigan, Ohio and New York 
State. Director Detroit & Adrian Traction 
Co. City engineer Wyandotte, Mich.; village 
engineer Ford and Eiver Eouge, Grosse Pointe 
Farm, Grosse Pointe Shores Villages. Ee- 
publican. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
821-823 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 292 Avery Ave. 

BROWN, Sheldon Ward, railway official; 
born, Leland, 111., Apr. 17, 1858; son of Zach- 
aria C. and Catharine A. (Sheldon) Brown; 
public school education; married at Chicago, 
1883, Emma B. Erb; two children: Lester A., 
Catharine A. Began active career as tele- 
graph operator Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 
E. E., at Leland, 1872; was operator in gen- 
eral office of the company, at Chicago, 1876- 
78; train dispatcher and chief dispatcher St. 
Louis division, 1878-86; out of service, 1886- 
1901; train master Western division Lake 
Shore and Michigan Southern E. E., 1901-3; 
assistant superintendent same division and 
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa E. E., 1903-5; super- 
intendent Western division, 1905, Eastern di- 
vision, November, 1905-October, 1906; assist- 
ant general superintendent Lake Shore and 
Michigan Southern E. E., October, 1906-June, 
1907; general superintendent Michigan Cen- 
tral E. E. since June 6, 1907. Eepublieau. 
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portation. Recreation: golf. Office: Michigan 
Central Depot. Eesidence: 30 King Ave. 

BEOWN, Wallace Everett, manufacturer in- 
candescent gas mantles; born, Belief ontaine, 
O., May 9, 1874; son of Robert H. and Eliza- 
beth (Miltenberger) Brown; educated Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1895-96; Cornell Univer- 
sity, 1897-98; Detroit College of Law, 1899; 
married, Detroit, Nov. 13, 1899, Sara J. Clark; 
one son, Robert H. Served as newspaper re- 
porter on Evening News and Times, Detroit; 
later advertising writer; took up incandescent 
gas mantle manufacturing, 1902; now presi- 
dent Michigan Gas Mantle Co.; sales man- 
ager New Process Gas Mantle Co., Philadel- 
phia; secretary Grosse He Railway Co., direc- 
tor Day Automobile Co. Progressive. A foun- 
der of Lambda Sigma Fraternity; member 
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Theta Nu Epsilon. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Wolverine Auto. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 21 Atwater 
St. W., Detroit. Residence: Grosse He, Mich. 
BBOWN, William, manager at Detroit of 
the Philip Carey Manufacturing Co.; born, 
Cleveland, 0., Dec. 25, 1877; son of Nathan 
and Rose (Englander) Brown; educated in 
public schools of Cleveland; married, Detroit, 
Oct., 1904, A. Krolik; children: Elsa K., Rich- 
ard W., William N. Began active career in 
Cleveland, handling roofing materials; came 
to Detroit, 1901, and is manager at Detroit of 
the Philip Carey Manufacturing Co., of Cin- 
cinnati, manufacturers of roofing and asbestos 
materials. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Phoenix. 
Office: 17 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 120 Vir- 
ginia Park. 

BROWN, William Bennett, florist; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 12, 1873; son of Robert and Eliza- 
beth (Flood) Brown; educated Detroit public 
schools; married, Apr. 16, 1903, Mrs. Augusta 
Martner, of Detroit; three children: Bennett, 
William and Catherine. Began active career 
with the Detroit Floral Co., 1893, continuing 
for ten years; engaged in florist business on 
own account, 1903; and has since conducted 
same in own name. Independent in polities. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Florist Club. 32° Mason, 
Shriner (Moslem Temple) ; member Odd Fel- 
lows, Knights of Pythias. Club: Detroit Wheel- 
men. Recreation: chicken raising. Office: 308 
Woodward Ave. Residence: Birmingham, 
Michigan. 

BROWN, William C, factory supplies; born, 
Marion, Mass., Dec. 1, 1875; son of George H. 



and Mary L. (Handy) Brown; descended from 
Revolutionary ancestry, of Massachusetts; ed- 
ucated public schools and Tabor Academy, 
Marion, Mass.; unmarried. Began active ca- 
reer as clerk in hardware business New Bed- 
ford, Mass., continuing six years; came to De- 
troit, 1900, and entered employ of T. B. Rayl 
Co., hardware merchants, continuing until 
1904; traveling salesman in Michigan, In- 
diana and Ohio, with headquarters in Detroit, 
for the Morse Twist Drill & Machine Co., of 
New Bedford, Mass.; one of organizers, 1905, 
and since secretary of the Boyer-Campbell 
Co., factory, mill and engineer's supplies. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Universalist. Member Pythagorean 
Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Marion, Mass.; vis- 
iting member Palestine Lodge, Detroit. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing, and other outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 92 Congress St. E. Residence: 
179 Commonwealth Ave. 

BROWNELL, Charles Albert, advertising; 
born, Westville, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1853; son of 
Joseph Brock and Mary (Millross) Brownell; 
descended from Thomas Brownell, Danbury, 
Conn., 1630; educated public schools until thir- 
teen; married. May 23, 1878, Mary Elizabeth 
West, of Tillsonburg, Ont., Can.; children: 
Nellie (died, 1880), Josephine (Mrs. R. A. 
Polhamus), Ruby (Mrs. R. G. Rudd), Blaine, 
Edward W. and Daisy. Apprenticed at thirteen 
for three years to learn printer's trade; part 
owner and publisher The Bruce Reporter 
(weekly newspaper), Kincardine, Ont., 1875- 
78; dry goods salesman and commercial trav- 
ler, 1878-80; joined advertising staff of Daily 
Tribune, Bay City, Mich., 1880; advertising- 
manager and in department store business 
until 1898; in general advertising business, De- 
troit, since 1898; manager Detroit branch of 
J. Walter Thompson Co., of New York, since 
1908. Member Detroit Credit Men's Associa- 
tion, Detroit Board of Commerce. Progressive. 
Presbyterian. Mason, K. T. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Exchange, Adcraft. Recrea- 
tions: traveling and fishing. Office: 409 
Trussed Concrete Bldg. Residence: 114 King 
Avenue. 

BROWNLEE, William Ellsworth, wholesale 
lumber merchant; born, Macomb County, 
Mich., Aug. 27, 1864; son of William G. and 
Mary A. (Jones) Brownlee; father born in 
Scotland and came to America when four years 
of age; mother native of America, of English- 
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schools and Central High School; B.A., Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1885; married, Oct. 12, 1886, 
Blanche D. Curtis, of Petoskey, Mich.; two 
children: Bernice G., William G. Journalist, 
1885-94; managing editor Minneapolis Journal, 
1887-89; chief editor Denver Times, 1890-94, 
and part owner of the latter. Lumber manufac- 
turer and wholesaler, Detroit, since July, 1894; 
firm was Brownlee & Co. to Feb. 1, 1907, The 
Brownlee-Kelly Co. to May 1, 1913; incorpo- 
rated. May 1, 1913, as The Brownlee Co., of 
which is president and treasurer. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Member Psi Upsilon (Phi 
Chapter, Ann Arbor, Mich.). Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: automobiling and boating. 
OflSce: Eiver Eouge (suburb of Detroit). Ees- 
idence: 1085 Second Ave. 

BRUCE, Charles E., wholesale hay, oats, 
potatoes and apples; born, Almont, Mich., 
June 9, 1863; son of John G. and Jane W. 
(Webster) Bruce; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1886; married, Nov. 8, 1886, Estelle F. 
Andrus, of Port Huron, Mich.; three children: 
Gladys, John G., Katherine. Began active ca- 
reer in general merchandise store, Burnside, 
Mich., 1886; removed to Detroit, 1895, and en- 
gaged in produce commission business until 
1903; associated with W. N. Johnson in organ- 
izing Detroit Hay Co., 1903, in which contin- 
ues. Eepublican. Protestant. Member De- 
troit Credit Men's Association. Mason. Eec- 
reation: fishing. Office: 13 12th St. Eesidence: 
279 Linwood Ave. 

BRUSH, Frederick Famsworth, civil engi- 
neer; moved to Los Angeles, Cal.; see Vol. 

1908. 

BRUSSTAR, Benjamin Franklin, general 
superintendent Michigan Copper & Brass Co.; 
born, Birdsboro, Pa., July 10, 1869; son of 
James Sutter and Amanda (Smith) Brusstar; 
descended from Samuel Brusstar, lieutenant 
Philadelphia Battalion during the Eevolution- 
ary War; educated Birdsboro public schools, 
Berks County, Pa.; married, July 9, 1890, 
Mary Eussell, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five chil- 
dren: Leon Mark, Clara Pauline (deceased), 
James Sutter, Virginia, William de Bolia. 
Learned the copper and brass manufacturing 
business with firm of Park Brothers, at Pitts- 
burgh; served as assistant superintendent 
Park Brothers, sheet copper and rod mill, 
Pittsburgh, 1887-91; superintendent sheet 
brass and copper mill of Eandolph & Clowes, 
Waterbury, Conn., 1891-98; superintendent 
brass rolling mills of the Winchester Eepeat- 



ing Arms Co., New Haven, Conn., 1898-1911; 
general superintendent Michigan Copper & 
Brass Co., Detroit, since Jan. 1, 1911. For- 
merly member Second Company Governor's 
Foot Guards, New Haven (this company dates 
from 1776) and was corporal of Company A; 
resigned on account of leaving the state. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit En- 
gineering Society, Sons of American Eevolu- 
tion. Member all Masonic bodies. Eecrea- 
tions: automobiling, baseball, boating. Office: 
Michigan Copper & Brass Co., 1161 W. Jeffer- 
son Ave. Eesidence: 287 W. Grand Boul. 

BRYANT, John A., contractor; born. Lake 
George, N. Y., Dee. 31, 1880; son of William 
and Caroline (Jeffries) Bryant; educated Uni- 
versity of Michigan, Engineering Department, 
1898-1902; married, Sept. 6, 1905, Helen Spier, 
of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; children: Robert Wil- 
liam, Margaret Louise. Engaged as construc- 
tion engineer, 1902-5; partner in firm of Bry- 
ant & Detwiler, Detroit, 1905-8; secretary- 
treasurer Bryant & Detwiler Co., since 1908. 
Presbyterian. Member Builders' and Traders' 
Exchange, Master Masons' Association, De- 
troit Engineering Society. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Athletic, Exchange, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Eecreations: automobiling, tennis and 
golf. Office: 511 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 
101 Arden Park. 

BRYANT, Wniard, music dealer; born, 
Logansport, Ind., Nov. 28, 1862; son of .John 
and Mary L. (Smith) Bryant; educated in 
public schools of Hillsdale, Mich., and by 
home study; married at Eaton Eapids, Mich., 
Jan. 3, 1884, Minnie J. Slade; one daughter, 
M. Louise. Entered professional ranks as cor- 
netist, 1882; teacher in Detroit Conservatory 
of Music, 1891-95; music dealer and manufac- 
turer of band instruments since 1897; presi- 
dent Bryant-Newell Co. Served as musician 
in 3d and 4th Eegiments, Michigan National 
Guard. Member Musicians' Protective and 
Benevolent Association. Mason; member 
Knights of Pythias, Maccabees. Eecreation: 
fishing. Office: 218 Woodward Ave.; Eesi- 
dence: 2924 E. Grand Boul. 

BRYANT, William G., lawyer; born, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y., Mar. 29, 1875; son of Eev. William 
(D.D.) and Caroline (Jeffries) Bryant; edu- 
cated in Marshalltown (la.) High School; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1896, LL.B., 
1896; married at Detroit, Mar. 15, 1904, Ger- 
trude M. Dix; two children: Virginia, Eliza- 
beth C. Began practice of law at Mt. Clem- 
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troit since Jan. 1, 1900; member firm of Clark, 
Lockwood, Bryant & Klein, Was clerk of 
court Macomb County, Mich., 1897-1900. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Commer- 
cial Law League of America. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Automobile. 
Kecreation: automobiling. Office: 1301-1309 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 35 Woodland Ave. 

BUCK, .Tohn D., undertaker; born, Harris- 
burg, Pa., Nov. 25, 1859; son of Noah K. and 
Catherine (Marquet) Buck; educated private 
schools, Harrisburg; unmarried. Became a res- 
ident of Detroit, 1873; engaged in manufac- 
ture of hosiery eight years; then in railroad 
business for fifteen years; began study of 
embalming and undertaking, 1899; in busi- 
ness on own account since 1901. Special agent 
Census Department in Detroit, 1900 and 1910. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member National 
Funeral Directors' and Embalmers' Associa- 
tion, Michigan Funeral Directors' and Em- 
balmers' Association. Mason; member Eoyal 
Arcanum. Recreation: country life. Ofiice and 
Residence: 22 Madison Ave. 

BUCKNAIiL, Joseph Augustine, oral spe- 
cialist; born, Gloucestershire, England, Oct. 
16, 1864; son of Robert and Annie Wain- 
house (Cook) Bucknall; educated grammar 
school, Stroud, Gloucestershire; high school, 
Vauxhall, London; King's College, London; 
D.D.S., University of Michigan, 1895; mar- 
ried, Apr. 7, 1897, Madeline Foster, of Detroit. 
Began practice of dentistry in Detroit, 1895; 
has specialized during recent years in newer 
branches of hygiene relating to the mouth, 
and especially as applied to treatment of chil- 
dren. Member Xi Psi Phi college dental society. 
University of Michigan Alumni Association 
of Detroit. Clubs: Exchange, Chess, Alliance 
Frangaise. Recreations: tennis, gardening and 
fishing. Address: 129 Kirby Ave, E, 

BUELL, Charles H., law and life insurance; 
born, Mallorytown, Leeds Co., Ont., Oct. 30, 
1866; son of Vincent and Ellura A. (Judd) 
Buell; student Olivet College, Mich., 1889-92; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1895; married, 
Sept. 2, 1896, Elizabeth C. Eooney, of St. 
Clair, Mich.; children: Frances, Donald and 
Charles H,, Jr. Began practice in Detroit, 
1895; state manager Liberal Life Assurance 
Co. since 1913; also in charge of organization 
work Loyal Order of Moose, for Michigan and 
Ontario. Republican, Methodist. Member 
Michigan Bar Association, Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Mason; secretary Detroit 
Lodge No. 160, Loyal Order of Moose. Rec- 



reation: fishing. Office: 1826-1830 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 75 Connecticut 
Avenue. 

BUESSER, Frederick Gustavus, physician; 
born, Troy, N, Y., Apr. 27, 1881; son of Gus- 
tavus D. and Nellie (Connors) Buesser; edu- 
cated public schools, Troy; Albany (N. Y.) 
Business College; Medical Department, Uni- 
versity of Vermont, 1901-4; M.D,, Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1905; unmarried. Practiced 
in Detroit since May, 1905; attending physi- 
cian outdoor department Harper Hospital; as- 
sistant to chair of practice of medicine, De- 
troit College of Medicine. Formerly member 
Co. A, 2d Regt., N, Y. National Guard. Repub- 
lican. Member Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety (ex-secretary medical section), Michi- 
gan State Medical Society, American Medical 
Association, Delta Mu fraternity; ex-secre- 
tary-treasurer Alumni Association of Detroit 
College of Medicine, Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreations: hunting and fish- 
ing. Office: 310 Washington Arcade. Resi- 
dence: 2941 W, Grand Boul. 

BUHL, Arthur H., wholesale hardware mer- 
chant; born, Detroit, Feb. 11, 1878; son of 
Theodore DeL. and Julia Elizabeth (Walker) 
Buhl; educated in Detroit public and high 
schools; married, Detroit, 1902, Clara E. May; 
three children: C. Henry, Julia E., Arthur H., 
Jr. Began active career, 1895, in same house 
with which he has since been identified; for- 
merly secretary and general manager, since 
Apr., 1907, vice-president, Buhl Sons Co., 
wholesale hardware, cutlery, sporting goods 
and manufacturers of iron, steel, nails, etc. 
Also president Buhl Malleable Co., Sattley 
Coin Handling Machine Co,; director Buhl 
Stamping Co., Detroit Copper and Brass Roll- 
ing Mills, Detroit Trust Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member B. P. O. E. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, Automobile, 
Bloomfield Hills Country, Old Club, Huron 
Point Hunting and Fishing. Recreations: 
yachting, hunting, automobiling. Office: 103- 
119 Woodbridge St. W, Residence: 258 Iro- 
quois Ave, 

BUHL, Willis E., president Buhl Sons Co., 
wholesale hardware; born, Detroit, Jan. 26, 
1875; son of Theodore DeLong and Julia Eliz- 
abeth (Walker) Buhl; educated in Detroit 
High School; married at Chicago, June 6, 
1900, Louise Ziegfeld; one son, Theodore 
DeLong. Entered house of Buhl Sons Co. 
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years ago), 1893, and was made vice-president 
in 1900; in April, 1907, after death of father 
in March preceding, became president of the 
company, a position he has since held. Pres- 
ident of the Buhl Stamping Co.; vice-presi- 
dent Buhl Malleable Co., Old Detroit National 
Bank; director National Can Co., Parke, Davis 
& Co., Detroit United Eailroad Depot & Sta- 
tion Co., Lozier Motor Co., Paige Motor Car 
Co.; also identified with a number of other 
business organizations. Was petty officer dur- 
ing the Spanish- American War on board U. S. 
auxiliary cruiser Yosemite; active veteran 
Michigan Naval Eeserve; member Spanish- 
American War Veterans' Association. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile, 
Bloomfield Hills Country. Eecreations: hunt- 
ing and all outdoor diversions. Office: 103 
Woodbridge St. W. Eesidence: 1800 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

BU HB EB, Charles A., county auditor Wayne 
county; born, Detroit, Aug. 5, 1855; son of 
Charles and Eva (Loerch) Buhrer; educated 
public schools, Detroit; married Aug. 28, 1883, 
Julia Kengott, of Detroit; three children: Eus- 
sell Alger, Carl Eudolph, Louisa Eva. Learned 
printer's trade; then engaged in hardware 
business in Detroit as Buhrer Bros., continu- 
ing twenty-five years. Served as alderman 
10th Ward, 1898-1904; deputy county treas- 
urer, 1904-8; county auditor since 1908. Ee- 
publican. Evangelical Lutheran. Mason. Eec- 
reation: fishing. Office: 106 Wayne County 
Bldg. Eesidence: 448 15th St. 

BULKLEY, Harry Conant, lawyer; born, 
Monroe, Mich., Mar. 7, 1870; son of John M. 
and Mary (Cole) Bulkley; educated in public 
schools and University of Michigan, graduat- 
ing, A.B., 1892; Law Department, University 
of Michigan, LL.B., 1895; married, Monroe, 
Aug. 13, 1898, Cora Strong Flint; four chil- 
dren: Leavitt James, John McClelland, Mary 
Disbrow, Helen Chauneey. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1895; member of firm of Eussel, 
Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard until 1912, since 
member Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard. Mem- 
ber American and Michigan State Bar asso- 
ciations, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Member Board of Eegents, University of 
Michigan; member Delta Kappa Epsilon fra- 
ternity. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
Detroit, Yondotega, University, Country, Pris- 
matic, Lawyers', Indian Village, Maiden 
Marsh Shooting. Has country place in Oak- 
land County, Mich., near Northville. Eecre- 



ation: outdoor sports. Office: 604 Union 
Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 165 Seminole Ave. 

BULLEN, Harry, general superintendent 
Detroit United Eailway Lines; born, Norfolk, 
Eng., May 31, 1864; son of Miles and Ellen 
(Clark) BuUen; came to America, 1872; edu- 
cated in public schools of Toronto, Can.; mar- 
ried at Toronto, Aug. 25, 1884, Charlotte E. 
McLellan; three daughters: Eva Eose (Mrs. 
A. P. Bo wen, of Toronto, Can.), Ada Florence, 
Clara Eleanor. Began in railway service in 
1881 as driver on horse car line, Toronto 
Street Eailway, and later engaged in con- 
struction work for the same company; came 
to Detroit, 1888, and entered employ of De- 
troit City Eailway as track layer, and became 
dispatcher, assistant division superintendent, 
division superintendent, assistant general su- 
perintendent, and since Jan. 1, 1904, has been 
general superintendent Detroit United Eail- 
way. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mason; Union 
Lodge; Peninsular Chapter; Detroit Com- 
mandery, K. T. Club: Detroit Transporta- 
tion. Eecreation: hunting. Office: 12 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidence: 117 Hazelwood Ave. 

BULLOCK, Harry, retail hardware; born, 
Paris, Ont., July 18, 1864; son of Joseph and 
Fanny (Hersee) Bullock; educated in pubUe 
schools of Ontario; came to Detroit, 1883; 
married at Detroit, 1893, Louise P. F. Fittig; 
one son, H. Hersee. Began active career with 
The T. B. Eayl Co., hardware, 1883, continu- 
ing until 1885, and was with Ducharme, 
Fletcher & Co., 1885-87; entered retail hard- 
ware business in his own name, 1888, incor- 
porating, Mar., 1906, under title of the Bul- 
lock-Green Hardware Co., of which is presi- 
dent; also secretary San Mintz Hardware Co.; 
director Detroit Chemical Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Masonic order, B. P. O. E. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: 1118-1122 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 196 
W. Grand Boul. 

BUMPS, Frank F., lawyer; born, Bangor, 
Me., June 26, 1861; son of Benjamin F. and 
Martha A. (Eollins) Bumps; educated Muske- 
gon (Mich.) High School; Ph.B., University of 
Michigan, 1887; married, Oct. 12, 1897, Edith 
L. Knapp, of Detroit; three children: Doro- 
thy, Marjorie, Frances. Admitted to Michi- 
gan bar, 1892; first assistant prosecuting at- 
torney, Wayne County, Mich., 1901-6; circuit 
court commissioner, Shiawassee County, Mich., 
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Mich., 1896; in practice in Detroit since 1898; 
member firm of Bumps & Bishop since 1909. 
Served as sergeant Michigan National Guard. 
Eepublican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason; member Knights of Pythias, 
Court of Honor, Social Moose. Clubs: Law- 
yers', Harmonie. Eecreation: athletic sports. 
Office: 844-6 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 196 
Pallister Ave. 

BUNCLABK, Alfred, insurance and real 
estate; born, London, Eng., May 22, 1845; son 
of William and Mary (Blacker) Bunclark; ed- 
ucated in public schools of London; came to 
America, Sept., 1869; married at Detroit, 1873, 
Sadie McEldowney (now deceased) ; again, 
Detroit, 1878, Sarah Johnston; one daughter, 
Helen, Entered fire insurance business at De- 
troit, 1869, and has since been continuously 
engaged in the business; also has operated 
in real estate and building. Eepublican. 
Methodist. Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Sat- 
urday Night. Recreation: fishing. Office: 820 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: Royal 
Oak, Mich. 

BUNNELL, Charles Henry, merchant tailor; 
born, Jackson, Mich., Apr. 27, 1864; son of 
Dan V. and Mary (Graham) Bunnell; edu- 
cated Jackson public schools; Michigan Mili- 
tary Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; married, 
Aug. 8, 1887, Franc Nicklisson, of Jackson, 
Mich. Inherited business, at Jackson, from 
father, 1885; removed to Detroit and entered 
employ of late James H. Lynch, 1887; became 
silent partner of John A. Yates & Co., mer- 
chant tailors, 1890; sold out and started alone, 
March, 1900; financially interested in the 
Oresson Mining Co., of Cripple Creek, Colo., 
and in ranch in Oklahoma. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Mullet Lake As- 
sociation (summer home at Mullet Lake, 
Mich.). Recreation: baseball. Office: 57 W. 
Fort St. Residence: 27 W. Hancock Ave. 

BURCH, Edwin Augustus, wholesale liquors ; 
born, Westminster, Ont., Can., Jan. 12, 1857; 
son of Charles P. and Eliza A. (Jarvis) 
Burch; came to Michigan, 1867; educated in 
public schools of Lambeth, Ont., Ovid, Mich., 
and Lansing (Mich.) High School; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 13, 1879, Mary A. Healey; one 
daughter, Grace H. Burch. Began active ca- 
reer at age of 15 as clerk in jewelry and sta- 
tionary store; was connected with grocery 
business at 17, bookkeeper wholesale liquors 
at 18, and has been partner in the business 
since age of 23. President of C. H. Ritter & 



Co., established 1882. Also president Detroit 
Metal Spinning Co.; vice-president German- 
American Bank; director American Lubricat- 
ing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Member Masonic order, Knights 
Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Boat, Rushmere, Country. Recreations: golf 
and traveling. Office: 142-144 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 43 Davenport St. 

BURCH, Loren Walter, undertaker; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 20, 1882; son of George A. and 
Nettie (Kidd) Burch; educated public schools, 
Detroit; business college, Detroit; course in 
embalming at Massachusetts College of Em- 
balming, Boston; married. Dee. 14, 1907, Edna 
Lee Miller, of Springwells, Mich.; one child: 
Lois Jean. Cashier on boats of Detroit & 
Cleveland Navigation Co., three years; then 
traveling salesman, Peninsular Stove Co., two 
years; salesman Kalamazoo Stove Co., one 
year; practical experience as assistant county 
undertaker at the morgue, six months; in un- 
dertaking business for self since 1907; also 
vice-president American Air Compressor Co. 
Member Charter Commission, 1913. Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Odd Fellow. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Address: 1501 Fort St. W. 

BURGE, Clayton W., physician and sur- 
geon; born, White Cloud, Mich., Aug. 2, 
1880; son of Frederick A. and Belle (Kel- 
logg) Burge; educated public schools, Glad- 
win, Mich.; M.D., Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1906; married, Oct. 12, 1911, Stacie 
Burke, of Brown City, Mich. In practice in 
Detroit since 1906. Member American Med- 
ical Association, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical societies. Progressive. 32° 
Mason. Recreations: baseball, motoring. Of- 
fice: 1004 Henry Smith Bldg. Residence: 541 
3d Ave. 

BURGESS, Frederic Seth, laundry busi- 
ness; born, Clarkston, Mich., Nov. 19, 1871; 
son of Simeon D. W. and Chloe (Richards) 
Burgess; educated in public schools of Flint, 
Mich., and at University of Chicago; married 
at Flint, June 7, 1893, Melva Smith; three 
children: Elizabeth M., Miriam, Frederic S., 
Jr. In life insurance business at Marquette, 
Mich., 1891-97, Milwaukee and Chicago, 1897- 
99; came to Detroit, 1900, as general agent 
of the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co. of 
Philadelphia; member of the firm of Waite & 
Burgess, 1906-8; manager of department of 
Michigan for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insur- 
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Laundry Co. Member Michigan National 
Guard for eight years. Kepublican. Episco- 
palian. Mason (32°), Shriner; member B. P. 
O. E., Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
North Channel (director). Eecreations: fish- 
ing and hunting. Office: Woodward and Har- 
per Aves. Residence: 73 Bethune Ave. E. 

BXTEG-ESS, James E., physician, coroner; 
born, Woodstock, Ont., Nov. 13, 1866; son of 
Joseph L. and Harriet (Rounds) Burgess; ed- 
ucated at Woodstock College and Michigan 
College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, 
degree of M.D., 1891; married at Wolverton, 
Ont., 1889, Gladys H. French; one son, Har- 
old. Came to Detroit, 1890; practiced medi- 
cine in Detroit, 1891-1906, having attained an 
extensive practice when he retired from field 
of medicine in January, 1906, to devote his 
attention to business. Treasurer and assistant 
manager until 1908 of Northwestern Foundry 
and Supply Co. (established, 1900), manufac- 
turers of plumbers' cast-iron specialties; re- 
sumed practice 1908; elected coroner Wayne 
County for years 1909 and 1910; re-elected for 
years 1911-12 and 1913-14. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association. 
Republican. Member Independent Order of 
Foresters, I. O, O. F., Loyal Order of Moose. 
Recreation: books. Office: 405 Hodges Bldg. 
and County Bldg. Residence: 33 Mt. Vernon 
Avenue. 

BUEKE, Frederick B., physician and sur- 
geon; born Washington, D. C, Nov. 24, 1882; 
son of Dr. Thomas W. and Nellie M. (Beach) 
Burke; educated public schools, Washington, 
D. C; Michigan Military Academy, Old Or- 
chard Lake, Mich.; M.D., Georgetown Univer- 
sity, 1906; married, July 26, 1908, Louise A. 
Miller, of Washington, D. C.; two children: 
Frederick T., Louise. Served as resident phy- 
sician, Washington Asylum and Children's 
Hospital, Washington, D. C; in practice in 
Detroit since 1908, specializing in diseases of 
children. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Wayne County 
Medical Society, Michigan Medical Associa- 
tion, American Medical Association. Member 
Palestine Lodge, A. F. & A. M., B, P. O. Elks, 
Washington, D. C. Recreation: baseball. Of- 
fice: 306-310 Shurly Bldg. Residence: 873 
Trumbull Ave. 

BUBKE, George Franklin, orthodontist; 
born, Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 13, 1874; son of 
William and Catherine (Hyer) Burke; edu- 
cated public schools, Ann Arbor; D.D.S., Uni- 



versity of Michigan, 1896; post-graduate 
course, Kansas City (Mo.) School of Ortho- 
dontia, June, 1913; married, June 13, 1903, 
Florence Treble, of Windsor, Ont.; one son, 
George Treble. Has practiced in Detroit since 
1896; member State Board of Dental Examin- 
ers, 1911-13. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Michigan State Dental 
Society; associate member Wayne County 
Medical Society. Mason. Recreations: fishing, 
baseball, walking. Office: 315-17 Stevens Bldg. 
Residence: 149 Gladstone Ave. 

BURKE, Patrick, clergyman; born, DeWitt, 
Clinton County, la., June 12, 1864; son of 
Patrick and Mary (Prendergast) Burke; edu- 
cated Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; St. 
Mary's College, St. Mary's, Kan.; finished 
studies at St. Louis University. Ordained a 
priest by Rt. Rev. John J. Glennon, Arch- 
bishop of St. Louis, June, 1903; instructor, St. 
Louis University, 1903-9; pastor St. John's 
Church, Omaha, 1909-11, SS. Peter and Paul's 
(Jesuit) Church, Detroit, since Aug., 1911; in- 
structor University of Detroit. Residence: 
363 Jefferson Ave. 

BURKHARDT, Henry Wallace, vice-presi- 
dent E. B. Gallagher & Co.; born, Hancock, 
Mich., June 25, 1866; son of Christian and 
Louisa (Hintz) Burkhardt; educated public 
schools of Hancock; married, Oct., 16, 1895, 
Amelia Fluemer, of Mount Clemens, Mich, (de- 
ceased) ; one son, Donald F.; married, second, 
1900, Addie T. Tubbs, of Detroit. Began ac- 
tive career as a barber in Red Jacket, Mich.; 
then engaged in laundry business at Mt. Clem- 
ens; next in candy business at Marine City; 
came to Detroit from Marine City, 1905, and 
since Apr. 1 of same year has been vice-pres- 
ident and manager E. B. Gallagher & Co., 
wholesale dealers in supplies and raw mate- 
rials for bakers, confectioners and ice cream 
makers. Independent in politics. Lutheran. 
Member United Commercial Travelers. Rec- 
reations: baseball and fishing. Office: 116-118 
Jefferson Ave. Residence: 818 Parker Ave. 

BURKHARDT, J. Edward, vice-president 
Burkhardt Co., bookbinders; born, Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Sept. 22, 1873; son of John C, and 
Barbara (Mayer) Burkhardt; educated pub- 
lic and high schools, Ann Arbor; married, 
1898, Ida Menig, of Detroit; five children: 
Edward, Hazel, Robert, Dorothy, Arthur. 
Learned bookbinder's trade in Ann Arbor; 
worked in government printing and binding 
department, Washington, D. C, also for Wil- 
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vice-president The Burkhardt Co. since 1911. 
Republican. Lutheran. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Recreation: baseball. Office: 87 
Congress St. W. Residence: 1062 Field Ave. 

BUEKHAEDT, John C, president The 
Burkhardt Co.; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., May 
17, 1880; son of John C. and Barbara (Mayer) 
Burkhardt; educated public and high schools, 
Ann Arbor; unmarried. In employ of Mack 
& Co., Ann Arbor, 1896-1900; with the New 
York Life Insurance Co., Grand Rapids, 
1900-5; traveling man for D. M. Ferry & Co., 
seeds, 1905-11; president The Burkhardt Co., 
bookbinders, since 1911. Republican. Luther- 
an. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Al- 
lied Printers' Association, Typothetae. Mason, 
K. T., Shriner. Recreations: automobiling, 
water sports. Office: 87 Congress St. W. Res- 
idence: Newark Apts. 

BURNETT, Harry Albert, proprietary rem- 
edies; born, Romeo, Mich., Nov. 29, 1878; son 
of Clinton Julius and Frances (Kenny) Bur- 
nett; graduated Lansing High School, 1896; 
special work Michigan Agricultural College, 
1899; graduated Department of Pharmacy, 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1901; married, 
May 25, 1909, Elsie Jane Moody, of Detroit; 
one son, Harry A., Jr. Began active career in 
employ of Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, 1899, 
continuing until 1901; in London, Eng., for 
same company, 1901-3; became connected with 
the Ray Chemical Co., as superintendent, 1903; 
vice-president and general manager, same 
1911-13; since vice-president and manager Di- 
gestive Ferment Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Society of Detroit Chemists. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreations: golf, fish- 
ing. Office: 16-26 Locust St. Residence: 249 
Edison Ave. 

BUENETT, William Horace C, industrial 
agent; born, London, Ont., Oct. 2, 1866; son of 
George B. and Eliza J. G. (Miller) Burnett; 
public school education; married, Detroit, 
1897, Alice E. Erb; one daughter, Carlier. For 
fifteen years acted as traveling representative 
and general western manager Gordon & Del- 
worth, preserved fruits, New York; located in 
Detroit, 1897; organized The Breathlets Co., 
and was its president until becoming an in- 
dustrial agent. Also treasurer Baker Motor 
Vehicle Co., of Canada, Ltd., and manager The 
Hoover Suction Sweeper Co., of Canada, Ltd. 
Club: Chicago Athletic. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 1204 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 39 Gladstone Ave. 



BURNS, Arthur Elliott, general manager 
R. H. Fyfe & Co.; born, Detroit, July 21, 1880; 
son of Robert and Catherine (Elliott) Burns; 
educated Detroit public schools; married, Jan. 
2, 1905, Grace Randolph, of Detroit; two chil- 
dren: Robert Elliott, and Richard Henry. Be- 
gan active career as door boy in employ of 
R. H. Fyfe & Co., retail shoes, 1893, continu- 
ing until 1906; went to Pittsburgh and later to 
New York, and worked as shoe salesman; re- 
turned to Detroit, 1903, and since connected 
with R. H. Fyfe & Co. as department mana- 
ger for eight years, general manager and di- 
rector since 1910. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 183 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 180 Buena Vista Ave. E. 

BUENS, James Daniel, hotel proprietor; 
born, Detroit (Spring Wells), July 28, 1865; 
son of Peter and Hanorah (Calaghan) Burns; 
public school education; married at Lansing, 
Mich., June 14, 1891, Kathleen Walsh; two 
children: James A. and Francis. Began active 
career in brick yards owned by his father; 
engaged in manufacture of brick with two 
brothers, under title of Burns Brothers, 1888- 
1904; served as sheriff of Wayne County, 
1905-9; since proprietor of Burns Hotel. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Ho- 
tel Association. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. E., Harmonie 
Society. Recreation: baseball (president of 
the first American League baseball club in 
Detroit, 1900-1.) Office and Residence: cor. 
Bates and Cadillac Square. 

BUENS, John McNeil, lawyer; born. Port 
Huron, Mich., July 1, 1882; son of John W. 
and Fanny Williams (McNeil) Burns; grad- 
uated High School, Port Huron, 1901; student 
Law Department, University of Michgian, 
1902-3; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906; 
married, June 19, 1912, Hattie Rood Grace, of 
Detroit. Worked for newspapers, including 
Detroit Evening News and Detroit Journal, 
college vacations; city manager Wilbur Mer- 
cantile Agency, Detroit, part of 1904-5; with 
Bradstreet Co., Detroit office, 1906-8; admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1906, and began practice, 
1908. Director Detroit Underwriters' Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Served in the 
Michigan National Guard mostly as a non- 
commissioned officer, 1902-6. Episcopalian. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers ' Club of Detroit, Commercial Law League 
of America, Phi Kappa Delta. Mason. Rec- 
reation: yachting. Office: 619 Moffat Bldg. 
Residence: 1120 Cass Ave. 



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BUBNS, Thomas F., manager Detroit Gas & 
Electric Fixture Co., Inc.; born, Detroit, July, 
1872; son of Thomas Burns; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married, 1905, Miss Hanglin, 
of Cleveland; one son, Edgar. Began active 
career in employ of J. L. Hudson Co. and be- 
came manager crockery department; has been 
identified with the Detroit Gas & Electric 
Fixture Co. since 1909; was made secretary 
in 1910, and manager, Sept., 1912. Catholic. 
Office: 68 Grand Eiver Ave. Residence: 537 
Sixteenth St. 

BURNSTINE, Meyer, hardware merchant; 
born, Warsaw, Eussia, July 11, 1886; son of 
Juliua and Yetta (Kallmeyer) Burnstine; was 
brought to America, 1891; educated Detroit 
public schools; married, Feb. 16, 1913, Dora 
Schorr, of Detroit. Began active career as a 
newsboy; then entered special delivery serv- 
ice of the U. S. Postal Department, continu- 
ing six years; engaged in hardware business 
on own account, 1907; admitted brother, Sam- 
uel, to partnership, Feb., 1913; now senior 
partner firm of Meyer Burnstine & Bro. Ee- 
publican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Michigan Eetail Hardware Association. 
Member Knights of Pythias. Eecreations: 
baseball and traveling. Office: 411 Gratiot 
Ave. Eesidence: 179 Adams Ave. E. 

BUEROUGrHS, Mortimer Perry; born, St. 
Louis, June 16, 1886; son of William Seward 
and Ida (Slover) Burroughs; student Wash- 
ington University, St. Louis, four years; S. B., 
in Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute 
of Technology, Boston, 1908; married, Nov. 3, 
1908, Laura Lee, of St. Louis; one son, Mor- 
timer Perry, Jr. Has been connected with 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Detroit, since 
Aug. 6, 1908. Presbyterian. Member Sigma 
Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Tennis. Eecreation: tennis. Office: Burroughs 
Adding Machine Co., 209 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 35 Atkinson Ave. 

BURROWS, William Lyman, telephone of- 
eial; born, Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 10, 1860; 
son of William Wesley and Emily (Hadley) 
Burrows; public school education; married 
Jan. 20, 1886, Katherine Hurd, of Jackson, 
Mich.; one daughter, Emily Hurd. Has been 
connected with Michigan State Telephone Co. 
since Apr., 1881, assistant treasurer and 
cashier since 1911; treasurer Detroit Eiver 
Telephone Co., Wayne County Telephone Co., 
Home Telephone Co., Inter-State Long Dis- 
tance Telephone Co., Macomb County Tele- 



phone Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Institute of Science. Protes- 
tant, Office: Telephone Bldg. Eesidence: 50 
Hazelwood Ave. 

BURT, A. Judson, railway official; born, 
Nov. 6, 1847; died, June 11, 1908; see Vol. 
1908. 

BURT, Lou; born, Apr. 18, 1852; died, 
Dec. 28, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

BURTON, Charles Ward, lawyer and real 
estate business; born, Detroit, June 12, 1876; 
son of Clarence Monroe and Harriett Jane 
(Nye) Burton; descended on mother's side 
from William Brewster, John Alden, Miles 
Standish of the Mayflower; attended Detroit 
High School; B. Litt., University of Mich., 
1898; LL. B., Detroit College of Law, 1901; 
married, Jan, 18, 1899, Eose Widenman, of 
Detroit; two children: Phyllis and Priscilla. 
Was connected with the Burton Abstract 
Office, June, 1898- July, 1912; president o'f 
Marshland Boulevard Land Co. since 1910; 
president Burton, Weiss & Co., Burton Eealty 
Co.; vice-president Benham Manufacturing 
Co., Grosse Pointe Lumber Co.; director 
American State Bank, First State Bank of 
Leesville, Continental Eeal Estate Trust Co. 
Alderman Second Ward of Detroit since 
1905; president Common Council, 1913. Ee- 
publican. Member Y. M. C. A. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft, Eotary, Harmonie, Motor Boat, De- 
troit Yacht. Eecreations: fishing and auto- 
mobiling. Office: 1734 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Eesidence: 54 West Euclid Ave. 

BURTON, Clarence Monroe, lawyer, author, 
abstractor; born, California, Nov. 18, 1853; 
son of Charles S, B. Burton; graduate Uni- 
versity of Michigan, degree of B. S,, 1873, 
LL. B., 1874, honorary degree, M. A., 1905; 
married, Dec. 25, 1872, Harriett J. Nye, who 
died Feb, 8, 1896; again, Dec, 27, 1897, Lina 
Grant, who died Oct, 4, 1898; third, June 20, 

1900, Anna M. Knox; nine children: M. 
Agnes, Charles W., Clarence H,, Fred, Louis E., 
Frank, Ealph, Harriett, Elizabeth. Admitted 
to bar at age of 21; proprietor Wayne County 
Abstract of Land Titles. Member Detroit 
Board of Education, 1900-11. President 
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society since 

1901. Author: Sketch of the Life of Antoine 
de la Mothe Cadillac, Founder of Detroit; 
Cadillac's Village of Detroit, 1701-1711; In 
the Footsteps of Cadillac; A Chapter in the 
History of Cleveland; Eevised Landmarks of 
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of Americans in the "West. Office: 802-812 
Free Press Bldg. Kesidence and library: 27 
Brainard Street. 

BURTON, Frank, engineer; born, Detroit, 
July 24, 1886; son of Clarence Monroe and 
Harriett (Nye) Burton; educated Detroit pub- 
lic schools; Central High School; B. S. in 
Chemical Engineering, University of Michi- 
gan, 1907; unmarried. Engaged in chemical 
and engineering work in Chicago and Detroit 
since 1907; concrete engineer. Department of 
Building, City of Detroit, since Jan., 1913. 
Member American Chemical Society, Sigma 
Xi, Tau Beta Pi. Mason. Recreations: chem- 
istry and mathematics. Office: City Hall. 
Eesidenee: 27 Brainard St. 

BURTON, George Brinton, manager The 
American Agricultural Chemical Co., Michi- 
gan Carbon Works; born, Detroit, Mar. 23, 
1865; son of James Henry and Catharine 
(McManus) Burton; educated Detroit public 
and high schools; married, 1890, Effie Jane 
Toles, of Detroit. Entered employ Michigan 
Carbon Works, 1886; went to Chicago, 1901, 
as manager Northwestern Fertilizing Co.; 
returned to Detroit 1907 to become manager 
The American Agricultural Chemical Co., 
Michigan Carbon Works; also vice president 
Max Strasburg Co., Detroit; secretary, treas- 
urer and director. Northwestern Fertilizing 
Co., Chicago; president and treasurer The 
Packers' Fertilizer Association, Chicago; di- 
rector National Association Glue and Gelatin 
Manufacturers, New York. Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: golf, automobiling. Office 
and factory: cor. Forman and Carbon Aves. 
Residence: 31 Holbrook Ave. 

BURTON, WiUiam John, president and man- 
ager W. J. Burton Co.; born in township of 
Moore, Lambton Co., Ont., July 9, 1863; son 
of Allen and Elizabeth (Gibson) Burton; edu- 
cated in public schools of Petrolia, Ont.; mar- 
ried at Saginaw, Mich., June 29, 1911, Louise 
Fuller. Began as a boy on farm; served ap- 
prenticeship at tinsmith's trade in Petrolia; 
removed to St. Clair, Mich., 1880, where he 
worked at trade, and later at Lapeer and Pon- 
tiac; came to Detroit, 1882; engaged in busi- 
ness for himself as jobber and manufacturer 
of tinners' hardware, roofers' supplies, etc.; 
incorporated, 1903, as the W. J. Burton Co. 
Detroit. Methodist. Member Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner; 
member B. P. O. Elks. Club: Detroit Driving. 



Recreations: breeder and lover fine horses. 
Office: 159 Congress St. W. Residence: 110 E. 
Forest Ave. 

BUSCH, Henry William, secretary Depart- 
ment Parks and Boulevards; born, Detroit, 
Jan, 30, 1876; son of Frederick and Doretta 
(Renter) Busch; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; Pollmar Institute, Detroit; gradu- 
ated Detroit Business University, 1892; mar- 
ried, Dec. 16, 1902, Cornelia Krieghoff, of De- 
troit; one daughter, Althea E. Began active 
career with the Pullmar Co., continuing, 
1892-93; in coal business, 1893-1905; with De- 
partment Parks and Boulevards since 1905; 
secretary same since 1909. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Served in Michigan 
National Guard thirten years and retired as 
captain; also served during war with Spain 
in the 31st Michigan Vol. Inf. Senior vice 
commander-in-chief United Spanish War Vet- 
erans, 1907-8. Republican. Member Detroit 
Zoological Society. Clubs: Harmonie, German- 
American Association. Recreations: motoring 
and fishing. Office: 201 City Hall. Residence: 
40 Hague Ave. 

BUSH, Charles Albert, secretary-treasurer 
Doran Phonograph Co.; born, Detroit, June 26, 
1869; son of Edward S. and Emily M. (Chapo- 
ton) Bush; great-great-grandfather on moth- 
er's side was surgeon under Cadillac in 
French army; educated Detroit University; 
Notre Dame University, Ind.; married, Aug. 
22, 1904, Florence Cummiskey, of Detroit; one 
daughter, Mary E. In employ of wholesale 
hardware house until 1S92; engaged in hard- 
ware business on own account, 1892-1905; sec- 
retary Ohio & Michigan Coal Co., 1901-10; 
secretary-treasurer Doran Phonograph Co. 
since 1910. Republican. Catholic. Member 
Loyal Guard. Recreations: baseball, boating. 
Office: 45 Michigan Ave. Residence: 309 Hurl- 
but Ave. 

BUSH, Charles T., vice-president The Chas. 
A. Strelinger Co.; born, Detroit, June 2, 1875; 
son of William R. T. and Anna Helen (With- 
erspoon) Bush; educated Washington public 
school and Paul Ziegler's private school, De- 
troit; married, July 8, 1899, Harriet V. Stan- 
sell, of Detroit; three children: Helen Harriet, 
Charlotte Virginia, Arthur Stansell. Began 
active career as assistant bookkeeper in of- 
fice of Hugh MacDonald Plumbing Co., 1895; 
later spent a year in employ of the Strelinger 
Co., machinery and supplies, and was with 
the T. B. Rayl Co., hardware, two years; re- 
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salesman, 1898, and has been vice-president 
same since Feb., 1907. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Society of Automobile Engi- 
neers. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Palestine Lodge, A. F, & A. M.; King Cyrus 
Chapter; Monroe Council; Detroit Command- 
ery No. 1; Moslem Temple; also member 
Eoyal Arcanum. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fel- 
lowcraft, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Automobile of Detroit, Wolverine Automobile. 
Eecreations: sailing and motor boating, auto- 
mobiling. Office: 96-110 Bates St. Residence: 
838 Trumbull Ave. 

BUSH, Frank Palmer, manager National 
Biscuit Co., Detroit; born. Grand Rapids, 
Mich., Jan. 23, 1872; son of Erastus W. and 
Harriet E. (Palmer) Bush; educated in public 
schools of Grand Rapids; married at Le Roy, 
Mich., Oct. 17, 1900, Julia Anna Smith. Be- 
gan active career, 1890, in employ of William 
Sears & Co., Grand Rapids, later absorbed by 
the National Biscuit Co.; on road for the com- 
pany for ten years, in the general sales de- 
partment, Chicago, five and one-half years, 
and has been manager of the Detroit branch 
since 1906. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Masonic order (Blue Lodge 
and Chapter). Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: 48 E. Woodbridge St. 
Residence: 55 Philadelphia Ave. 

BUSH, Jolin Fellows; moved to New York; 
see Vol. 1908. 

BUSH, Wlllard K.; born, Ionia, Mich., May 
20, 1868; son of Henry Frank and Flora 
(Holmes) Bush; graduated Fenton (Mich.) 
Normal School, and Detroit Business Univer- 
sity to 1887; married, Fenton, Oct. 23, 1889, 
Helena B. Salsbury; children: Mildred, Mar- 
garet. Began as stenographer with Michigan 
Central R. R. Co.; private secretary to Mayor 
Hazen S. Pingree, Detroit, 1893-97, and to 
Gov. Hazen S. Pingree, 1897-99; major and 
military secretary to the governor; deputy 
secretary of state, 1899-1900; manager Detroit 
branch of H. W. Johns-Manville Co., of New 
York, 1905-11; manager Michigan branch 
King Motor Car Co., since Feb., 1913. Repub- 
lican. 32° Mason, Knight Templar. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Wolverine Automobile. Recrea- 
tion: motoring. Office: 1300 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 119 Pingree Ave. 

BUSHMAN, Franklin E., president State 
Security & Realty Co.; born, Tekonsha, Mich., 
Mar. 6, 1862; son of John and Mary 
(Connor) Bushman; educated public schools, 



Burlington; married, 1891, Fannie Earl, of 
Detroit; one son, B. Frank. Served fifteen 
years as Michigan representative for Rhue 
Bros., cigar manufacturers, Allentown, Pa., 
in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Detroit; 
located in Detroit, 1898, and has been presi- 
dent State Security & Realty Co. since 1904. 
Progressive. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner. Club: 
Detroit Bait and Fly Casting. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 1230 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 468 Second Ave. 

BUTCHER, James Isaiah, wholesale lum- 
ber; born, Tyrone, Livingston County, Mich., 
Dec. 27, 1873; son of George and Pluraa Anne 
(Hudson) Butcher; descended from Abraham 
Hudson, five years in Revolutionary War; 
graduated Mt. Pleasant (Mich.) High School, 
1893; married, June 27, 1900, Mary Adeline 
Cassady, of Mt. Pleasant; two children: 
Charles Hudson, Nardin James. Engaged as 
school teacher, 1893-6; saw mill and lumber 
operator, 1896-1907; in wholesale lumber busi- 
since 1907; general manager and treasurer 
The Kuehl-Butcher Lumber Co., since Dee. 
27, 1911; vice president Crane-Findlayson 
Building Co.; secretary and treasurer The 
Lewis Construction Co.; treasurer The Card 
Lumber & Manufacturing Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Bap- 
tist. Member Masons, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Hardwood. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: Twentieth St. and 
Michigan Ave. Residence: 2886 West Grand 
Boulevard. 

BUTLER, Bradford WiUiam; see Vol. 1908. 

BUTLER, Charles J., president Morgan & 
Wright; born, Worcester, Mass., May 1, 1862; 
son of Horace W. and Sarah (Newell) But- 
ler; educated Akron (Ohio) High School; 
married, April 26, 1893, Emma Seiberling, 
of Akron; one son, Charles Monroe. Began 
active career in bank, Akron, O., 1880, con- 
tinuing 10 years; removed to Marion, Ind., 
1891, as manager of Indiana Rubber Co.; 
went to Peoria, 111., 1895, as secretary Peoria 
Rubber Co.; became president Morgan & 
Wright, manufacturers rubber goods, with 
headquarters in Chicago, 1903; removed plant 
to Detroit, 1906; also president G & J Tire 
Co., Indianapolis; vice president United 
States Tire Co., New York. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Trustee Detroit Uni- 
versity School. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, 
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letic Association (Chicago). Eecreations: 
boating, fishing. Office: Morgan & Wright, 
foot of Bellevue Ave. Eesidence: 223 Iroquois 
Avenue. 

BUTLEB, Edward H., banker; born, De- 
troit, August, 1841; son of William A. and 
Mary A. (Harter) Butler; educated in De- 
troit public schools and at University of 
Michigan, three years, 1857-59; married, Os- 
wego, N. Y., December, 1868, Julia E. Smith 
(died, 1869); second, at Rome, N. Y,, Octo- 
ber, 1874, Harriette P. Strykee (died, 1898); 
third, Washington, 1901, Lillie Garth Bur- 
bridge. Engaged in banking business in De- 
troit since 1860. President Detroit Fire and 
Marine Insurance Co.; trustee Elmwood Ceme- 
tery. Presidential elector, 1880; state treas- 
urer of Michigan, 1883-86; chairman Detroit 
Clearing House, 1893-1901. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old, 
University. Recreation: boating. Office: 82-84 
Griswold St. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Mich. 

BUTLEB, Henry Louis, coal merchant; 
born, Norwich Township, Huron Co., Ohio, 
Aug. 16, 1877; son of Louis and Emma 
(Wiesler) Budelier; name changed from 
Budelier to Butler upon petition to Probate 
Court, Oct. 10, 1905; educated St. Mary's 
parochial school, Toledo, O.; unmarried. Be- 
gan in coal business, June, 1892, as clerk for 
J. T, Sinclair, Detroit; in business on own 
account since May, 1907; member firm of 
Turner & Butler. Republican. Roman Catho- 
lic. Member Board of Commerce. Member 
Knights of St. John, Detroit Assembly of 
Order of the Amaranth. Recreation: base- 
ball. Office: 500 Monroe Ave. Residence: 362 
Parker Ave. 

BUTLEB, Jefferson, lawyer; born, Coving- 
ton, Ky., May 1, 1868; son of Edward and 
Abigail (Reilly) Butler; educated common 
schools, Chautauqua, N. Y.; Harvard College, 
1894-95; LL.B., Law Department, University 
of Michigan, 1896; married, Dec. 2, 1902, 
Louisa Conover, of Detroit; one daughter, 
Louisa. Practiced in Denver, Colo., July, 1896- 
Jan., 1898; since in practice in Detroit, devot- 
ing attention to patent law for two years, 
since in general practice. Michigan attorney 
for the American Humane Education Society 
and also for National Association of Audubon 
societies. President Detroit Institute of 
Science, Michigan Audubon Society; director 
and chairman legislative committee Michigan 



State Humane Association; member, and con- 
tributor to, Michigan Academy of Science; 
member National Council of National Eco- 
nomic League. Democrat. Unitarian. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Clubs: Harvard, 
University of Michigan Club. Well known as 
a naturalist. Supplies bird migration records 
for Southern Michigan to U. S. Biological Sur- 
vey, Washington, D. C; contributor of numer- 
ous articles to magazines and newspapers on 
birds, animals and wild life generally, as well 
as on humane work among the domestic ani- 
mals. Office: 1117 Ford Bldg. Residence: 121 
Philadelphia Ave. W. 

BUTLEB, Wmiam Vorhes, lawyer; born, 
Troy, Oakland Co., Mich., Apr. 2, 1874; son of 
Samuel M. and Mollie (Vorhes) Butler; edu- 
cated Birmingham, Mich., High School; Ferris 
Institute, Big Rapids, Detroit College of Law; 
married, Oct. 4, 1905, Grace A. Darrow, of De- 
troit; one daughter, Helen. Admitted to 
Michigan bar, 1904, and since practiced in 
Detroit; member firm of Geer, Williams, Mar- 
tin & Butler; claim attorney Grand Trunk Ry. 
Co. Democrat. Methodist. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Tennis, Lawyers'. Recreation: fishing. 
Office: 17 Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 70 Webb 
Avenue. 

BUTLEB, Wilmer F., shoes; born at Milan, 
Mich., Jan, 28, 1869; son of Franklin C. and 
Catherine (Allen) Butler; educated in public 
schools of Milan; married at Milan, Nov. 17, 
1892, Grace M. Wilson; three children: Wilson 
D., Carroll A., Katherine A. Began active 
career as clerk in shoe store at Milan; came to 
Detroit, 1891, and was with L. N. Valpey & 
Co. as clerk and later general manager; man- 
ager of the Queen Quality Store for Thomas 
G. Plant & Co., manufacturers of fine shoes, 
Boston, 1901-9; since vice-president Michigan 
Shoe Co. Republican. Member Masonic order. 
Club: Wayne. Recreations: baseball, football 
and outdoor sports generally. Office: 146 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 103 Philadelphia 
Ave. E. 

BUTTERFIELD, Ora Elmer, lawyer; born 
at Brattleboro, Vt., Nov. 9, 1870; son of Oscar 
Howland and Rosalia Edna (Elmer) Butter- 
field; graduated Brattleboro High School, 
Child's Business College, Springfield, Mass.; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1891; married, 
Sept. 14, 1893, Amy lola Dunklee, of Brattle- 
boro. Admitted to Michigan bar, 1891, and 
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Circuit Court commissioner, city attorney and 
alderman; local attorney Michigan Central 
E. E,, 1896-1902; general attorney same, De- 
troit, 1902-9; assistant general solicitor, N. Y. 
C. & H. E. E. E. (entire system), Jan. 1, 1909; 
now devoting entire attention to state and 
federal regulation of railways. Vice-president 
National Convention of Universalists. Trustee 
Detroit Universalist Society. Eepublican. 
Member American Historical Association, Phi 
Delta Phi. Office: LaSalle St. Station, Chi- 
cago. Eesidence: 93 Putnam Ave., Detroit. 

BUTTEEWORTH, Irvin, vice-president De- 
troit City Gas Co.; born, Loveland, O., July 7, 
I860: son of Clarkson and Eachel (Irvin) But- 
terworth; educated in public schools of Wil- 
mington, O.; married, Detroit, Feb. 20, 1908, 
Florence E. Bridges; two children: Elrose and 
Bruce. Began active career as private secre- 
tary to M. M. Greene, president of the Colum- 
bus, Hocking Valley & Toledo E. E. (now 
known as the Hocking Valley Eoad), continu- 
ing, 1881-84; became connected with the Co- 
lumbus Gas Co., 1884, and advanced through 
various positions, becoming president of the 
company (during same time was president 
Board of Trade, Columbus, and president of 
the Columbus Engineering Club) ; went to 
Denver, Colo., 1901, as president of the Den- 
ver Gas & Electric Co.; came to Detroit, 1903, 
and was general manager and secretary of 
Detroit Gas Co., one year; then became presi- 
dent and general manager of the Grand 
Eapids Gas Co.; returned to Detroit and was 
vice-president and general manager of the 
Detroit City Gas Co., 1906-13, since vice-presi- 
dent; director Dow-Gilbert Eealty Co. Member 
American Gas Institute, National Commercial 
Association, Michigan Gas Association, De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Ohio Society. Clubs: 
Detroit, Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Boat. Eecreations: tennis and fishing. Office: 
Gas Office Bldg. Eesidence: 121 Ferry Ave- 
nue E. 

BUTTRICK, Theodore Romeyn, dentist; 
born, Flint, Mich., Sept. 25, 1869; son of 
Frank and Susan Van Vranken (Eomeyn) 
Buttrick and of Puritan and Eevolutionary 
ancestry; educated in Detroit public and high 
schools, D.D.S., Dental Department, De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1902; married at 
Toronto, Can., Feb. 21, 1905, Alice Maude 
Millichamp; children: Katherine W., Theo- 
dore E., Jr. Was engaged about twelve years 
in mercantile business (principally lumber) 
after leaving high school; has practiced in 



Detroit since June, 1902. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member First District Dental So- 
ciety, Michigan State Dental Association, 
Delta Sigma Delta. Mason. Office: 4 Adams 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 18 Ferry Ave. W. 

BUTZEL, Fred Magnus, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 25, 1877; son of Magnus and 
Henrietta (Hess) Butzel; Ph.B., University 
of Michigan, 1897; admitted to practice of 
law, 1899; unmarried. In practice in Detroit 
since 1899. Director Associated Charities of 
Detroit, vice president Ford Eepublic, United 
Jewish Charities (president). Boy Scout 
Council (director). Eepublican. Jewish re- 
ligion. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Lawyers', Phoenix, Detroit Yacht. Eeerea- 
tion: music. Office: 1012 Union Trust Bldg. 
Eesidence: 34 E. Alexandrine Ave. 

BUTZEL, Henry M., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
May 24, 1871; son of Magnus and Henrietta 
(Hess) Butzel; graduate Detroit High School, 
January, 1888; University of Michigan, Lit- 
erary Department, Ph.B., 1891; Law Depart- 
ment, same university, LL.B., 1892; married, 
Chicago, Nov. 26, 1907, Mae Schlesmyer. In 
practice of law at Detroit since 1892; mem- 
ber of law firm of Butzel & Butzel. Director 
and general counsel Trussed Concrete Steel 
Co.; director W. M. Finck & Co. (clothing 
manufacturers). Security Trust Co. Member 
Michigan Bar Association, Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Member Masonic Order. 
Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Golf, Lawyers'. Ee- 
creation: golf. Office: 1012 Union Trust Bldg. 
Eesidence: 36 Marston Ct. 

BUTZEL, Leo Martin, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, 1874; son of Martin Butzel; educated 
in public schools and University of Michigan, 
graduating. Literary Department, degree of 
Ph.B., 1894, Law Department, LL.B., 1896; 
married, 1903, Carolyn Heavenrich; children: 
Martin L., Sally M. Member of law firm of 
Stevenson & Butzel, 1894-1902, now of Stev- 
enson, Carpenter, Butzel & Backus. Director 
Michigan Savings Bank. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Yacht, 
also Lotos (New York). Office: Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 66 Pallister Ave. 

BUZZARD, Irvin George, president The 
Jefferson Iron Works Co.; born on farm in 
Oakland County, Mich., Apr. 28, 1856; son 
of George and Persis (Leonard) Buzzard; 
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Nov. 17, 1881, Agnes C. Gleason, of Port 
Huron, Mich.; two children: Harold G. (de- 
ceased), Gleason M. Eeared on farm; moved 
to Port Huron at 9 years of age; engaged in 
learning machinist's trade at 17; served as 
apprentice to machinists at Phoenix Iron 
Works; then steamboat engineer on the Great 
Lakes for twenty years; located in Detroit, 
1905, and associated with Alfred R. Kean 
in organizing The Jefferson Iron Works Co., 
of which has been president and manager 
since Dec, 1905. Recreation: fishing. Office: 
7-9 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 1365 Crane 
Avenue. 

BYRNE, Frank P., retired; born, Alle- 
gheny Co., Md., Mar. 18, 1847; son of John 
and Eleanor (Flynn) Byrne; educated in 
country schools and academies of early days, 
in Western Maryland, and in private school 
in Brooklyn, N. Y.; married at Cincinnati, 
Feb. 25, 1873, Clara Bartels Oakes; one 
■daughter, Mrs. Francis B. MeVeagh. Served 
in Union Army during Civil War, as member 
Fifty-first New York Volunteer Infantry, 
1864; became identified with distribution of 
natural gas and built natural gas pipe line 
from Ohio to and within City of Detroit, 
1889-90; consolidated several gas companies 
in Detroit, 1893, becoming vice president and 
general manager of consolidated company; 
built natural gas pipe line across Detroit 
river, 1895; in charge, as president of the 
Interior Construction and Improvement Co., 
of the opening and development of the Shaw- 
mut Coal Co. and the building of the Shaw- 
mut Railroad (the P. S. & N. R. R.) from 
the coal fields to Hornellsville and Wayland, 
N. Y.; retired, 1904. Vice president and 
director Peninsular Savings Bank; director 
Detroit City Gas Co., Detroit Creamery Co., 
Leeds & Catlin Co. (N. Y.) and Olean Brew- 
ing Co., N. Y. Member Board Commerce. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Coun- 
try, Detroit Golf (Detroit), Olean (Olean, 
N. Y.). Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
817 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 24 Pal- 
lister Ave. 



CADIBUX, Henry William, physician and 
aurgeon; born, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., 
June 29, 1871; son of David J. and Mary 
Frances (Lloyd) Cadieux; educated Grosse 
Pointe public schools, 1878-83; Detroit College 
(Jesuit), 1884-92; Detroit College of Medicine, 



M.D., Apr. 30, 1896; married, Detroit, Sept. 
26, 1901, Emlitta Le Roy King; one daughter, 
Elizabeth L. Began practice at Grosse Pointe, 
1896; removed to Detroit, September, 1901, 
where he has since continued. Formerly physi- 
cian-in-chief to the ladies of the Sacred Heart 
Academy, Grosse Pointe Farms; health officer 
Grosse Pointe Village and Township, 1897- 
1901. Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association. Republican. Roman Cath- 
olic. Office: 720 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
Pasadena Apts. 

CADY, David D., wholesale grocer; born, 
Plymouth, Mich., Jan. 20, 1847; son of David 
and Lomira Cady; educated in public schools 
of Ypsilanti and Detroit; married at Detroit, 
1868, Elizabeth H. Brewster; four children: 
Mabel H., Guy B., Elizabeth Jenks, Hal. D. 
Has been a resident of Detroit since 1862; 
began in grocery business in Detroit, 1871; 
member firm of W. J. Gould & Co., 1887-92, 
Lee & Cady, 1892-1907; vice-president Lee, 
Cady & Smart, 1907-9, since vice-president Lee 
& Cady, the company, in addition to the 
parent organization, owning and operating: 
Lee & Cady, Saginaw; Bay City Grocery Com- 
pany, Bay City; Valley City Coffee and Spice 
Mills, Saginaw; Lee & Cady, Kalamazoo; also 
director Standard Saving & Loan Association 
of Detroit. Member Masonic order (32°), 
Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Old Club. Recreations: fishing, auto- 
mobiling. Office: 524-534 Fort St. W. Resi- 
dence: 57 Watson St. 

CADY, Guy Brewster, advertising; born, 
Detroit, July 3, 1876; son of David D. and 
Elizabeth (Brewster) Cady; in direct descent 
from Elder William Brewster, of Massachu- 
setts; educated Miami Avenue public school; 
Irving School, Detroit High School, two years; 
Detroit University School (then Detroit School 
for Boys) ; University of Michigan, two years, 
class of 1899; married, Oct. 30, 1901, Ada Mary 
Lathrop, of Detroit; one daughter, Elizabeth 
Lathrop. Began active career in wholesale 
grocery business as clerk with father, firm Lee 
& Cady; after four years as bill clerk, entry 
clerk, buyer, assistant bookkeeper, etc., trav- 
eled for three years selling city down-town 
trade; resigned and engaged in grocery brok- 
erage business for nine months for self. Then 
took up advertising, which he has since fol- 
lowed under firm name of Guy Brewster Cady 
& Staff. Is sole owner of business, which con- 
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dows and counters, etc., to suit the business 
of customers; also owns business of Cady & 
Knapp — f ac-simile letters — advertising service. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Fine Arts Society, So- 
ciety of Arts and Crafts, Sons of American 
Eevolution, Sons of Colonial Wars, Dramatic 
League. Member Beta Theta Pi, Theta Nu 
Epsilon fraternities, both of University of 
Michigan, Lambda Sigma of Detroit High 
School. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Tennis, Adcraft, Kotary, 
Players. Kecreations: automobiling, tennis 
and golf. Offices: 125 Farmer St. and 302-304 
Buhl Blk. Residence: 50 Leicester Ct. 

CADY, William B., lawyer; born, Wayne 
Co., Mich., Feb. 10, 1861; son of James B. 
Cady and Lucy Jane Blount, both of New 
York state; educated in district school, Ply- 
mouth and Wayne village schools, Ann Arbor 
High School and University of Michigan, 
graduating, degree of Ph.B., 1882, and LL.B., 
1884; married, Detroit, June, 1904, Myra Mc- 
Pherson Post; one daughter, Elisabeth Wind- 
sor. Has practiced in Detroit since 1884; 
member of law firm of Shaw, Warren, Cady & 
Oakes 1900-11, since of Warren, Cady & Ladd. 
Director Cheboygan Paper Co.; secretary 
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co. ; director Fletcher 
Hardware Co., Detroit School of Design. 
Member Michigan Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Bibliophile Society 
of Boston, Beta Theta Phi fraternity. Mem- 
ber Democratic State Central Committee, 1888 
and 1896. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Country, Detroit Boat. Recreations: philately, 
collector of historical memos. Office: 904 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 177 Seyburn 
Avenue. 

CATTiTiFi, A(uguste) Arthur, inventor, man- 
ufacturer of coin-slot machines; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 1, 1867; son of Joseph M. and 
Catherine (Moret) Caille; educated in public 
schools of Owosso, Mich., 1876-80, and Sagi- 
naw High School. Lived in Saginaw, 1880- 
93; invented and patented, 1888, in associa- 
tion with his brother, Adolph, new type of 
service for conveying cash in stores; later 
invented coin-slot devices which resulted in 
establishment of penny arcades in the lead- 
ing cities of the world. President and treas- 
urer The Caille Bros. Co., which has grown 
until it gives employment to more than 500 
mechanics and plant occupies full frontage 



of a city block, branch offices being main- 
tained in New York, Chicago, and Paris, 
France. Also president and treasurer Caille 
Perfection Motor Co., manufacturers of Caille 
Marine motors. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Harmonie Society. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreations: automobiling and yacht- 
ing. Office: 1300-1340 Second Ave. Residence: 
369 John R St. 

CAILLE, Adolph, manufacturer coin oper- 
ating machines; born, Detroit, Apr. 2, 1863; 
son of Joseph M. and Catherine (Moret) 
Caille; educated in Detroit public schools; 
married at Saginaw, 1892, Margaret Mack- 
sey; two children: Arthur, Catherine. Began 
active career as manufacturer of furniture, at 
Saginaw, Mich.; with his brother, Arthur, 
invented certain store service apparatus and 
entered manufacture of coin operating ma- 
chines; vice-president and secretary The 
Caille Brothers Co., the largest plant in the 
world for manufacture of coin controlled 
machines, with branch offices in New York, 
Chicago, and Paris, France. Recreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 1300-1340 Second Ave. Resi- 
dence: 74 Horton Ave. 

CAIN, James Walker, mechanical engineer; 
born, Tyler, Tex., Sept. 16, 1882; son of Ben- 
jamin Butler and Ellen M. (Walker) Cain; 
educated in public schools, Tyler; Bingham 
School, Asheville, N. C, 1897-99; Purdue Uni- 
versity, Lafayette, Ind., 1901-5; unmarried. 
Began as assistant engineer of tests. A., T. & 
S. F. Ry., Topeka, Kan., continuing, 1905-6; 
assistant to vice-president, Gulf, Texas & 
Western Ry., 1906-7; mechanical engineer, 
McCord & Co., 1907-9; Western sales agent, 
McCord Manufacturing Co., manufacturers 
automobile accessories, 1909-12, and chief 
engineer same company since 1912; also direc- 
tor Gulf, Texas & Western Ry. Democrat. 
Methodist. Member Society of Automobile 
Engineers, Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Kappa Sigma fraternity. Clubs: University, 
Wolverine, Country. Recreations: automobil- 
ing and golf. Office: McCord Manufacturing 
Co., 2587 E. Grand Boul. Residence: Addison 
Apartments. 

CALLENDER, Sherman D., lawyer; born, 
Hartsgrove, O., Mar. 18, 1869; son of Robert 
F. and Lois (Winslow) Callender; educated 
in public schools of Hartsgrove; New Lyme 
Institute, South New Lyme, O.; Oberlin Col- 
lege, graduating, degree of Ph.B., 1895; Ohio 
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LL.B., 1898; married at Monroeville, O., Apr, 
23, 1904, Sylvia May Cornell; children: Alice 
May, Lois Winslow. Beared on farm; sold 
books to pay expenses at college; taught 
school three years before studying law; be- 
gan in practice at Toledo, O., 1898; removed 
to Detroit, 1899; director and attorney De- 
troit Improved Realty Co.; director Wolverine 
Optical Co., Grosse Pointe Development Co., 
Vinton Co. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association, 
Lawyers' Club of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. &, A. 
M.; Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Sons of the 
American Revolution, Ohio Society of Detroit 
(president). Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellow- 
craft. Recreations: tennis and outdoor sports. 
Office: 1706-1710 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 73 Pingree Ave. 

CALVERT, Elmer C, merchant; born. 
Champaign, 111., Aug. 17, 1869; son of John 
and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert; educated 
in Detroit public schools and business college; 
married at Detroit, June 28, 1900, Miss Grace 
Major; two children: Elmer M., Janet T. 
Was connected for three years as corre- 
spondent for H. Scherer & Co., carriage man- 
ufacturers; member firm of J. Calvert's Sons 
since 1893, dealers in coal, coke, builders' 
supplies, sand, gravel, cement, sewer pipe, etc. 
Member I. O. O. F. Recreation: home diver- 
sions. Office: 145 Griswold St. Residence: 
133 Avery Ave. 

CALVEET, George Thomas, merchant; 
born, Champaign, 111., Feb. 1, 1868; son of 
John and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert; edu- 
cated in Detroit public schools and at Spen- 
cerian Business College; married at Detroit, 
Jan. 14, 1896, Adelaide C. Wilcox (died, Oct. 
1, 1906); two daughters: Dorothy W. and 
Marjorie A.; married, 2d, Howell, Mich., Jan. 
17, 1912, Clara E. Krueger. Was bookkeeper 
and cashier Diamond Match Co. 's Detroit 
plants, 1885; chief clerk and confidential man 
Hammond, Standish & Co., Detroit, 1886-93; 
resigned, Mar. 1, 1893, to assist in organizing 
firm of J. Calvert 's Sons, forming partnership 
with Elmer C. Calvert, in which still con- 
tinues, retail dealers and jobbers, coal, coke, 
builders' supplies, etc.; also treasurer and 
director Detroit Terminal Storage Co.; direc- 
tor Detroit National Fire Insurance Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Y. M. C. A. 
Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & 
A. M.; Peninsular Chapter No. 16, R. A. M.; 



Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T.; Michigan 
Sovereign Consistory, A. A. S. R.; Moslem 
Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 145 Griswold St. Resi- 
dence: 899 Second Ave. 

CAMPAU, Daniel J., lawyer, real estate 
owner; born, Detroit, Aug. 20, 1852; son of 
Daniel J. and Mary (Palms) Campau; great- 
great-great-grandson of Jacques Campau, 
private secretary to Antoine de la Mothe 
Cadillac (founder of Detroit), and grandson 
of Mayor Joseph Campau; educated at Ford- 
ham, N. Y.; unmarried. Studied law and was 
admitted to bar, 1879; practiced for 20 years 
in Wayne County courts. Supreme Court of 
Michigan and Federal and U. S. Supreme 
courts; since devotes his time largely to his 
real estate holdings. Controlling owner The 
Chicago Horseman, devoted to breeding and 
turf news; prominently connected with the 
trotting turf. Collector of customs at Detroit, 
1886-90; chairman Democratic State Central 
Committee of Michigan, 1890, when for the 
first time a Democratic governor was elected 
and both branches of legislature became Dem- 
ocratic; Michigan member Democratic Na- 
tional Committee since 1892; chairman Cam- 
paign Committee Democratic National Com- 
mittee, 1896. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Boat (honorary member), Detroit Motor Boat, 
also Manhattan and National Democratic 
(New York). Recreations: horseback riding, 
walking. Office: 22 Campau Bldg. Residence: 
447 Jefferson Ave. 

CAMPAU, M. Woolsey, mechanical engi- 
neer; born, Detroit, July 14, 1874; son of 
George Throop and Mary Livingston (Wool- 
sey) Campau; first Campau came to Detroit in 
1711; mother a daughter of Commodore M. B. 
Woolsey, U. S. N., and granddaughter of 
Commodore M. T. Woolsey, U. S. N. ; educated 
in public schools of Detroit until 1885; St. 
Paul School, Garden City, L. I., two years; 
St. Paul's Hall, Salem, N. Y., five years, 
graduated 1891; University of Michigan, 
class of 1896, graduated 1897; unmarried. 
In employ of Detroit Shipbuilding Co. three 
years; with Detroit United Railways one 
year; then with American Steel & Wire Co., 
Pittsburgh; Westinghouse Machine Co., Pitts- 
burgh; C. C. Wormer Machinery Co., Detroit; 
Ford Motor Co., of Canada, Ltd., Ford, Ont.; 
vice-president A. M. Campau Realty Co.; Pre- 
cision Instrument Co. Member Detroit Board 
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State Naval Brigade until 1899; first-class 
petty officer in engineer corps, on U. S. S. 
Yosemite, Spanish-American War, 1898. Ee- 
publican. Protestant. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Sigma Phi, Spanish War- 
Veterans. Clubs: University, Country, Detroit 
Boat, University of Michigan Club. Office: 
Ford, Ont., Can. Eesidence: 1002 Pasadena 
Apts., Detroit. 

CAMPAU, Thomas, surveyor and civil en- 
giner; born, Detroit, Feb. 6, 1827; son of 
James and Rosette (Chene) Campau; edu- 
cated by private tuition; married at Detroit, 
1852, Mary A. Mellon (deceased, 1897), 
daughter of Major Charles Mellon, U. S. A.; 
children: William C. J. (died, 1907), Louise E. 
(Mrs. B. W. Parker), Thomas M. Began ac- 
tive career as apprentice in office of Judge 
John Almy, civil engineer, 1849, continuing 
for two years; city surveyor of Detroit, 1852- 
62; county surveyor of Wayne County six 
years; then resumed individual practice, in 
which has since continued; member firm of 
Thomas Campau & Son. Democrat. Catholic. 
Office: 502 Whitney Blk. Residence: 472 Fort 
Street E, 

CAMPAU, Thomas M., surveyor and civil 
engineer; born, Detroit, Sept. 29, 1862; son of 
Thomas and Mary A. (Mellon) Campau; edu- 
cated in public and private schools; married 
at Detroit, 1893, Anna Schmidt. Entered en- 
gineering profession with his father, 1883, 
and became a member of firm of Thomas Cam- 
pau & Son, 1890, in which still continues; now 
village engineer Grosse Pointe Park; formerly 
engineer of township of Grosse Pointe and 
village of Fairview. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Harmonie Society, Knights 
of Columbus. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Of- 
fice: 502 Whitney Bldg. Eesidence: 472 Fort 
Street E. 

CAMPBELL, Allan, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 12, 1876; son of Walter Scott and Annie 
(Fenton) Campbell; graduate Detroit High 
School, Jan. 1894; University of Michigan, 
degree of A.B., 1898; Detroit College of Law, 
degree of LL.B., 1901; married, Nov. 20, 1908, 
Elizabeth Barton Pitman. Taught four and 
one-half years in Detroit public schools after 
graduating from university; began practice 
of law with Maybury, Lucking, Emmons & 
Helfman, Jan. 1904; practiced alone Oct., 
1905-Jan. 1, 1908, since in partnership with 
Fred G. Dewey, as Campbell & Dewey. Mem- 
ber Sons American Revolution, St. Andrew's 
Society, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: University, 



Lawyers ', Detroit Tennis, Detroit Boat. Recre- 
ation: tennis. Office: 610 Moffat Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 34 Warren Ave. W, 

CAMPBELL, Charles Hotchkiss, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, July 18, 1858; son of James 
Valentine and Cornelia (Hotchkiss) Camp- 
bell; educated in Detroit public and high 
schools; Ph.B., University of Michigan, 1880; 
unmarried. Studied law in office of Alfred 
Russell, 1880-83; admitted to Michigan bar, 
1883; became member of firm of Russel & 
Campbell, 1886; title changed to Russel, 
Campbell & Bulkley, 1905-7; Russel, Campbell, 
Bulkley & Ledyard, 1907-12; Campbell, Bulk- 
ley & Ledyard, since 1912; secretary Wood- 
lawn Cemetery; treasurer and director River 
Rouge Improvement Co., Home Construction 
Co. Reserve member Detroit Naval Reserves. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member Ameri- 
can, Michigan and Detroit Bar associations. 
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Yondo- 
tega. University, Detroit Boat, Country. Rec- 
reations: travel, walking. Office: Union Trust 
Bldg. Residence: Pasadena Apts, 

CAMPBELL, Don Malcom, physician; born, 
WardsviUe, Ont., Dec. 12, 1864; son of George 
and Fannie H. Campbell; educated in public 
schools of Windsor; M.D., Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1885; post-graduate studies at Uni- 
versity of Edinburgh, London, Dublin, New 
York and Chicago; Licentiate Royal College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1886; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June, 1884, Olive Douglas. Has 
practiced in Detroit since 1887, making spe- 
cialty of eye, ear, nose and throat; professor 
ophthalmology and otology, Detroit College of 
Medicine; attending oculist and aurist. Har- 
per Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Wayne County and Michigan State Med- 
ical societies, American Medical Association, 
Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn- 
gology, Detroit Ophthalmic and Otologic Club, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit and Country. Recreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: Smith Bldg., Griswold and State 
Sts. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

CAMPBELL, Duncan Alexander, physician; 
born, Windsor, Ont., Mar. 10, 1876; son of 
George and Fannie H. (Campbell) Campbell; 
educated in public schools of Windsor; gradu- 
ate Windsor Collegiate Institute, 1895; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1898; married at 
Cleveland, July 28, 1903, Edith Cummer. In- 
terne Harper Hospital, 1898-99; practiced in 
Detroit since 1899; contract surgeon U. S. 
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in the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat 
since 1905; member polyclinic staff of Harper 
Hospital. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
American Medical Association. Michigan 
State and Wayne County Medical societies, 
Nu Sigma Nu. Club: Detroit Boat. OflSce: 
J. Henry Smith Bldg, Detroit. Eesidence: 
Windsor, Ont., Can. 

CAMPBELL, Henry Munroe, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Apr., 18, 1854; son of James V. and 
Cornelia (Hotchkiss) Campbell; educated in 
Detroit public and high schools and Univer- 
sity of Michigan, graduating, degree of Ph.B., 
1876, LL.B., 1878; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 
1881, Caroline B. Burtenshaw; two sons: 
Henry M., Jr., and Douglas. Studied law in 
office of Alfred Russell and was admitted to 
the bar, Oct., 1877; member law firm of Eus- 
sel & Campbell, 1878-1905, Russel, Campbell & 
Bulkley, 1905-7, Eussel, Campbell, Bulkley & 
Ledyard, 1907-12, Campbell, Bulkley & Led- 
yard since 1912. Director Peoples State Bank; 
vice-president and counsel for Parke, Davis & 
Co.; director and counsel Union Trust Co., 
Cass Farm Co., River Eouge Improvement Co., 
Union Trust Building Co., Woodlawn Ceme- 
tery. Member American, Michigan State and 
Detroit Bar associations. Was one of the or- 
ganizers of the Detroit Naval Eeserve and 
commanded 3d division as senior lieutenant. 
President Detroit Naval Eeserve during Span- 
ish-American War. Delegate to Constitutional 
Convention, State of Michigan, 1907. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Society Colonial 
Governors, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Phi Beta 
Kappa. Clubs: Detroit (ex-president), Detroit 
Boat, Country, Yondotega, Witenagemote, 
Prismatic, University, Huron Mountain. Eec- 
reations: hunting, fishing, yachting and golf. 
Office: 604 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 913 
Jefferson Ave. 

CAMPBELL, Jolin O., vice-president and 
treasurer Eobinson Automatic Machine Co.; 
secretary and treasurer The Art Stove Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Fellowcraft, Office: 1549 Eussell St. 
Residence: 140 Chandler Ave. 

CAMPBELL, MUo DeWitt, U. S. marshal; 
born, Quincy, Mich., Oct. 25, 1851; son of 
Eella Madison and Susan Ann (Culver) Camp- 
bell; educated country district school to 15; 
graduated Coldwater High School at 19; 
graduated State Normal College, 1875; mar- 
ried, Oct. 18, 1876, Marion Sears, of Quincy, 
Mich.; one adopted daughter, Jessie M. (Mrs. 
E. E. Clarke, Jr.). Practiced law at Cold- 



water, Mich., since 1887, as member firm of 
Campbell & Johnson; vice-president William 
A, Coombs Milling Co.; director Southern 
Michigan National Bank, Coldwater; also en- 
gaged in dairy business at Coldwater as 
Campbell & Angevine. Has held the follow- 
ing offices: Superintendent county schools; 
member of state legislature; private secretary 
to governor; president board of all prisons 
in the state; state insurance commissioner; 
president State Tax Commission; mayor of 
Coldwater; U. S. Marshal for Eastern District 
of Michigan since 1906. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner; 
Member B. P. O. Elks, Grange. Club: Bon 
Ami (Coldwater). Recreation: baseball. Of- 
fice: Postoffiee Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 
Coldwater, Mich. 

CAMPBELL, Walter E., president and gen- 
eral manager Detroit & Windsor Ferry Co.; 
married. Miss Von Witzleben; children: 
Chrystal E., Esther. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Old. Office: 2-6 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 551 Cass Ave. 

CAMPBELL, Wilfred Wilkinson, hardware 
merchant; born, Anderdon, Ont., Can., Sept. 
6, 1878; son of John and Mary A. (Wilkin- 
son) Campbell; descended from Scotch an- 
cestry; educated Windsor public schools, 
Can., and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried at Detroit, June 26, 1909, Mabel E. 
Cooper. Has engaged in hardware business 
since 1896; began with D. S. Phelps Co. and 
later with T. B. Rayl Co.; in 1906 organized 
the Boyer-Campbell Co., handling a complete 
line of mechanical tools, factory and mill sup- 
plies, and has been president of company 
since organization (now occupying concrete 
building, erected 1911). Republican. Member 
Board of Commerce, Detroit. Mason; Pales- 
tine Lodge No. 357, F, & A. M.; King Cyrus 
Chapter, R. A. M.; Detroit Commandery, 
K. T. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
golf. Office: cor. Congress and Brush Sts. 
Residence: 111 Medbury Ave. 

CAMPBELL, William E., fireless cookers; 
born, Chatham, Ont., June 19, 1871; son of 
WilUam and Sarah (Comstoek) Campbell; 
educated in public schools of Ontario, Can.; 
married at Detroit, Feb. 14, 1896, Alexandria 
E. Henderson; five children: Theodore Gor- 
don, Huntly Manson, Alexander William and 
twins — Donald and Margaret. Began at age 
of 15 with the Manson-Campbell Co., manu- 
facturers of fanning mills, Chatham, Ont.; 



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manager of the company at Detroit 1901-8; 
since president William Campbell Co., manu- 
facturers of Rapid Fireless Cookers. Member 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 172- 
174 Addison Ave. Residence: 254 Twenty- 
fifth St. 

CAMPBELL, William Robert, flour mer- 
chant; born, Saranac, Mich., June 15, 1863; 
son of William and Harriet (Rose) Campbell; 
educated in public schools; married at Ban- 
croft, Nov. 28, 1889, Abbie E. Phillips; five 
children: Robert, Grosvenor, Bruster, Phillips, 
Helen. Began active career as clerk in gen- 
eral store at Pinckney, Mich., 1878; clerk in 
general store in Howell, Mich., 1881-82; came 
to Detroit in 1882 and became associated with 
Burnham, Stoepel & Co.; was director of com- 
pany 1902-11; since vice-president Commer- 
cial Milling Co.; also director Detroit Show- 
case Co., Detroit Terminal Storage Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreation: 
outdoor athletic sports. Office: Randolph & 
Atwater Sts. 

CANDLEB, Claudius H., lithographer; born. 
Mar. 10, 1845; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

CANDLER, James W., president Candler 
Dock & Bridge Building Co.; born, Colchester, 
Eng., Feb. 7, 1834; son of William and Letitia 
A. (Thomas) Candler; educated in public 
schools of London, Eng.; came to America 
and Detroit in 1849; married at New York 
City, 1854, Sarah A. Roworth; children: John 
M., Letitia (Mrs. Charles Eckliff), Charles A., 
Alfred G., Harriet (Mrs. C. 0, Ford). Sailed 
on the lakes and left Detroit for New York 
1851; sailed before the mast and became 
second mate and mate on ship, sailing from 
New York to the East Indies, China and 
Japan. Took charge of vessel in 1862 in 
Manila, continuing two years; returned to 
Detroit, 1864, and entered into partnership 
with brothers as building contractors and 
vessel owners; became president Candler Dock 
& Bridge Building Co., 1900. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Mason. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: 
taking short trips. Office: 305 Moffat Bldg. 
Residence: 33 Euclid Ave; 

CANDLER, Thomas H., general contractor; 
born, Detroit, Feb. 17, 1864; son of Homer W, 
and Emma (Ellard) Candler; educated in 
public and high schools, Detroit; married, 
July 22, 1892, Florence Bice, of Detroit; three 
children: Edith Ellard, Russell Gordon, Mar- 



jorie Bice. Began active career in engineer- 
ing department, Detroit City Iron Works, 
1880, continuing five years; then served on 
the lakes as marine engineer, 1885-93; fore- 
man Eagle Iron Works, 1893-95; chief engi- 
neer Detroit United Railway, 1895-8; treas- 
urer and general manager since 1898, of 
Canler Dock & Dredge Co., established by 
father, 1878. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, B. P. O. Elks. 
Recreations: motoring and boating. Office: 
305 Moffat Blk. Residence: 359 Bewick Ave. 

CANDLER, Wmiam R., real estate; born, 
Apr. 9, 1832; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

CANFIELD, Frank H., lawyer; born, Mt. 
Clemens, Mich., May 9, 1838; son of WiUiam 
and Ann (Clemens) Canfield; Thomas Can- 
field, first ancestor in America, came to Mil- 
ford, Conn., 1632, from Essex County, Eng.; 
educated Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; 
married, Oct., 1865, Adelaide Green, of De- 
troit; children: George L., William Bradford, 
Caroline (Mrs. F. T. Ducharme), Elizabeth C. 
In practice since 1862, mainly admiralty law. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
and Michigan Bar associations, Maritime Law 
Association of United States. Recreation: 
travel. Office: 512 Moffat Blk. Residence: 
837 Jefferson Ave. 

CANFIELD, George Lewis, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 12, 1866; son of Frank H. and 
Adelaide (Green) Canfield; educated at De- 
troit High School and University of Michigan, 
Literary Department, graduating, A.B., 1887; 
married at Detroit, Sept. 25, 1889, Mary N. 
Croul; children: William Crow and Adelaide. 
Has been engaged in general practice of law 
in Detroit since 1890; lecturer on admiralty 
law, University of Michigan; member law 
faculty University of Detroit; president De- 
troit Publishing Co. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Univer- 
sity, Country. Recreation: motoring. Office: 
512 Moffat Blk. Residence: 656 Jefferson Ave. 

CAPEN, James Sejraiour, cigar dealer; 
born. Union Springs, Cayuga County, N. Y., 
Oct. 18, 1852; son of Luman W. and Eliza 
(Munger) Capen; descended from Bernard 
Capen, Dorchester, Mass., 1638 (he came from 
England and was a descendant of the French 
Huguenots, name of Capinne); educated State 
Normal University. Normal, 111. (non-gradu- 
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Bloomington, 111. (she died, 1911); three chil- 
dren, only one living, Louise (Mrs. John F. 
Smith). In wholesale crockery business, 
Bloomington, 111., 1872-82; fruit grower and 
grove owner. Winter Park, Fla., 1882-93; sec- 
retary and treasurer The Charles A. Strel- 
inger Co., Detroit, 1893-1907; assistant city 
accountant, Detroit, 1907-8; now owner of a 
chain of cigar and news stands. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Originated parcels 
post agitation in Detroit about 1894; served 
three years on Board of Commerce Tax Com- 
mittee; was one of the committee that suc- 
ceeded in having the tax taken off alcohol for 
commercial purposes. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Star Council No. 89, Koyal 
Arcanum; member Grand Council of Michi- 
gan, since 1901. Eecreation: baseball. Office: 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 31 Hotel Plaza. 

CAEHAE.TT, Hamilton, manufacturer of 
clothing; born, Macedon Locks, Wayne Coun- 
ty, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1857; son of George and 
Lefa (Wylie) Carhartt; educated in public 
schools of Jackson, Mich., and at Episcopal 
College, Eacine, Wis.; married at Jackson, 
Mich., to Annette Welling; three children: 
Hamilton, Jr., Wylie Welling, Margaret Well- 
ing (Mrs. Harold D. Baker, of Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich.). Began business career in 
wholesale trade (Welling & Carhartt), Grand 
Eapids, Mich.; removed to Detroit, 1884, and 
established in wholesale furnishing business 
under name of Hamilton Carhartt & Co.; in 
1899 the firm changed its line of operations to 
manufacture of workingmen's clothing, as 
Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturer (Inc.), of 
which is president. President Hamilton Car- 
hartt Manufacturer, Limited (Toronto, Can.), 
Hamilton Carhartt Cotton Mills (Eock Hill, 
S. C), Hamilton Carhartt (Atlanta, Ga.), De- 
troit Ophir Mining & Milling Co. (State Line, 
Utah), Hamilton Carhartt Manufacturer 
(Dallas, Tex.), Hamilton Carhartt Manufac- 
turer (Vancouver, B. C, Can.), Hamilton Car- 
hartt Manufacturer (Liverpool, Eng.). Vice- 
president of the Art Commission. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country. Office: Michigan Ave. and Tenth 
St. Eesidences: 843 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 
and Eitz-Carleton Hotel, New York. 

CAEHAETT, Hamilton, Jr., manufacturer; 
born. Grand Eapids, Mich., Oct. 18, 1882; son 
of Hamilton and Annette (Welling) Carhartt; 
educated in public schools, Detroit University 
School and University of Michigan; married, 
Detroit, Jan., 1909, Corrine Palms; two sons: 



Hamilton, 3d, and John Palms. Began in man- 
ufacturing business at Detroit, 1904; vice- 
president and general manager Hamilton Car- 
hartt Manufacturer (Inc.), manufacturers of 
men's working clothes; vice-president Hamil- 
ton Carhartt Cotton Mill. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Eacquet and Curling, Office: 
Michigan Ave. and Tenth St. Eesidence: 
Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

CAEHAETT, Wylie Welling, manufacturer; 
born. Grand Eapids, Mich., Jan. 22, 1885; son 
of Hamilton and Annette (Welling) Carhartt; 
educated Detroit University School; A.B., 
Yale, 1908; married, Sept. 7, 1907, Isabel Pat- 
terson Carhartt, of New York; one son, Wylie 
Welling, Jr. Has been connected with Hamil- 
ton Carhartt, manufacturer of overalls, ever 
since beginning of active career; now vice- 
president and general manager same. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Progressive. 
Episcopalian. Member Zeta Psi. Clubs: Coun- 
try, University. Eecreation: golf. Office: 
Michigan Ave. and Tenth St. Eesidence: 
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

CAELEY, Leonard Eainford, gas mantles; 
born, London, Eng., May 25, 1875; son of 
Thomas and Harriet Dora Ellen (Eainford) 
Carley; educated in England; married. New 
York City, June 5, 1911, Edith Neville. Came 
to America, 1897, and located in Baltimore, 
Md.; went to Florida and spent two and one- 
half years raising and curing tobacco; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1900, and became can- 
nected with the Universal Button Co., gen- 
eral manager same, 1905-12; since secretary 
and treasurer Michigan Gas Mantle Co.; also 
president Eowley Scales & Supply Co., De- 
troit; Western Union Cable Code Co., New 
York City; Hardman Button Co., Beverly, 
Mass. Unitarian. Club: Country. Eecreation: 
horseback riding. Office: 21 Atwater St. W. 

CAELISS, Thomas E.; see Vol. 1908. 

CAEMICHAEL, Milton, commercial execu- 
tive; born, Muncie, Ind., Feb. 4, 1868; son of 
Oliver and Martha (Losh) Carmichael; edu- 
cated in public schools of Muncie, Ind.; mar- 
ried, 1896, Isabella Sullivan, of Detroit; one 
daughter, Isabella Frances. Eesident of De- 
troit most of time since 1889; engaged in 
newspaper work with Detroit Journal, etc.; 
elected secretary Detroit Convention of Tour- 
ists Bureau, 1907; secretary and treasurer 
Michigan Association of Agriculture and 
Commerce. Member Michigan Association 
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Commercial Executives (director). Member 
Woodmen of World. Club: Adcraft. Recrea- 
tion: cultivating flowers. Office: 821 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 161 W. Philadelphia Ave. 

CABMICHAEL, Robert A., manufacturing 
chemist; born, Dalhousie, New Brunswick, 
Can., Mar. 16, 1876; son of Dugald and Eliza- 
beth (Archibald) Carmichael; educated in 
public schools of Canada; married, Mar. 28, 
1906, Margaret Alexander, of Detroit. Located 
in Calumet, Mich., 1895; became druggist's 
clerk and finally manager of a drug store; 
removed to Detroit, 1904, and entered retail 
drug business; buyer, toilet department, for 
Crowley, Milner & Co., department store, 
1910-11; organized, 1911, R. A. Carmichael & 
Co., manufacturing chemists, perfumers and 
toilet specialists, and is secretary and treas- 
urer same. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason and 
Odd Fellow. Office: 20 Woodbridge St. E. 
Residence: 141 Bethune Ave. E. 

CARNEGIE, William Robertson, varnish 
manufacturer; born Forfarshire, Scotland, 
Feb. 15, 1866; son of Alexander and Sarah 
(Mitchell) Carnegie; educated in Scotland 
and at Detroit Business University; married, 
Sept. 18, 1895, Agnes Shiells, of Amberley, 
Ont., Can.; two children: Lillian, Andrew. 
Emigrated to America, May, 1887; cashier 
and bookkeeper R. H. Fyfe & Co., four and 
one-half years; cashier and bookkeeper Currie 
& Conn, two years; with Berry Brothers since 
1895, as assistant cashier, cashier, and now 
assistant treasurer; assistant treasurer 
Oldberry Co., Limited; treasurer Detroit Heat- 
ing & Lighting Co. Trustee Scotch Presbyte- 
rian Church, St. Andrew's Society. Republi- 
can. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreations: gardening, rowing, fishing and 
country life. Office: Berry Brothers. Resi- 
dence: 542 Field Ave. Summer Home: Pine 
Lake, Mich. 

CARON, George Gabriel, physician; born, 
Simcoe County, Ont., Can., Mar. 11, 1858; son 
of Selestein and Margaret (Smith) Caron; 
educated in public schools and Collegiate In- 
stitute, Aylmer, Ont.; M.D., Homoeopathic 
Department, University of Michigan, 1886; 
M.D., College of Physicians and Surgeons, 
Toronto, Ont., 1887; married, July 9, 1889, 
Nettie May Clark, of Detroit; two children: 
George Clark, Margaret Elizabeth. Practiced, 
London, Ont., 1887-8; Morpeth, Ont., 1888-91; 
since in Detroit; member staff and lecturer 



Training School for Nurses, of Grace Hos- 
pital; professor paedology, Detroit Homoe- 
opathic Medical College; specializes in dis- 
eases of children. Republican. Methodist. 
Member American Institute Homoeopathy, 
Homoeopathic Medical Society of Michigan, 
Detroit Practitioners' Society. Mason (Pales- 
tine Lodge). Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice and Residence: 52 Davenport St. 

CARPENTER, Elmer E., president Carpen- 
ter Chemical Co.; born, Cleveland, May 2, 
1862; son of Otis H. and Adelia (Williams) 
Carpenter; educated in public schools and un- 
der private tutelage, Cleveland; married, Oct. 
21, 1882, Marian Warner, of Gaylord, Mich. 
Began active career in general mercantile 
business in Gaylord, Mich., 1880; later added 
wholesale produce shipping and operated large 
stock farm; came to Detroit, 1892, and em- 
barked in handling and shipping cattle; 
founded, 1898, Carpenter Chemical Co., manu- 
facturers waterproof liquid court plaster, and 
still continues as president and manager; 
principal stockholder, and secretary and treas- 
urer of the Seven Lake Stock Ranch, Otsego 
County, Mich, (corporation owning 8,240 
acres) ; president East Cuba Plantation Co. 
(a $7,000,000 corporation, growing citrus 
fruits in Cuba). Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; Detroit Com- 
mandery No. 1, K. T.; Michigan Consistory; 
Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. Clubs: Noon- 
tide, Rotary. Recreations: motoring, trout 
fishing. Office: 54 State St. Residence: 66 
Park St. 

CARPENTER, Norman D., sales manager 
Carnegie Steel Co., Ltd. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat. Office: 1814 Ford Bldg. Residence: 138 
Bagg St. 

CARPENTER, William Leland, lawyer; 
born, Orion, Mich., Nov. 9, 1854; son of 
Charles K. and Jennette (Coryell) Carpenter; 
B.S., Michigan Agricultural College, 1875; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1878; married, 
Oct. 15, 1885, Elizabeth C. Ferguson, of De- 
troit; children: Lela E. and Rolla L. In prac- 
tice, Detroit, 1878-94; judge Circuit Court, 
Wayne County, Mich., Apr., 1894-1902; justice 
Supreme Court, 1903-8; resigned Sept. 15, 
1908, and resumed practice at Detroit; mem- 
ber law firm of Stevenson (Elliott G.), Car- 
penter, Butzel & Backus. President Detroit 
College of Law since July, 1902. Republican. 
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state Bar Association. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Golf, Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try. Office: 1324 Ford Bldg. Kesidence: 109 
Seward Ave. 

OAERAN, Charles M.; born in Oakland 
County, Mich., Sept. 21, 1857; son of James 
and Anne (Herbage) Carran; educated in pub- 
lic schools; married, Detroit, 1891, Elvira 
Morris. Clerk in general merchandise store, 
Clarkston, Mich., 1871-83; removed to Detroit 
and was with Lichtenberg & Sons, general 
commission merchants, 1883-87; traveling 
salesman for George C. Langdon, malt oper- 
ator, 1887-90; member firm of Carran & Conn, 
grain commission, 1890-95; member firm of 
Caughey & Carran, grain, seeds, commission, 
1895-1912; vice-president Caughey, Carran & 
Co, since July 1, 1912. Member Detroit Board 
of Trade. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Harmonic. Kecreation: yachting. 
Office: 625 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 150 Forest 
Avenue W. 

CABBIER, John Edward, secretary De Man 
Bros. Co., planing mill; born, Detroit, May 17, 
1882; son of Joseph L. and Anna (Walpole) 
Carrier; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
Gutchess Business College; unmarried. Began 
active career, 1895, with Raynor & Taylor, 
printers; then with Rule & Mack, printers, 
1899-1901; with American Car & Foundry Co., 
until 1904; entered employ of De Man Bros., 
1904; secretary and director De Man Bros. 
Co. since 1906. Democrat. Catholic. Recrea- 
tions: baseball and theatre. Office: 416 May- 
bury Grand Ave. Residence. 435 Vermont 
Avenue. 

CARRON, Theodore Joseph, merchant; 
born, Chatham, Ont., Can., June 28, 1861; son 
of Gregory and Genevieve (Beaugrand) Car- 
ron; educated Assumption College, Sandwich, 
Ont.; married, Jan. 30, 1889, Lillian Vanier, 
of New York; four children: Lionel V., 
Harold G., Urban J., Elise M. Resident of 
Detroit for more than 30 years; began with 
D. Beaudry at present location, 1888, and 
succeeded to the business, Jan. 1, 1908, as 
Carron & Co., clothing, up-to-date furnishings, 
hats, etc. Republican. Roman Catholic. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Recreations: fond 
of outdoor sports. Office: 96 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 160 Avery Ave. 

CAEROW, Flemming, physician; born, Still 
Pond, Md., Aug. 4, 1853; son of Martindale 
and Henrietta (Hepbron) Carrow; graduate 
West River Military Academy; A.B., Colum- 



bia University (now George Washington Uni- 
versity), Washington, D. C, 1870, and degree 
of M.D. from Medical Department, same uni- 
versity, 1874; (M.A., University of Michigan, 
1903); married at Wilmington, Del., Oct. 21, 
1875, Teressa England (died, 1898) ; one son, 
Herbert; married, 2nd, Kate Withington, of 
Jackson, Mich., July 31, 1912. Began practice 
at Canton, China, 1874, as surgeon in military 
service of Chinese Government, continuing 
until 1885; returned to United States and for 
17 years filled position of professor of ophthal- 
mology. University of Michigan; resigned 
from professorship, 1904, and has since prac- 
ticed in Detroit. Member State Board of Reg- 
istration in Medicine, American Medical As- 
sociation, Anthropological Society of Paris, 
American Association for the Advancement 
of Science, Royal Society of Portugal. Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Club: Detroit. Recreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 503 Washington Arcade. 
Residence: The Palms. Summer Home: 
Traverse City, Mich. 

CARROW, Herbert P.; born. Canton, China, 

July 27, 1880; son of Flemming and Teressa 
(England) Carrow; parents returned to Amer- 
ica, 1881; graduated St. John's Military Acad- 
emp, Delafield, Wis., 1898; University of 
Michigan, degree of A.B., 1902; married at 
Duluth, July 11, 1905, Wilhelmina Eupley; 
two children: Teressa, Herbert F. Was con- 
nected with F. A. Patrick & Co., wholesale 
dry goods, Duluth, 1902-4; removed Detroit, 
1904, and has since been identified with 
Hayes Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of 
sheet metal parts and forgings. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Honorary 2d lieu- 
tenant Wisconsin National Guard. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Zeta Psi. Clubs: 
University, Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Wol- 
verine Automobile. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office 458 Maybury Grand Ave. Residence: 
113 E. Palmer Ave. 

CARSON, William, grain merchant; born, 
Apr. 10, 1839; died, Nov., 1912; see Vol. 19D8. 

CARSTENS, J. Henry, abdominal surgeon; 
born, Kiel, Germany, June 9, 1848, son of 
John H. and Mary (Mordhorst) Carstens; 
came to United States with parents early in 
life; educated in public schools of Detroit, at 
German-American Seminary and Detroit Med- 
ical College, degree of M.D., 1870; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 18, 1870, Hattie Rohnert; chil- 
dren: Hattie M., Edith L., Lulu (Mrs. L. J. 



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Hirschman), Mildred V., Henry E. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1870; now chief of staff 
Harper Hospital; professor of gynecology 
Detroit College of Medicine; consulting ob- 
stetrician at Woman's Hospital and House 
of Providence, etc. Member Wayne County 
Medical Society (ex-president), Mississippi 
Valley Medical Society (ex-president), Amer- 
ican Medical Association, Michigan State 
Medical Association. Eepublican. Lutheran. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Harmonie. 
Kecreations: bowling, billiards and sports re- 
quiring physical exercise. Address: 620 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

CABTEB, David S., secretary and treas- 
urer Larned, Carter & Co.; born, Detroit, 
1870; son of David and Frances (Leonard) 
Carter; educated in Detroit public and high 
schools; married, Detroit, Sept. 12, 1899, 
Grace Gillis (died, June 11, 1902); one son, 
David Grace Carter. Engaged in furniture 
business 1889-97; assisted in organizing Lar- 
ned, Carter & Co., manufacturers of overalls, 
1897, and has since been secretary and treas- 
urer of the company; also director Detroit 
Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce; vice-president Society for Preven- 
tion of Cruelty to Children; member Sons of 
American Eevolution, Elder First Presbyte- 
rian Church. Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Athletic, Country (director), Detroit 
Boat. Eecreations: golf and automobiling. 
OflSce: 264 Howard St. Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe Village, Mich. 

CARTWRIGHT, Charles E., coal; born, To- 
ledo, O., May 17, 1877; son of Isaiah D. and 
Ida M. (Dickinson) Cartwright; educated in 
Toledo High School and University of Michi- 
gan, 1899; unmarried. Entered real estate 
business at Toledo, 1899; became identified 
with coal business, 1901, in connection with 
A. G. Blair & Co., Toledo; came to Detroit, 
June, 1904; since general sales agent and sec- 
retary Youghiogheny Gas Coal Co., miners 
and shippers of coal. Presbyterian. Member 
Masonic order, Knights Templar, Shrine. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Thousand 
Islands Yacht, Toledo Tennis. Eecreations: 
tennis, boating and general outdoor sports. 
Office: 1738 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 18 Euclid Ave. W. 

CARVER, Harry Twitchell, wholesale drug- 
gist; born, Dayton, O., Mar. 9, 1866; son of 
Enoch and Sarah Jennette (Drury) Carver; 
educated in Detroit public schools; married, 



Aug. 12, 1891, Constance Ford Smith, of De- 
troit; one son, Harry Twitchell, Jr. Began ac- 
tive career in employ of Farrand, Williams & 
Clark, wholesale druggists, 1881; has ever 
since been identified with the company, and 
member of firm since 1900. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Episcopa- 
lian. 32° Mason, K. T., Shriner. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: 11-17 Larned St. E. 
Eesidence: 468 Putnam Ave. 

CARY, Henry Nathaniel, journalist; moved 
to Chicago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

CARY, Hugh, physician; born, Demerts- 
ville, Ont., Can., June 6, 1852; son of Hugh 
and Margaret (Hamilton) Cary; educated in 
common schools. Provincial Normal School, 
Toronto, and University of Michigan, gradu- 
ating, M,D., 1884; married at Brockville, Ont., 
Aug. 6, 1877, Jennie E. Mulvaugh; again, at 
Cheboygan, Mich., Oct. 12, 1892, Mrs. Orma E. 
Mulvaugh (nee Farrell); one son, Howard H. 
Taught school in earlier years; began practice 
of medicine at Eomulus, Mich., 1884; removed 
to Delray, 1885, where has since continued in 
practice. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion. Secretary School Board, 1888-1906; 
elected trustee when Delray was organized as 
a village, 1897 (president of board, 1904-5). 
Mason; member Knights of Pythias, I. 0. O. 
F., Maccabees. Office and Eesidence: 2260 
Jefferson Ave. 

CARY, Walter Bancroft, president Michi- 
gan Insurance Agency; born, Muskegon, 
Mich., May 8, 1885; son of Walter Bancroft 
and Ida M. (Weatherhead) Cary; educated in 
public schools, Muskegon; unmarried. Began 
in insurance business, 1907; president Michi- 
gan Insurance Agency tince Jan. 1, 1910. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. 32° Mason; Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Eush- 
mere, Detroit Athletic, Noontide, Wolverine 
Automobile. Eecreations: athletics, motoring, 
boating and swimming. Office: 1810-1812 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: 3066 E. Grand Boul. 

CASE, Louis Hamlin, banker and broker; 
born, Flint, Mich., Nov. 26, 1876; son of 
Luman and Adelaide (Kendall) Case; edu- 
cated in public schools of Holly, Mich.; un- 
married. Began active career in employ of 
Commercial National Bank, Detroit, continu- 
ing 1895-99; became identified with Cameron, 
Currie 8c Co., bankers and brokers, 1899, and 
in 1903 succeeded F. S. Osborn as a partner 
in the company; became associated with firm 
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1909. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Boat, Automobile, Country, De- 
troit Eaequet and Curling. Eecreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 550 Jefferson Ave. 

CASEY, James E., physician; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 29, 1876; son of Jeremiah and Mary 
(McCasey) Casey; educated in parochial 
schools; A.B., Detroit University, 1898; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; married, 
June 14, 1905, Mary E, Leahey, of Detroit, 
three children: Elizabeth Aileen, Cathleen 
Eveline, Janice. Practiced in Detroit since 
1902; house physician, St. Mary's Hospital, 
1902-3; assistant laryngologist, St. Mary's 
Hospital since June, 1903. Catholic. Member 
American, Michigan and Wayne County Med- 
ical associations. Office and Eesidence: 218 
Porter St. 

CASGRAIN, Charles William, lawyer; born, 
Canada, May 24, 1859; son of Hon. Charles E. 
and Charlotte (Chase) Casgrain; Assumption 
College, 1879; studied law and was admitted 
to bar, 1883; married at Detroit, Feb. 25, 1886, 
Annie Hammond; children: Charlotte Chase, 
Adelaide, Hammond, Wilfred. Has practiced 
in Detroit since 1883; city attorney, City of 
Detroit, 1890-92. Democrat. Eoman Catholic. 
Member American Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic, Catholic (New York). Office: 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 575 
Jefferson Ave. 

CASSIDY, William Joseph, physician and 
surgeon; born. Tilbury, Ont., Sept. 4, 1880; 
son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Palmer) 
Cassidy; educated Collegiate Institute, Chat- 
ham, Ont.; graduated, Department of Phar- 
macy, Ontario University, Toronto, 1901; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1908; unmarried. 
In practice in Detroit since May, 1908; junior 
surgeon Providence Hospital; junior surgeon, 
polyclinic. Harper Hospital, Department of 
Urology. First lieutenant U. S. Medical Ee- 
serve Corps. Eoman Catholic. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, Harper Hospital Alumni Associ- 
ation, Alumni Association Detroit College of 
Medicine, Beta Chapter Nu Sigma Nu. Eecre- 
ation: motoring. Office: 308-309 Washington 
Arcade. Eesidence: 98 Webb Ave. 

CASSITY, Stephen Albert, manager Spen- 
cer Hat Co.; born, Clark County, Ky., Aug. 
27, 1877; son of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah 



Elizabeth (Pendleton) Cassity; ancestors 
Scotch-Irish on father's side, Welsh on moth- 
er's side; common school education; married, 
Jan. 18, 1905, Alma Brockman, of Louisville, 
Ky. Began active career in employ of the 
Mammoth Shoe & Clothing Co., Louisville, 
1893, continuing seven years; then with C. B. 
Smith Sons, hatters, Louisville, six years; 
organized the Spencer Hat Co., of which was 
secretary and treasurer, 1903-9; organized, 
1910, the Cassity-Beck Co., of Louisville, and 
was president of same for three years; re- 
moved to Detroit, and has been manager of 
the Spencer Hat Co. since Jan. 20, 1913. Pro- 
gressive. Methodist. Member Louisville 
Lodge No. 8, B. P. 0. Elks. Club: Eotary. 
Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 223 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidence: Hart Apts., 185 Clifford 
Street. 

CASWELL, William L., vice-president 
Peninsular Milled Screw Co.; born, Eochester, 
N. Y., Dec. 22, 1854; sou of Joseph and Emma 
Caswell; educated in public schools of Strat- 
ford, Ont.; married at Detroit, 1884, Miss 
Amelia Saenger. Began learning trade of 
machinist at Stratford, Ont., 1872, continuing 
at the trade for five years; came to Detroit, 
1877, and entered employ of the Detroit Loco- 
motive Works; then was identified with the 
Barnum Wire Works and for 16 years was 
with the Detroit Screw Works; assisted in 
organization of the Peninsular Milled Screw 
Co. in 1902, and has since been vice-president 
and superintendent of the company. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Member Masonic order. 
Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 1090 
Champlain St. Eesidence: 923 E. Grand Boul. 

CAUGHEY, Frank T., grain commission; 
born in Ashtabula County, O., June 21, 1853; 
son of Samuel S. and Nancy (Davidson) 
Caughey; educated in public schools of Ashta- 
bula County, and at Pennsylvania State Nor- 
mal School; married. Union City, Mich., May 
24, 1883, Delia A. Shumway. Located in Union 
City and began clerking in general store, 
1870; traveling hardware salesman, 1873-76; 
began in grain and seed shipping, 1876; re- 
moved to Detroit and was special partner of 
Gillett & Hall, 1888-93; in business alone, 
1893-95; member of the firm of Caughey & 
Carran, grain commission merchants, 1895- 
1912; firm incorporated, 1912, as Caughey, 
Carran & Co., of which is president. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Board 
of Trade (president, 1897, 1898 and 1903). 
Mason, Knights Templar, Shriner. Clubs: De- 



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troit, Fellowcraft. Eecreations: automobiling, 
boating and fishing. OflSce: 620 Chamber of 
Commerce. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

CAXJLKINS, Edward Bums, secretary 
Michigan Steel Casting Co.; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 22, 1876; son of Horace James and 
Frances (Leadbeater) Caulkins; educated in 
Houghton School, Detroit; Wilkins School, 
Detroit High School; A.B., Detroit University 
School, 1894; B.L., University of Michigan, 
1900; married at Highwood, N. J., June 12, 
1912, Bertha Bliss Bumstead. Began active 
career as secretary H. J, Caulkins & Co., 1900, 
continuing for six years; sales manager 
Phelps Co., 1906-7; secretary and sales man- 
ager Michigan Steel Casting Co. since 1907; 
secretary Detroit Pressed Steel Co. since 1910. 
Mugwump. Member Psi Upsilon fraternity. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit, University, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit Tennis, Indian 
Village Club. Eecreation: tennis. Office: 248- 
250 Guoin St. Eesidence: 1595 Jefferson Ave. 

CAULKINS, Horace J., dealer in dental 
supplies; born, Oshawa, Ont., Can., July 12, 
1850; son of William and Elizabeth (Burns) 
Caulkins; educated in public schools of Can- 
ada; married at Detroit, 1888, Minnie F. 
Peck; seven children: Edward B., George P., 
Horace J., Jr., Sarah B., Henry L., Esther, 
Bettie. Began active career in dry goods busi- 
ness at Niagara Falls, Ont.; came to Detroit, 
1871, and continued in dry goods business 
until 1877, when he began as dealer in dental 
supplies, in which he has since continued; 
president and manager H. J, Caulkins & Co., 
manufacturers of china kilns, enamel fur- 
naces, dental and high heat furnaces and deal- 
ers in dental supplies. President Pewabic 
Pottery Co., manufacturers of artistic pottery 
and tile. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Episcopalian. Office: 6th floor J. 
Henry Smith Bldg., cor. Griswold and State 
Sts. Eesidence: 74 Edmund PI. Summer Eesi- 
dence: Pointe Aux Pins, Mich. 

CAVANAGH, WiUiam Henry, funeral direc- 
tor; born, Pearl Township, Ont., Can., Jan. 23, 
1866; son of Lawrence and Ann (McAvoy) 
Cavanagh; educated in public schools, Wayne 
County, Mich.; married, June 21, 1893, Nellie 
E. Fitzgerald, of Highland Park, Mich.; one 
son, William Gerald. Eesident of Michigan 
since infancy; began active career in employ 
of V. Geist & Sons, undertakers, Detroit, con- 
tinuing 1883-88; member of the Detroit Fire 
Department, 1888-91; has been in the under- 



taking business on own account since June 21, 
1892. Catholic. Member L. O. O. M., K. O. T. 
M., C. M. B. A. Eecreation: fishing. Office 
and Eesidence: 1315 Woodward Ave. 

CHADDOCK, John Benjamin, lawyer, also 
life insurance; born, Westphalia, Mich., Oct. 
19, 1863; son of William H. and Eliza A. 
(Benjamin) Chaddock; educated Olivet Col- 
lege, 1882-87; LL.B., University of Michigan, 
1890; married, Oct, 25, 1895, Isolene Vosper, 
of Ionia, Mich.; four children: Dorothy E., 
John v., Paul B., Esther H, Practiced at 
Ionia, Mich., 1891-1903; prosecuting attorney 
Ionia County, 1896-1900; attorney for Bureau 
of Corporations, Washington, D. C, 1903-9; 
removed to Detroit, 1909; organizer and first 
president Detroit Life Insurance Co.; member 
board of directors, assistant secretary and as- 
sistant treasurer Michigan Workmen's Com- 
pensation Mutual Insurance Co. since its or- 
ganization. Progressive. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Sons of American Eevolution, Sons of 
Revolution. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting and fishing. Office: 905 Free 
Press Bldg. Eesidence: 59 Massachusetts Ave. 

CHAJDSEY, Charles Ernest, superintendent 
of schools; born, Nebraska City, Neb., Oct. 15, 
1870; son of Franklin and Sallie Maria (Bar- 
num) Chadsey; A.B., Leland Stanford, Jr., 
University, 1892, A.M., 1893; A.M., Columbia 
University, 1894, Ph.D., 1897; (honorary 
Litt.D., Denver University, 1909) ; married, 
June 29, 1897, Callie Worth Price, of Durango, 
Colo.; one son, Charles Price. Principal 
Durango High School, 1894-97; superintendent 
city schools, Durango, 1897-1900; superinten- 
dent North Side schools, Denver, 1900-3; as- 
sistant city superintendent schools, 1904-7, 
superintendent city schools, Sept. 1, 1907-Aug., 
1912, Denver; superintendent city schools, 
Detroit, since Aug., 1912. Lecturer on School 
Problems, University of Colorado, 1900-3; on 
administration and modern educational move- 
ments. University of Wisconsin, 1911. Mem- 
ber National Educational Association (presi- 
dent Department of Superintendence, 1912, 
member Educational Council); member Phi 
Delta Theta, Phi Beta Kappa; president Den- 
ver Philosophical Society, 1904; Colorado 
Teachers' Association, 1909. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Author: The Struggle Be- 
tween President Johnson and Congress Over 
Eeconstruction, 1897; also numerous articles 
in educational magazines. Office: 50 Broad- 
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CHALMERS, Hugh, manufacturer; born, 
Dayton, O., Oct. 3, 1873; son of Thomas and 
Jeanette (Bell) Chalmers; educated public 
schools and business college; married, Aug. 
22, 1901, Frances L. Houser, of Dayton; four 
children: Helen, Hugh, Jr., Bruce, Margaret. 
Began as ofJfice boy with National Cash Eegis- 
ter Co., Dayton, at 14, becoming vice-presi- 
dent and general manager, 1900, which posi- 
tion he occupied until 1907; since 1907 presi- 
dent E. E. Thomas Detroit Motor Co., and its 
successors, Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co. and 
Chalmers Motor Co.; also director Metal Prod- 
ucts Co., Fairview Foundry Co., Detroit. Mem- 
ber Automobile Board of Trade, Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Society of Automobile En- 
gineers, National Association of Salesmana- 
gers, Ohio Society of Detroit. Mason. Clubs: 
Dayton (Dayton, O.), Sphinx, Pen, Detroit 
Country, Automobile, Motor Boat of America 
(Detroit). Kecreations: golf, hunting and fish- 
ing. Office: Chalmers Motor Co. Eesidence: 
275 Iroquois Ave. 

CHAMBERLAIN, Marvin Howard, Jr., ad- 
vertising manager; born, Detroit, Sept. 20, 
1879; son of Marvin H. and Ellen A. (Wilson) 
Chamberlain; educated Detroit public schools; 
prepared for college at Eaeine College, Ea- 
cine, Wis.; matriculated in University of 
Michigan, class of 1902; married, June 4, 1902, 
Charlotte F. Smalley, of Detroit; two sons: 
Marvin H., 3d, born, Aug. 12, 1903, and John 
C, born, Aug. 5, 1906. Assistant general 
manager Detroit Sanitary Works, June, 1902- 
Jan. 1, 1907; publisher Association Jeweler, 
Jan. 1, 1907- Jan. 1, 1908; manager Detroit 
Metal Spinning Co. until Sept., 1909; spent 
winter and spring of 1910 in California; since 
advertising manager Krit Motor Car Co.; sec- 
retary and treasurer M. C. C. Motor Co.; pres- 
ident Detroit Puncturine Co. Secretary and 
treasurer Detroit City Golf League. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Member National Association 
of Advertising Managers. Member Zeta Psi 
College Fraternity. 32° Mason, Shriner. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Bloomfield 
Hills Country, Wolverine Automobile. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, curling, golf. Office: 
Krit Motor Car Co. Residence: 40 Atkinson 
Avenue. 

CHAMBERLAIN, Robert M., lawyer; born, 
Le Eoy, N. Y., Mar. 16, 1852; son of David C. 
and Mary (Finney) Chamberlain; graduate 
Le Eoy Academic Institute, 1869; A.B., Wil- 
liams College, Williamstown, Mass., 1873; 



married at Detroit, June 7, 1881, Florence A. 
Lee; one daughter, Caro Frances. Admitted 
to the bar at Williamsport, Pa., 1875; prac- 
ticed in Chicago a short time; went to Ridge- 
way, Pa., and was member of firm of Rathbun 
& Chamberlain, 1876-77; removed to Detroit, 
1877, and was in office of Moore, Canfield & 
Warner, until 1881; practiced on own account, 
1881-84; member firm of Chamberlain & 
Guise, 1884-1904, Chamberlain, Guise & Tur- 
ner, 1904-6, again Chamberlain & Guise 
until 1907; since member firm of Chamber- 
lain, May, Denby & Webster. Director and 
treasurer Horton-Cato Manufacturing Co.; 
chairman board of managers W. S. Eathbone 
Land Co., Ltd. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Alpha Delta Phi' 
Phi Beta Kappa, Loyal Legion (by inherit- 
ance). Eepublican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, University, Church. Eecreation: 
fishing. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 124 Bagg St. 

CHAMBERLIN, Fred W., office supplies; 
born, Fairfield, Me., July 31, 1868; son of 
George W. F. and Eliza (Wetherell) Chamber- 
lin; removed to Detroit, Oct., 1871; educated 
in public schools of Detroit, 1875-84; married, 
Detroit, June 6, 1905, Edyth Anne Brand; one 
eon, Brand W. Began active career as clerk 
to purchasing agent Michigan Central Rail- 
road, continuing Dec. 1, 1884-May 1, 1891; sta- 
tionery purchasing agent New York Central 
Railroad System, May 1, 1891-Nov., 1895; in 
stationery and printing business in New 
York City, Nov., 1895-97; salesman Library Bu- 
reau, New York, Oct., 1897-May, 1899; sales 
manager for Michigan, for Library Bureau, 
headquarters in Detroit, since Sept. 1, 1899. 
Republican. Congregationalist. President De- 
troit Christian Endeavor Union, 1900-1, and 
Michigan Christian Endeavor Union, 1902-6. 
Eecreation: canoeing. Office: 400 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 116 Webb Ave. 

CHAMBERLIN, William M., advertising; 
born, Vieksburg, Miss., Oct. 3, 1872; son of 
William MacPherson and Sallie Givens (Ful- 
kerson) Chamberlin; educated public schools, 
Vieksburg, Miss.; Chamberlin-Hunt Academy, 
Port Gibson, Miss.; married, June 4, 1903, 
Emma Leone Viers, of Columbus Grove, O.; 
children: Gordon Fulkerson and Elliott Mac- 
Pherson. Began as newspaper illustrator and 
cartoonist; later illustrating and reportorial 
work on New Orleans Picayune, Memphis Com- 
mercial Appeal, Birmingham News, etc.; en- 



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gaged in techuical publicity since 1905; came 
to Detroit, 1905, and now proprietor The 
Chamberlin Co. President Practical Advertis- 
ing Specialties Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Served in 71st New York Infan- 
try, Spanish-American War. Presbyterian. 
Member Southern Society of Detroit. Clubs: 
Adcraft, Detroit Athletic. Kecreations: art, 
music, hunting. Office: 401 Free Press Bldg. 
Eesidence: 151 Josephine Ave. 

CHAMBERS, Charles A., coal; born, Paris, 
Ky., Apr. 5, 1867; son of Charles Thomas and 
Marie Antonetta (Cefalo) Chambers; educated 
in public schools of Cincinnati; married, Cin- 
cinnati, June 10, 1888, Blanch J. Fisher; one 
daughter, Blanch Marie. Began active career 
in Cincinnati, as employe of Pittsburgh, Co- 
lumbus, Cincinnati & St. Louis Eailway; was 
appointed soliciting freight agent and later 
general freight and passenger agent of the 
Detroit, Lima & Northern Ey. (now the D., T. 
& I. E. E.), also Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee 
R. E. (now part of the L. S. & M. S. Ey.); 
resigned to enter wholesale coal business as 
general manager sales of Luhrig Coal Co., 
Cincinnati; representative in Detroit of the 
Fairmont Coal Co., 1903-9, The Consolidation 
Coal Co., 1909-12; manager Detroit branch 
same, since 1912. Served 14 years as member 
1st Eegiment, Ohio National Guard. Eepub- 
lican. Methodist. 32° Mason, Shriner. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Eecreation: farming. Office: 
1636-1639 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: Eoyal Oak, Mich. 

CHANDLER, Clarence J., packer and ship- 
per of eggs; born. Canton, St. Lawrence Co., 
N. Y., Mar. 29, 1871; son of Harvey G. and 
Maria (Stacy) Chandler; educated public 
schools of St. Lawrence County, N. Y.; mar- 
ried, Jan. 1, 1896, Myrta Kempf, of Chelsea, 
Mich.; two children: Dorothy E., Harold K. 
Began active career with father, packing and 
shipping eggs, in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.; 
later in same line of business in Manchester, 
N. H., Boston, New York, and Chelsea, Mich., 
1894; came to Detroit, 1898; operates egg 
packing and shipping warehouses in Ohio, In- 
diana and Michigan, and ships high grade 
eggs to New York, Philadelphia, Boston and 
New England; is regarded as the largest oper- 
ator in that commodity in United States. 
President Hudson Produce Co., Hudson, Mich.; 
vice president Elmore Produce Co., Elmore, 
O.; director Wauseon Produce Co. (Wauseon, 
O.), Detroit Baking Co., Eowley Scale & Sup- 
ply Co., Detroit; member firm of Hough Man- 



ufacturing Co., manufacturers of galvanized 
iron products. Eepubliean. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, National 
Butter and Egg Dealers ' Association, Ohio 
Butter and Egg Dealers' Association, Mich- 
igan Butter and Egg Dealers' Association. 
Eecreations: motoring, country life, travel. 
Office: 51-52 McGraw Blk. Eesidence: 857 
Trumbull Ave. 

CHANDLER, George Whitfield, insurance; 
born, Livonia Center, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1835; son 
of Daniel D. T. and Mary (Kneeland) Chan- 
dler; educated in public schools of Buffalo, 
N. Y., and Howell, Mich.; married at Brooklyn, 
N. Y,, Aug. 30, 1864, Adaline P. Plunkett, who 
died 1903. Became clerk in general store at 
Howell at age of 15; in business for himself 
at Fowlerville, Mich., 1855-57; employed in 
dry goods store at Lansing, Mich., until 1861; 
enlisted in Union Army, Aug. 12, 1861; com- 
missioned brevet major U. S. Volunteers, 
Mar. 13, 1865, for meritorious services; com- 
missary in subsistence department; mustered 
out Dec. 27, 1866. Eeturned to Lansing and 
was assistant secretary Michigan State In- 
surance Co., 1867-70; special agent for Mich- 
igan, for Hartford Fire Insurance Co., 1872- 
82; came to Detroit and engaged in fire insur- 
ance business until 1905, when he established 
George W. Chandler 's Insurance Agency, of 
which is the head. Democrat, Episcopalian. 
Mason, Knight Templar (Grand Commander 
of Michigan jurisdiction, 1882), Shriner; mem- 
ber Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. E., Loyal 
Legion (ex-Commander Michigan Command- 
ery). Office: 621-624 Hammond Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 37 Peterboro St. 

CHAPIN, Roy Dikeman, manufacturer of 
automobiles; born, Lansing, Mich., Feb. 23^ 
1880; son of Edward C. and Ella (King) 
Chapin; graduate Lansing High School, and 
attended University of Michigan; unmarried. 
Has been engaged in the manufacture of 
automobiles in Detroit since Feb., 1901; gen- 
eral sales manager Olds Motor Works, 1904-6; 
organized E. E. Thomas-Detroit Co., 1906, and 
treasurer and general manager same, 1906-8; 
treasurer and general manager Chalmers-De- 
troit Motor Co., 1908-10; now president Hud- 
son Motor Car Co., Eastern Eealty Co.; treas- 
urer Sterling Eealty Co.; director Old De- 
troit National Bank; secretary National As- 
sociation of Automobile Manufacturers, Au- 
tomobile Board of Trade; member board of 
directors American Highway Association. 
Member Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Clubs: 



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University (director), Country, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic (director), Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Eacquet, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Automobile of Detroit, Aero of Mich- 
igan, Aero of America. Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling and outdoor sports. Identified with 
the good roads movement. Office: Hudson 
Motor Car Co. Eesidence: 153 Van Dyke Ave. 

CHAPIN, William W., lawyer; born, Buf- 
falo, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1859; son of William M. 
and Elizabeth (Carr) Chapin; educated dis- 
trict schools; State Normal School, Ypsilanti; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1886; married, 
Oct. 12, 1897, ^Florence Collier, of Detroit; 
four children: Marguerite, Elizabeth Adelaide, 
Florence, Donald M. Lived on farm in Wayne 
County until taking up study of law; ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar in 1887 and since 
practiced in Detroit; judge of Eecorder's 
Court, City of Detroit, 1893-1900. Eepublican. 
32° Mason, Shriner. Clubs: Lawyers', De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Athletic Association, Uni- 
versity of Michigan. Eecreation: farm life. 
Office: 813-821 Free Press Bldg. Eesidence: 
60 Smith Ave. 

CHAPMAN, Benjamin Gaines, secretary 
and treasurer Burroughs Adding Machine Co.; 
born, Chicot County, Ark., Oct. 17, 1851; son 
of Johnson and Elizabeth Pollard (Gaines) 
Chapman; educated Locust Dale Academy, 
Va.; married, Oct. 29, 1879, Louisa Hopkins, 
of St. Louis; three children: Benjamin Gaines, 
Jr., Charles Goodman, Louise Hopkins. Be- 
gan active career in employ of Marmaduke 
& Brown, 1871; then successively with Thos. 
H. Allen & Co., Clark & Breckenridge, Bain 
& Chapman Manufacturing Co. and the Valley 
Milling Co., all at St. Louis; became a di- 
rector of the American Arithmometer Co., at 
St. Louis, 1890; elected secretary and treas- 
urer of the company, 1900, and so continued 
until 1904, when the plant was moved to De- 
troit, and the firm name was changed to the 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co. ; he is now sec- 
retary and treasurer same. Independent in 
politics. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Border 
Game and Fish Club of Missouri. Eecreations: 
automobiling and hunting: Office: Burroughs 
and Second Aves. Eesidence: 1707 Jefferson 
Ave. 

CHAPMAN, Edward F., fire insurance; 
born, June 22, 1839; died, Sept., 1909; see Vol. 
1908. 



CHAPMAN, Glenn L., fire insurance; born, 
Lowell, Mich., Mar. 5, 1870; son of Edwin A. 
and Jennie A. Chapman; graduate Lansing 
(Mich.) High School, 1888, and Literary De- 
partment, University of Michigan, B.L., and 
state teacher's certificate, June, 1892; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1899, Amanda L. Chap- 
man; two children: Everett, Marion. Was 
reporter on Detroit Evening News, 1892-93; 
state editor Detroit Tribune, 1894-1900; mu- 
nicipal and political reporter Detroit Free 
Press, 1900-3; served a year and a half as as- 
sistant to secretary of the Detroit Board of 
Education; acquired half interest in fire in- 
surance business of A. E. Whitebeck, Sept. 1, 
1905, the business being consolidated, June 
1, 1907, with that of Chandler & Burwell 
under firm name of Whitebeck, Burwell & 
Chapman; on Jan. 1, 1908, the business was 
consolidated with that of Jacob Guthard & 
Son Co., of which firm he became secretary. 
Eecreation: yachting. Office: 95 Fort St. W. 
Eesidence: 2181 W. Grand Boul. 

CHAPMAN, Nathan C, steamship agent; 
born Williamstown, Mich., June 25, 1881; son 
of Charles H. and Cora L. (Guiles) Chapman; 
educated public schools, Lansing, Mich.; spe- 
cial course, Michigan Agricultural College, 
Lansing; married, June 23, 1906, Gertrude E. 
Harper, of Vicksburg, Mich.; two children: 
Charles H., Bernard E. Began active career 
in employ of passenger department Pere Mar- 
quette E. E., continuing four years; located 
in Detroit, 1905; has engaged in steamship 
business since 1906; passenger and ticket 
agent Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.; 
also handles tickets on ocean and lake lines 
and general tourist business. Progressive. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. 32° Mason, Shriner. Clubs: Transpor- 
tation, Fellowcraft. Eecreation: travel. Ad- 
dress: 137 Woodward Ave. 

CHAPMAN, Washington Hobert, mechan- 
ical and electrical engineer; born, Berlin 
Township, Monroe Co., Mich., Dee. 27, 1876; 
son of Hiram Hobert and Martha (Moore) 
Chapman; descendant of Joseph Chapman, of 
Massachusetts; B.Pd., Michigan State Normal 
College, Ypsilanti, 1896; B.S., in engineering, 
University of Michigan, 1901; married, June 
20, 1900, Josephine W. Fick, of Gregory, 
Mich.; children: Lucile B. and Clarence W. 
Began active career as draftsman for Field 
& Hinchman, 1901; superintendent for same 
firm 1901-2; chief draftsman. Field, Hinch- 
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1904-6; engineer for Smith, Hinchman & 
Grylls, 1906-10; mechanical and electrical en- 
gineer for W. E. Good Co., engineers and con- 
structors, to Apr. 1, 1910; since conducting 
consulting mechanical and electrical engi- 
neering business under name of W. H. Chap- 
man & Co. Consulting and supervising engi- 
neer for heating and ventilating, illumination, 
power generation and transmission, water sup- 
ply, drainage, etc. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Engineering Society. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Y. M. 
C. A. Mason (Phoenix Lodge No. 13, Ypsi- 
lanti). Club: Business Men's. Kecreations: 
automobiling and volley ball. Office: 724 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 138 Hazelwood Ave. 

CHAPOTON, Edmund A., physician; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 15, 1852; son of Hon. Alexis 
and Felice (Montreuil) Chapoton; educated 
in private school; St. John's College, New 
York, graduating, degree of A.B., 1872; De- 
troit Medical College, degree of M.D., 1875; 
post-graduate courses, Berlin and Paris, 1875 
and 1876; married at South Bend, Ind., Sept. 

18, 1883, Martha M. Sherland; children: Edith 
(Mrs. F. J. O'Brien), Alexis. Has been en- 
gaged in practice in Detroit since 1876; pro- 
fessor practice of medicine in Detroit College 
of Medicine; chief of staff Providence Hos- 
pital; attending physician St. Mary's Hos- 
pital since 1877; member Detroit Board of 
Health, 1888-92; commissioner Detroit Fire 
Commission, 1907-13; director Detroit Savings 
Bank. Member Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety, American Medical Association. Eepub- 
lican. Eoman Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Office: 372 Woodward Ave, 

CHAPOTON, Edward J., contractor; born, 
Sept. 18, 1884; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

CHARLESWOETH, Albert E., manufactur- 
ing optician; born, Leicester, England, Mar. 

19, 1869; son of James and Ellen (Woof en- 
den) Charlesworth; educated public schools, 
Toronto; married, June 29, 1898, Laura Bell, 
of Detroit; two children: Albert E., Mar- 
gerie Belle. Lived in Toronto, Can., 1873-82; 
removed to Detroit, 1882; began active career 
in employ of Johnson Optical Co., 1884, con- 
tinuing 14 years; established Charlesworth 
Optical Co., 1898; consolidated, 1912, with 
the Wolverine Optical Co. and Kennedy Optical 
Co., retaining title of Wolverine Optical Co., 
of which is president. Director Magnetic 
Mineral Springs Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 



Member American Association of Wholesale 
Opticians. 32° Mason, Shriner. Eecreations: 
fishing and shooting. Office: Stevens Bldg. 
Eesidence: 121 Peterboro St. 

CHASE, Charles Sherwin, lawyer; born, 
Jan. 8, 1866; died, July 10, 1911; see Vol. 
1908. 

CHASE, Richard B.; born, Medina, N. Y., 
Feb. 7, 1870; son of Noah Clark and Estelle 
(Sherman) Chase; educated in public schools 
of Chicago and at military academy; mar- 
ried at Chicago, Dec. 25, 1895, Minna Berlet. 
Was general agent refrigerator car depart- 
ment Gould System Ey. lines, at Kalamazoo, 
1889, Chicago, 1890, Atlanta, Ga., 1893, Dal- 
las, Tex., 1897, Detroit, 1900; became inter- 
ested in coal mining property in Ohio which 
led to organization of firm of Ayres & Chase, of 
which was a member until Mar. 1, 1913; since 
secretary Jewett, Bigelow & Brooks, whole- 
sale coal; also secretary, Bosserdet Yacht & 
Engine Co., Detroit. Member Michigan, In- 
diana and Ohio Coal Association, Cleveland 
Coal Club, Ontario (Can.) Coal Association. 
Christian Scientist. Member Palestine Blue 
Lodge, F. & A. M., Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory, Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Tennis. Eecreations: 
fishing, lawn tennis. Office: 1109 Penobscot 
Bldg. Eesidence: 52 Ferry Ave. W. 

CHAVENELLE, Herman A., real estate; 
born, Mt. Holly, Vt., Dec. 2, 1876; son of 
Joseph S. and Martha J. (Waite) Chavenelle; 
educated public schools, Vermont and Detroit, 
and business course Detroit Business Univer- 
sity; married, June 9, 1905, Mary E. Dunlop, 
of Marlette, Mich.; two children: Marjorie G., 
born, Apr. 28, 1906; Gilbert D., born, Sept. 28, 
1911. Engaged as stenographer, Grand Trunk 
Eailway, 1896-1902; manager S. S. Kresge 
Store, Detroit, 1902-5; secretary and treasurer 
Gilmore & Chavenelle, real estate and insur- 
ance, since 1907. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Member Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Member 
Eoyal Arcanum. Club: Mendelssohn. Eecre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: 165 Kercheval 
Ave. Eesidence: 725 Helen Ave. 

CHAWKE, Thomas F., lawyer; born, Lim- 
erick, Ireland, Dec. 2, 1886; son of James S. 
and Nora (Hogan) Chawke; A.B., University 
of Detroit, 1906, A.M., 1909; LL.B., Detroit 
College of Law, 1909; unmarried. Was 
brought to America, 1887, and lived in Chi- 
cago until 1892; then came with parents to 
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law partnership with ex-State Senator James 
H. Lee, under title of Chawke & Lee; mem- 
ber firm of Chawke & Sloan since 1912; vice 
president Coleman Manufacturing Co., manu- 
facturers of auto specialties. Democrat. Cath- 
olic, Member Lawyers' Club, Knights of 
Columbus, Knights of Equity, Alumni Asso- 
ciation University of Detroit. Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 1129 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 312 E. Congress St. 

CHEESEMAN, Clifford J., wholesale build- 
ing paper; born, Lansing, Mich., Aug. 15, 
1884; son of Lester H. and Carrie (Winegar) 
Cheeseman; educated public and high schools, 
Detroit; married, July 15, 1907, Sydney M. 
Chilman, of Detroit; one child, Helen C. Resi- 
dent of Detroit since 1889; began active ca- 
reer in employ of Beecher, Peck & Lewis, 
wholesale paper; then with the Petoskey 
Fibre Paper Co.; became connected with the 
Cheeseman Paper Co., 1905, title changed, 
1909, to L. H. Cheeseman & Co., of which is 
president. Eepublican. Methodist. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Y. M. C. A. Club. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 296 W. Jeffer- 
son Ave. Residence: 170 Rhode Island Ave. 

CHEESEMAN, Lester H., manufacturer and 
jobber of roofing and building papers; born, 
Lowell, Mich,, Dec. 6, 1861; son of James and 
Julia (Howe) Cheeseman; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Lowell; married, Low- 
ell, Aug. 17, 1881, Carrie A. Winegar; two 
children: Jeanna (Mrs. J. C. Townsend), Clif- 
ford J. Began active career as traveling sales- 
man for the Cleveland Paper Co, and con- 
tinued liy2 years; was vice president and 
selling agent for 5i/4 years of the Michigan Bag 
& Paper Co., Jackson, Mich.; has been at the 
head of L. H. Cheeseman & Co., manufactur- 
ers of building papers, Detroit, since 1897; 
also president Canadian Roofing Manufactur- 
ing Co. of Windsor, Ont. Republican. Meth- 
odist. Recreations: fishing and camping. Of- 
fice: 296 W. Jefferson Ave. Residence: 103 
Delaware Ave. 

CHENE, George Charles, physician; born, 
Windsor, Ont., Can., Nov. 22, 1882; son of 
Alex. J. and Clara (Barillier) Chene; member 
of old French family which settled on Detroit 
River in 18th century; educated Windsor, Col- 
legiate Institute; M.D., Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1905; married Elsa Burghard, of 
Detroit, June 4, 1913. Specialist in roent- 
genology; roentgenologist for St. Mary's, 
Providence and Hotel Dieu hospitals; assist- 



ant to chair of roentgenology in Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine. Catholic. Member Amer- 
ican Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies, Detroit Med- 
ical Club, American Roentgen Ray Society, 
Detroit Institute of Science, Phi Beta Kappa. 
Member Knights of Columbus, Club: Ex- 
change, Recreation: motoring. Office: 706 
Gas Bldg. Residence: 94 Lincoln Ave. 

CHENEVERT, Charles T,; see Vol, 1908. 

CHENEVEET, John Dunn; see Vol, 1908. 

CHENEY, Charles Ezra, lumber manufac- 
turer; moved to Monroe, La.; see Vol, 1908, 

CHESTEE, John Webb, retired; born, De- 
troit, Dec, 24, 1842; son of John and Cath- 
erine Marie (Merell) Chester; prepared for 
college in Dr, Soldan's private school; A.B,, 
Hobart College, Geneva, N, Y., 1864, M.A., 
1868; married at Pass Christian, Miss., Nov. 
12, 1891, Mary Wilson Finley; two daughters: 
Catharine M,, Isabel B, F. Acted as assistant 
bookkeeper for T. H. & J. Hinchman, 1864-66; 
in general store, Jonesboro, 111., 1866-67; as- 
sistant bookkeeper T. H. Hinchman & Sons, 
faU of 1867, and later in charge city depart- 
ment of the wholesale department of the firm; 
became bookkeeper in agency Mutual Life 
Insurance Co., 1873, and solicitor, 1884-94; 
in investment business, 1894-1912, since re- 
tired. Episcopalian. Member Sigma Phi. Club: 
Detroit Boat. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Residence: 31 Eliot St. 

CHIDSEY, Frank Lewis; born, Detroit, 
Nov, 2, 1870; son of Augustus A. and Helen 
A, (Buell) Chidsey; descended on father's 
side from Esther Beecher, aunt of Henry Ward 
Beecher; educated Detroit public schools; 
married, June 26, 1901, Margaret I, Wuerz- 
burg, of Detroit, Began active career in em- 
ploy of the Banner Laundry Co., continuing 
for 12 years; established the Chidsey Towel 
Supply Co,, 1900, and since proprietor and 
manager same. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Republican. Presbyterian. 32° 
Mason; secretary Oriental Lodge No. 240; 
Shriner. Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling and fishing. Office: 202 
Michigan Ave. Residence: 85 Stanton Ave. 

CHILD, Fred P., Detroit representative 
Best & Russell Co., Chicago; born, Malone, 
N. Y., Sept, 5, 1866; son of Gardner A, and 
Adelaide (Parker) Child; educated Franklin 
Academy, Malone; married. Mar. 2, 1886, 
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two children: Katherine and Isabel. Followed 
farming in New York state until 1889; in 
furniture business, Malone, N. Y., 1889-95; 
went to Chicago, 1895, and entered employ 
of Sprague, Warner & Co. as cigar salesman; 
became connected with Best & Eussell Co., 
manufacturers and importers of cigars, Aug., 
1904, and manager for same at Deti-oit since 
May 1, 1908. Eepublican. Baptist. Eecrea- 
tion: fishing. Office: 66 Woodward Ave. Ees- 
idence: 183 Webb Ave. 

CHILSON, Elbert V., manager Detroit 
branch Jackson Automobile Co.; born, Plym- 
outh, Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 31, 1864; son 
of S. Tyler and Amelia (Sprague) Chilson; 
public school education; married, Sept. 16, 
1897, Louise E. Hammond, of South Lyon, 
Oakland Co., Mich.; two sons: Clinton H., 
Howard C. Learned printer's trade at Wil- 
liamstown, Mich., then became newspaper re- 
porter, Lansing State Eepublican; later 
served as city editor eight years, and manag- 
ing editor six years; secretary Lansing Busi- 
ness Men's Association, 3 years; manager De- 
troit branch Jackson Automobile Co. since 
Aug. 1, 1911. Secretary Michigan State Sen- 
ate since 1903. Eepublican. Mason; member 
Odd Fellows, B. P. O. Elks. Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Eecreations: baseball, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 978 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 241 Chandler Ave. 

CHITTENDEN, Alpheus Williams, archi- 
tect; born, Detroit, Feb. 24, 1869; son of Wil- 
liam Jared and Irene (Williams) Chittenden; 
educated in Detroit High School; Massachu- 
setts Institute of Technology and Hochschule, 
Charlottenburg, Germany; unmarried. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1898, continuing alone 
until 1903, since which time he has been mem- 
ber of firm of Chittenden & Kotting. De- 
signed Detroit Boat Club building, Detroit 
Stove Works, Ford residence, etc.; makes spe- 
cialty of private residences. Member Amer- 
ican Institute of Architects (secretary Mich- 
igan Chapter), Architectural League of Amer- 
ica, Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Detroit Ath- 
letic, University. Office: 2306 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Eesidence: Birmingham, Mich. 

CHITTENDEN, WiUiam J., manufacturer; 
born, Adams, N. Y., Apr. 28, 1835; son of 
Thomas C. and Nancy (Benton) Chittenden; 
educated at institute, Watertown, N. Y.; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Jan. 18, 1866, Irene Williams 
(died, 1907); four children: Alpheus Williams, 



Mary (Mrs. H. L. Newman, of New Mexico)^ 
William J., Jr., Margaret C. (Mrs. William T. 
Barbour). Came to Detroit, 1853, acted as 
clerk in dry goods store for three years, and 
later was connected with the postoffice; was 
office man at Eussell House, 1858-64; asso- 
ciated with C. S. Witbeck under style of 
Witbeck & Chittenden, proprietors and man- 
agers of the hotel until death of Mr. Wit- 
beck, 1882, when became sole proprietor, the 
house being famous as one of the leading 
hotels of the country. President Michigan 
Wire Cloth Co., Michigan Wire and Iron 
Works. Director First National Bank; presi- 
dent Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. Mason 
(32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: De- 
troit, Fellowcraft, Bloomfield Hills Country 
(director). Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: Brae-Burn, Birmingham, Mich. 

CHITTENDEN, WilUam Jarred, Jr., hotel 
manager; born at Detroit, Mar. 21, 1874; son 
of William Jarred and Irene (Williams) Chit- 
tenden; educated in public schools of De- 
troit and at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; 
married at New York City, Oct. 16, 1902, May 
Stevens. In employ of First National Bank 
until 1895; connected with the Eussell House 
until organization of The Pontchartrain Hotel 
Co., and has been director and one of the 
managers of Hotel Pontchartrain since its 
opening, Oct. 29, 1907. Member Michigan 
State Naval Brigade. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, B. P. O. E. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, De- 
troit Eacquet, Detroit Tennis, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: Ho- 
tel Pontchartrain. Eesidence: Witherell Apts. 
CHITTICK, William Eufus, physician; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 14, 1858; son of William and 
Mary (Morrisie) Chittick; early education in 
public schools of Detroit and under private 
tutors; studied medicine under Leartus Con- 
nor, of Detroit, 1879, and at Detroit Medical 
College, 1880; M. D., Long Island College Hos- 
pital, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1882; post-graduate 
study at University of Vienna, 1889; married 
at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1894, Adeline S. Kent; one 
daughter, Frances. Has practiced in Detroit 
since 1882; consulting physician St. Mary's 
and Harper hospitals, also of House of Good 
Shepherd. Member American Medical Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Academy of Medicine. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat. Eecreation; travel. Office: Glad- 
win Bldg., 270 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 22 
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CHOATE, Francis Bradford, railway serv- 
ice; moved to Denver, Colo.; see Vol. 1908. 

CHOATE, Ward N., lawyer; born, Ann Ar- 
bor, Mich., June 21, 1873; son of William E. 
and Minerva (Haynes) Choate; educated in 
high schools of Jackson and Ann Arbor, Uni- 
versity of Michigan (Literary Department) 
and Detroit College of Law, but did not grad- 
uate (had been admitted to the bar before 
he attended College of Law); married, Feb. 
19, 1908, Harriett E. Gault, of Detroit. Be- 
came registered pharmacist, 1890; has prac- 
ticed law since July, 1895; was member law 
firm of Choate & Webster, 1904-8; Choate, 
Webster, Eobertson & Lehmann, 1908-12, since 
member Choate, Eobertson & Lehmann. As- 
sistant prosecuting attorney Wayne County, 
1901-4; estimator-at-large. City of Detroit, 
1906-8. Member American and Michigan State 
Bar associations. Association Bar City of De- 
troit (formerly 2d vice-president), Detroit 
Board of Commerce; member Michigan Na- 
tional Guard, 1901-4. Eepublican. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Shriner; member B. P. O. 
Elks, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Club: Lawyers' 
(executive committee). Eecreation: garden- 
ing. Office: 433 Majestic Bldg. Kesidence: 
2737 W. Grand Boul. 

CHOPE, Robert L., wholesale paper; born, 
Detroit, June 28, 1860; sou of Edward and 
Elizabeth (Anscomb) Chope; educated in De- 
troit public and high schools; married, De- 
troit, 1883, Lizzie A. Eeilly; 3 children: Clara 
E., Howard B., F. Elsie. Began active career, 
1879, as messenger of American Exchange Na- 
tional Bank, and became collection clerk; re- 
signed, 1893, to enter business on his own 
account; vice president and secretary Paige 
«& Chope Co., wholesale paper dealers, 1893- 
1910; since vice president and secretary 
Chope-Stevens Paper Co. Eepublican. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Curling. Eecrea- 
tions: general athletics. Office: 12-18 Wood- 
bridge E. Eesidence: 805 Cass Ave. 

CHRYSLER, Albert E., vice president Gen- 
eral Grocer Co.; born, Kansas City, Mo., June 
14, 1879; son of Edgerton and Mary (Morse) 
Chrysler; educated public schools, Jackson 
Mich., and Detroit; Detroit Medical College, 
2 years; married, June 14, 1909, Florence E. 
Hicks, of Cornell, Out.; 2 sons: Albert Edger- 
ton, Bruce Lloyd. Came to Detroit, 1891; be- 
gan active career in same house with which 
has ever since been connected, the business 
then being conducted under name of J. Henry 



Smith; vice president General Grocer Go. 
since 1911. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Credit Men's Association. Mason. Club: De- 
troit Athletic. Office: 124 Larned St., W. 
Residence: 1476 16th St. 

CLARK, Alpheus Whitney, estate mana- 
ger; born, Flint, Mich., May 15, 1852; son of 
William and Mary (Whitney) Clark; educated 
in public schools and University of Michigan, 
graduating, B.A., 1874; married at Flint, 
Mich., May 22, 1878, Jessie, daughter 
of Moses Wisner, governor of Michigan 
(she died, Aug., 1907); 1 daughter, Flor- 
ence Wisner (Mrs. Edward B. Wallace). Be- 
came connected with First National Bank, 
1880, and was advanced to assistant teller, 
resigning, 1904, to become manager of estate 
of Hugh Moffat. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Mason. Member University of Michigan Asso- 
ciation. Recreations: working with tools, ath- 
letics. Office: 501 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 
406 Jefferson Ave. 

CLARK, Charlemagne, proprietor The Phoe- 
nix Wire Works; born, Clarkston, Mich., Dec. 
1, 1850; son of Milton H. and Hannah (Lap- 
ham) Clark; educated public schools, Clarks- 
ton; University of Michigan, 1872; married 
Donnie Smith, of Holly, Mich.; 1 daughter, 
Lillian (Mrs. E. J. Klintworth). Began active 
career, 1872, as bookkeeper for E. T. Barnum, 
wire and iron works, Detroit, continuing until 
1885; associated with two others and founded 
the Phoenix Wire Works, 1885; has been sole 
proprietor same since 1888. Independent in 
politics. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Builders ' and Traders ' Exchange, Mil- 
waukee Junction Manufacturers' Association. 
Recreations: automobiling and theater. Office: 
The Phoenix Wire Works, 538 Kirby Ave., cor. 
Dequindre. Eesidence: 44 Delaware Ave. 

CLARK, Charles L,, real estate and insur- 
ance; born, Eochester, N. Y., Apr. 9, 1851; son 
of George W. and Louisa (Elliot) Clark; edu- 
cated in public schools of Eochester and at 
Walworth Academy, near Palmyra, N. Y., 
1867-68; married at Detroit, May 19, 1887, 
Georgiana Frazer; 3 children: Cecelia L., 
Georgia M., Charles E. F. Began business ca- 
reer in employ of M. S. Smith & Co., jewelers, 
Detroit, 1868, continuing until 1871; was with 
Giles Bros., jewelers, Chicago, 1871-3; re- 
turned to Detroit and entered employ of Clark 
& Crawford, real estate and insurance, and 
continued with the firm, 1873-78; has been in 
business in his own name since 1878. Chair- 
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Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Eeal Estate Board, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Detroit 
Light Guard, 1875-77 (now member Light 
Guard Veteran Corps). Eepublican. Estimator 
4th Ward and chairman several important 
committees. Methodist. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Hopkin, and Detroit and National Insurance 
Underwriters. Recreations: boating and base- 
ball. Office: 121,5-16 Chamber of Commerce. 
Residence: 176 High St. W. 

CLABK, Donald A., life insurance; born, 
Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 10, 1874; son of Donald 
and Barbara C. (King) Clark; educated in 
private school and by tutelage; married at 
Nashville, Tenn., June 24, 1901, Emma Louise 
Davis. Began active career in Nashville of- 
fice of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. 
of Newark, N. J., 1891; was transferred to 
Chattanooga, Tenn., 1896, and to Detroit, 
1897; was cashier of the company in Detroit, 
1900-4; has been state agent since 1904. Mem- 
ber Detroit Underwriters ' Association, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Protestant. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Office: 80 
Griswold St. Residenca: 81 Palmer Ave. E. 

CLARK, Edward B.; bom, Burlington, la., 
July 18, 1863; son of William M. and Alvira 
(Tirrell) Clark; educated in public schools; 
married at Detroit, June 18, 1885, Margaret 
O'Brien. Began railway service in Lansing, 
Mich., as telegraph operator Lake Shore & 
Michigan Southern Ry., 1874; despatcher De- 
troit & Milwaukee R. R., at Detroit, 1874-80; 
ticket agent Brush St. Depot until 1892; trav- 
eling passenger agent St. Paul, Minneapolis 
and Manitoba R. R., 1892-95; general agent 
at Detroit of the Great Northern R. R., 1895- 
98, district freight agent at Pittsburgh, Pa., 
until 1902, and general agent same road and 
Northern Steamship Co., at Detroit, since 
June, 1902. Member Masonic order. Office: 
710 Majestic Bldg. Residence: Detroit. 

CLAEK, Emory W., banker; born, Detroit, 
1869; educated in Detroit public and high 
schools. Has been connected with banking 
business since 1902; president First National 
Bank; vice president Security Trust Co.; di- 
rector Home Savings Bank, Mutual Life In- 
surance Co. of New York, Michigan State 
Telephone Co., Detroit Zoological Society; 
treasurer state branch American National Red 
Cross; member Michigan Bankers' Associa- 
tion, Detroit Board of Commerce, Michigan 
Society Colonial Wars. Clubs: Detroit, Yon- 
dotega, Detroit Boat, Country, Bankers', De- 



troit Racquet and Curling, Orpheus. Office: 
First National Bank. Residence: 1740 Jeffer- 
son Ave. 

CLAUK, Frank Scott, photographer; born, 
Peru, Ind., Sept. 17, 1865; son of Joseph Cale- 
don and Charlotte Ann (Ward) Clark; edu- 
cated public schools, Kingston, Ont.; married. 
May 7, 1908, Mary Louise Foster, of Chicago. 
Went to New York, 1883, and learned pho- 
tography in the Mora Studios; located in De- 
troit, 1892, and since engaged in portraiture 
by photography on own account. Republican. 
Clubs: Scarab (Detroit), Press (Chicago). Rec- 
reations: hunting and fishing. Office and Resi- 
dence: 654 Woodward Ave. 

CLABE, George E., physician; born, New- 
ark, Ont., Can., Feb. 16, 1861; son of Fred 
J. and Ellen (Petley) Clark; educated pub- 
lic schools, Ontario; M.D., Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1888; married, Mary E. Lugsden, 
1891 (died, 1898); 2d, Evelyn E. Lugsden, 
Sept. 1, 1900. In general practice in Detroit 
since 1888. Episcopalian. Member Michigan 
State Medical Society, Wayne County Medi- 
cal Society. Member Odd Fellows, Royal Ar- 
canum. Recreations: bowling and camping. 
Office and Residence: 397 Hurlbut Ave. 

CLABK, George William, principal Clark 
Academy of Dancing; born, Detroit, June 27, 
1868; son of George Murray and Mary Anne 
(Lawson) Clark; educated Detroit public 
schools; unmarried. Began active career at 
age of 12 as clerk with George W. Bead, 
grocer, continuing 2 years; with Robert Dow- 
nie & Sons, grocers, 7 years, and The HuU 
Bros. Co., 4 years; teacher of dancing since 
1892, now proprietor Clark Academy of Danc- 
ing. Republican. Protestant. Mason. Member 
Harmonic Society, Y, M. C. A. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing. Office: 56-60 Adams 
Ave. E. Residence: Keego Harbor, West 
Bloomfield, Mich. 

CIiABE, Harry Lyman, manager Booth Cold 
Cold Storage; born, Chicago, Nov. 3, 1879; 
son of Charles and Elizabeth (Sweet) Clark; 
educated public schools, Chicago, and commer- 
cial college; married, June 1, 1907, Ida Roh- 
bram, of Chicago; 1 son, Harry .J. Began ac- 
tive career in employ of the Western Cold 
Storage Co. Chicago, and continued with the 
Union Cold Storage Co. for total period of 
13 years; entered employ of the Booth Cold 
Storage Co., Chicago, 1910; manager for same 
company in Detroit since Sept., 1912. Dem- 
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Commerce, Detroit Butter and Egg Board, 
Detroit Produce Board. Koyal Arch Mason. 
Clubs: Jolly Pleasure and Young Men's, both 
of Chicago. Recreations: automobiling and 
outdoor sports. Office: cor. 6th and Congress 
Sts. Residence: 460 Hurlbut Ave. 

CLABEl, John Brittan, clergyman; born, 
Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1864; son of Richard 
P. and Maria (Charles) Clark; A.B., Amherst 
College, 1886; graduate Union Theological 
Seminary, New York, 1889; married Feb. 16, 
1892, Irene Woodbridge, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; 
1 son, David Cartwright. Ordained Presbyte- 
rian ministry, 1889; pastor Pilgrim Chapel, 
Brooklyn, N. Y., 1890-92, Lee Ave. Congrega- 
tional Church, Brooklyn, 1892-98, Westminster 
Presbyterian Church, Detroit, since Oct. 18, 
1898, and has become one of the foremost 
preachers in the country. Recreations: litera- 
ture and travel. Study: Westminster Presby- 
terian Church, Residence: 1014 Cass Ave. 
Summer Home: Middlefield, Mass. 

CIjABK, John E., physician; born in Eng- 
land, Jan. 13, 1850; son of Fred J. and Ellen 
(Petley) Clark; came to America, 1856; edu- 
cated in Toronto grammar schools, Victoria 
College, Toronto, and Medical Department, 
University of Michigan, M.D., 1877; married, 
Detroit, June, 1887, Frances Hutchings; chil- 
dren: Harold, Frances. In practice at Detroit 
since 1877; professor of general chemistry 
and physics Michigan College of Medicine, 
1879-85, and Detroit College of Medicine since 
1885; elected dean department of pharmacy 
and professor chemistry and toxicology, De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1892; surgeon-gen- 
eral Michigan National Guard, 1892; president 
U. S. Pension Examining Board since 1899; 
now chemist and analyst County of Wayne. 
Elected member Detroit Board of Education, 
1893 (president, 1895); president Detroit Pub- 
lic Library Commission, 1902. Fellow Deutsche 
Chemische Gesellschaft, 1885; member Amer- 
ican Chemical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation, Michigan State Medical Society, 
Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Med- 
ical and Library Association, Detroit Science 
Association (honorary president, 1881-82), As- 
sociation of Military Surgeons of the United 
States. President Apollo Improvement Co., 
Apollo, Pa.; vice president F. A. Thompson & 
Co. Republican. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Wayne, Detroit Golf, Detroit Curling. Office: 
608 Washington Arcade. Residence: 735 2d 
Avenue. 



CLARK, Joseph H., lawyer; born, Sandusky, 
O., Dec, 20, 1860; son of Nelson and Sarah F. 
(Weller) Clark; educated in Castalia (0.) 
High School and Northern Indiana Normal 
School, Valparaiso, Ind.; married at White 
Rock, Mich., Nov, 3, 1884, Minnie McMul- 
droch; 3 children: Grace A. (Mrs. W, J. Han- 
na). Nelson J., Clifford Leroy. Began practice 
at Manistique, Mich., 1885; removed to Mus- 
kegon, Jan. 1, 1891, and became a member of 
law firm of Jones & Clark; located in Detroit, 
1895, and became member of firm of Griffin, 
Clark & Russell, succeeded 3 years later by 
Clark, Durfee & Allor, which dissolved Jan. 
1, 1903, and was succeeded by Clark, Jones & 
Bryant, which later became Clark, Lockwood 
& Bryant, and is now Clark, Lockwood, Bry- 
ant & Klein. President General Sales Co. 
Member American and Michigan State Bar 
iassociations, Association Bar City of De- 
troit. Republican. Presbyterian, York and 
Scottish Rite Mason (32°), Shriner; member 
Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Detroit Motor 
Boat, Wolverine Automobile, Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreation: boating. Office: 
1301-8 Ford Bldg. Residence: 188 Forest Ave, 
E, Summer Residence: Algouac, Mich. 

CLAErK, Raymond Lee, physician; born, 
Wixom, Mich., Nov. 22, 1880; son of Benja- 
min L. and Josephine (Shattuck) Clark; edu- 
cated Wixom public schools; student Agricul- 
tural College for 3 years, 1899 to faU of 1902; 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1902-6, M.D., 
1906; University of Michigan, summer, 1912, 
as a post-graduate; married, July 11, 1906, 
Prudence Elizabeth Chapman, of Walled Lake, 
Mich. Practiced in Detroit since 1906; ap- 
pointed clinical assistant Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1906, now clinical instructor; visit- 
ing physician Florence Crittendon Home, 1907- 
10; visiting neurologist Providence General 
Hospital, since 1911. Appointed 1907, man- 
ager of The Leucocyte (published by Alumni 
of Detroit College of Medicine); secretary 
and treasurer Alumni Association Detroit 
College of Medicine since 1911; elected secre- 
tary and treasurer Wayne County Medical 
Society, 1911; member Michigan State Med- 
ical Society. Progressive. Baptist. Mason. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Address: 834 4th 
Avenue, 

CLABK, Eex Brainerd, stationer and print- 
er; moved to Julian, Cal,; see Vol. 1908. 

CLABE, Rufus Wheelwright, importer and 
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born, Columbus, O., Dec. 20, 1876; son of 
Eufus Wheelwright and Lucy G. (Dennison) 
Clark; educated Detroit public schools; Uni- 
versity of Michigan, class of 1900; married, 
Apr. 20, 1908, Bertha H. Holt, of Burlington, 
N. C; 1 child, Eufus W., Jr. Began active 
career with Theodore H. Eaton & Son, 1899, 
and became partner, 1906; after death of Mr. 
Eaton, 1911, the firm incorporated as the 
Eaton-Clark Co., of which has since been 
president. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
University, Country. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: 28 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
154 Van Dyke Ave. 

CLARK, Eufus Wheelwright, P. E. clergy- 
man; born, May 29, 1844; died, Jan. 9, 1909; 
see Vol. 1908. 

CLAEK, Seward E., music business; born, 
Springfield, Oakland County, Mich., Jan. 10, 
1863; son of Reuben N. and Elizabeth (Polhe- 
mus) Clark; educated Clarkston (Mich.) High 
School; married, Sept. 18, 1889, Myrta D. 
West, of Clarkston, Mich.; 1 daughter, Mary 
W. Began active career as clerk American 
B. H. O. & Sewing Machine Co., 1882; man- 
ager for the company at Cincinnati, 1888-92; 
entered piano business in Detroit as president 
The S. E. Clark Co., 1892; sold out May, 1903, 
to Grinnell Bros, and entered employ of the 
firm as general manager of branch stores; 
now director, secretary and general manager 
Grinnell Bros., Incorporated; also director 
and secretary Grinnell Realty Co. Republican. 
Congregationalist; president Michigan Con- 
gregational Brotherhood. Mason, K. T. Recre- 
ation: reading. Office: 243-247 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 43 Chandler Ave. 

CLARK, WiUiam C; born, New York City, 
Jan. 8, 1869; son of Rev. William H. and Lucy 
W. (Hoisington) Clark; educated in private 
and academic studies at Nyack, N. Y., and 
New Brunswick, N. J.; married at Detroit, 
1900, Miss Mabel E. Harrington; 3 children: 
Harrington C, Margaret, William H. Began 
active career in employ of George W. Smith 
& Co., furniture manufacturers, Philadelphia, 
continuing until 1891; removed to Bay City, 
Mich., and acted as sales agent for C. B. 
Chatfield & Co., merchant millers, 1891-96; 
located in Detroit and was bookkeeper for 
Farrand, Williams & Clark, wholesale drug- 
gists, 1896-97; entered coal business, 1897, 
under title of W. C. Clark Coal Co., and con- 
tinued until Oct. 1, 1906, when he disposed of 



jobbing feature of the business and took up 
sales agency for Michigan and Canada, of 
The Ohio & Pennsylvania Coal Co.; secretary 
and treasurer The Detroit Architectural Iron 
Works Co. since June, 1909. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Independent Republican. 
Presbyterian (elder Immanuel Presbyterian 
Church). Recreation: sailing. Office: corner 
Isabella and E Sts. Residence: Grosse He, 
Michigan. 

CLARKE, Charles, railway official; born, 
Clarkston, Mich., Apr. 17, 1850; son of Eben- 
ezer and Sarah A. (Wood) Clarke; educated 
in country and high schools at Fenton, and 
Ann Arbor University, Mich.; married at Fen- 
ton, Nov. 8, 1870, Alice E. Pritchard; 2 chil- 
dren: Dr. George W., Julia Elizabeth (Mrs. 
C. A. Beam, of Marion, Mich.). Engaged in 
U. S. government service as clerk in general 
transfer department of the army of the Cum- 
berland, at Nashville, Tenn., and vicinity, 
1863-65; after the war taught school in Lin- 
coln Co., Mo.; began in railway service with 
the Detroit & Milwaukee R. R., at Fenton, 
Mich., Apr. 1, 1872 (later absorbed by the 
Grand Trunk Ry. of Canada) ; has been con- 
tinuously identified with Grand Trunk and 
affiliated lines in various capacities; in charge 
of freight traffic Grand Trunk Ry. System 
lines in Michigan 1899-Dec. 1, 1912; since 
assistant commissioner of industries. Grand 
Trunk System. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Board of Trade. Member 
National Geographic Society. Mason. Club: 
Detroit Transportation: Recreation: study of 
economics. Office: Grand Trunk Railway Sys- 
tem, 118 Woodward Ave. Residence: 685 12th 
Street. 

CLARKE, William George, gas and electrical 
supplies; born, Huron Co., Mich., Oct. 21, 
1874; son of Robert and Harriett (Gibbons) 
Clarke; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, Apr. 28, 1896, Minnie 
Motl; 3 children: George R., Harriett M., 
Laura M. Began active career as delivery boy 
in grocery store at 14; entered employ of 
A. T. Knowlson, 1890, at 16; became member 
of firm, 1904; elected secretary and treasurer 
upon incorporation as A. T. Knowlson Co., 
1906, and still continues. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's 
Association. Office: .59-103 Congress St. E. 
Residence: 1566 Grand Boul. W. 

CLARKSON, Eugene Stephen, lawyer; born, 
Macon, Mich., Feb. 5, 1860; son of John J. 



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and Mary Ann (Miller) Clarkson; educated in 
district school at Macon up to 15; graduate 
high school, Manchester, Mich., June, 1879; 
entered University of Michigan, Oct., 1880, 
and managing editor of Chronicle, University 
paper, in 1883, graduating, degree of A.B., 
June, 1884; married at Detroit, June 24, 1896, 
Mary Wright Stoup (deceased); children: 
William S., Eugene S., Jr.; married, 2nd, Nov. 
17, 1911, Nellie W. Stoup. Has practiced in 
Detroit since Jan. 18, 1886, making a specialty 
of corporation and real estate law. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Citi- 
zens' League, Commission Government Club, 
University of Michigan Alumni Association. 
Democrat. Presbyterian (trustee Westminster 
Church). Member Masonic order. Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Westminster Men's Club. 
Eeereation: outdoor diversions. Office: 11 
Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 36 Palmer Ave. W. 

CLELAND, Henry Alexander, physician; 
born, Mar. 14, 1839; died, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

CLELAND, James, Jr., physician; born, 
Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 17, 1863; son of Dr. 
James (dentist) and Jane (Inglis) Cleland; 
educated in public schools, Detroit, Detroit 
High School, graduating 1880; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1884; post-graduate 
course, Columbia University, New York, 1907; 
course in internal medicine at Edinburgh, 
Scotland; married, July 31, 1909, Anna Sei- 
bert, of Detroit. Associated in practice with 
uncle, the late Dr. Henry A. Cleland, 1885-96, 
since practiced alone. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, American Med- 
ical Association, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical societies. Mason. Office: 316 
Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 3042 2nd 
Avenue. 

CLEMENS, Henry Joseph, selling and in- 
stalling power plants; born, Detroit, Apr. 9, 
1880; son of Joseph and Catherine (Stell- 
berger) Clemens; graduated Detroit Eastern 
High School, 1899; B.S. in Elec. Engineering, 
University of Michigan, 1904; married, June 
27, 1906, Ada B. Campbell, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: A. Isabel and Neil C. Was with engi- 
neering departments Eelianee Automobile Co., 
Detroit, Western Electric Co., Chicago; con- 
sulting engineer with McCleary Electric Co., 
Detroit, 2 years; with F. F. Van Tuyl, Detroit, 
4 years, also with Johnson Larsen & Co. and 
Edward A. Field Co.; selling and contracting 
power plants, since Aug. 1, 1910, for the 
Skinner Engine Co., of Erie, Pa., also acts as 



contracting engineer for power plants on own 
account. Special teacher drawing and mathe- 
matics, Detroit Technical Evening Schools, 5 
years. Trustee Village St. Clair Heights, 2 
years. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Univer- 
sity of Michigan Engineering Society, Na- 
tional Association Stationary Engineers. 
Member Hotah Atchay Fraternity of Detroit, 
United Commercial Travelers. Club: Ex- 
change. Eecreations: automobiling, boating 
and bowling. Office: 707 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 300 Pennsylvania Ave. 

CLEMENT, Hugh Barrett, architect; born, 
Hepburn, O., Sept. 3, 1862; son of Anson and 
Frances Ann (Barrett) Clement; descended 
from Eobert Clement, who came to America 
from England, 1642 (distinguished members 
of same family, Percival W. Clement, of Ver- 
mont, Thaddeus Stevens, of Pennsylvania) ; 
educated common schools of Ohio; Ph.B., Ken- 
yon College, Gambler, O., 1886; B.S., Massa- 
chusetts Institute of Technology, 1891; mar- 
ried, Dec. 10, 1891, Anna Bonar, of Mount 
Vernon, O.; children: Myron, Alice. Was for 
4 years on staff of Cady, Berg & See, archi- 
tects. New York; then on staff of Carrere & 
Hastings, New York, 7 years; began inde- 
pendent practice in Detroit in 1907. Archi- 
tect for North Woodward Congregational 
Church and for Public Library Building, 
Detroit; Masonic Temple and Y. W. C. A. 
Building, Flint; also numerous public build- 
ings and residences, Detroit and elsewhere. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Member Michigan 
Chapter of American Institute of Architects, 
Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Phi, Ohio Soci- 
ety of Detroit. 32° Mason. Office: 1405 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Eesidence: 187 Virginia Ave. 

CLEVELAND, Frank Peris, cement con- 
struction; born, Jan. 3, 1860; died, Sept. 21, 
1911; see Vol. 1908. 

CLIFF, Vincent D., president Federal 
Casualty Co.; born, Zumbro Falls, Minn., Dec. 
21, 1866; son of James J. and Mary (Eoaeh) 
Cliff; educated in public schools of Minne- 
sota; married at Albany, N. Y., Aug., 1895, 
Mary M. McCabe; children: Mary, Helen, 
Francis, Elizabeth, Madeleine. Lived on farm 
until 16; was clerk in mercantile line until 23; 
was one of the organizers and, one year later, 
secretary and manager Northwestern Benevo- 
lent Association, at Duluth, Minn., and subse- 
quently at Chicago; in 1890 the company with 
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Casualty Co., of which latter he was manager 
one year; sold out his interest, went to Sagi- 
naw, Mich., 1901, and purchased interest of 
W. F. Pearson in U. S. Health and Accident 
Insurance Co., and became its secretary and 
so continued until 1907; has been president 
Federal Casualty Co. (health and accident in- 
surance) since Jan. 1, 1907. Director Detroit 
Conference. Catholic. Member B. P. O. E., 
Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf, Country, Automobile. Eecreation: golf. 
Office: 533 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 71 
Westminster Ave. 

CLINTON, Lucius A.; see Vol. 1908. 

CLIPPERT, Charles Frederick, brick manu- 
facturer; born, Detroit, Jan. 6, 1869; son of 
Conrad and Christine F. (Pfeifle) Clippert; 
educated in public and high schools, Detroit; 
married, Feb. 12, 1895, Hermine P. Haass, of 
Detroit; 4 children: Conrad J., Marie H., 
Euth Elsa, Hermine Alice. Was member of 
firm of Conrad Clippert & Sons to 1894; then 
formed firm of George H. Clippert & Bro., 
which in 1899 incorporated under the title of 
George H. Clippert & Bro. Brick Co., of which 
is superintendent and member board of direc- 
tors; director Springwells State Bank. Eepub- 
lican. German Protestant. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Harmonie, Detroit Yacht, 
Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: automo- 
biling, hunting. Office: c|o George H. Clippert 
& Bro. Brick Co. Eesidence: 1936 Michigan 
Avenue. 

CLIPPERT, Frederick J., physician; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 20, 1866; son of Conrad C. and 
Christine (Pfeifle) Clippert; attended public 
schools; graduate Goldsmith's Business Uni- 
versity, 1882; was student at University of 
Minnesota for 2 years; M.D., Chicago Med- 
ical College, 1890; married at Delray, 1900, 
AUie E. Brevoort. Began active career in 
employ of his father, who was a brick manu- 
facturer, continuing until 1886; removed to 
Jamestown, Dakota, where he became con- 
nected with Asylum for the Insane, and be- 
gan study of medicine and pharmacy; house 
physician Alexian Brothers' Hospital, De- 
troit, 1890-91; has been located in Delray since 
1891, practicing medicine, and was the first 
president of the village. Member Wayne 
County and Michigan State Medical societies, 
American Medical Association; Health Officer 
of Springwells, 1894-1900. Member Wayne 
Co. Board of Pension Examiners, Detroit 
Board of Water Commissioners, Board of 
Commerce. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 



Shriner. Club: Harmonie. Office and Eesi- 
dence: 17 Dearborn Ave., Detroit. 

CLIPPERT, George H., brick manufacturer; 
born, Springwells, Mich., Mar. 24, 1860; son 
of Conrad and Christine F. (Pfeifle) Clippert; 
educated in public schools and at Goldsmith 
& Bryant's Business College; married at De- 
troit, Sept. 28, 1886, Flora A. Lyon; 5 chU- 
dren: Harrison Frank, Edna Hattie, Phyllis 
Marie, Helen Christine, George Frederick. 
Began in brick business at Springwells, Mich., 
1880; was member of firm of Conrad Clippert 
& Sons, 1884-94, George H. Clippert & Bro., 
1894-99, and has been president of the George 
H. Clippert & Bro. Brick Co. since 1899. Pres- 
ident Builders' and Traders' Exchange, 1913. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Chair- 
man Board of Control of State Industrial 
Home for Girls for several years. Eepublican. 
Member Masonic order, B. P. O. E. Clubs: 
Harmonie, Automobile of Detroit, Wolverine 
Automobile, Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: Dewey and Southern 
Aves. Eesidence: I960 Michigan Ave. 

CLIPPERT, William, brick manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 19, 1874; son of Conrad 
and Christine F. (Pfeifle) Clippert; educated 
in public schools, Detroit; graduated Detroit 
Business University, 1892; unmarried. Began 
active career, 1892, as bookkeeper for the 
American Brewing Co., continuing until 1903; 
secretary and treasurer The Arna Mills, Dear- 
born, Mich., 1903-10 (mills destroyed by fire 
June 23, 1912, and corporation dissolved) ; in 
brick manufacturing business since 1910. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, National 
Brick Makers ' Association, Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Member Harmonie Society. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Yacht. Eecre- 
ations: automobiling, boating, yachting. Of- 
fice and Works: Springwells, Mich. Eesidence: 
1950 Michigan Ave. 

CLIZBE, Warren D., general agent Pacific 
Mutual Life Insurance Co.; born, Quincy, 
Mich., Jan. 18, 1858; son of James and Abi- 
gail P. (Eounds) Clizbe; graduated Normal 
College, Ypsilanti, 1880; married, Aug. 2, 1882, 
Nellie Eichardson, of Birmingham, Mich.; 1 
daughter, Marion E. Superintendent schools 
at Birmingham, 1880-82, Lapeer, 1882-87, 
Ionia, 1887-91; became connected with Penn 
Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1891, and con- 
tinued as solicitor until 1907; general agent 
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Califor- 
nia, since 1908. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Life Underwriters' Association. Past 



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Grand Chancellor, Knights of Pythias, Lodge 
No. 149, Birmingham; member Masonic Lodge 
No. 44. Birmingham, Mich. Kecreations: fond 
of the woods, cultivation of shrubs and flow- 
ers; developing his own private grounds. Of- 
fice: 609 Union Trust Eldg. Residence: Bir- 
mingham, Mich. 

CLOUTIER, Albert J., merchant tailor; 
born, Sandwich, Ont., Can., June 3, 1864; son 
of William and Sophia (Dugrey) Cloutier; ed- 
ucated Canada Separate Schools (Catholic); 
married, Nov. 4, 1903, Eulalia M. Donnelly, of 
Napoleon, O.; 2 children: Hugo Donnelly, 
Marie Lucille. Began as clerk in employ of 
McClellan & Co., dry goods; later with Day & 
Campbell, and Sparling Bros.; entered busi- 
ness for self as Farley & Cloutier, tailors, 
1893; alone since Jan. 1, 1896; vice-president 
Douglas & Lamason Manufacturing Co. Dem- 
ocrat. Catholic. Charter member Detroit 
Knights of Columbus and Catholic Mutual 
Benefit Association. Office: Suite 201, Cham- 
ber of Commerce. Eesidence: 50 Massachu- 
setts Ave. 

CLUNE, Joseph Patrick, manufacturer of 
chemicals; born Grand Blanc, Mich., May 
14, 1883; son of Joseph and Anna Rose 
(Dunn) Clune; educated in public schools. 
Grand Blanc; B.S., University of Michigan, 
1908; married, Feb. 21, 1911, Frances May 
Fay, of Detroit. Began with Solvay Process 
Co., 1902, continuing until 1904; after com- 
pleting college course returned to this com- 
pany; assistant to works manager since 1908; 
also manager Solvay Process Co. 's baseball 
team. Democrat. Catholic. Member Tau Beta 
Pi, Knights of Equity. Recreation: baseball. 
Office: Solvay Process Co. Residence: 1050 
Lafayette Boul. 

CLUNIS, George W., undertaker; born, Gra- 
tiot County, Mich., Mar. 14, 1874; son of 
Thomas and Mary J. (Johnson) Clunis; edu- 
cated in public schools, Aylmer, Ont.; mar- 
ried, Sept. 17, 1902, Mary F. Taylor, of Elk- 
ton, Mich.; 3 children: William, Sadie, Wil- 
bert. Removed to Detroit, 1898, from Bad 
Axe, Mich.; associated with P. Blake Sons, 
undertakers, 1899-1910; admitted as member 
of firm of Dick & Findlater, Apr., 1910, at 
which time firm name was changed to Dick 
& Clunis; now sole proprietor of the business. 
Episcopalian. Royal Arch Mason; member 
I. O. O. F., Rebeccas, Order of Eastern Star, 
Moose. Recreation: fishingo Office and Eesi- 
dence: 20 High St. E. 



COCHRANE, John Lincoln, men's furnish- 
ings and hats; born, Almont, Mich., June 9, 
1869; son of William and Isabel (Gearins) 
Cochrane; educated in public schools, Almont; 
unmarried. Began active career as clerk in 
general store in Almont; removed to Detroit, 
1882, and for 21 years was traveling salesman 
for Burnham & Stoepel Co., wholesale dry 
goods; manager hosiery department, same 
company, 1907; has been in business for self 
since 1907. Member Detroit board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Methodist. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: base- 
ball. Office: 279 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
Addison Apts. 

CODA, Christopher F., superintendent Art 
Stove Works; born, Chicago, Jan. 1, 1876; son 
of Dominick and Margaret (Shekels) Coda; 
educated in public schools, Chicago; Michigan 
Agricultural College, Lansing; married, June 
23, 1909, Florence Walton, of Cleveland; 1 
son, William A. Served as marine engineer on 
the Great Lakes, 1891-95; stationary engineer 
in Chicago, 1895-99; entered employ of Art 
Stove Works, 1899; removed to Detroit same 
year, and has been general superintendent for 
company since 1904; also vice-president Union 
Brass Works; manager Robinson Automatic 
Machine Co. Catholic. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Yacht. Recreations: automobiling, 
boating. Office: 1549 Russell St. Residence: 
94 Palmer Ave. E. 

CODD, George P., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 7, 1869; son of George C. Codd; educated 
in public and high schools of Detroit and Uni- 
versity of Michigan, graduating, degree of 
A.B., 1891; married at Detroit, Oct. 2, 1894, 
Kathleen Warner; 3 children: John W., George 
C, Kathleen. Has engaged in practice in De- 
troit since 1892; member law firm of Codd & 
Hall, 1906-9, Codd & Drake, 1909-10. Assistant 
city attorney, 1893-96; alderman, 1902, 1903 
and 1904; mayor City of Detroit, 1905-6; 
elected circuit judge of Wayne County, 1911, 
for term of 6 years. Regent University of 
Michigan, 1909-10. Member of Detroit and 
Michigan State Bar associations, Delta Kappa 
Epsilon. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Shriner; member Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: University, Country, Detroit 
Automobile, Harmonie, Detroit Athletic. Rec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Chambers: Wayne 
County Bldg. Residence: 47 Warren Ave. E. 

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COFFIN, Howard Aldridge, manager De- 
troit branch Firestone Tire & Eubber Co.; 
born, Middleboro, Mass., June 11, 1877; son 
of George H. and Jenny C. (Guild) Coffin; 
graduated Vermont Academy, 1895; A.B., 
Brown University, 1901; married, Oct. 4, 1904, 
Abbie Sweetland Ghodey, of Providence, R. 
I.; 3 children: Richard Guild, Carolyn, Dean 
Fiske. With Philadelphia branch, Ginn & Co., 
publishers, 1901-10; came to Detroit, 1911; 
general auditor Warren Motor Car Co., 1911- 
Dec. 1, 1912; manager at Detroit of Firestone 
Tire & Rubber Co. of New York, manufactur- 
ers automobile tires, since Dec. 1, 1912, Trus- 
tee Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vt. 
Baptist. Member Chi Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: 
golf and tennis. Office: Canfield and Wood- 
ward Aves. Residence: 124 Medbury Ave. 

COFFIN, Howard Earle, consulting engineer 
and vice-president Hudson Motor Car Co., 
born at West Milton, O., Sept. 6, 1873; son of 
Julius V. and Sarah E. (Jones) Coffin; edu- 
cated at University of Michigan 1893-96 and 
1900-2, degree in mechanical engineering; 
married. Battle Creek, Oct. 30, 1907, Matilda 
V. Allen. Began active career in United 
States civil service, continuing 1896-1900; was 
chief of experimental department Olds Motor 
Works, Detroit and Lansing, 1902-5, and chief 
engineer same 1905-6; vice-president and chief 
engineer E. E. Thomas Detroit Co., 1906-8; 
vice-president and consulting engineer Chal- 
mers-Detroit Motor Co. 1908-10; now vice- 
president and consulting engineer Hudson 
Motor Car Co. Member American Society Me- 
chanical Engineers, Society Automobile Engi- 
neers (president, 1910), Detroit Engineering 
Society, Detroit Board of Commerce, Mechan- 
ical Cooperation Committee Automobile 
Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: Aero of Mich- 
igan, Aero of America, Detroit, Country, 
University, Detroit Boat, Automobile of De- 
troit, Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Detroit Athletic, Engineers' (New 
York). Recreations: motor boating, auto- 
mobiling, fishing and hunting. Office: Hudson 
Motor Car Co. Summer Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Shores, Mich. Winter Residence: 
Sapelo Island, Ga. 

COGHLIN, Walter Louis, president and 
treasurer Michigan Grey Iron Castings Co.; 
born, Toledo, O., June 20, 1874; son of Dennis 
and Mary (McTingue) Coghlin; educated Good 
Shepherd School and Davies Business College, 
Toledo; married, Toledo, O., Oct. 24, 1900, 



Hattie Blainey; 3 children: Letty Alice, John 
Walter, Madge Margaret. In foundry business 
since beginning of active career; started at 
Toledo, 1889; removed to Detroit, May, 1905; 
one of the organizers of the Michigan Grey 
Iron Castings Co., superintendent, Oct., 1907-9, 
president, 1909-13, since president and treas- 
urer. Also director Coghlin Machinery and 
Supply Co., Toledo. Member The Foundry- 
men's Association, Employers' Association of 
Detroit. Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Knights of Equity. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 247-253 Harbaugh Ave. Resi- 
dence: 383 Military Ave. 

COGSWELL, Arthur Cleveland, manufactur- 
er; born, Salem, Mass., Apr. 4, 1858; son of 
Epes and Martha Ray (Hammond) Cogswell; 
educated in Salem common and high schools 
and at Boston School of Technology; married 
at New York, July 3, 1902, Emma Barbara 
Kuerner. Was in business in Hutchinson, 
Kan., 1879-82; member clothing firm of Sin- 
clair & Cogswell, Salem, Mass., 1884-86; was 
interested in contracting and railroad con- 
struction with John and Lester Mundy, head- 
quarters, El Paso, Tex.; removed to Detroit, 
1891, and became identified with the Detroit 
Sanitary Supply Co., of which has since been 
vice-president and secretary. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: Detroit Sanitary Supply 
Co. Residence: 388 2nd Ave. 

COHEN, Alexander, manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 22, 1875; son of Daniel and Hat- 
tie (Holstein) Cohen; educated in public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried. Port Huron, Mich., June 12, 1897, Dora 
Cohen; 2 children: Una, Phyliss. In partner- 
ship with Isaac Applebaum, 12 years; owner 
Alex Cohen Iron Co., 5 years; secretary and 
treasurer Bryant & Berry Co., since 1906, man- 
ufacturers of propeller wheels. Republican. 
Hebrew religion. Member Knights of Pythias. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 34 W. At- 
water St. Residence: 1050 Brush St. 

COHEN, Herman PhiUip, proprietor Detroit 
Tea and Butter Co.; born, Detroit, Aug. 27, 
1884; son of Aaron and Cecelia (Marwilsky) 
Cohen; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried, Jan. 5, 1907, Esther Davis, of Detroit. 
Began active career in employ of Lafer Bros., 
1899; entered business for self on Cadillac 
Square, 1907, moved to present location, 1912. 
Republican, Jewish religion. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Knights of 
Pythias, B. P. O. Elks, formerly captain De- 
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267 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 160 Forest Ave- 
nue. W. 

COHEN, Sol Monroe, merchant; born, Wash- 
ington, D. C, Oct. 30, 1S79; son of Morton and 
Henrietta (Loeb) Cohen; educated in public 
schools, Washington, D. C; graduated high 
schools, Washington; matriculated Johns Hop- 
kins University, Baltimore; married. May 31, 
1906, Estelle M. Spater, of Detroit; one son, 
Ralph Morton. Entered employ of Washing- 
ton Great Falls Railway, 1896; assistant ad- 
vertising manager Siegel-Cooper Co., New 
York, 1897; advertising manager American 
Lady Corset Co., 1898-1906; general manager 
People's Outfitting Co., Detroit, since 1906. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Director 
United Jewish Charities. Republican. Club: 
Phoenix. Recreation: music. Office: 189-221 
E St. Residence: 70 Burlingame Ave. 

COHN, Sidney B., wholesale grocer; born, 
Memphis, Tenn., July 24, 1865; son of Mat- 
thew A, and Theresa (Koebner) Cohn; edu- 
cated in public schools and commercial col- 
lege. Little Rock, Ark.; married, Dec. 27, 1897, 
Stella Hughes, of St. Louis; 1 son, Ralph Em- 
erson. Began in general store, Little Rock; 
then in retail grocery business 3 years; with 
Austin, Nichols & Co., wholesale grocers, St. 
Louis, 20 years, 1891-1912; removed to Detroit 
and president General Grocery Co. since 1912; 
director Coohelia Mining & Smelting Co., of 
Mexico, Coohelia Lead & Zinc Co., of Webb 
City, Mo. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° 
Mason, Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Recrea- 
tion: country life. Office: 124-130 Lamed 
St. W, Eesidence: Lenox Apts. 

COLBUEN, Burnham Standish, banker; 
born, Detroit, Dec. 10, 1872; son of William 
Cullen and Mary Augusta (Standish) Colburn; 
educated in Detroit public schools; B.S., in 
Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, 
1896; married, Nov. 21, 1900, Elizabeth G. 
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y.; children: William 
Cullen, Elizabeth G, 2nd, Burnham S., Jr., 
Evelyn and Mary Louise. Began active career 
as draftsman, Detroit Bridge & Iron Works, 
1896-97; resident engineer in charge erection 
Victoria Jubilee Bridge, Montreal, Que., 1898- 
99; treasurer Canadian Bridge Co., Ltd., 
Walkerville, since 1900; vice-president Peo- 
ple's State Bank, Detroit, since 1911; director 
and treasurer Canadian Bridge Co.; director 
Union Trust Co., Ray Chemical Co., Sieder 
Manufacturing Co., St. Lawrence Bridge Co., 



Montreal, Que. Trustee Detroit University 
School. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Psi Upsilon. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try, Old Club, etc. Recreations: hunting, fish- 
ing, golf. Office: Peoples State Bank, Resi- 
dence: 215 Burns Ave. 

COLBY, Frederick Lee, purchasing agent; 
born, Dowagiac, Mich., Nov. 22, 1862; son of 
Horace F, and Lucy T. (Perkins) Colby; 
graduated high school, Dowagiac, 1880; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Apr. 11, 1899, Frances Berry; 5 
children: Thomas B., Horace F., Frederick L., 
Jr., Elizabeth H., Edward P. Began business 
at Dowagiac, with the Colby Milling Co., 
1880; left there, 1900, to become connected 
with Berry Bros., Ltd., varnish manufacturers, 
Detroit, of which is purchasing agent and 
assistant secretary; also vice-president Des- 
mond Charcoal & Chemical Co., Welded Steel 
Barrel Corpn.; director New York Car Wheel 
Co., Northern Charcoal & Chemical Co.; secre- 
tary Detroit Heating & Lighting Co., O. & W. 
Thum Co. Director Ford Republic. Republi- 
can, Presbyterian. Member Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: Berry Brothers, Ltd., 
Lieb and Wight Sts. Residence: 188 Parker 
Avenue. 

COLE, Henry Tiffany, vice-president and 
treasurer United States Radiator Corporation; 
born, Cleveland, June 29, 1870; son of Delos O. 
and Isabella (Tiffany) Cole; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Catskill, N. 
Y., 1900, Miss Alice Jerome Day; 2 daughters: 
Eunice Tiffany, Ruth Spencer. Came to De- 
troit, 1877; began business career with H. 
Scherer & Co., wholesale carriage hardware, 
1887, continuing until 1893; became connected 
with the Capitol Heater Co., as treasurer, 
1893, the name of which was changed to the 
United States Heater Co., 1895; was elected 
secretary, 1897, and vice-president, 1902, also 
acted as general manager, the company manu- 
facturing steam and hot water boilers and 
radiators; this company, with five other boiler 
and radiator companies, consolidated, Julj', 
1910, as the United States Radiator Corpora- 
tion, of which he is vice-president and treas- 
urer (13 branch houses and 7 manufacturing 
plants in principal cities). Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Grosse Pointe Hunt, Detroit Boat, Rac- 
quet and Curling. Recreations: outdoor sports. 



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Office: cor. Broadway and Grand River Ave. E. 
Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

COLEMAN, Mark H., dealer in horses and 
mules; born Battle Creek, Mich., Mar. 24, 
1883; son of Frank and Augusta (Moon) Cole- 
man; educated Battle Creek Business College; 
Kalamazoo College; married, Oct. 4, 1904, 
Olive Riley, of Battle Creek; 2 children: Mark 
Reed, Genevieve. Began active career with 
the Schneider Tent & Awning Co., Detroit, 
continuing as cashier for 3 years; entered 
service of the Kolb-Gotfredson Horse Co. (auc- 
tion market), as cashier, 1909, and has been 
secretary and director since 1911; director 
American Auto Trimming Co. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Recreations: fond of all out- 
door sports. Office: 1105 Gratiot Ave. Resi- 
dence: 409 Seyburn Ave. 

COLEMAN, William Abbitt, general insur- 
ance; born, Lynchburg, Va., Apr. 20, 1886; son 
of George A. and Jane E. (Abbitt) Coleman; 
educated high school, Lynchburg; Washing- 
ton and Lee University, Lexington, Va.; mar- 
ried Helen Ferguson, of Berryville, Va., Nov. 
28, 1906; 2 children: Eleanor Hansen, Marga- 
ret Ferguson. Began active career as stock 
and bond salesman, 1906, continuing 4 years 
throughout state of Virginia; entered general 
insurance business, 1910; located in Detroit, 
1912; member of firm of Morley & Coleman, 
general agents of Southwestern Surety Insur- 
ance Co., since July, 1913. Democrat. Baptist. 
Member Southern Society of Detroit, Phi 
Delta Theta college fraternity. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 811 Union Trust BIdg. Resi- 
dence: 65 Lothrop Ave. 

COLLAMORE, Ralph, consulting engineer; 
born, Toledo, O., Feb. 2, 1875; son of George 
Anthony and Sarah Ann (Gates) Collamore; 
graduated Toledo High School, 1892; B.S. in 
Mechanical Engineering, University of Michi- 
gan, 1897; married, Aug. 22, 1899, Gracia 
Beatrice Rhead, of Ann Arbor, Mich. Has 
been connected with Smith, Hinchman & 
Grylls, architects and engineers, ever since 
graduating from college; started as draughts- 
man, promoted to chief draughtsman and be- 
came a member of the firm, 1903, also secre- 
tary. Republican. Baptist. Member Michigan 
Chapter American Institute of Architects, 
American Society Heating & Ventilating En- 
gineers, American Institute Electrical En- 
gineers, Detroit Engineering Society, Ameri- 
can Academy Political & Social Science, Theta 
Delta Chi fraternity. Member Corinthian 
Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M.; Michigan Sov- 



ereign Consistory, Valley of Detroit; Moslem 
Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
North Channel. Office: 710 Washington Ar- 
cade. Residence: 129 Pingree Ave. 

COLLIER, George Xenophon M., lawyer; 
born, Claremont, N. H., Sept. 27, 1838; son of 
Charles S. and Eliza (Currier) Collier; edu- 
cated in public schools of New Hampshire, 
New York and Michigan ; University of Mich- 
igan, June, 1867. Married at Troy, N. Y., Nov. 
28, 1873, Jennie M. Brown; 1 daughter, Flor- 
ence L B. (Mrs. W. W. Chapin). Studied law 
with D. Darwin Hughes, of Marshall, and ex- 
Governor Moses Wisner, of Pontiac. Began 
practice at Pontiac, Mich., 1867; removed to 
Detroit, 1875. Was secretary Constitutional 
Convention of Michigan, 1867. Republican. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Recre- 
ation: baseball. Office: 820-821 Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 25 Willis Ave. E. 

COLLIER, William Wallace; moved to Pon- 
tiac, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

COLLIN, Frederic C, real estate; born, De- 
troit, July 18, 1888; son of Gregory and Cath- 
erine (Beaubien) Collin; left Detroit when 5 
years of age; education, Paris, France, return- 
ing to America, 1904; took literary course, 
Yale University, 1904-6; unmarried. Has nego- 
tiated some of the largest real estate deals in 
Detroit during recent years, among them the 
99-year lease on the Barbour Bldg., involving 
$4,000,000; organizer, May 1, 1913, and since 
manager and owner The Merchants Realty 
Co.; director North Woodward Association; 
partner Howard Realty Co. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Alliance 
Fran^aise. Clubs: Harmonie, Motor Boat, 
Y. M. C. A. Recreations: horseback riding, 
swimming, sailing, tennis, hunting. Office: 616 
Ford Bldg. Residence: Pasadena Apts. 

COLLINS, Alva Nicholas, physician; born, 
Lyme, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1861; son of Lyman and 
Sally M. (Cotton) Collins; educated in dis- 
trict schools of New York; Dexter (N. Y.) 
High School, 1877-78; Elburn High School, 111., 
1878-81; Ann Arbor High School, 1881-82; 
Medical Department, University of Michigan, 
1882-85, graduating M.D., 1885; New York 
Polyclinic, 1885, and in New York hospitals, 
1885-88; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 13, 
1892, Emily Delavan Stebbins; 2 sons: Russell 
Stebbins, Howard Nicholas. Began practice in 
New York City, 1885; has practiced in De- 
troit since 1888. Republican, Protestant. 
Member Detroit Academy of Medicine, Wayne 
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ieal Society, American Medical Association. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Address: 20 
Martin PI. 

COLLINS, Charles F., banker; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 4, 1847; son of John and Ann (Mc- 
Williams) Collins; educated in Detroit public 
schools; unmarried. Began active career as 
bookkeeper; became connected with Wayne 
County Savings Bank as clerk, 1875, has filled 
every office in the bank and has been presi- 
dent since 1898. Treasurer St. Joseph's Home 
for Boys; member executive committee St. 
Francis Home for Orphan Boys; member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Independent in pol- 
itics. Catholic. Club: Detroit. Eecreations: 
baseball; lover of violin. Office: Wayne 
County Savings Bank. Residence : 31 W. Willis 
Avenue. 

COLLINS, Charles H.; moved to Denver, 
Colo.; see Vol. 1908. 

COLLINS, Charles Parker, banker; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 25, 1848; son of Thomas and 
Mary (Hosie) Collins; married at Detroit, 
Dec. 12, 1878, Ida L. Cotton. Worked on a 
farm, later sailed on the Great Lakes for two 
seasons; the next five years was with Hoflfner 
& Mayes, makers of sails and rigging; mem- 
ber firm Hoffner & Collins, cigar manufactur- 
ers, and later head of firm of C. P. Collins & 
Co., retired, 1909. Vice-president Central Sav- 
ing's Bank; director A. E. Stewart Transporta- 
tion Co. Eepublican; secretary Republican 
County Committee, 1886; auditor Wayne 
County, 1888-90; sheriff Wayne County, 1893- 
96; presidential elector for McKinley and 
Eoosevelt; retired from active politics in 1898. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner; mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Eoyal 
Arcanum, Elks. Clubs: Detroit Yachting and 
Fishing, Citizens' Yacht. Eecreations: yacht- 
ing, boating and fishing. Office: Central Sav- 
ings Bank. Eesidence: Lenox Apts., Detroit. 
Summer Eesidence: St. Clair Flats, Mich. 

COLLINS, Lucius H., lawyer; born, Romeo, 
Mich., July 17, 1855; son of Henry and Elisa- 
beth (Palmerlee) Collins; great-grandfather 
and grandfather were soldiers in Eevolution- 
ary War; graduated Eomeo High School, 1873; 
married, Jan. 28, 1886, Helen L. Johnson, of 
Detroit. Practiced in Detroit since Oct. 9, 
1876; member Michigan legislature, 1885 and 
1886. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member Mich- 
igan State Bar Association, Bar Association 
City of Detroit. Member Sons American Eevo- 
lution. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: Penobscot 
Bldg. Eesidence: 200 E. Grand Boul. 



COLLTER, Walter, hardware; born, Augusta 
Township, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Aug. 11, 
1877; son of Humphrey and Ann (Peppiatt) 
Collyer; educated Washtenaw County public 
schools; Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, 
Mich.; married Anna J. Brown, of Milan, 
Mich., Mar, 19, 1908; 1 daughter, Kate Eliza- 
beth. Beared on farm; began as commercial 
traveler and traveled through Pacific Coast 
States for 5 years; came to Detroit, 1909; as- 
sisted in organizing firm of Collyer & Simp- 
son, general hardware, of which is senior part- 
ner. Democrat. Member Detroit Eetail Hard- 
ware Dealers ' Association, Northwestern Busi- 
ness Men's Association. Eecreation: travel- 
ing. Office: 1327-1329 Grand Eiver Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 865 Lawton Ave. 

COLTON, Albert, machinery; born, London, 
Eng., Jan. 31, 1858; son of Henry and Martha 
(Young) Colton; educated in public schools 
and university, England; married, 1886, 
Louisa Schrubell, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Flor- 
ence (Mrs. Walter Wallbaum). Learned ma- 
chinist's trade in the old country; came to 
America, 1878; lived in New York, 1878-80; 
removed to Detroit in 1880 and followed 
trade; has been connected with the Arthur 
Colton Co., manufacturers of pharmaceutical 
machinery, since 1901; vice-president same 
since 1911. Episcopalian. Member I. O. O. F. 
Eecreation: music. Office: cor. Jefferson and 
Chene. Eesidence: 492 Elm Ave. 

COMERFOKD, John J., lumber; born, Vir- 
ginia City, Nev., Jan. 30, 1865; son of Milton 
J and Elizabeth Comerford; educated m pub- 
lic schools; married at Detroit, 1893, Miss 
Laura Warren; 1 son, John Warren. Came to 
Detroit from Virginia City, 1879; began as 
office boy for the W. A. C. Miller Lumber Co., 
1879, advanced to general office manager and 
salesman for the company; became local man- 
ager of the Delta Lumber Co., the company 
being merged with the Detroit Lumber Co., 
manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers, 
1899 of which has since been vice-president 
and manager. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit and Michigan Eetail Lumber 
Dealers' Association. Eepublican. Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Eecreations: baseball and fishing. 
Office: 1311 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 270 E. 
Grand Boul. 

COMMAND, Edward, lawyer; born, Syra- 
cuse, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1881; son of Thomas and 
Mary (Fitz Gerald) Command; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; A.B., University of 
Detroit, 1901, A.M., 1902; LL.B., Detroit Col- 



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lege of Law, 1905; married, Jan. 29, 1913, Mar- 
guerite Marie Brennan, of Detroit. Worked 
for various firms until graduation from law 
school; admitted to Michigan bar, 1905; 
served as assistant attorney general for a 
short time in 1907; justice of the peace, De- 
troit, 1911-12; elected to same office Nov., 
1912, for term of 4 years; also assistant prose- 
cuting attorney, Wayne County. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit. Eepublican. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Clubs: Harmonie, Lawyers'. Kecreation: mo- 
toring. Office: 619 Majestic Bldg.; Wayne 
County Bldg. Eesidence: 103 Edison Ave. 

COMMONS, Samuel A., secretary and treas- 
urer Buhl Malleable Iron Works; born. Union 
City, Ind., Oct. 21, 1865; son of John and 
Clarissa (Rogers) Commons; married at Ober- 
lin, O., Nov. 5, 1890, Florence Millen; 1 daugh- 
ter, Mary. In newspaper work at Ishpeming, 
Mich., until 1893, in office of secretary of 
state, Lansing, 1893-96; clerk Board of State 
Auditors, 1896-1904. Came to Detroit from 
Lansing, Mich., Feb., 1904; secretary and 
treasurer of The Du Brie Motor Co., manu- 
facturers of marine engines, 1905-10; cashier 
Buhl Malleable Iron Works, 1910-Oct., 1913; 
since secretary and treasurer. Member Ma- 
sonic order. Office: cor. Wight & Adair Sts. 
Eesidence: 137 Josephine St. 

COMSTOCK, Andrew W., railway official; 
see Vol. 1908. 

CON ANT, William S., consulting engineer; 
born, Detroit, Jan., 1868; son of John S. and 
Mary B. (MacLaren) Conant; educated at St. 
Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1881-83; Law- 
renceville School, Lawrenceville, N. J., 1883- 
86; Princeton University, 1886-92, degrees, 
A. B., 1890, E.E., 1892; married, Washington, 
Dec. 11, 1901, Frances E, Wendling. Began 
active career, 1892, with the Westinghouse 
Electric & Manufacturing Co., Pittsburg and 
Chicago, continuing until 1895; in partnership 
with Jesse M. Smith, in practice as consulting 
engineer, 1895-1901; practicing profession in- 
dependently 1901-8; engaged in manufacture 
of automobile sheet metal parts with the Bris- 
coe Manufacturing Co., Detroit and Newark, 
of which was vice-president, 1901-11; since 
secretary and manager McCrerry Engine Co. 
Member American Society Mechanical Engi- 
neers. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, De- 
troit Boat. Office: Woodbridge St. and Mc- 
DougaU Ave. Eesidence: 186 Seminole Ave. 



CONBOY, James J., manufacturer of dresses 
for children; born, Detroit, Apr, 4, 1869; son 
of Michael and Helen (Stewart) Conboy; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit; married, July 
31, 1896, Jodie B. Fisher, of Shelby, Mich.; 1 
son, Wesley S. Began active career in employ 
of Zacharias & Mason Co., Detroit, continuing 
10 years; was with E. A. Armstrong Co., De- 
troit and Chicago, for 5 years; with the Cadil- 
lac Garment Manufacturing Co., since 1908, 
and vice-president and treasurer same. Demo- 
crat. Mason. Eeereation: bowling. Office: 57 
Farmer St. Residence: 271 Hudson Ave. 

CONDON, George Melvln, lawyer; born. 
Fort Covington, N, Y., Dec. 27, 1867; son of 
John and Marguerite (Kavanaugh) Condon; 
graduate Fort Covington High School and 
Academy; Detroit College of Law, 1899-1902, 
degree, LL.B.; married at Fort Covington, 
Sept. 3, 1884, Nellie L. W. Mears; 1 son, 
Dallas Mears. Beared on farm in Bombay, 
Franklin Co., N, Y., taught school for 4 years 
and worked in general store for 4 years; in 
grocery business at Atlanta, Ga., 1 year and 
at Charlotte, Mich., 1 year; on Detroit 
Tribune about a year and in employ of Moran, 
Pitzsimons & Co., wholesale grocers, 4 years; 
with the Standard Oil Co. as credit man for 
15 years. In practice of law in Detroit since 
June, 1902; member Condon, Nellis & Hirth 
Bince 1910, Member Detroit Board of Edu- 
cation. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Lawyers' Club. Republican. Mason, 
Presbyterian. Recreation: literature. Office: 
609 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 597 West 
Grand Boul. 

CONGER, Norman B., weather bureau ser- 
vice; born, Troy Township, Richland Co., O., 
Sept. 7, 1859; son of Seymour Beach and 
Mary A. (Barker) Conger; educated at Lexing- 
ton Academy, Lexington, O., Port Huron 
(Mich.) public schools and Romeo (Mich.) High 
School; married at Columbus, 0., Apr. 15, 1885, 
Eliza R. Lotspeich; 3 children. Began active 
career at Detroit in service of U. S. Weather 
Bureau, 1879. Club: Exchange. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 1314-1319 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 189 Taylor Ave. 

CONKTiING, Samuel Powers, asbestos 
goods; born, Detroit, Dec. 26, 1857; son of 
James S. and Helen (Hawes) Conkling; edu- 
cated in private schools; unmarried. Began 
active career as bookkeeper for Gray & Baflfy, 
continuing 1879-86; has been dealing in asbes- 
tos goods since 1886; also president Safety 
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Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country Club, Detroit Boat. Eecreation: trav- 
eling. Office: 20 Atwater St. E. Eesidence: 
720 Jefferson Ave. 

CONLEY, Clarence; see Vol. 1908. 

CONLON, Thomas A., lawyer; born, Guelph, 
Canada, Dec. 19, 1862; son of Patrick and 
Mary (O'Brien) Conlon; graduated Traverse 
City High School, 18S7; graduated Michigan 
State Normal College, Ypsilanti, 1889; LL.B. 
University of Michigan, Law Department 
1900; married, June 5, 1901, Lulu Longbray, 
of Milford, Mich.; children: Eleanor M 
Thomas L., Myra K. Taught school 12 years 
serving as superintendent of schools 8 years 
of this period; admitted to Michigan bar 
1900, and since in practice in Detroit. Mem 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit. Republi 
can. Congregationalist. Mason, Knight Tem 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Lawyers' 
Eecreations: baseball, bowling. Office: 805-809 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 40 Forest Ave. W. 

CONN, George Chester, railway official; 
born, Woburn, Mass., July 1, 1867; son of 
George Henry and Mary E. (Nichols) Conn; 
direct descendant of .John Conn, of Groton, 
Mass., who died 1750; all sides of family of 
old New England stock; educated in public 
schools of Woburn, Mass.; married, May 2, 
1893, Harriet Elizabeth Deans, of West Med- 
way, Mass.; two children: Donald and Ger- 
trude. Commenced railway service with the 
Boston & Lowell R. R., Boston, Oct. 1, 1884; 
afterward successively with the Boston & 
Maine R. R., Pennsylvania R. R., Canadian Pa- 
cific Despatch, Flint & Pere Marquette R. R., 
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Rail- 
way and Pere Marquette R. R.; was elected 
vice-president Pere Marquette R. R., Mar. 5, 
1912. Held various offices at Woburn, Mass., 
including registrar of voters, member Board of 
Health, justice of the peace, president of Com- 
mon Council. Member Republican State Com- 
mittee of Massachusetts, 1894-96. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Trans- 
portation, Fellowcraft (Detroit), Hamilton, 
Traffic (Chicago), Milwaukee Traffic (1st pres- 
ident). Office: c|o Pere Marquette R. R. Resi- 
dence: Addison Apts. 

CONN, Herbert James, president Peninsular 
Milled Screw Co.; born, Elgin Co., Ont., Can., 
June 12, 1869; son of Meredith and Mary 
(Morden) Conn; educated in public schools 
and Chatham (Ont.) Business College; mar- 
ried in Canada, 1891, Elizabeth Lamb; 1 son, 
Clarence Robert. Began active career as clerk 



in private bank, Alvinston, Can.; removed to 
Detroit, 1889, and engaged as contractor and 
in cedar supply business, 1889-1903; assisted 
in organizing the Peninsular Milled Screw Co., 
1902 (Inc.), manufacturers of set and cap 
screws, studs, coupling bolts, nuts, etc., and 
experts in turned specialties; has been presi- 
dent of the company from time of organiza- 
tion. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Employers' Association. Republican. Member 
of the Church of Christ. Mason; member Can- 
adian Order of Foresters. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 1090 Champlain St. Residence: 
265 Burns Ave. 

CONNER, Arthur William, district manager 
for Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory; born, 
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 6, 1882; son of Wil- 
liam S. and Emily (Watson) Conner; educated 
in public schools, Dallas, Tex.; C.E., Purdue 
University, Lafayette, Ind., 1907; married, 
July, 1908, Blanche L. Highland, of Lafay- 
ette; 2 children: Watson Greer, Mildred 
Blanche. Resided in Dallas, Tex., most of time 
until 1903; in Lafayette, Ind., 1903-7; in em- 
ploy of Illinois Steel Co., Chicago, 1907-10; 
became connected with the Pittsburgh Testing 
Laboratory, in June, 1910; at branch office in 
San Francisco, 1910-11, since in charge in 
Detroit. Republican. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Engineering Society. Clubs: Wolverine 
Automobile and Detroit Athletic. Office: Room 
401, 58 Lafayette Boul. Residence: Maple 
Grove Ave. 

CONNOR, Guy L., neurologist; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 10, 1874; son of Leartus and Anna 
Amelia (Dame) Connor; graduated Detroit 
School for Boys, June, 1893; A.B., Williams 
College, Mass., 1897; M.D., Johns Hopkins 
Medical School, Baltimore, Md., 1901; mar- 
ried, Nov. 14, 1901, Daisy Belle Wicks, of Bal- 
timore. Practiced at Detroit since July, 1901; 
instructor in neurology and clinical professor 
of neurology, Detroit College of Medicine; 
neurologist to Children's Free Hospital; junior 
neurologist to St. Mary's Hospital; formerly 
junior neurologist to Harper Hospital. Chief 
medical inspector and special examiner for 
public schools of Detroit; first lieutenant Med- 
ical Reserve Corps, U. S. Army. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member American Academy of 
Medicine, Detroit Academy of Medicine, De- 
troit Society of Neurology and Psychiatry, 
Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation, Zeta Psi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Wol- 
verine Automobile, Detroit Athletic. Office: 



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703 Washington Arcade. Kesidence: 81 W. 
Euclid Ave. 

COKNOE, Leartus, physician (eye and ear) ; 
born, Jan. 29, 1843; died, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

CONNOR, Rowland M., lawyer; born, Bos- 
ton, Dec. 19, 1871; son of Rowland and Mary 
Emma (Hilton) Connor; on mother's side de- 
scended from New England Puritan ancestry 
that came to America in 1628, on father's 
side, Irish and German; educated in public 
schools of Boston and Florence. Mass.; Sagi- 
naw public schools and high school; University 
of Michigan, 1 year, class of 1893; married, 
Oct. 8, 1902, Grace Gibson, of Detroit; chil- 
dren: Addison D., Winthrop H. Studied law 
in office of Wisner & Draper, Saginaw; ad- 
mitted to bar, Dec. 21, 1892; practiced at Sag- 
inaw until April, 1893, then came to Detroit 
and entered Otto Kirchner's office; entered 
John D. Conely's office Aug., 1893; in Jan., 
1908, associated with Elavius L. Brooke and 
since election of associate to Wayne Circuit 
bench has practiced alone. Attorney for Vil- 
lage of Highland Park 7 years. Independent 
in politics. Unitarian. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar Asso- 
ciation. 32° Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner; 
member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: hunting, fish- 
ing, golf. Office: 560 Equity Bldg. Residence: 
46 Highland Ave., Highland Park. 

CONNORS, John Edward, manager Lewis 
Truck & Storage Co.; born, Detroit, July 12, 
1869; son of Patrick and Mary (Sullivan) 
Connors; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried, Dec. 17, 1897, Florence Atkins, of De- 
troit; 1 daughter, Florence Grace. Began ac- 
tive career in employ of the A. J. Faber 
Truck Co., 1886, continuing 17 years; with 
Moreton Truck Co., 1903; superintendent Cur- 
rie Contracting Co., 1904-6; has been manager 
of the Lewis Truck & Storage Co., since 1906; 
director Detroit Baking Co. Secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Cartage Association. Demo- 
crat. Catholic. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member B, P. O. Elks, Knights of 
Equity. Recreation: baseball. Office: 52-54 
Bates St. Residence: 261 Brooklyn Ave. 

CONNORS, Martin W., retired; born, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y., Dec. 11, 1858; son of William and 
Mary (Welsh) Connors; educated in public 
schools of Louisville, Ky.; married, Louisville, 
1887, Addie Beuther; 2 children: William, 
Anita. Began active career in service of the 
Louisville & Nashville Ry., continuing in dif- 
ferent departments for 14 years; began in life 



insurance business as solicitor for the Equi- 
table Life Assurance Society, and remained 
with the organization at Louisville for 4 
years; was in New York for 5 years in special 
capacity for the Mutual Life Insurance Co.; 
came to Detroit, 1900, as state manager for 
the Equitable Life, was transferred to Phila- 
delphia, 1903, but returned to Detroit same 
year and became general agent for state of 
Michigan for the Provident Savings Life As- 
sociation; retired from active business, 1909. 
President Old Kentucky Whiskey Co. Repub- 
lican. Member B. P. O. Elks. Recreations: 
horseback riding and traveling. Office: 34 
Cadillac Sq. Residence: 155 Putnam Ave. 

COOK, Frank Christoptier, lawyer; born, 
Hartford, Conn., Dec. 25, 1871; son of Michael 
J. and Ellen (Ganley) Cook; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Hartford and Law Department, 
University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1895; 
married, Bay City, Mich., 1902, Frances Con- 
way; 1 son, John G. Has practiced in Detroit 
since 1895; director Detroit Steamship Co.; 
secretary Columbus Building Co. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Lawyers' Club of Detroit, 
Detroit Board of Law. Democrat. Roman 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Of- 
fice: 1206 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 101 Pal- 
lister Ave. 

COOK, Fred L., general insurance; born, 
Chippewa, Mich., May 22, 1872; son of Wil- 
liam and Phebe A. (Knapp) Cook; educated 
in country school and at Ferris Commercial 
School, Big Rapids, Mich.; married at Ridge- 
way, Mich., 1896, Leora F. Sutton. Began 
business career in 1889 as teller in bank at 
Big Rapids, Mich., and later at Traverse City, 
Mich.; entered insurance business at Lansing, 
Mich., 1893; came to Detroit, 1899; member 
firm of Blackman, Glass & Cook, insurance, 
until 1909; firm then incorporated and he be- 
came vice-president. Member Business Men's 
Club, Y. M. C. A. Methodist. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 208 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 44 
Philadelphia Ave. E. 

COOK, William C, lawyer; born. Holt, 
Mich., Apr. 11, 1875; son of John B. and Celes- 
tia M. (Skinner) Cook; grandson of William 
Cook, who settled in Delhi Township, Ingham 
County, Mich., early in the 40 's; educated in 
public schools, Lansing; married, June 9, 1897, 
Mabel A. Boyer, of Lansing; 1 daughter, Elea- 
nor B. Admitted to Michigan bar, 1897, and 
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& Bechraft, Omer; removed to Detroit, Jan., 
1912; engaged in general practice, Detroit. 
Mayor of Omer, 1904 and 1908; prosecuting 
attorney of Arenac County, 1903-4 and 1907-8; 
city attorney of Omer, 1904-7. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Mason; member B, P. O. Elks, 
Modern Woodmen. Recreations: hunting, fish- 
ing. Office: 1709 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 175 
Kirby Ave. W. 

COOLET, Thomas Benton, physician; born, 
Ann Arbor, Mich., June 23, 1871; son of 
Thomas Mclntyre and Mary Elizabeth (Hor- 
ton) Cooley; first ancestor in America, Benja- 
min Cooley, Massachusetts, 1630; educated at 
Ann Arbor High School; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1891, M.D., 1895; post-graduate 
study, Germany, 1900-1; married, Dec. 21, 
1903, Abigail Hubbard, of Ashtabula, O.; 2 
children: Emily Holland, Thomas Mclntyre. 
Interne, Boston City Hospital, 1895-97; as- 
sistant in hygiene. University of Michigan, 
1898-1900; resident physician, Boston City 
Hospital, 1902-3; assistant professor hygiene, 
University of Michigan, 1903-5; health officer, 
Ann Arbor, 1904-5; special practice diseases 
of children, Detroit, since 1905; visiting physi- 
cian. Woman 's Hospital, Children 's Free Hos- 
pital; associate in pediatrics, Detroit General 
Hospital; medical director. Babies' Milk Fund. 
Protestant. Member Wayne County Medical 
Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, Amer- 
ican Medical Association, American Associa- 
tion Study and Prevention Infant Mortality, 
Sigma Xi, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Nu Sigma Nu. 
Clubs: Detroit University, Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Athletic. Eecreations: golf and boating. 
Office: 602 Fine Arts Bldg. Eesidence: 90 For- 
est Ave. W. 

COOLIDGE, Charles Austin, soldier; born, 
Boston, July 19, 1844; son of Charles Austin 
and Anna Maria (Eiee) Coolidge; educated in 
public schools of Concord, Mass., Norwich 
(Vt.) University, graduating, M.D., Wooster 
Medical College, Cleveland, O.; married, Talla- 
hassee, Fla., Nov. 19, 1867, Sophie Wager 
Dowry, of Philadelphia. Entered 16th U. S. 
Infantry, Oct. 22, 1862; commissioned 2nd 
lieutenant 7th Infantry, May 14, 1864; pro- 
moted captain, Aug. 9, 1877; wounded at bat- 
tle of Big Hole, Mont., Aug, 9, 1877; pro- 
moted major, 1898; lieutenant colonel, 9th In- 
fantry, May, 1899; served in Cuba, battle of 
Santiago, 1898; in Philippines, battles Sinda- 
lon and Angeles; in China in Relief Expedi- 
tion, 1900; at battle of Tientsin, Yangstun 
and taking of Pekin; in command of United 



States forces in China for five days; pro- 
moted colonel 7th Infantry, 1901; served at 
Vancouver, Wash., and Presidio, Calif., until 
retired as brigadier general, Aug. 9, 1903. 
President American Philatelic Society, 1913; 
member Detroit Philatelic Society, Loyal Le- 
gion, Society Santiago, Military Order of the 
Dragon. Episcopalian. Club: Country. Ad- 
dress: The Pasadena. 

COON, Thurlow Emmett, power plant engi- 
neering; born, Baldwin, Mich., Dec. 25, 1881; 
son of Emmett and Julia B. (Bryant) Coon; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1903, B.S., in 
engineering, 1906; married, Nov. 24, 1909, 
Susan E. Diack, of Detroit. Began active 
career as mechanical engineer with American 
Locomotive Co., Cooke Works, Paterson, N. J., 
1906, continuing until 1908; registrar Carnegie 
Technical Schools, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1908-9; me- 
chanical engineer with Fairbanks, Morse & 
Co., Detroit, 1909; mechanical engineer with 
The Coon-DeVisser Co., Detroit, since Oct., 
1909. Member Michigan National Guard, 1899- 
1906, 2nd lieutenant, 1905-6. Eepublican. Uni- 
tarian. Member Detroit Engineering Society; 
junior member American Society Mechanical 
Engineers, Sigma Xi, Sigma Chi; associate 
member Detroit No. 7, National Association 
Stationary Engineers. Club: Detroit Boat. 
Eecreation: tennis. Office: 1924-1925 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 55 Leicester Ct. 

COONEY, AugTistin W., wholesale and re- 
tail coal; born, Detroit, Apr. 11, 1874; son of 
John and Bridget (Brennan) Cooney; edu- 
cated Detroit University, 1885-88; Detroit 
Business University, 1889-90; married, Sept. 
11, 1907, Mary McBride, of Saginaw, Mich.; 
2 children: George A., Marguerite B. In em- 
ploy of George C. Wetherbee & Co., 1890-93; 
began in coal business 1893, as A. W. Cooney, 
title later changed to A. W. Cooney & Co., of 
which is senior partner; one of organizers, 
1909, of the Monarch Coal Co., and since 
president and general manager; also largely 
interested in real estate and building. Dem- 
ocrat. Catholic. Recreations: fishing and 
hunting; fond of fine horses. Office: 1218 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 446 
Townsend Ave. 

COONEY, George J., coal, coke and wood; 
born, Detroit, Feb. 22, 1875; son of John and 
Bridget (Brennan) Cooney; educated Uni- 
versity of Detroit, and Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; unmarried. Began active career as 
shipping clerk, George C. Wetherbee & Co., 
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business with brother A. W. since Apr., 1903, 
under title of A. W. Cooney & Co. Demo- 
crat. Catholic, Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: 1010 Champlain St. Eesidence: 1012 
Champlain St. 

COOPER, Edgar Bailey, engineer and build- 
er; born, Boston, Jan. 13, 1883; son of Albert 
and Charlotte E. (Williams) Cooper; edu- 
cated public schools and Hale School and Me- 
chanical Arts High School, Boston; B.S., Mas- 
sachusetts Institute Technology, 1905; mar- 
ried, Oct. 22, 1908, Buena H. Hoy, of Albion, 
JST. Y.; 2 children: Albert, Charlotte. With 
Stone & Webster, Boston, 1905-6; Ponce Eail- 
way & Light Co., Ponce, P. E., 1906-9; came 
to Detroit, 1909, and was with Gabriel Con- 
crete Eeinforcement Co., 1909-10; then with 
A. J. Smith Construction Co.; vice-president 
DeLisle & Cooper, general contractors, since 
Jan., 1912. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety, Phi Beta Epsilon. Club: Wolverine 
Auto. Office: 37 Campau Bldg. Eesidence: 
148 King Ave. 

COPLEY, Almon Ward, lawyer; born, Cass 
County, Mich., May 22, 1868; "^son of Alexan- 
der B. and Jane Helen (Hathaway) Copley; 
educated in public schools to 1887; gradu- 
ated Law Department, University of Michi- 
gan, LL.B., 1892; married at Detroit, Feb. 18, 
1907, Jessie May Letts. Has been engaged in 
practice at Detroit since 1892. Member Mich- 
igan House of Eepresentatives, 1909, 1911, 
1913; among measures introduced by him 
which became laws were the Corrupt Prac- 
tice Act, the Blue Sky Law, etc. Eepublican. 
Director First State Bank, Decatur, Mich.; 
secretary-treasurer Michigan Farm-Homes 
Co. Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Former member 
Michigan National Guard. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: 
travel. Office: 313 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 
105 Burlingame Ave. 

COQUAED, Leon, architect; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 27, 1860; son of Nicholas and Marie 
(Stiker) Coquard; educated parochial school, 
Detroit; unmarried. Began practicing in De- 
troit, 1887; specializes in ecclesiastical and 
school architecture; among the most promi- 
nent buildings are Ste. Anne's Church, SS. 
Peter and Paul's Academy, former Fellow- 
craft Club Building, Detroit; St. Mary's 
Cathedral, Covington, Ky.; and Immaculate 
Conception Cathedral, Denver, Colo.; etc. 
Catholic. Member American Institute of Archi- 
tects and Michigan Chapter same. Member 



Knights of Columbus. Club: Wayne. Eeerea- 
tions: fishing and cycling. Office and Eesi- 
dence: 169 First St. 

COEBETT, Edward Joseph, wholesale coal 
and coke; born, Groveport, 0., Mar. 23, 1865; 
son of Michael and Honora (McGrath) Cor- 
bett; educated in Groveport public and high 
schools, and the Columbus (0.) Business Col- 
lege; married at Detroit, July 25, 1907, Anna 
Dyer; 2 children: Edward Joseph, Jr., Kath- 
arine Anna. Began active career as secretary 
to general superintendent Columbus & Cin- 
cinnati Midland E. E., Columbus, O.; removed 
to Ashland, Wis., 1889, as secretary to North- 
western manager Columbus & Hocking Coal 
& Iron Co., then as office manager for same 
company in Chicago; came to Detroit, 1891, 
as representative for H. D. Turney & Co., 
miners and shippers of coal, Columbus; en- 
tered business on his own account, 1894, and 
has since operated in own name. President 
Eoyal Coal Mining Co., Brilliant, O.; presi- 
dent Spruce Eiver Coal Co., Eamage, W, Va.; 
director Michigan Copper & Brass Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Ohio 
Society of Detroit. Independent in politics. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Country, De- 
troit Yacht, Detroit Automobile, Eecreations: 
automobiling and general outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 1014-1017 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 37 
Pallister Ave. 

COEBETT, William Patrick, lawyer; see 
Vol. 1908. 

COEBIN, Arthur E., automobiles; born, 
Philadelphia, Sept. 19, 1879; son of Elbert 
Augustus and Charlotte Philipena (Eckfeldt) 
Corbin; educated Penn Charter School, Phila- 
delphia, 1890-94; graduated Lawrenceville 
School, Lawrenceville, N. J., 1897; A.B., Har- 
vard, 1901; married. May 25, 1904, Maud Hol- 
lis Hunt, of Boston. Connected with Jones- 
Corbin Co., manufacturers automobiles, Phil- 
adelphia, 1902-3; secretary Connecticut Val- 
ley Metal Trades, Springfield, Mass., 1903-4; 
president's office, Stevens-Duryea Co., auto- 
mobiles, Chicopee Falls, Mass., 1905-8; man- 
ager truck department, Packard Motor Car 
Co., New York, 1908-11; assistant sales man- 
ager, Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, since 
Mar., 1911. Member Boston Cadets 5 years; 
member Common Council, Springfield, Mass., 
2 years. Progressive. Unitarian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Society Founders 
and Patriots, Harvard Club of Michigan, Pi 
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Athletic, Indian Village. Eecreations: fish- 
ing, tennis, shooting. OflSce: Packard Motor 
Car Co. Residence: 1635 Jefferson Ave. 

COEBIN, John Milton, lawyer; born, Sept. 
1844; died, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

CORCORAN, John Joseph, treasurer and 
manager Detroit Metal Spinning Co.; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 4, 1875; son of Cornelius and 
Julia (Gleason) Corcoran; educated Our Lady 
of Help School, Detroit; married, June 25, 
1901, Phoebe Nephew, of Alpena, Mich.; 3 
children: Lester, Eileen, Veronica. Began act- 
ive career as a boy with Ireland & Mathews 
Manufacturing Co. and learned trade of metal 
spinning, continuing 10 years with the firm; 
became connected with the Detroit Metal 
Spinning Co., 1901, and treasurer and manager 
same since 1910; also director Detroit Elec- 
tric Heater Co. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Equity. Office: 197 Monroe Ave. 
Residence: 594 Seyburn Ave. 

COREY, Newton J., musician; born, Hills- 
dale, Mich., Jan. 31, 1861; son of John and 
Juliette (Meacham) Corey; M.Ph., Hillsdale 
(Mich.) College, 1880; studied music under 
private teachers in Boston; married at De- 
troit, Sept. 1, 1901, Ada B. Davies. Musician 
for 12 years in Boston; removed to Detroit, 
1891; organist Fort Street Presbyterian 
Church since 1891; manager of Detroit Or- 
chestral Association. Gave organ recitals at 
World's Fair, Chicago, 1893, Pan-American 
Exposition, Buffalo, 1901, St. Louis Exposi- 
tion, 1904 (Fourth of July recital at Festival 
Hall); secretary International Jury of 
Awards, musical department, St. Louis Exposi- 
tion; one of the founders American Guild of 
Organists. Pianist and lecturer before uni- 
versities, colleges, music teachers' conven- 
tions, women's clubs, etc.; one of the first to 
present the life and works of Wagner on the 
lecture platform illustrated with stereopticon 
views. Member Fine Arts Society, Detroit. 
Club: Detroit. Address: 38 Woodward Ter- 
race. 

CORLISS, John B., lawyer, ex-congressman; 
born, Richford, Vt., June 7, 1851; son of Heze- 
kiah and Lydia (Round) Corliss; educated in 
public schools of Vermont; graduated Ver- 
mont Methodist University, 1871; Columbia 
Law College, degree of LL.B., 1875; married 
at Barnard, Vt., Dec. 5, 1877, Elizabeth N. 
Danforth; children: John B., Jr., Elizabeth 
D. (Mrs. Earl Holley), Margaret M. (Mrs. 
George M. Holley), Cullen D. Has engaged in 
practice in Detroit since Sept. 23, 1875; mem- 



ber law firm of Corliss, Leete & Moody; city 
attorney Detroit, 1882-6; member of Congress, 
1895-1903, from 1st District of Michigan. Pres- 
ident Michigan Lubricator Co. and Shipman 
Koal Co., of Pennsylvania. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. 32° Mason 
(Past Commander-in-chief Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory), Shriner (Past Potentate Moslem 
Temple). Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Boat. Office: Ford Bldg. Residence: 34 
W. Canfield Ave. 

CORNEHL, William, Sr., printer; born, 
Mecklenburg, Germany, Nov. 10, 1844; son of 
Fritz Cornehl; came to America with parents, 
1852; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, 1874, Anna Muhelmann; 
3 children: William, Jr., Julia (Mrs. Richard 
Mildner), Fred. Learned trade of printer and 
book binder in employ of Richmond, Backus 
& Co., 45 years ago; head of firm of William 
Cornehl & Sons, printers and book binders, 
since 1886. Republican. Member Masonic or- 
der, Concordia Society. Office: 77 Larned St. 
Residence: 207 Catherine St. 

CORNELIUS, Asher Lynn, lawyer; born, 
Butler, Ind., Nov. 30, 1879; son of Benjamin 
Franklin and Marie (Bryant) Cornelius; B.S., 
Marion Normal College, Ind.; LL.B., Indian- 
apolis College of Law, 1903; married, Oct. 4, 
1903, Gertrude Haverstock, of Butler, Ind.; 
children: Benjamin Francis, Helen. Admitted 
to practice before Supreme Court of Indiana, 
also Federal Courts, 1903; member firm of 
Dunten & Cornelius, Butler, Ind., June-Oct., 
1903; removed to Syracuse, Ind., Oct. 4, 1903; 
city attorney Syracuse, 1905-9; assistant pros- 
ecuting attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit of In- 
diana, 1904-7; partnership with Otis C. Butt, 
as Cornelius & Butt, 1905-10; removed to De- 
troit and admitted to Michigan bar, Apr., 
1910; in partnership with Van H. Ring, as 
Cornelius & Ring, since Jan. 1, 1912. Mem- 
ber board of directors. North Eastern Business 
Men's Association. Progressive. Unitarian. 
Member American Society of Jurisprudence, 
Commercial Law League of America, Michi- 
gan Bar Association. Mason; member Myrtle 
Lodge No. 4, K. of P.; Wayne Lodge No. 2, 
I. O. O. F. Club: Detroit Checker & Chess 
(secretary since 1911). Recreations: fishing, 
baseball. Editor of department "Law for 
Business Men," in American Legal News, 
1912; author of hand-book for fire insurance 
adjusters; contributor to legal journals on 
fire insurance law. Office: 322 Ford Bldg. Res- 
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CORNS, Henry C, dental surgeon; born, De- 
troit, July 15, 1860; son of Joseph and Mary 
(Walker) Corns; educated public schools, De- 
troit; D.D.S., University of Michigan, 1881; 
married, Aug. 29, 1893, Clara E. Burden, of 
Cleveland. Has practiced dentistry in Detroit 
since 1881; was first professor of prosthetic 
dentistry, Detroit Dental College, 1890; presi- 
dent H. C. Corns Lumber Co. On Governor 
John T. Eich's staff, 1892-96, rank of captain. 
Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan 
State Dental Society, National Dental So- 
ciety, Detroit City Dental Society, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. 32° Mason, K. T. (Past 
Commander), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic, Eushmere. Eeereations: 
boating, fishing. Office: 200 Shurly Bldg., 
32 Adams Ave. "W. Kesidence: 30 Winder 
Street. 

COBSE, William Malcolm, chemist; moved 
to Buffalo, N. Y.; see Vol. 1908. 

CORWIN, George A., retired; born in Ni- 
agara Co., N. Y., Dec. 14, 1844; son of Isaac 
H. and Clementine (Knowles) Corwin; edu- 
cated in public schools; married, Fenton, 
Mich., 1876, Fanny Curtis. Came to Michi- 
gan, 1867, and to Detroit, Sept., 1879; en- 
tered dry goods business, 1879, with Burn- 
ham, Stoepel & Co., wholesale dry goods, etc.; 
was confidential and credit man, and became 
secretary, 1902; retired Feb., 1912. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eesidence: 297 
Commonwealth Ave. 

COTNEK, Jacob, Jr., publisher; born, Mans- 
field, 0., Sept. 14, 1860; son Jacob and Kath- 
erine (Hartman) Cotner; educated in public 
schools of Ohio; married, Toledo, O., 1887, 
Marie Etta Trowbridge, who died in 1899; 
children: Emerson T., Dorothy Katherine and 
Russell M.; 2d, Philadelphia, 1901, Cecilia L. 
Burke. Started as a boy in a hardware store 
and at age of 17 was a traveling salesman for 
his firm, and at 19 for a leading hardware 
firm in Cleveland; at 20 was president of the 
Mansfield Bolt & Nut Works; later traveled 
in Ohio for the Peninsular Stove Co.; located 
in Detroit in 1889, when he became secretary 
and treasurer of The Sprague Publishing Co., 
publishers "The American Boy" magazine 
and general book and magazine publishers, 
and The Sprague Correspondence School of 
Law, which offices he still occupies. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Was for many 
years a director of the Detroit Y. M. C. A.; 
member board of trustees of North Woodward 
Congregational Church; president Ohio So- 



ciety of Detroit, 1906-7. Eepublican. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf and 
Aldine (New York). Eeereations: outdoor 
sports. Office: American Bldg. Eesidence: 70 
Virginia Park. 

COTTER, Thomas M., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 25, 1883; son of James and Cath- 
erine (Enright) Cotter; educated parochial 
schools, St. Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Mo.; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906; unmar- 
ried. Began in offices of Brennan, Donnelly 
& Van DeMark; now associated with Ray- 
mond & Eaymond, general insurance, and at- 
torney for London Guarantee & Accident Co., 
Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus, Theta Lambda Phi, B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Lawyers'. Eeereations: automobiling, 
baseball. Office: Detroit Journal Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 118 King Ave. 

COTTER, William, railway official; born, 
Bloomington, 111., 1858; son of William and 
Bridget (Morrissey) Cotter; educated public 
schools; married at Litchfield, 111., Dec. 16, 
1886, Emma Weigreffe (died, Dec. 16, 1912). 
Began railway service as telegraph operator, 
Chicago & Alton Ey., 1874; was telegraph 
operator St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern 
Ey., at Piedmont, Mo., 1878-80, train dis- 
patcher and trainmaster, same road. Little 
Eock, Ark., 1880-82; train despatcher Chicago, 
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ey., at La Crosse, Wis., 
1882-83, Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Ey., and 
its successor, the Wabash Ey., at Litchfield, 
111., 1883-90, trainmaster St. Louis division 
same road, 1890-96; superintendent Eastern 
Division Grand Trunk Ey. at Montreal, Que., 
1896-99, superintendent Western Division, same 
road, at Detroit, 1899-1901; general superin- 
tendent, St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern 
Ey., at St. Louis, 1901-2; manager Missouri 
Pacific Ey. System, 1902-4; general manager 
Pere Marquette Ed., 1904-7; president and 
general manager same from 1907 to Dec, 
1912, and was general manager for receivers; 
became president and general manager C, H. 
& D. Ey., Aug. 20, 1909. 

COTTRELL, Eber W., land commissioner 
Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquette E. E. Co.; 
born, Cottrellville, St. Clair Co., Mich., Feb. 
17, 1841; son of George H. and Submit (Ward) 
Cottrell; educated in district schools and 
academy, Newport, Mich., 1846-58, and at 
Bryant & Stratton's Business College, De- 
troit, 1860; married at Detroit, Nov. 12, 1868, 
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boating at age of 14 and followed the Great 
Lakes until 1868; settled on stock and fruit 
farm at Greenfield, Mich., 1868; member State 
Legislature, 2 terms, 1879 and 1881, during 
which time he introduced the bill providing 
for Grand Boulevard that encircles Detroit, 
and secured its passage; appointed by Pres- 
ident Gi-ant receiver of public moneys at De- 
troit, 1879, but declined; instrumental in rais- 
ing the money for the Detroit Exposition, 
1888; land commissioner for the Detroit, 
Mackinaw & Marquette E. R. Co., since 1889; 
also president Detroit & Marquette Land Co.; 
director Wabash Portland Cement Co., De- 
troit Typomarker Co., Iron Silver Mining Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Member Kepublican State Central Com- 
mittee two terms. Mason (32°), Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Cale- 
don Mountain, Duck Lake, Au Sable Trout 
Club. Recreations : fishing and shooting. Of- 
fice: 410 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 135 
Lafayette Boul. 

COUCH, Alfred Edward, restaurant pro- 
prietor; born, Toronto, Can., May 17, 1876; 
son of Walter J. and Harriet (Kane) Couch; 
educated in public schools of Toronto; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June 1, 1900, Helen Andrew 
Morton; 3 children: Margaret Phyllis, Alfred 
Walter, Riddell Virginia. Began active career 
in employment of J. C. Kuhn, confectioner, 
1896; after a short experience as traveling 
salesman, returned to Detroit, and was identi- 
fied with restaurant business under Robert 
Morton; entered restaurant business for him- 
self Oct. 1, 1899, and has since continued in 
that line. 32° Mason, Knight Templar, Shrin- 
er; member Elks, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: 
Harmonie, Automobile, Detroit Motor Boat. 
Recreation: automobiling. Ofiice: 181 Gris- 
wold St. Residence: 132 Avery Ave. 

COURTIS, William Munroe, mining engi- 
neer; born, Boston, Jan. 7, 1842; son of Wil- 
liam and Mehitable (Appleton) Courtis; A.B., 
Harvard University, 1864, A.M., 1867; studied 
civil engineering in Lawrence Scientific 
School, Harvard, for one year; student for 
three years at Royal School of Mines, Frei- 
berg, Saxony; married at Wyandotte, Mich., 
Apr. 2, 1873, Lizzie Easton Folger; children: 
Stewart A., Reginald P., Olga. Came to De- 
troit, 1871, as assistant manager Wyandotte 
(Silver Islet) Smelting Works, and became 
general manager within a year; engaged for 
many years as mining engineer and metallur- 
gist; has been superintendent and general 



manager of mines and smelting works in 
Michigan, Colorado, California, New Mexico, 
etc., and consulting engineer to mine owners 
and mining corporations; was chief engineer 
of geological survey of Santo Domingo, etc.; 
has patented improved mill apparatus for sav- 
ing waste on tailings. Interested in the search 
for potash in the United States, to which de- 
voted five years and traveled 100,000 miles. 
Member American Association for the Ad- 
vancement of Science, International Geolog- 
ical Society, Detroit Engineering Club, De- 
troit Society of Chemists, American institute 
of Mining Engineers, Sons of American Rev- 
olution (Michigan). Contributor to engineer- 
ing journals. Clubs: Harvard (Detroit), Har- 
vard Union (Cambridge, Mass.). Recreation: 
yachting. Address: 338 Merrick Ave. 

COUZENS, James, manufacturer; born, Chat- 
ham, Ont., Aug. 26, 1872; son of James J. and 
Emma (Clift) Couzens; educated public 
schools of Canada; married, Detroit, Mar- 
garet A. Manning, Aug. 31, 1898; 4 children. 
Began in manufacture of automobiles, 1903; 
now secretary and treasurer Ford Motor Co.; 
president Rogers Shoe Co., Highland Park 
State Bank; vice-president Ford Motor Co. 
of Canada; director National Bank of Com- 
merce, Detroit Trust Co., Old Detroit National 
Bank; treasurer Highland Park Land Co. 
President Detroit Board of Commerce, 1913. 
Appointed by Mayor Marx member Detroit 
Street Ry. Commission, 1913. Clubs: Detroit, 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Country, Curling, 
Automobile, Detroit Golf, Wolverine, Bloom- 
field Hills Country. Office: Ford Motor Co. 
Residence: 94 Longfellow Ave. 

COVERT, Arthur H., lawyer; born, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., July 22, 1868; son of Arthur 
and Eliza A. (Galpin) Covert; graduate Ann 
Arbor High School, 1887; Literary Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, A.B., 1893; 
Law Department, same university, LL.B., 
1895; married at Ann Arbor, Nov. 7, 1900, 
Edith M. Popkins; children: Arthur Foster, 
Elizabeth C. Was superintendent of schools, 
Schoolcraft, Mich., 1895-99; has been engaged 
in practice of law at Detroit since Aug. 1899; 
member firm Covert & Campbell since 1911. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State Bar Association, Lawyers' 
Club of Detroit. Republican. Methodist. 
Member Masonic order (Blue Lodge and Chap- 
ter). Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 1127 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 69 Holbrook Ave. 



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COWIiES, Israel T., lawyer; born, Belcher- 
town, Mass., Nov. 8, 1854; son of Tertius and 
Julia L. (Towne) Cowles; educated in public 
schools of Belchertown, Monson Academy and 
Yale University, graduating, degree of B.A., 
1877; married at Detroit, Oct. 30, 1894, Eliz- 
abeth A. Howard. Admitted to the bar, 1880; 
in practice alone since 1895. Manager and 
legal ofSficer, title guaranty and abstract de- 
partment Union Trust Co. Member Michigan 
Naval Eeserve, 1894. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit, Amer- 
ican Historical Association, Delta Kappa Ep- 
silon. Clubs: Detroit, University, Yondotega, 
Detroit Boat, Country, Witenagemote. Eecre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: 311 Union 
Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 148 Seyburn Ave. 

COX, Allan P., lawyer; born, Detroit, Feb. 
7, 1876; son of William and Eva M. (Van 
Riper) Cox; educated in public and high 
schools, Detroit, Literary and Law depart- 
ments of the University of Michigan, grad- 
uating, LL.B., 1900; married, Detroit, Nov. 
16, 1904, Louise M. Knauss. Began practice 
at Detroit, in 1900, in offices of Otto Kirchner; 
has practiced alone since 1901. Member 3d 
Division, Michigan Naval Brigade, for 3 
years. Eepublican. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Mason and 
Odd Fellow. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecreations: 
books, boating. Office: 819-821 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 35 Webb Ave. 

COX, Henry Grandison, president Michi- 
gan Magneto Co.; born, Indianapolis, Aug. 5, 
1873; son of Albert G. and Annie (Underbill) 
Cox; B.M.E., Purdue University, Ind., 1895, 
M.E., 1900; married, July 7, 1897, Blanche 
Walton, of La Fayette, Ind.; one daughter, 
Deirdre. Taught mechanical drawing in Man- 
ual Training High School, Indianapolis, 1895- 
1902; served as engineer Standard Oil Co. of 
Indiana, 1902-3; secretary Brush Automatic 
Stoker Co., Indianapolis, 1903-5; chief engi- 
neer Kinnear Manufacturing Co., Columbus, 
O., 1905-7; vice-president and manager Her- 
cules Electric Co., Indianapolis, 1907-10; pres- 
ident and treasurer Michigan Magneto Co., 
manufacturers automobile accessories, Detroit, 
since 1910. Eepublican. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Society of Auto- 
mobile Engineers. Club: Wolverine. Recre- 
ations: automobiling, fishing, golf, hunting. 
Office: 117 Bagley Ave. Eesidence: 40 Phil- 
adelphia Ave. E. 



CRAIG, Ernest Dean, advertising manager;, 
born, Windsor, Ont., Canada, July 28, 1879; 
son of Peter Alexander and Christina (Grant) 
Craig; educated common schools, Windsor; 
married, Dec. 5, 1906, Bertha Stegmeyer, of 
Detroit. Advertising manager The Evening 
Eecord, Windsor, Ont., 1904-13; founded The 
Canadian Commercial Motor Car Co. of Can- 
ada, Limited, Windsor, Ont., 1909 (the pio- 
neer motor truck company of Canada), di- 
rector and advertising and sales manager 
same. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Private Royal Canadian Regiment, 1899-1900, 
British-Boer War; quartermaster sergeant 21st 
Regt., Essex Fusiliers, Windsor, 1901-2. Pres- 
byterian. Member African War Veterans; 
awarded South African Medal. Mason; mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias, Sons of Scotland. 
Clubs: Adcraft, Wolverine. Recreations: mo- 
toring. Office: 36 Sandwich St., Windsor, Ont. 
Residence: 358 Chene St., Detroit. 

CBAIG, James, Jr., packer; born, Detroit; 
married. Miss Aspinal; children: Harvey A., 
Mary C. A., Lyman J. Began as bookkeeper 
for Williard Parker & Co., packers, 1878, later 
becoming member of the firm; on consolida- 
tion with Webb Bros., 1893, as Parker, Webb 
& Co., was elected president of the company 
and so continues. President American Meat 
Packers' Association, 1913. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Boat. Of- 
fice: 20th St. and Michigan Ave. Residence: 
864 Cass Ave. 

CRAIGHEAD, Gerald. Weber, secretary, ac- 
countant; born, Bucyrus, O., Sept. 13, 1885; 
son of Septimus Williams and Madge B. 
(Weber) Craighead; had 5 ancestors in Rev- 
olutionary War, including Ensign George Le 
Fever and Col. Thomas Smith; educated pub- 
lic schools, Toronto, Jefferson Co., Ohio, and 
Greenwood School, Chicago; Steubenville (O.) 
Business College; Gutchess Metropolitan Busi- 
ness College, Detroit; married. May 28, 1912, 
Mary Anne Hunnicutt, of Indianapolis. Be- 
gan as bookkeeper and office manager in gro- 
cery and bakery business, Aug., 1903, con- 
tinuing until Dec, 1907; public accountant, 
1908-10, inclusive; secretary and office man- 
ager Detroit Twist Drill Co., manufacturers 
of machinists' tools, since Jan., 1910. Re- 
publican. Christian Scientist. Member Pales- 
tine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M. Recreations: 
baseball and theatre. Office: Detroit Twist 
Drill Co., 634 W. Fort St. Residence: 282 
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CBAMEB, Albert H., soap manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 25, 1865; son of John P. 
and Elizabeth (Dash) Cramer; educated pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; graduated Goldsmith's 
Bryant & Stratton Business College, 1879; 
married, Nov. 29, 1904, Theresa Momenee, of 
Toledo, O. Began active career with Freder- 
ick Buhl & Co., furs, etc., continuing 1 year; 
then with N. B. Nagle & Co., wholesale gro- 
cers, 2 years; purser on steamers of the White 
Star Line, 23 years, 1879-1902; became part- 
ner National Soap Co., manufacturers soaps 
and specialities, 1902, and superintendent and 
treasurer same since 1911. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: 438-440 Franklin St. 
Residence: 239 Chandler Ave. 

CRAMER, John Luther, railway official; born, 
Burlington, la., Sept. 5, 1864; son of John 
and Mary (Potter) Cramer; high school and 
business college education; married, Apr. 21, 
1892, Blanche Young, of Colorado Springs, 
Colo. Held various clerkships, C, R. I. & P. 
Ry., 1883-89; chief clerk to auditor of dis- 
bursements. Great Northern Railway; ac- 
countant, Montana Central Railway; secre- 
tary Seattle & Montana Railway; accountant 
Pacific Coast Lines, G. N. System; auditor of 
disbursements, G. N. Ry., and auditor North- 
ern Steamship Co.; general auditor Great 
Northern Ry., 1899-1902; assistant comptroller. 
Rock Island System at Chicago, 1902-4; comp- 
troller, 1904-9, vice-president since July, 1908, 
Pere Marquette R. R., now comptroller for 
receivers; comptroller C, H. & D. Ry. Co., 
1904-11. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Ohio Society S. A, R. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf. Recreations: automobiling, golf. Office: 
Union Depot. Residence: 3063 E. Grand Boul. 

CRAMOND, George, engineer; born, Aber- 
deen, Scotland, Apr. 20, 1872; son of George 
and Annie (Warrender) Cramond; educated 
public schools, Aberdeen; married, Aug. 31, 
1899, Mary K. Krishel. Came to America, 
1888, and located at Gait, Can.; removed to 
Detroit, 1891; engaged as fireman and engi- 
neer on Great Lakes steamers, 1891-98; with 
Seripps' Estate, 1898-1904; with Edison Il- 
luminating Co. since 1904, now chief engineer 
Station B. Democrat. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Engineering Society, National Asso- 
ciation Stationary Engineers. Mason. Club: 
Edison Power. Office: 24 Willis Ave. W. Res- 
idence: 375 Linwood Ave. 

CRANDELIi, Frank, retired; born, Colum- 
bia Co., N. Y., 1844; son of Solomon and 



Mary W. (Wheeler) Crandell; educated in 
private school; married at Bay City, Mich., 
1869, Mary Raymond; one daughter, Florence 
C. (wife of Major F. E. Lacey, Ft. MacKen- 
zie, Wyo.). Served in Civil War as private 
7th New York Infantry; located in Michigan 
at close of the war; came to Detroit, 1881. 
President Toledo Casket Co.; secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Casket Co., 1882-1912, re- 
tired; treasurer Peninsular Salt Co. Resi- 
dence: 26 Martin PI. 

CRANE, Charles Howard, architect; born, 
Hartford, Conn., Aug. 13, 1885; son of Charles 
E. and Virginia (Hagen) Crane; educated pub- 
lic and high schools, Hartford; married, Sept. 
14, 1905, Freda Heinz, of Hartford; 1 son, 
Charles Lyman. Began active career, 1903, 
as draughtsman, Bayley & Goodrich, archi- 
tects, Hartford; became connected with Wil- 
liam H. Caldwell, New Britain, Conn., 1904; 
then with Davis & Brooks, Hartford, and 
Walter Crabtree, New Britain, Conn.; came to 
Detroit, 1905, and was employed in offices of 
Albert Kahn and Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, 
1905-9; since iu practice on own account, 
making specialty of theatres. Republican. 
Universalist. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Yacht, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 2325 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 16 Leicester Ct. 

CRANE, Charles S., lawyer; born, Fenton, 
Mich., Sept. 6, 1880; son of Jesse D. and 
Elizabeth (Glover) Crane; graduated Fenton 
High School, 1899; LL.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1902; unmarried. Admitted to bar, 1902; 
practiced at Paris, Tex., Indian Territory, 
and Fenton, Mich., until 1906, since in De- 
troit; assistant prosecuting attorney Wayne 
County, 1908-10. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of Detroit. 
Republican. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 
Shriner, member Odd Fellows, Knights of 
Pythias, B. P. O. E., Social Order of Moose. 
Club: Fellowcraft, Recreations: athletic 
sports. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 654 
3d Ave. 

CRANE, Ernest Mark, treasurer and man- 
ager The Pelton & Crane Co.; born, Frankfort, 
Mich,, Apr. 18, 1871; son of Marvin M. and 
Jennie A. (Randall) Crane; educated public 
and high schools, Frankfort; later took course 
in electrical engineering and mechanical draw- 
ing; married, 1896, Mary A. Cairnes, of 
Frankfort; one son, Wendell Holmes. In- 
stalled electric lighting plant at Frankfort, 
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Detroit, 1896; established permanent home in 
Detroit, 1897; was connected with various 
companies until 1901; then became identified 
with The Pelton & Crane Co., electrical equip- 
ments, incorporated, 1909, and treasurer and 
manager same. Eepublican. Congregational- 
ist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason. Eecreation: boating. Office: 49-51 
Macomb St. Eesidence: 167 Stanton Ave. 

CEAPO, Stanford Tappan, coal and cement; 
born, New Bedford, Mass., June 13, 1865; son 
of William W. and Sarah (Tappan) Crapo; 
educated at Friend's Academy, New Bedford, 
and Yale College; married at Painesville, O., 
Oct. 10, 1894, Emma C. Morley; 3 children: 
William W,, Catherine, Mary M. Began busi- 
ness career at Saginaw, Mich., in local freight 
department of Flint & Pere Marquette E. E., 
1887; successively superintendent's clerk, di- 
vision superintendent, at Port Huron, Mich., 
assistant to general manager, at Detroit, 1891- 
94, general manager, 1894-1900, and general 
manager Pere Marquette E. E., 1900-3; en- 
gaged in production of coal and cement since 
1903. Director Old Detroit Nat. Bank, Sec- 
ond Nat. Bank, Saginaw, Mich., Fort Street 
Union Depot Co.; president Wyandotte Port- 
land Cement Co.; vice-president B. F. Berry 
Coal Co.; secretary and treasurer Huron Port- 
land Cement Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Golf, 
University, Detroit Boat. Eecreation: golf. 
Office: 1525 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 180 Semi- 
nole Ave. 

CRAWFORD, Howard Henry, general man- 
ager K-E-I-T Motor Car Co.; born. Forest 
Township, Genesee Co., Mich., Dec. 23, 1882; 
son of William and Zebbie (Branch) Craw- 
ford; grandfather, William Crawford, came 
to Michigan direct from Belfast, Ireland, in 
1835; educated district schools; Otisville High 
School, 1898-1900; Flint High School, 1900-2, 
graduating 1902; married, June 14, 1906, Char- 
lotte Beith Gordon, of Flint; 2 children: 
Katherine Elizabeth and William Gordon. 
Taught school, 1902-3; collector and assistant 
bookkeeper, Genesee County Savings Bank, 
Flint, 1903-5; with Flint Wagon Works, 
1905-7; timekeeper, paymaster, etc., Buick 
Motor Co., 1907-8; with Weston Mott Co., 
1908-11, manufacturers of automobile axles; 
became connected with K-E-I-T Motor Car 
Co. as purchasing agent, 1911; director and 
general manager since 1912. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Democrat. Presbyterian. 
Member Flint Lodge No. 23, F. & A. M.; 



Washington Chapter No. 15; Genesee Valley 
Commandery, K. T.; Shriner. Club: Detroit 
Athletic. Eecreations: automobiling and fish- 
ing. Office: K-E-I-T Motor Car Co. Eesidence: 
751 2d Ave. 

CREEDON, John William, undertaker; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 21, 1878; son of Cornelius 
and Matilda (Companey) Creedon; educated 
public schools, Detroit; St. Vincent's Pa- 
rochial; University of Detroit, 1895; gradu- 
ate Massachusetts College of Embalming of 
Boston, Mass.; married, Apr. 18, 1900, Grace 
CuUen, of Detroit; 4 children: Evelyn, Jack, 
Morgan, Carl. Began active career in employ 
of J. W. Maney, undertaker, 1895; engaged 
in business on own account, since 1903; su- 
perintendent Wayne County Morgue, 1905-10. 
Eepresented the Michigan firemen at session 
of the state legislature, Lansing, Jan. 1-Apr. 
1, 1913, and was instrumental in securing pas- 
sage of the Eelief Day Bill for firemen and 
policemen. Democrat. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Federation of Civic Societies (chairman 
of police and firemen's committee), Michigan 
Funeral Directors' Association, Detroit Fu- 
neral Directors' Association, Michigan State 
Firemen's Association, Grand Eiver Ave. Im- 
provement Association (ex-secretary). Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, 
Ancient Order Hibernians, Catholic Mutual 
Benefit Association, Modern Woodmen, 
Knights of the Maccabees. Eecreations: base- 
ball, bowling, handball. Office and Eesidence: 
924 Grand Eiver Ave. 

CRISTY, James Crapo, branch manager The 
Detroit Lumber Co.; born, Flint, Mich., Feb. 
8, 1874; son of Harlan Page and Emma Eliza 
Chase (Crapo) Cristy; educated Detroit High 
School; Ph.B., in Civil Engineering, Sheffield 
Scientific School, Yale University, 1897; mar- 
ried, Feb. 12, 1903, Laura Louise Hart, of De- 
troit; 3 children: Mary Hart, Harlan Page, 2d, 
James Crapo, Jr. With Geo. Morley & Co., 
wholesale lumber dealers, Detroit, 1897-1907; 
in retail lumber business alone, 1907-10; com- 
pany incorporated Nov. 8, 1910, as The J. C, 
Cristy Sales Co., automobiles. Eepublican. 
the company was bought out by The Detroit 
Lumber Co., Jan. 2, 1913, and he was retained 
as manager of that one yard; proprietor J. C. 
Cristy Sales Co., automobiles. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Member Palestine Lodge No. 
359, F. & A. M., Modern Maccabees, Sons of 
American Eevolution. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Fellowcraft, Indian Village Tennis, Motor 
Boat Garage (vice president). Eecreations: 



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automobiling, tenuis. Office: Hamtramek, 
Mich. Residence: 183 Iroquois Ave. 

CEOCKEE, George M., railway official; 
born, Greenville, III., Aug. 9, 1848; son of 
Samuel H. and Harriet (Ferguson) Crocker; 
educated at normal school, Normal, 111., and 
Newberry Seminary, Newberry, Vt.; married 
at Washington, D. C, June 28, 1888, Cecelia 
T. S. Steele. Came to Mt. Clemens, Mich., 
from New Hampshire, 1866; studied law and 
was admitted to the bar in Macomb Co. early 
in the '70s; filled positions of probate clerk, 
judge of probate, prosecuting attorney of Ma- 
comb Co. and mayor of city of Mt. Clemens; 
became auditor Detroit, Bay City & Alpena 
R. E., 1893, and upon reorganization of the 
road as the Detroit & Mackinac Ey., Feb. 1, 
1895, was elected auditor and purchasing 
agent, also 2d vice-president since Nov., 1896. 
Catholic. Office: 88 Congress St. E., Detroit. 
Residence: Mt. Clemens, Mich. 

CRONIN, Arthur D., coal; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., May 3, 1883; son of Eichard B. and 
Susan (Peer) Cronin; educated in parochial 
schools of Detroit; married, Niagara Falls, 
N. Y., June 26, 1912, Irene E. Williamson. 
Began active career in employ of C. C. Wormer 
Machinery Co. and later entered grocery busi- 
ness as Cronin Bros., continuing 1901-3; en- 
tered coal business as traveling representa- 
tive of Detroit Coal & Coke Co., 1903; secre- 
tary and treasurer Imperial Coal Co., 1905-8; 
superintendent Elackhawk Colliery Co., Big 
Creek, W, Va., 1908-11; sales manager Ohio 
& Michigan Coal Co., 1911-12; since, Detroit 
manager John T. Hesser Coal Co., of Cincin- 
nati. Honorary member 3d Division, Michi- 
gan State Naval Eeserves. Republican. Cath- 
olic. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights 
of Equity. Club: Cathedral. Recreations: sail- 
ing and horseback riding. Office: 702 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 153 Commonwealth 
Ave. 

CRONIN, Frederick C, coal; born, Hamil- 
ton, Ont., May 14, 1879; son of Eichard B. 
and Susan (Peer) Cronin; educated at De 
Lasalle Academy, Hamilton, Ont.; married at 
Detroit, June 12, 1907, -Julia Miner; 1 daugh- 
ter, Irene Caroline. Has been a resident of 
Detroit since 1881; began active career at 
Detroit in a retail grocery store, and later 
was connected with the Detroit Stove works; 
traveled for 3 years in coal business, for H. S. 
Ayers; connected with The Imperial Coal Co. 
as vice-president, 1905, president, 1907-8; now 
sales agent John T. Hesser Coal Co., of Cin- 



cinnati. Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus. Eecreations: general outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 702 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 151 War- 
ren Ave. E. 

CROSBY, Alfred Elton, funeral director; 
born, Detroit, May 8, 1890; son of Capt. Wil- 
liam J. and Bertha C. (Kurth) Crosby; public 
school education; unmarried. Entered under- 
taking business, 1909, as assistant, and after 
2% years was given charge of a branch es- 
tablishment; purchased the business from his 
employer, 1912, and since conducted same in 
his own name; also official undertaker Eoyal 
Life Insurance Co., North District No. 2. Pres- 
byterian; secretary Board of Trustees Amer- 
ican United Presbyterian Church. Ex-presi- 
dent and now secretary Detroit Lodge, the 
Fraternal Brotherhood; president Cadillac 
Homestead, Brotherhood of American Yeo- 
men; conductor Highland Park Lodge, I. O. 
O. F. (chairman of entertainment commit- 
tees) ; treasurer Highland Eebekah Lodge. 
Office: 2873 Woodward Ave., Highland Park. 
Residence: 379 Cavalry Ave. 

CROSBY, Frank Noble, lawyer; moved to 
Minneapolis, Minn.; see Vol. 1908. 

CROSSON, John, plumbing and heating; 
born, Lawrence, Can., Oct. 23, 1859; son of 
David and Catherine (McKay) Crosson; edu- 
cated common schools, Canada; married. May 
10, 1894, Annie Markle, of Gait, Canada; one 
daughter, Annie Edna. Came to Detroit, 1874; 
entire business career has been spent in the 
plumbing and heating business. Served ap- 
prenticeship as plumber with firm of Ferguson 
& McKay, 91 Jefferson Ave., remaining with 
this firm 6 years, then worked as a journey- 
man at Cincinnati, for 18 months; returned 
to Detroit, and followed same trade until left 
for the Northwest, where was in the plumbing 
and heating business for 12 years; located 
first at Winnipeg, Man., later at St. Paul, 
Minn., Grand Forks, N. D., and Havre, Mont. 
Has engaged in the plumbing and heating 
business in Detroit for self since 1894. Pro- 
gressive in politics. Presbyterian. Member 
Masonic order; Detroit No. 1, A. F. & A. M.; 
Monroe Chapter; Damascus Commandery; 
Mystic Shrine. Recreations: hunting, fishing 
and bowling. Office: 986 Grand Eiver Ave. 
Residence: 988 Grand River Ave. 

CROUL, Elwood, president Riverside Stor- 
age & Cartage Co.; born, Detroit, July 10, 
1885; son of William R. and Eloise (Hunt) 
Croul; educated preparatory school, West- 
minster, Conn.; University of Michigan; mar- 



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ried, June S, 1910, Mary C. Hoffman, of De- 
troit; one child, William Jerome. Began act- 
ive career on a cattle ranch near Great Falls, 
Mont., 1907; came to Detroit, 1908, to learn 
the storage and cartage business conducted 
by his father; became superintendent of oper- 
ation, 1908, and on the death of father, Oct. 5, 
1909, succeeded as president and general man- 
ager of the company; also director Detroit 
Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Delta Kappa Epsilou. Clubs: 
University, Detroit Boat. Eecreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: 51 Cass Ave. Kesidence: 2 
Shipherd Ct. 

CEOUL, Frank H., president Detroit Oak 
Belting Co.; born, Detroit, July, 1858; son 
of Jerome and Ellen (Parsons) Croul; mar- 
ried, 1879; one daughter. President and gen- 
eral manager Detroit Oak Belting Co. since 
1892; vice president Michigan Wire Cloth Co.; 
director Wayne Co. Savings Bank. Police com- 
missioner, Detroit, for term ending June, 1913. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 
266 Wight St. Residence: 148 McDougall Ave. 

CEOUL, William E.; born, 1861; died, Oct. 
5, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

CEOWLEY, Daniel T.; born, Detroit, Mar. 
13, 1864; son of Cornelius and Catherine (Bres- 
nahan) Crowley; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1894, Mary E. 
Dwyer; one daughter, Marion. Began active 
career as bookkeeper for James K. Burnham 
& Co., wholesale dry goods, 1880, continuing 
for six years; became connected with the 
Peninsular Stove Co., as bookkeeper, 1886; 
advanced to position of cashier, auditor and 
director of the company, 1896-1911, since sec- 
retary. Also vice-president and director Crow- 
ley Bros., wholesale dry goods; secretary 
Crowley-Milner Co., department store. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Office: 10th and 
Fort Sts. W., Detroit. Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

CEOWLEY, Edward C, secretary Ohio & 
Michigan Coal Co.; born Taylor Township, 
Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 7, 1887; son of John 
and Helen (Galloway) Crowley; educated pub- 
lic schools, Wayne County; married, June 10, 
1913, Mable C. Ready, of Dearborn, Mich. 
Began active career at Detroit in employ of 
the Ohio & Michigan Coal Co., miners and 
shippers, co,al and coke, 1906, and has been 
secretary same since 1908. Democrat. Catho- 
lic. Recreations: hunting, baseball. Office: 52 
Campau Bldg. Residence: 669 Lothrop Ave. 



CEOWLEY, Joseph J., president Crowley 
Bros. Co.; born, Detroit, Apr. 26, 1862; son 
of Cornelius and Catherine (Bresnahan) Crow- 
ley; educated public and parochial schools; 
Detroit Business University; married, Oct. 27, 
1896, Jennie E. Flynn, of Detroit; five chil- 
dren: Katherine, Joseph J., Jr., Daniel J., 
Helen and Marjorie. Began business career 
as clerk for James K. Burnham & Co., 1878; 
held various positions until became partner, 
fall of 1887; organized, 1900, the firm of Crow- 
ley Bros., wholesale dry goods, of which has 
since been president; vice-president and treas- 
urer Crowley & Milner Co., retail dry goods. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Vice- 
president Mt. Elliott and Mt. Olivet ceme- 
teries. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member 
Harmonie Society, Knights of Columbus. Rec- 
reations: bowling, boating and baseball. Of- 
fice: 103-113 Jefferson Ave. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

CEOWLEY, LaFayette; bom, Aug. 16, 
1846; died, May 10, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

CEOWLEY, William Cornelius, wholesale 
dry goods; born, Detroit, Feb. 8, 1869; son of 
Cornelius and Catherine (Bresnahan) Crow- 
ley; educated Detroit College; married, May 
22, 1907, Elizabeth Sullivan, of Detroit; 3 
children: Eleanor, Betty, Catherine. Began 
active career, 1882, as clerk and salesman for 
J. K. Burnham & Co., wholesale dry goods; 
secretary Crowley Brothers, wholesale dry 
goods, notions and furnishing goods, since 
1902; also director Crowley-Milner Co., de- 
partment store. Democrat. Roman Catholic. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. 
Recreations: baseball, golf, yachting. Office: 
103-113 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 89 Erskine 
Street. 

CULLEN, Ernest Keys, surgeon; born, 
Belleville, Ont., Can., May 14, 1878; son of 
Rev. Thomas and Mary (Greene) Cullen; edu- 
cated Ontario public schools; graduated To- 
ronto Collegiate Institute, 1899; M.D., Uni- 
versity of Toronto, 1903; unmarried. Assist- 
ant in medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dis- 
pensary, 1903-4, resident house surgeon, To- 
ronto General Hospital, 1904-5; fellow in path- 
ology, Johns Hopkins University, 1905-6; as- 
sistant resident gynecologist, Johns Hopkins 
Hospital, 1907-10; resident gynecologist same, 
and instructor in gynecology, Johns Hopkins 
University, 1910-11; senior associate in ab- 
dominal and pelvic surgery, Detroit General 
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American Medical Association, Michigan State 
Medical Society, Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety, Johns Hopkins University Alumni Asso- 
ciation, Delta Upsilon fraternity, Nu Sigma 
Nu fraternity, National Geographic Society. 
Has made several contributions to medical lit- 
erature. Club: Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: 
tennis, fishing and camping. Office: 415 Wash- 
ington Arcade. Eesidence: Addison Apts. 

CULLEN, James H., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
July 8, 1859; son of James and Abigail (Me- 
Sweeny) Cullen; educated in Detroit public 
schools and business college; married at De- 
troit, Apr. 19, 1887, Harriett C. Walters, chil- 
dren: Harry, Don and James H., Jr. Admitted 
to bar, 1892; member firm of Dickinson, Stev- 
enson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, 1902-9, since 
head of Cullen, Casgrain & Hanley. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit. Secretary 
Detroit Sulphite Pulp & Paper Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Consulting direc- 
tor Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Chil- 
dren. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: athletics. Of- 
fice: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 34 
Forest Ave. E. 

CULLY, James W., manager Swinehart 
Tire & Rubber Co., Detroit; born, Akron, O., 
May 6, 1876; son of John and Katherine 
(Henry) Cully; educated Akron public and 
high schools; unmarried. In rubber business 
16 years; associated with Goodrich Rubber 
Co., 10 years, Goodyear Rubber Co., 3 years, 
Swinehart Tire & Rubber Co., 3 years; came 
to Detroit to take management of the local 
ofiice of latter company, Jan. 1, 1913. Mason. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 286 Jeffer- 
son Ave. Residence: 143 Lafayette Ave. 

CULVER, Chester M., lawyer; moved to 
Glendale, Ariz.; see Vol. 1908. 

CUMMISKEY, James Peter, miner and 
shipper of coal; born, Detroit, Jan. 28, 1872; 
son of James and Elizabeth (Loney) Cummis- 
key; educated in public and private schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1904, 
Edna Common. Entered coal business under 
O. W. Shipman, 1888, continuing for fourteen 
years; has been engaged in business in his 
own name since July 1, 1902; formerly treas- 
urer and general manager, now president, of 
the Ohio and Michigan Coal Co.; also treasurer 
and general manager Duncan Run Coal Mining 
Co.; president York Clay Mining Co., of Nel- 
sonville, O.; president Rose Hill Coal Mining 
Co., of Cannelville, O. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Knights of Columbus. Clubs: 



Columbus and Cleveland Coal clubs. Recrea- 
tion: general athletics. Office: 52 Campau 
Bldg. Residence: 137 Lawrence Ave. 

CUNNINGHAM, Harry L., automobile deal- 
er; born, Shelby, O., Jan. 30, 1883; son of 
Marcellus A. and Catherine (Nichols) Cun- 
ningham; educated in public schools of 
Shelby; unmarried. Learned machinist's 
trade in factory of the Ideal Bicycle Co., 
Shelby, 1895; removed to Cleveland, 1899, and 
was connected with the Winton Motor Car- 
riage Co. as tool maker; in Mansfield, O., with 
Mansfield Machine Works, 1900; at Geneva as 
foreman in the assembling and testing depart- 
ment of the Geneva Automobile Co.; came to 
Detroit, 1902, to look after Winton Motor 
Carriage Co. 's interests; manager Ford Motor 
Co. 's branch, Cleveland, 1905-6, Detroit, 1906- 
10; since president Cunningham Auto Co. 
Clubs: Automobile (Cleveland and Detroit). 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 987 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 78 Hendrie Ave. 

CUERIE, Cameron; see Vol. 1908. 

CUERIE, George E.; see Vol. 1908. 

CUERIE, John Crawford, Jr., merchant; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 3, 1856; son of John C. 
and Jean (Speers) Carrie; educated in gram- 
mar school and old Central High School, De- 
troit; married, Apr. 26, 1881, Alice Sinclair 
Martin, of Detroit; 6 children: Joseph Mar- 
tin, Robert Guy, Alice Sinclair (wife of Dr. 
R. A. Perkins), Gilbert Stewart, Charlotte 
Marion, Martha Adelaide. Began active career, 
1873 (in business established by father in 
1857) and has since continued in same lines; 
succeeded father in 1879; also president Major 
Mining Co. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce; presi- 
dent Retail Grocers' Association 1895-99; 
president Retail Grocers and General Mer- 
chants of Michigan, 1899-1901. Recreations: 
fishing and traveling. Office: 693-695 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 868 2nd St. 

CURRIE, Otis Charles, machinist and manu- 
facturer; born, Algonae, Mich., Apr. 14, 1879; 
son of William St. Clair and Florence (Geer) 
Currie; educated Algonae public schools; mar- 
ried, Sept. 2, 1900, Rosa A. Furtaw, of Marine 
City, Mich.; 4 children: Marie, Irene, William, 
Stella. Learned trade as practical machinist 
in Detroit; formerly with Caille Bros, and 
other concerns, and later in employ of the 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.; began for 
self in 1907; bought out the business of the 
Wittmaack Machine Co., Feb. 14, 1913, and 



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now manufacturer special machines. Kepubli- 
can. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member B. P. O. Elks. Club: Exchange. Of- 
fice: 45 Fort St. E. Eesidence: 176 Euclid 
Avenue W. 

CURTIS, Fred Ambler, president Curtis 
Advertising Co.; born, Northville, Mich., Aug. 
16, 1867; son of Adolphus N. and Marie (Am- 
bler) Curtis; educated in public schools; mar- 
ried, May 23, 1890, Drusilla Hale, of Hastings, 
Mich; children: Bertha, Frederick H. Learned 
printer's trade in Traverse City and Hastings, 
Mich,; came to Detroit, 1899; in printing and 
advertising business for self since 1893; pres- 
ident and general manager of the Curtis Ad- 
vertising Co., with plants in Detroit and 
"Windsor, Can. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Universalist. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreation: motoring: 
Office: 138 Lafayette Ave. Eesidence: 81 At- 
kinson Ave. 

CURTIS, Walter T., contracting engineer; 
born, Muskegon, Mich., Nov. 25, 1873; son of 
Orson B. and Sarah E. (Doust) Curtis; 
father's ancestors of Connecticut; mother is 
daughter of William Doust, who came from 
England and was a Methodist preacher in 
Michigan for many years; graduated Detroit 
High School, 1892; Detroit Business Univer- 
sity, 1894; B.S. in Civil Engineering, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1899; married, Nov. 29, 
1899, Nellie Logan, of Detroit; 1 daughter, 
Helen M, Draftsman Wisconsin Bridge & Iron 
Co., 1899; assistant engineer bridge depart- 
ment, C. & N. W. Railway, 1900; checker 
American Bridge Co., Pittsburgh, 1900; chief 
draftsman, bridge department, C. & N. W. 
Eailway, 3901-3; manager of construction, 
Joseph T. Eyerson & Son, Chicago, 1903; chief 
draftsman Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co., 
1904-8; contracting engineer Wisconsin Bridge 
& Iron Co. since 1908. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Citizens' League. Pro- 
gressive. Member official board of the Preston 
M. E. Church and president Preston Men's 
Club. Member Western Society of Engineers, 
Detroit Engineering Society. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: 505 Moffat Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 305 25th St. 

CUBTISS, Darwin Z., journalist; moved to 
Ann Arbor, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

CUETISS, Sylvanus Wright; born, Monroe, 
Mich., July 20, 1869; son of Sylvanus Wright 
and Emily (Howe) Curtiss; educated in Mon- 
roe public schools, Ph.B., University of Michi- 



gan, 1892; married at Big Eapids, Mich., Aug. 
27, 1894, Margarette Shaw; children: Sylvanus 
W,, Jr., Clarke Howe, Clement, Catherine. 
Has been engaged in newspaper work since 
14 years of age; came to Detroit, 1894, be- 
came connected with Wayne County Legal 
News, and since its reorganization in 1898 as 
the Detroit Legal News Co. has been secre- 
tary and treasurer of the company and busi- 
ness manager of the Detroit Legal News. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit 
Commandery, K. T.). Club: University of 
Michigan. Eecreations: farming and chicken 
raising. Office: 83-85 Shelby Blk., Detroit. 
Eesidence: Northville, Mich. 

CUSHMAN, Bennett Boynton, general man- 
ager National Grocer Co.; born, Franklin 
County, O., Apr, 1, 1867; son of George and 
Ann (Cowling) Cushman; educated in New 
York City public schools; Law Department, 
Columbian University, Washington, D. C. ; 
married, Wichita, Kan., Oct., 1889, Arlee Mc- 
Knight; 1 daughter, Florence Ann. Secretary 
Equitable Trust & Investment Co., Wichita, 
1887-91; secretary to U. S. Senators Perkins 
and Baker, successively, and clerk to Senate 
committees. Public Lands, and Civil Service 
Retrenchment; in wholesale grocery business, 
Wichita, 1899-1902; director and official 
National Grocer Co. since 1902, now general 
manager and treasurer. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. 32° Mason. Clubs: Country, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Golf. Eecreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 29-35 W. Larned St. Eesidence: 
The Palms. 

CUTLER, Dwight, lumber dealer; born, 
Grand Haven, Mich., Dec. 2, 1862; son of 
Dwight and Frances E. (Slay ton) Cutler; ed- 
ucated in public schools of Grand Haven, Mich- 
igan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich., 
and University of Michigan; married at De- 
troit, 1895, Adelaide L. Bowen; 2 children: 
Esther B., Julia A. Began active career with 
the Cutler & Savidge Lumber Co., manufac- 
turers and dealers in lumber. Grand Haven, 
and became director of the company, 1884; 
acted as representative of the company in 
Detroit, 1895-1902. Also 2nd vice-president 
Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co.; 
director Challenge Eefrigerator Co., Grand 
Haven. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Automobile, 
Office: 1214 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 1155 
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CUTIjER, John C, manufacturer; born, St. 
Thomas, Canada, July 13, 1862; son of George 
and Sarah (Church) Cutler; educated schools 
of St, Thomas; married, Feb. 27, 1883, Bertha 
V. Loos, of Germany; 1 child, Evelyn C. 
Lived in Winnipeg for 9 years, also in St. 
Paul, Minneapolis and Denver; located in De- 
troit, 1883, and since identified with building 
industry; has operated planing mill in own 
name since 1906, also carpenter and contrac- 
tor. OflSee: 709-711 Kercheval Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 357 Pennsylvania Ave. 

CUTTING, Benjamin Norton, real estate; 
born, Lapeer, Mich., Nov. 8, 1872; son of 
Francis R. and Martha A. (Davis) Cutting; 
educated in public schools of Lapeer; married, 
Detroit, Sept. 10, 1907, Carmen Maas; 1 son, 
John Alfred. Engaged in lumber and cigar 
manufacturing business in Lapeer, 1899-1902; 
cigar manufacturer in Detroit, 1902-13; since 
in real estate and loan business as member of 
the firm of Cutting & Farley. Member B. P. O. 
Elks. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Boat. Recreation: golf. Office: 311 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 104 Holbrook St. 



DAIGLE, Thomas F., president Daigle- 
Steger Iron Works; born, Detroit, Mich., Nov. 
6, 1878; son of John B. and Frances (Felteau) 
Daigle; high school education; unmarried. Be- 
gan business career with Whithead & Kales 
Iron Works, continuing, 1898-1903; then took 
special engineering course at Cleveland; with 
engineering department of Garry Iron & Steel 
Co., Cleveland, July, 1903-Jan., 1905; with 
engineering dept. McMyler Mfg. Co., Cleve- 
land, Jan., 1905-Dec., 1905; with engineering 
department, Wellman Seaver Morgan Co., 
Cleveland, Dec, 1905-Nov. 1906; in charge 
engineering department, Donovan Wire & Iron 
Co., Toledo, O., until Mar., 1908; structural 
engineer for A. W. Johnson (builder of the- 
atres) until 1909; organized firm of T. F. 
Daigle Iron Works, and president and treas- 
urer of same, Feb. 1, 1909-11; since president 
and treasurer Daigle-Steger Iron Works. Mem- 
ber Detroit Enginering Society, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Recreations: motoring, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 549 Lafayette Boul., near 
12th St. Residence: Lenox Apts. 

DATLEY, Joseph William, street car official, 
retired; born, Canton, Conn., July 10, 1848; 
son of Joseph and Sarah Eviline (Bronson) 
Dailey; educated common schools, St. Paul, 



Minn., and private academy; unmarried. Dur- 
ing most of business career was secretary and 
treasurer of the Grand River Ave. St. Ry. Co., 
Detroit; retired, 1900, and since devotes at- 
tention to personal investments. Republican. 
Mason. Club: Wayne. Recreation: country 
life. Office: 7 E. Park PI. Residence: Hill- 
man, Mich. 

DAKIN, Henry Walter, manufacturer; born, 
Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 28, 1865; son of Richard 
Lansing and Augusta L. (Young) Dakin; ed- 
ucated in public schools and Evanston (111.) 
High School; married at Evanston, Apr. 20, 
1898, Helen Ide; 3 children: John Ide, Richard 
Young, Helen. Engaged as manufacturer of 
lumber; operating at Natalbany, La., 1894- 
1904; retired from active operations in lum- 
ber, 1904; removed to Detroit and devoted at- 
tention mainly to vested interests; treasurer 
Detroit Steel Products Co., 1909-12; vice-pres- 
ident Detroit Steel Cooperage Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. 
Recreations: motoring, golf. Office: M. C. R. 
R. and Sylvester St. Residence: 266 Seminole 
Avenue. 

DANAHEB, James E., lumber manufactur- 
er; born, Plymouth, Wis., Oct. 16, 1854; son of 
Patrick M. and Mary (O'Brien) Danaher; ed- 
ucated in public schools of Milwaukee; mar- 
ried at Watertown, Wis., 1881, Hattie A. Mc- 
Mann; 1 son, Ray E. Began in lumber busi- 
ness with his father at Ludington, Mich., 
1877; entered lumber business on his own ac- 
count, 1887; located in Detroit from Sault Ste. 
Marie, 1902. Secretary Danaher & Melendy 
Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in 
lumber, until 1908, since president. Also 
director R. E. Danaher & Co. (timber bonds). 
Old Detroit National Bank, Detroit Trust Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Super- 
visor Ludington, Mich., and mayor, 1888-89. 
Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Detroit Golf. Recreations: golf, yachting 
and outdoor exercises generally. Office: 910 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 45 E. Willis Ave. 

DANAHEB, Ray Edward, timber loans; 
born, Ludington, Mich., Oct. 23, 1881; son of 
James Edward and Harriet Blanche (Mac- 
Mahon) Danaher; educated University of 
Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.; Georgetown 
University, Washington, D. C; married, New- 
berry, Mich., Jan. 8, 1907, Mabel Hubbert 
(died, Oct. 20, 1911). Spent years of 1902 and 
1903 estimating southern pine; was president 
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directing operations at DoUarville, Upper 
Peninsula, Mich., 1904-6; senior partner Dan- 
aher & Hulbert, estimating and buying timber 
in British Columbia, 1907-9; president E. E. 
Danaher Co. since 1910, buying, selling and 
making loans on standing timber; vice-presi- 
dent C. D. Danaher Pine Co. Republican. 
Roman Catholic. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft. Recreations: golf 
and automobiling. Office: 910 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 45 Willis Ave. E. 

DANIELS, WiUiam Breck, lawyer; born, 
Olivet, Mich., Nov. 25, 1868; son of Joseph L. 
and Julia B. (Allen) Daniels; educated in 
public schools of Olivet and Olivet College, 
graduating, A.B., 1890, and in Law Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan; unmarried. 
Has engaged in practice in Detroit since 1898. 
Republican. Congregationalist. 32° Mason, 
Shriner. Office: 1526 Dime Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 524 Brush St. 

DANZIGEE, Jacob Carl, manufacturer; 
born, Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 4, 1868; son of 
Abraham and Marian Danziger; educated Cin- 
cinnati public schols; M.E., Stevens Institute 
of Technology, 1889; married, 1908, Elsa Kie- 
fer, of Detroit; 2 children: Frederick S., Kath- 
erine. Began active career in employ of Beth- 
lehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa., 1890, con- 
tinuing 6 years; consulting engineer, Detroit, 
1897-1900; with Cowles & Danziger Co., manu- 
facturers steel barrels, 1900-7; director Ster- 
ling & Skinner Co., Detroit, since 1902; secre- 
tary, treasurer and general manager Detroit 
Motor Casting Co., since 1906. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Society 
Automobile Engineers. Club: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, Office: Detroit Motor Casting Co. 
Residence: 305 Burns Ave. 

D'ARCY, Benjamin, physician; born, County 
Wicklow, Ireland, Feb. 2, 1840; son of Ben- 
jamin and Christianna (Hobson) D'Arcy; edu- 
cated in common schools, Ireland, and County 
of Huron, Out., Can.; Normal School, Toronto; 
Victoria University Collegiate School; Univer- 
sity of Michigan; M.D., Detroit Medical Col- 
lege, 1870; married, 1871, Ellen McKay, of 
Tuscola County, Mich, (died, 1883) ; 2nd, 1886, 
Frances Stowell, of Whitby, Ont.; 5 children: 
Mary Annetta (deceased), Christianna Camp- 
bell (deceased), Lottie Elizabeth, Jane (de- 
ceased), Thomas Tecumseh. Began practice at 
Detroit, 1870; practiced at Mayville, Mich., 
39 years, at Caro, Mich., 3 years; returned to 
Detroit, June, 1912; medical director Gatlin 
Institute, 1912-13; since in practice indepen- 



dently, specializing in treatment of drug and 
liquor habits and nervous diseases, maintain- 
ing a sanitarium for this purpose at Dearborn, 
Mich. Health officer of Village of Mayville 
and Township of Fremont, Mich., 15 years. 
Member Board of Education, and director 
Mayville High School, 8 years. Member Ameri- 
can Medical Association, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, 
Mississippi Valley Medical Society, Alumni 
Association Detroit College of Medicine, etc. 
Member L O. F. and K. O. T. M. Office: 57 
Fort St., Detroit, Mich. Residence: Dearborn, 
Michigan. 

DAEDEN, Walter S., real estate; born, 
Logan Co., 111., May 17, 1878; son of Benjamin 
Franklin and Mary F (Gasaway) Darden; 
educated in high school and 3 years in Wes- 
leyan University, Bloomington, 111., to spring 
of 1898; widower; 1 daughter, Dorothy L. En- 
gaged in banking business, Logan County, 111., 
2 years; entered life insurance work and 
served as general agent for Massachusetts 
Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Illinois 5 years; 
began in real estate business, 1910, in the East 
and Chicago; irrigated and timber lands of 
Northwestern U. S. and British Columbia; now 
with Hannan Real Estate Exchange. Republi- 
can. Methodist. 32° Mason, Knight Templar, 
Shriner; member B. P. O. Elks. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Recreation: motoring. Office: 1 Mc- 
Graw Bldg. Residence: 63 Beresford St., High- 
land Park. 

DABLIN6, Harry Jerome, architect; born, 
Mason, Mich., July 25, 1878; son of Frank I. 
and Clara Virginia (Haight) Darling; de- 
scended from George Darling, of Salem, Mass., 
1640, and his wife Katherine, daughter of 
Captain Richard Gridley, of Boston; also de- 
scended from George Soule, who came to 
America on Mayflower with family of Gov. 
Edward Winslow; educated at Ann Arbor, 
Mich.; married at Detroit, Oct. 6, 1906, Orra 
Jeanette Howe, daughter of late Hon. Almeron 
R. Howe, of Honesdale, Pa.; 2 children: Orra 
Jeanette and Virginia Hamlin. Engaged in 
architectural work since 1904; has designed 
and superintended erection of various build- 
Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M. 
Office: 928-929 Chamber of Commerce. Resi- 
dence: 1857 3rd Ave. 

DARMSTAETTER, Armin A., secretary 
West Side Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Mich., 
May 28, 1888; son of Herman and Minnie 
(Wolff) Darmstaetter; educated at Detroit 
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public schools; Amherst College; Wahl & 
Henius Institute of Technology, Chicago; un- 
married. Began business career at Detroit, 
Apr., 1908; secretary West Side Brewery Co., 
Ltd. Independent in politics. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Town, 
Fellowcraft, Eotary, Detroit Automobile, De- 
troit Hunting and Fishing, Detroit Boat. Eec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Office: 412 Howard 
St. Eesidence: 59 Arden Park. 

DARMSTAETTER, Gustav, retired brewer; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 17, 1865; son of Jacob and 
Louisa (Koch) Darmstaetter; educated in pub- 
lie schools of Detroit and Detroit Butsiness 
University; unmarried. Has been associated 
in brewing business established by his father, 
since the beginning of his active career; be- 
came member of the firm, 1886, incorporated, 
1903; retired, Jan. 1, 1911, on account of ill- 
ness. Honorary member Montgomery Eifles 
and Detroit Light Infantry. Member German 
Salesman 's Association, Knights of Pythias. 
Independent in politics. Eecreation: outdoor 
sports. OflBce: 412 Howard St. Eesidence: 130 
Arden Park. 

DARMSTAETTER, Herman; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 27, 1859; son of Jacob and Louisa 
(Koch) Darmstaetter; educated in Detroit 
public schools and Detroit Business Univer- 
sity; married at Detroit, 1886, Minnie Wolff; 
4 children: Armin A., Meta (Mrs. Thomas 
Thorpe), Elsie, Carl. Began active career, 
1877, in employ of the West Side Brewing Co., 
founded by his father, 1866; became, with his 
brother, a partner in the firm, 1886; succeeded 
his father as president and treasurer, 1899; 
business incorporated, 1903, under title of 
West Side Brewery Co., Ltd.; also director 
Michigan Bonding Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Harmonie Society. Independent 
in politics. Recreation: outdoor sports. Oflice: 
412 Howard St. Residence: 59 Arden Park. 

DARNELL, Henry Faulkner, P. E. clergy- 
man; author; see Vol. 1908. 

DAVIDSON, Robert Bailey, clergyman; 
moved to Rockford, HI.; see Vol. 1908. 

DA VIES, Frank H., electrical engineer; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 17, 1881; son of Benjamin 
W. and Harriet (Gates) Davies; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; married, June 26, 
1912, Alice Julia Weber, of Detroit. Entered 
employ electrical department of the Edison 
Illuminating Co., 1899; chief electrician same, 
since 1905. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Engineering Society, National Electric Light 
Association. Mason. Club: Edison Power. 



Office: Edison Illuminating Co., 1844 W. Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 833 2nd Ave. 

DAVIES, William Luke, paint manufactur- 
er; born, Aberdare, South Wales, Feb. 14, 
1858; son of Daniel and Katherine Davies; 
came to America with parents, 1861; educated 
in public schools of Oconto and Milwaukee, 
Wis.; married at Windsor, Ont., Jan. 4, 1888, 
Susan V. Dougall; 2 children: Marjorie Kath- 
erine (Mrs. Joel L. Stockard), Llewllyn Rich- 
ardson. Began active career in employ of the 
wholesale drug house of Farrand, Williams & 
Co.; assisted in organizing and incorporating, 
Dec. 24, 1884, the Acme White Lead and Color 
Works, of which has since been president; 
continued in drug business until Jan. 1, 1886, 
when he resigned in order to devote entire 
attention to paint business. Director of Na- 
tional Bank of Commerce. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason (32°), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat. Eecreations: farming and traveling- 
Office: Acme White Lead and Color Works. 
Eesidence: Eochester, Mich. 

DAVIS, Albert W., leaf tobacco; born near 
Toronto, Can., Dec. 23, 1847; son of John 
Henry and Naucy (Edmundson) Davis; edu- 
cated in public schools in Canada and Detroit; 
married, June, 1892, Louise Ballard, of Chat- 
ham, Can. Came to Detroit from Canada, 
1856; followed the show and circus business 
for 20 years; became connected as salesman 
with Louis Peters & Co., importers and pack- 
ers of leaf tobacco, 1885, and secretary and 
director same since Dec. 31, 1899; also director 
and treasurer Gustav A. Moebs Co.; secretary 
and treasurer Cadillac Cigar Co. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Recreation: reading. Office: 
219-221 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 245 Avery 
Avenue. 

DAVIS, Charles Bartlett, president and 
treasurer Crawford Laundry Co.; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 4, 1876; son of James E. and Mary 
E. (Bissell) Davis; educated in public and 
high schools, Detroit; University of Michigan,, 
class of 1898; married, Oct. 25, 1905, Mar- 
guerite Murphy, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Eliz- 
abeth. Began active career as clerk, Michigan 
Drug Co., 1898, continuing 7 years; then sec- 
retary, Ray Chemical Co., 1905-8; general 
manager Schermack Mailing Machine Co. for 
6 months; organized, 1908, and since president 
and treasurer the Crawford Laundry Co.; 
director Diamond Manufacturing Co., manu- 
facturers automobile parts. Republican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Laun- 



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drymen's Club. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Country, Racquet and Curling, Detroit Boat. 
Recreations: general athletics. Office: 387-395 
Jefferson Ave. Residence: 206 Parker Ave. 

DAVIS, Charles Edward Law Baldwin, army 
officer; moved to Plainfield, N. J.; see Vol. 
1908. 

DAVIS, Edward Samuel, secretary Detroit 
Chemical Works; born, West Bay City, Mich., 
Apr. 2, 1873; son of John and Ida Maria 
(Hitchcock) Davis; educated in Detroit public 
schools; married, Oct. 22, 1894, Nettie M. 
Skinner, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Clarissa M. 
Newspaper reporter and assistant city editor, 
7% years, Detroit Free Press and Detroit 
Tribune; secretary and director Detroit Chem- 
ical Works since Jan., 1899. Congregation- 
alist. Mason. Club: Detroit Transportation. 
Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 238 Junc- 
tion Ave. Residence: 36 Erskine St. 

DAVIS, Emerson, treasurer Detroit Chem- 
ical Works; born, Wenona, Mich., May 23, 
1878; son of John and Ida M. (Hitchcock) 
Davis; descended on paternal side from Wil- 
liam Davis, who came to America about 1635, 
and on maternal side from John Folger, 1635, 
and Thomas Mayhew, 1632; educated in public 
schools of Detroit, Detroit High School; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1901; married, Feb. 
10, 1906, Marion Biegler, of Chicago; 3 chil- 
dren: John Emerson, Philip Cameron, Mary 
Elizabeth. Has served as treasurer and direc- 
tor Detroit Chemical Works ever since leaving 
college. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber American Chemical Society, Society of 
Chemical Industry, Delta Upsilon fraternity. 
Office: 238 Junction Ave. Residence: 141 
Webb Ave. 

DAVIS, James Ethelbert, physician; born 
near Woodstock, Out., Can., Oct. 3, 1870; son 
of John and Christiana (Kennedy) Davis; 
educated in public schools, 1875-88; Wood- 
stock Collegiate Institute, Ont., 1888-91; Uni- 
versity of Toronto, 1891-92; Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1894-96, graduating M.D., 1896; 
Michigan State Board of Pharmacy, regis- 
tered, 1896; Chicago Seminary of Science, 
1898-99; post-graduate work. University of 
Michigan, 1912-13; married at Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Aug. 31, 1904, Emily M. Lovell; chil- 
dren: Marion Evelyn, Ledrie Ethelbert. In 
drug business, Ontario, Manitoba and Michi- 
gan, 1891-96; in practice in Detroit since 1896; 
instructor materia medica and therapeutics, 
Detroit College of Medicine, since 1901, also 
lecturer on physiology, same college, and pro- 



fessor of physiology since 1912; obstetrician 
in chief of Salvation Army Maternity Home 
since 1902; gastro-enterologist Providence Hos- 
pital; medical examiner Manhattan Insurance 
Co.; editor Leucocyte, 1905-8. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society (secretary medical 
section), Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association, Detroit Med- 
ical Club (president, 1912-13). Republican. 
Methodist. Member Alumni Association De- 
troit College of Medicine (ex-president). Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 608 Gas Office 
Bldg. Residence: 831 W. Fort St. 

DAVIS, John, president Detroit Chemical 
Works; born, Westfield, Mass., May 25, 1844; 
son of Rev. Emerson (D.D.) and Mary May- 
hew (Folger) Davis (the Mayhews early set- 
tlers of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., and the 
Folgers early settlers of Nantucket, Mass.); 
educated in high school and academy. West- 
field; married, 1870, Ida M. Hitchcock (died, 
1881); 3 sons: Edward S., John F., Emerson; 
married, 2nd, Beverly, Mass., 1885, Emma F. 
Carter. Began active career as druggist at 
Westfield, 1867, continuing at Wenona (West 
Bay City), Mich., 1868-79; engaged as manu- 
facturer of grocers' specialties, 1879-95; 
started the Detroit Chemical Works in 1888, 
incorporated, 1893, and has since been its pres- 
ident. Served as corporal 34th Mass., 1862, 
until appointed hospital steward, U. S. A.; 
served with medical director in the field at 
headquarters of Generals Hunter, Sheridan 
and Crooke; discharged at own request at 
close of Civil War. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. 
President Congregational Union 6 years; trus- 
tee First Congregational Church, Detroit, 5 
years. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Wayne, De- 
troit. Recreations: billiards and other games. 
Office: Detroit Chemical Works. Residence: 
56 Garfield Ave. 

DAVIS, John J., plumbing, heating and 
hardware contractor; born. Gait, Ont., Can., 
Oct. 5, 1854; son of James W. and Helen 
(Harris) Davis; member of an old South 
Carolina family, of same branch to which 
Jefi:*erson Davis belonged; educated in public 
schools. Gait; married, Josephine Shea, of 
Dunkirk, N. Y.; 4 children: Joseph A., Clar- 
ence A., Leo J., Irene K. Began at Gait, Ont., 
Can., with his father, who conducted a hard- 
ware, tinware and small agricultural business; 
came to Detroit, 1881, and since 1884 has been 
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store at 368 Baker St., same location which 
has since occupied. Catholic. Member Master 
Plumbers' Association, Detroit Hardware 
Dealers' Association, Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, fishing. Oflace: 368 Baker St. Residence: 
603 W. Grand Boul. 

DAVIS, Manly D., lawyer; born, Pontiac, 
Mich., Mar. 29, 1879; son of Daniel L. and 
Isabel (Wilson) Davis; educated in public 
and high schools, Pontiac; LL.B., University 
of Michigan, 1901; married, Feb. 20, 1907, Ella 
Poppleton, of Birmingham, Mich.; 1 daughter, 
Mary Isabel. Engaged in timber and mining 
business. State of Durango, Mex., 1901-3; re- 
turned to Detroit, 1906, and organized Ever- 
green Cemetery, of which is secretary; vice- 
president and attorney International Timber 
Co., of Durango, Mex.; vice-president Huahua- 
pan Mining Co. of Durango. Owner of stock 
farm at Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Democrat. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Michigan State Bar Association, Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner; member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Automobile. Recreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 601 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 

DAVIS, Samuel H.; moved to Port Burrell, 
Ont., Can.; see Vol. 1908. 

DAVISON, Clement A., carriage materials; 
born, Nov. 5, 1849; died, Feb. 24, 1912; see 
Vol. 1908. 

DAVOCK, Harlow Palmer, lawyer; born, 
Mar. 11, 1848; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

DAY, Edgar P., resident manager American 
Exporter; born, Chicago, Apr. 5, 1870; son 
of Florance Perdue and Mary (VanCourt) 
Day; public school education; married, Omaha, 
Neb., Nov. 4, 1901, Gertrude D. Foote, of 
Eockford, 111. Began active career, 1888, and 
continued for 10 years, with Avery Manufac- 
turing Co., of Peoria, 111., manufacturers agri- 
cultural implements (father manager for same 
company in Omaha) ; became salesman Street 
Railways Advertising Co. of New York, 1898, 
and worked for the company in Baltimore, 
Philadelphia, New York and Boston; in 1905 
became connected with the American Ex- 
porter, of New York, foreign trade service, 
publishers of English, Spanish, French and 
German export papers; spent 18 months in 
service of the company in San Francisco; rep- 
resentative in Detroit for same company since 
1907. Progressive. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce; member Iowa State Traveling 
Men's Association. 32° Mason; member Ori- 



ental Lodge No. 240; Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory; also member Royal League, Chicago. 
Clubs: Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Crystal Lake Boat. Recreations: motor- 
ing, fishing, boating. Office: 1032 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 30 Adelaide St., Detroit. 
Summer Residence: "Stony Point," Crystal 
Lake, Mich. 

DAY, Robert H., transportation manager; 
born, Ogdensburg, N. Y., Apr. 14, 1858; son of 
David and Jean (Houston) Day; educated in 
Ogdensburg High School; married Corinne H. 
Smith, of Whitewater, Wis., June 16, 1880; 3 
children: Mrs. Bessie L. Pearson, Lawrence E., 
Robert S. Began as general freight agent of 
the Port Huron, Sarnia & Duluth line of 
steamers, 1886; general western agent for 
lake and rail line, of the Chicago, St. Paul, 
Minneapolis & Omaha R. R. at Washburn, 
Wis., 1890-92; traveling freight agent for New 
York, Ontario & Western and Rome, Water- 
town & Ogdensburg roads, in Michigan, Ohio 
and Indiana, 1892-1903; freight traffic man- 
ager for Caughey & Carran, members Detroit 
Board of Trade, 1904-8; secretary Detroit 
Traffic Association, 1909-Oct., 1910; the asso- 
ciation was then merged into the Board of 
Commerce and became the Transportation 
Bureau of Detroit Board of Commerce, of 
which he was manager until July 1, 1913; has 
since been secretary and manager of the 
Transportation Bureau of the Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Served as lieutenant 
Michigan National Guard, 1884-90. Democrat. 
Congregationalist. Member National Union. 
Club: Felloweraft. Recreations: baseball, 
flower culture and fishing. Office: 3rd floor, 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 196 Euclid Ave. W. 

DAY, Thomas Whitfield, automobiles; born, 
Mt. Clemens, Mich., Nov. 7, 1865; son of 
Thomas C. and Martha (Pischel) Patterson; 
name by birth Patterson, was adopted and 
assumed name of Day; educated in common 
schools; LL.B., University of Michigan, Law 
Department, 1894; married Emma Anderson, 
of Rising City, Neb., 1885; 2 children: Leslie 
W., Lillian. Reared on farm to 16; learned 
trade of wheelwright; bought out employer 
and conducted business on own account; later 
engaged in insurance and real estate business; 
county attorney at Butler County, Neb., 1895- 
97; in bond business at Omaha, Neb., 1897- 
1900; went to Kansas City, Mo., 1901, and be- 
came identified with auto business; located 
in Detroit, 1907; now president Day Automo- 
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member Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of 
America. Clubs: Commercial, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Editor since 1907 of Year Book Micli- 
igan Federation of Labor. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, boating, traveling. OflSce: 25 Mil- 
waukee Ave. E. Residence: Addison Apts. 

DE ACEES, Clyde H,, superintendent de- 
partment store; born, Burlington, la., Oct. 6, 
1882; son of James H. and Belle (Houston) 
De Acres; educated in High School, Vinton, 
la.; Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, la.; mar- 
ried, Jan. 29, 1908, Zola Marietta, of Vinton, 
la. Began as clerk for W. Jervis & Co., dry 
goods, Vinton, continuing 3 years, then buyer 
for the Martin Dry Goods Co., Cedar Rapids, 
and for 21^ years with C. Denecke, Cedar 
Rapids; came to Detroit, 1910, as assistant 
merchandise manager, Crowley, Milner & Co., 
and has been superintendent since Sept., 1912. 
Served in Iowa National Guard 1887-1910, 
resigning as battalion adjutant; also served 4 
months, 1899, in Havana, Cuba. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Spanish-American War 
Veterans, Knights of Pythias. Recreations: 
fishing, walking. OflSce: Crowley, Milner & 
Co. Residence: 962 Brush St. 

DEAN, Charles Allred; born, Detroit, 1854; 
son of Joseph and Henrietta (Heade) Dean; 
educated in Detroit High School; married, 
Oct. 8, 1878, Carrie E. Esselstyn, of Detroit; 
children: Mrs. Gertrude Dean Baker, Charles 
A., Jr. Began as messenger boy in Second 
National Bank, Detroit, 1872; engaged in 
business for self, 1881; president Pittman & 
Dean Co., coal and ice; vice-president Detroit 
Savings Bank, Old Detroit National Bank; 
director Detroit Trust Co., Elliott Taylor, 
Woolfenden Co., Detroit Fire and Marine In- 
surance Co. Trustee Grace Hospital. Repub- 
lican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit and Country. OflSce: 8 Adams 
Ave. W. Residence: 740 Cass Ave. 

DEAN, Harry, railway ofl5cial; born, Corn- 
wall, Eng.; son of Edwin and Jane (Hendy) 
Dean; came to America in infancy; educated 
in public schools in Ontario, Can.; married 
at Kincardine, Ont., 1878, Jennie Dinning; 1 
daughter, Maud F. (wife of Dr. W. J. Smith, 
of Cadillac, Mich.). Began active career, 
1873, as telegraph operator in employ of the 
Great Western Ry., at London, Ont., and 
served in various capacities until 1885; in 
general freight department Grand Trunk Ry., 
Detroit, 1885-87; Michigan state agent Lehigh 
& Wabash Despatch, 1887-95; Wisconsin state 



agent Flint & Pere Marquette Rd., 1895-1900; 
commercial agent same road and its successor,, 
the Pere Marquette R. R., at Detroit, 1900-3; 
division freight agent Pere Marquette R. R.^ 
since 1903. Vice-president Railway Y. M. C. 
A. Republican. Episcopalian. Member Ma- 
sonic order. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Transporta- 
tion of Detroit. Office: 712 Union Trust Bldg. 
Residence: 48 Ferry Ave. 

DEAN, Harry J., wall paper, etc.; born in 
Detroit, Nov. 24, 1867; son of James M. and 
Lucretia A. (Spain) Dean; educated in public 
and high schools of Detroit; married at De- 
troit, 1901, Gertrude Williams. Began busi- 
ness career in 1885 with firm of Dean, God- 
frey & Co., and continued until 1898, when 
firm was reorganized as the Harry J. Dean 
Co., wall paper, painters and decorators, of 
which he is president and treasurer. Member 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Lake 
St. Clair Hunting and Fishing. OflSce: 193-197 
Griswold St. Residence: 130 High St. W. 

DEARTH, Elmer H., insurance; born, Sanger- 
ville. Me., June 6, 1859; son of Henry Leonard 
and Mary B. (Drake) Dearth; ancestors on 
father's side came to America from England 
in 1740, first settling in Maryland; educated 
in high school; Foxcroft Academy, Me., gradu- 
ating, 1878; married, June 26, 1889, Nellie G, 
Doran, of St. Paul, Minnesota; children: Eliz- 
abeth, Josephine, Michael D. Taught school, 
1879-80; newspaper work, on Bangor Daily 
Whig and Courier, 1880-82; moved to St. Paul, 
Minn., 1883; manager and editor Henderson 
Independent, 1884-6; proprietor and editor 
LeSeuer News, 1886-91. Appointed deputy 
insurance commissioner of Minnesota by Gov- 
ernor Merriam, 1889, and served 3 years; re- 
signed to become connected with Equitable 
Life Assurance Society of New York; ap- 
pointed by Governor Clough as insurance com- 
missioner of Minnesota, 1897, for term of 2 
years; at time of retirement, 1899, was presi- 
dent National Association of Insurance Com- 
missioners; again appointed insurance com- 
missioner by Governor Van Sant, Jan., 1901, 
and reappointed 1903; general agency insur- 
ance, St. Paul, 1905-12; secretary and general 
manager Michigan Workmen's Compensation 
Mutual Insurance Co., Detroit, since 1912. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Scottish Rite 
Mason, 32°, Knight Templar, Shriner; mem- 
ber Elks, Knights of Pythias. Club: Detroit 
Athletic. Recreation: fishing. OflSce: Free 
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DEDEBICHS, Peter, architect; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 8, 1856; son of Peter and Elisabeth 
Dederichs; educated in Christian Bros. St. 
Mary's parochial school, Detroit. Has been en- 
gaged in business as architect since 1876; 
studied architecture in Europe in 1885. Was 
superintendent of construction for U. S. Cus- 
tom House and Postoffice, Detroit, and gen- 
eral superintendent Wayne County Court 
House. Makes a specialty of Catholic 
churches, school houses, parochial residences, 
convents, academies, chapels and monasteries. 
Designed: St, Mary's Church, St. Bonaventura 
Church and Monastery, Our Lady of So-^rows 
Church and school buildings, St. Joseph's 
Commercial School, St. Albert's Eectory, St. 
Joseph's Rectory, Sacred Church and schools, 
Detroit; SS. Peter and Paul's Church, Ionia, 
Mich.; St. Joseph's Church, St. Mary's 
School, St. Joseph's Academy, Chapel and 
Chapel House, Adrian, Mich.; St. Michael's 
Church, Monroe, Mich.; Assumption Chapel 
and College, Sandwich, Ont.; SS. Peter and 
Paul's Church, Chattanooga, Tenn.; St. 
Peter's Church and Parochial School, St. 
Paul's Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.; St. John's 
Sister House, Jackson, Mich., etc. Catholic. 
Member Harmonie Society. OflSce: 501-502 
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 204^^ E. 
Grand Boul. 

DE HAYES, Louis A., coal and coke; born, 
Detroit, June 9, 1884; son of Louis J. and 
Deliah (Reno) DeHayes; educated University 
of Detroit; unmarried. Began active career 
in employ of Calvert Sons, coal dealers, con- 
tinuing, 1903-8; since in business as co-part- 
ner Sterling Coal Co. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Knights 
of Columbus, Catholic Mutual Benefit Associ- 
ation. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 152 
Kercheval Ave. Residence: 241 E. Grand 
Boulevard. 

DEIMUNG, James F,, engineer; born, Phil- 
adelphia, Nov. 18, 1867; son of Francis G, 
and Mary C, (Lovell) Deimling; educated in 
public schools of Philadelphia; married, Buf- 
falo, N. Y., June 24, 1908, Gertrude Sover. 
Began railway service, 1886, in engineering 
department of the Missouri Pacific Ry., in 
Kansas, serving in various minor positions, 
1886-90; assistant engineer Chicago & West- 
ern Michigan R. R. (now part of the Pere 
Marquette Rd.), 1890-97; with Cleveland Clife 
Iron Mining Co., Marquette, Mich., as engi- 
neer, 1897-1904; track and division engineer 
Pere Marquette R. R., 1904-7, and chief engi- 



neer Sept. 1, 1907-Oct., 1912; since engineer 
of construction Michigan Central R. R. Co. 
Member American Railway Engineers' Asso- 
ciation. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreation: base- 
ball. Office: Michigan Central Station. Resi- 
dence: Addison Apts. 

DEINZER, Frederick, upholstery; born, 
Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 23, 1826; son of F. G. 
and A. Deinzer; came to America, 1852; mar- 
ried, Detroit, July 23, 1853, Lizetta Stephal; 
3 children: Frederick C, John B., Henrietta 
(Mrs. Henry Hanna). Has been engaged in 
upholstering business in Detroit since 1862; 
head of the firm of F. Deinzer & Son, estab- 
lished 1897, until Jan. 1, 1913; since president 
Deinzer Manufacturing Co. Democrat. Luth- 
eran. Office: cor. Catherine and Hastings 
Sts. Residence: 1008 Meldrum Ave. 

DE KAY, John Elmer, funeral director; 
born, Utica, Mich., Dec. 26, 1878; son of 
Samuel L. and Amelia (Barrie) DeKay; edu- 
cated public schools, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; mar- 
ried, Apr. 16, 1903, Rose Weldon, of Chatham, 
Ont. Has engaged in undertaking business 
since beginning of active career; was for 5 
years associated with Thomas V. Rutledge as 
DeKay & Rutledge; partner died in 1911, but 
business since conducted without change of 
firm name. Served as sergeant Co.K, 34th Mich. 
Vol. Inf., Cuban campaign, Spanish-American 
War, 1898. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus, Spanish War Veterans. Club: 
Mendelssohn. Recreations: fishing, dancing. 
Residence: 809 Kercheval Ave. 

DELAMATEE, DeWitt C, wholesale mer- 
chant, banker; born, Buellville, N. Y., Jan. 1, 
1844; son of John and Phoebe O. (Buell) Dela- 
mater; educated in public schools of Manlius, 
N. Y., and Jackson, Mich.; married, Jackson 
Co., Mich., Jan. 1866, Kate Hewitt; 1 daugh- 
ter, BeUe (Mrs. D. C. Kay). Entered employ 
of Rice, Pratt & Co., hardware merchants, 
Jackson, 1874; was traveling salesman C. B. 
James & Co., Detroit, later succeeded by Buhl, 
Ducharme & Co.; was one of the organizers of 
Freeman, Delamater & Co., wholesale hard- 
ware, 1890; was its secretary and treasurer 
until 1900; president same company, 1900-10; 
firm name changed. May 12, 1910, to Dela- 
mater Hardware Co., of which he has since 
been president. Also president Detroit Sav- 
ings Bank; secretary Buhl Stamping Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recrea- 
tion: farming. Office: 8-10 Woodward Ave. 
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DELBBIDGE, Charles Fisher, lawyer; born, 
Manistee, Mich., Nov. 11, 1876; son of James 
and Ellen Jane (Fisher) Delbridge; educated 
at Nichols and Cass public schools, Detroit, 
to 1891; Detroit High School, graduating 
1895; University of Michigan, Literary De- 
partment, graduating, B.L., June, 1899; Law 
Department, same university, graduating, 
LL.B., 1901; married, May 10, 1910, Florence 
E. More, of Springfield, Mass.; 1 daughter, 
Virginia. Auditor, 1901, and later secretary, 
director and treasurer of the Municipal 
Water, Light & Power Co., of Mackinac Island. 
Began practice of law in office of John W. 
Beaumont, Detroit, October, 1901; associated 
with Orla B. Taylor, since July, 1902. Direc- 
tor Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., Enameled 
Glass Package Co. Member Assn. Bar City 
of Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Ee- 
publican. Congregationalist, Member Sigma 
Chi fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Yachtsman, University. Eecreations: boating 
and riding. Office: 14 Butler Bldg. Kesi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Village. 

DELBBIDGE, Jay James, physician; born, 
Detroit; son of James B. and Ellen J. (Fisher) 
Delbridge; educated in public and high 
schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College of 
Medicine, degree of M.D., 1893; married at 
Detroit, Oct., 1897, Mary J. Jamieson; 2 chil- 
dren: Helen, Alice. Began practice in Detroit, 
1893; practiced in St. Clair Co., 1894 and 1895, 
returning to Detroit, 1896, where he has since 
continued; member staff Woman's Hospital. 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical socie- 
ties. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 894 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 57 E. Philadelphia Ave. 

DE LISLE, Frank Alexander, contractor; 
born, Toledo, O., Aug. IV, 1882; son of Peter 
B. and Adaline (Peyette) De Lisle; educated 
in public schools of Toledo and Delray, Mich.; 
University of Michigan; married, Feb. 9, 1907, 
Edith A. Wheeler, of Detroit; 1 son, Eansom 
B. Formerly connected with the Solvay 
Process Co. and the Century Concrete Block 
Co.; president DeLisle & Cooper, general con- 
tractors, since 1909. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society. Club: Wolverine Auto. Eec- 
reation: yachting. Office: 37 Campau Bldg. 
Residence: 182 California Ave. 

DE MAN, Florimond, president De Man 
Bros. Co.; born, Ghent, Belgium, Aug. 16, 
1843; son of Peter and Marie (Houtsagher) 
De Man; educated at Athenaeum and Univer- 
sity, Ghent, receiving diploma of Engineer 



of Arts and Manufactories; married at Brus- 
sels, Belgium, Sept. 26, 1891, Leonie Maen- 
haut; 1 daughter, Florine. Came to America, 
1872, and entered service of Michigan Central 
R. R. as engineer and draughtsman; engaged 
in sash and door business in partnership with. 
C. P. Rabaut, of Detroit, 1875; entered 
into partnership with his brother, Al- 
phonse, in same line of business, 1882; 
bought out brother's interest July 17, 
1900, and continued under firm name of 
De Man Bros., which was incorporated Mar. 
28, 1906, as De Man Bros. Co., retail dealers 
in sash, doors, etc. Republican. Catholic. Of- 
fice: 416 May bury Grand Ave. & M, C. E. R. 
Residence: 551 Maybury Grand Ave. 

DE MAEINGH, Albert Franz, engineer; 
born, Luxembourg, Sept. 20, 1878; son of Cas- 
pard and Marie (Limbourg) de Maringh; edu- 
cated College of Luxembourg; University of 
Liege, Belgium; University (Technical High 
School), Charlottenburg-Berlin, Germany; 
married, Berlin, Germany, Dec, 1907, Therese 
Engell. Came to America, Dec, 1908; with 
the Bosch Magneto Co., New York City, 1908- 
10; engineer for Marburg Bros., New York, 
1910-12; since manager Detroit office of Mar- 
burg Bros., Inc., manufacturers of auto sup- 
plies. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
Goldberg Bldg., Woodward and Warren Aves. 
Residence: 508 Cass Ave. 

DENBY, Edwin, lawyer, ex-congressman; 
born, Evansville, Ind., Feb. 18, 1870; son of 
Charles and Martha (Fitch) Denby; educated 
in Evansville High School, University of Mich- 
igan, LL.B., Law Department, 1896; married, 
Mar. 18, 1911, Miss Marion Bartlett Thurber, 
of Detroit; 1 son, Edwin, Jr. Went to China, 
1885, with his father, then U. S. minister; 
joined Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs 
Service, June, 1887, and served 7 years; re- 
turned to U. S., 1894; resigned from customs 
service, 1897. Admitted to bar in Michigan, 
1896, and has since practiced in Detroit; mem- 
ber law firm of Chamberlain, May, Denby & 
Webster since 1907; vice-president Federal 
Motor Truck Co.; director National Bank of 
Commerce; treasurer Hupp Motor Car Co.; 
president Detroit Zoological Society. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association, Lawyers' Club, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Gunner's mate U. S. 
Navy, war with Spain. Elected to Michigan 
legislature, 1902; member of Congress, Ist Dis- 
trict, 1905-11; elected charter commissioner-at- 
large for City of Detroit, Apr. 7, 1913. Eepub- 



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lican. Episcopalian. Mason (Oriental Lodge). 
Member Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, University, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic, Huron Mountain Hunting and 
Fishing. Recreations: shooting and fishing. 
Office: 1406 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 739 Jefferson Ave. 

DEPEW, Sherman Lawrence, treasurer and 
general manager The Pingree Co.; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 8, 1880; son of Lawrence and 
Frances L. (Copeland) Depew; nephew of ex- 
Senator Chauncey M. Depew, of New York; 
educated St. Paul's School, Detroit; A.B., 
Yale, 1904; married, Nov. 24, 1906, Hazel H. 
Pingree, daughter of late H. S. Pingree, ex- 
governor of Michigan; 1 daughter, Frances 
Pingree. Engaged in automobile business, 
1904-8; became connected with The Pingree 
Co., shoe manufacturers, 1908, and now treas- 
urer and manager same; director Lozier Auto- 
mobile Co., Paige Automobile Co. Member De- 
troit Light Guard. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Boat, Country, Bloomfield Hills Country. Of- 
fice: 102-104 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 835 
Jefferson Ave. E. 

DESNEE, Frederick, manufacturer of boil- 
ers; born, Prussia, Sept. 21, 1850; son of Fred- 
erick and Maria Desner; came to America 
with parents, 1858; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1891, Cather- 
ine Nede. Began learning boiler making in 
employ of Buchannan & Carrol, Apr., 1865; 
then was connected with the Dry Dock Boiler 
Works for 8 years; assisted in organizing the 
East End Boiler Works, 1885, and has since 
been senior member of the firm. Republican. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Rec- 
reations: boating, automobiling. Office: 11-19 
St. Aubin Ave. Residence: 253 E. Grand Boul. 

DES EOCHES, Ernest E., superintendent 
D. M. Ferry & Co.; born, Detroit, Aug. 2, 
1863; son of Romuald B. and Margaret M. 
(Gregory) Des Roches; educated in public and 
high schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 23, 1890, 
Josephine Welz, of Detroit (she died, Nov. 16, 
1902); 3 children: Victor E., Donald W., 
Philip W. Entered employ of D. M. Ferry & 
Co., as office boy, 1879; advanced through 
various positions until 1898, when was ap- 
pointed as superintendent, an office he now 
holds; also manager of the D. M. Ferry & Co. 
Canadian branch at Windsor, Ont. Republi- 
can. Baptist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 



merce. Recreation: travel. Office: D. M. 
Ferry & Co. Residence: 238 E. Ferry Ave. 

DeSTEIGEE, Albert; see Vol. 1908. 

DETCHON, Paul C; see Vol. 1908. 

DEUEL, Charles Colver, manufacturer sheet 
metal and autogenous welding; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 30, 1856; son of Thorne and Mary (Lord) 
Deuel; descended from William DeVille, a 
French Huguenot, who settled in Duxbury, 
Mass., 1640; educated Olivet College, Mich.; 
graduated from Mayhew's Business College, 
Detroit, and afterward a teacher in same; 
married, Oct. 6, 1881, Lillias Walker, of De- 
troit (she died, Jan. 14, 1892); 2nd, Sept. 2, 
1896, Jane M. Miller, of Grand Rapids; chil- 
dren of first marriage, Arthur W., Margaret C. 
Began active career as member of firm of 
James Walker & Co., plumbers' supplies, con- 
tinuing until 1904; in business for self as the 
Charles C. Deuel Co., manufacturers in sheet 
metal, also welding and cutting metals, by 
oxy-acetylene process, since July 1, 1905; 
Michigan agent Davis-Bournonville apparatus. 
Republican. Baptist. Club: Detroit Exchange. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 75 Jones St. 
Residence: 242 Alexandrine Ave. W. 

DEVINE, Edward D., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dee. 15, 1872; son of Edward and Anna 
(Dorcy) Devine; educated in grammar 
schools, Detroit; B.A., College (now Univer- 
sity) of Detroit, 1893, M.A., 1895; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1895; married, Apr. 15, 
1900, Cornelia Rachford, of Detroit; children: 
Alan R., Warren D., Josephine D. Admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1895, and since in practice 
in Detroit; associated with Judge Connolly, 
until 1905; with Emil W. Snyder as Devine & 
Snyder since 1908. Deputy county clerk, 
Wayne County, 1899-1905. Republican. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers' Club. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Recreation: motor boating. Office: 827 Majes- 
tic Bldg. Residence: 335 Cadillac Ave. 

DE VISSER, John Henry, sales engineer; 
born, Kalamazoo, Mich., Nov. 8, 1884; son of 
John and Lina C. (Smith) DeVisser; gradu- 
ated Kalamazoo High School, 1902; Kala- 
mazoo College (1 year) 1902-3; University of 
Michigan, 1903-7, B.S. in Mechanical En- 
gineering, 1907; unmarried. In charge of 
Inspection Department, Standard Accident 
Insurance Co., Detroit, June 1, 1908-Feb. 15, 
1910; partner and sales engineer. The Coon- 
DeVisser Co. since Feb. 15, 1910. Member 
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Presbyterian. Member Sigma Xi, Tau Beta 
Pi, Detroit Engineering Society, Sigma Chi. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Eecreations: outdoor 
flports. Office: 1924-1925 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 70 Euclid Ave. W. 

DEVLIN, George Albert, manufacturer; 
born, Toronto, Can., Dec. 21, 1855; son of Wil- 
liam and Eleanor (James) Devlin; high school 
education and course in pharmacy, Toronto 
University; married at Toronto, Oct. 1, 1884, 
Caroline Munson; 3 children: Elinor Louise, 
Erie Edwin, Lyle Albert. In retail drug trade, 
Toronto, 1871-84; began manufacture Dent's 
Toothache Gum, 1884; removed to Detroit, 
1888, and has since continued in the business 
as manufacturer and wholesaler. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: hunting. 
Office: 47 W. Earned St. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Farms. 

DEVOE, James Edward, manager musical 
artists; born. Port Leyden, N. Y., May 24, 
1880; son of Charles Martin and Nellie S. 
(Payne) Devoe; of Holland Dutch descent; 
married, Nov. 22, 1910, Elizabeth Adelaide 
Macgurn, of Detroit. Entered managerial 
business in 1904 by presenting visiting artists 
in Detroit concerts; has continued each season 
and also books artists in the Middle West; 
the Philharmonic Course is the outgrowth of 
this business. President Devoe-Moore Enter- 
prises, Inc. (moving pictures). Republican. 
Methodist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Rotary, Adcraft, Rufe Lot 
Camping. Recreations: tennis, fishing, hunt- 
ing. Residence: 196 Blaine Ave. 

DEWEY, Fred Gray, lawyer; born, Pontiac, 
Mich., Mar. 22, 1879; son of William A. and 
Mary E. (Gray) Dewey; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1902; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1905; married, Apr. 5, 1913, Mabel E. 
Bacon, of Chelsea, Mich. Practiced in Detroit 
since 1905; member firm of Campbell & 
Dewey, since 1908. Member Sons of American 
Revolution, Lawyers' Club (Detroit). Clubs: 
Detroit Yacht, Detroit Athletic, University of 
Michigan Club. Recreation: sailing. Office: 
610 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 218 Highland 
Avenue. 

DEWEY, Victor Francis, vice-president and 
general manager Detroit City Gas Co.; born, 
Cambridge, Mich., Feb. 4, 1876; son of Albert 
Francis and Ellen Mary (Steves) Dewey; B.S., 
Adrian College, Mich., 1897; married, Dec. 21, 
1898, Julia L. Myers, of Beaver Falls, Pa.; 1 
child, Francis Myers. Began active career as 



chemist of Detroit City Gas Co., Mar. 15, 1899, 
and continued successively as general fore- 
man, assistant to superintendent, superinten- 
dent of manufacturing, superintendent of dis- 
tribution, engineer and general superintendent 
to 1911; vice-president and general manager 
Grand Rapids Gas Co., 1911-June, 1913, also 
of Detroit City Gas Co. since June 1, 1913; 
director Grand Haven Gas Co., Coldwater Gas 
Co., Detroit City Gas Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mason (Blue Lodge, 
Consistory and Shrine). Clubs: Fellowcraft 
(Detroit), Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Bloom- 
field Country. Recreations: golf, hunting. Of- 
fice: Gas Office Bldg. Residence: 124 Boston 
Boulevard E. 

DEXTER, John Lloyd, wholesale flour 
dealer; born, Mattapoisett, Mass., Apr. 4, 
1859; son of Moores R. and Mary A. (Pur- 
ington) Dexter; educated in public schools 
of Massachusetts; married, Boston, July 20, 
1887, Emma Scroggs. Began active career with 
whaling merchant, at New Bedford, Mass., 
1875; came to Detroit, 1882, and was book- 
keeper and salesman for the Union Flour 
Mills Co., of Detroit, until 1886; since propri- 
etor of John L. Dexter & Co., wholesale flour, 
etc. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, De- 
troit Flour Men's Association (ex-president). 
Republican. Episcopalian. President Detroit 
Newsboys' Association; vice-president Na- 
tional Newsboys' Association. Mason. Club: 
Detroit Boat (commodore, 1904-6). Recrea- 
tion: yachting. Office: 15 Atwater St. W. Res- 
idence: Addison Apts. 

DEXTER, Russell E., manager Detroit of- 
fice Midvale Steel Co.; born, Philadelphia, 
Aug. 13, 1877; son of Moses Walker and Ellen 
E. (Rawson) Dexter; educated public schools, 
Philadelphia; A.B., Princeton University, 
1899; married. Oct. 24, 1905, Mary L. Smith, 
of Amherst, Mass.; one daughter, Doris. Be- 
gan in employ of Yule & Carley Manufactur- 
ing Co., Newark, N. J., 1899, and continued 
2 years; became connected, 1901, with the 
Midvale Steel Co., manufacturers of high 
grade steel; manager for the company in De- 
troit since June, 1909. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Princeton Alumni Associa- 
tion. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Indian Village. 
Recreation: tennis. Office: 1721 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 152 Van Dyke Ave. 

DEY, Hamilton, life insurance; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 11, 1849; son of Alexander Hamil- 



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ton and Augusta (Stewart) Dey; preparatory 
education in private schools; Ph.B., Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1872; married, Philadel- 
phia, Nov. 18, 1891, Elizabeth G. Gray. Be- 
gan active career, 1872, in employ of Amer- 
ican National Bank; in 1885 became identified 
with the American Exchange National Bank, 
of which was cashier, 1889-1911; since sec- 
retary-treasurer Detroit Clearing House As- 
sociation. Treasurer Michigan Workmen's 
Compensation Mutual Ins. Co. since 1912. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan 
and American Bankers' associations, Michi- 
gan Bankers' Club. Clubs: Detroit, Univer- 
sity, Old, Country. Eecreation: golf. OflSce: 
905 Free Press Bldg. Kesidenee: Pasadena 
Apartments. 

DEY, Herman; born, Detroit; son of Alex- 
ander Hamilton and Augusta (Stewart) Dey; 
educated in private schools, Canandaigua, N. 
Y.; married at Detroit, Charlotte O'Flynn. 
Began active career in employ of American 
National Bank; assistant cashier American 
Exchange National Bank, 1885-1910; manager 
Michigan Auxiliary Fire Alarm Co. until 
Feb., 1913; now treasurer United Amusement 
Co. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member Mich- 
igan and American Bankers' associations. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondotega, Bankers'. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. OflSce: 35-41 
Broadway. Eesidence: 425 Jefferson Ave. 

DIACK, Alexander Samuel, dentist; born, 
St. Clair, Mich., Nov. 20, 1868; son of Archi- 
bald Worden and Susan Irwin (Brown) Diack; 
educated Detroit public schools, Barstow, and 
high school; apprentice Marine Engine Con- 
struction in Detroit Dry Dock Engine Works, 
1885-89; student Detroit College of Medicine, 
1896-99, D.D.S., 1899; married, June 18, 1902, 
Grace Marie Hill, of Detroit. Served as chief 
engineer on lake steamers, 1893-96; in prac- 
tice of dentistry, Detroit, since 1899. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Unitarian. 
Member Michigan State Dental Society, Delta 
Sigma Delta fraternity. Member Detroit 
Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Curling. Eecreation: study of social 
economics. OflBce: 512 Washington Arcade. 
Eesidence: 112 Collingwood Ave. 

DICKEESON, Freeman Benjamin, publish- 
er; born, Mecca, O., July 14, 1850; educated 
in country schools; Michigan State Agricul- 
tural College; Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal Uni- 
versity. Married at Valparaiso, Ind., 1877, 
Mary M. Marshall; 1 daughter: Eloise (Mrs. 
H. N. Davock). Began active career at car- 



penter's trade and teaching school; became 
solicitor for the Western Publishing House, 
Chicago, later general agent for same and 
manager for Michigan; entered business for 
himself as book publisher, 1888, and has con- 
tinued as F. B. Dickerson Co., of which is 
president. Eepublican. Appointed by Gover- 
nor Eich member State Board of Fish Com- 
missioners, 1894, and served under four gov- 
ernors; appointed postmaster of Detroit by 
President McKinley, 1897, and reappointed by 
President Eoosevelt, 1902, serving until 1906. 
Originator of the Society of First Class Post- 
masters; chairman 1st District Eepublican 
Congressional Committee four terms. Member 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°)), Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Felloweraft, 
Detroit Golf, Eainbow Fishing, Duck Lake 
Hunting. Eecreation: fishing. OiSce: 54-56 
Lafayette Ave. Eesidence: 33 Leicester Ct. 

DICKINSON, Alfred, insurance; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 16, 1880; son of Julian G. and 
Clara M. (Johnson) Dickinson; educated Cen- 
tral High School, Detroit; Columbia College, 
New York; graduated Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; unmarried. Studied law with Julian 
G. Dickinson; afterwards was connected with 
the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. and The 
National Bank of Commerce, Detroit; secre- 
tary and treasurer since Apr. 1, 1911, Bennett, 
Eoot & Dickinson, Inc., general insurance. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Progress- 
ive. Congregationalist. Member Lambda 
Sigma. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Town, Y. M. C. A. 
Office: 1010-1021 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 
40 West Canfield Ave. 

DICKINSON, Don McDonald, ex-Postmas- 
ter-General; born. Port Ontario, Oswego Co., 
N. Y., Jan. 17, 1846; son of Col. Asa C. and 
Minerva (Holmes) Dickinson; removed to 
Michigan, 1848; educated public schools and 
by private tutors; LL.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1867; married, June 15, 1869, Frances 
L., daughter of Dr. Alonzo Piatt, of Michi- 
gan; children: Frances C. (Mrs. George H. 
Barbour, Jr.), Don McDonald, Jr. In general 
practice in the West, New York and Wash- 
ington, since 1867; chairman Democratic State 
Committee, 1876; member Democratic National 
Committee, 1880-85; Postmaster-General in 
cabinet of President Cleveland, 1887-89; chair- 
man Democratic National Campaign Commit- 
tee, 1892; tendered and declined cabinet po- 
sition, 1893; senior counsel of U. S. before In- 
ternational High Commission on Bering Sea 
claims, under Fur Seal Arbitration, 1896-97; 



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member of Court of Arbitration, to adjust 
controversy between U. S. and Republic of 
Salvador, 1902. Ex-president and trustee De- 
troit Museum of Art; vice-president Jefferson 
Memorial Association; president Senator Mc- 
Millan Memorial Association. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Director First National 
Bank. Member American Historical Associa- 
tion, American Bar Association, Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit (ex-president), CM Psi, etc. Clubs: 
Pilgrims (London), Manhattan, National 
Democratic, The Pilgrims (New York), Huron 
Mountain (Chicago), Detroit (ex-president), 
Bankers', Detroit Boat, University, Country 
(Detroit). Eecreation: literature. Residence: 
Trenton, Mich. 

DICKINSON, Don McDonald, Jr., real es- 
tate; born, Detroit, May 12, 1890; son of 
Don M. and Frances L. (Piatt) Dickinson; 
educated Barstow School, Detroit, 1897-99; 
Detroit University School, 1899-1907; The 
Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn., 1907-9; 
also under tutelage; married, Jan. 3, 1914, 
Eowena Hunt Croul, daughter of William 
Rochester and Eloise P. (Hunt) Croul. Began 
as assistant in the purchasing department of 
the Michigan Copper and Brass Co. of Detroit, 
Jan. 1, 1910; became connected with Hannan 
Real Estate Exchange, Sept. 1, 1911; started 
out for self under the name of Dickinson Real 
Estate Exchange, associating in business with 
him several men from the Hannan Exchange 
and Stormfeltz-Lovely Co. Recreations: base- 
ball, golf. Office: 23 Campau Bldg. Residence: 
1847 Jefferson Ave. 

DICKINSON, George M,, probation officer; 
born, Caseville, Mich., Jan. 9, 1883; son of 
Andrew M. and Caroline (Nelson) Dickinson; 
educated Battle Creek High School, 10th 
grade; Michigan Business and Normal Col- 
lege, Battle Creek; married, June 21, 1913, 
Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Clerk Old Nat. 
Bank, Battle Creek, till Jan., 1908; teller, 1st 
National Bank, St. Ignace, Mich., till Oct., 
1910; office manager Ray Chemical Co., De- 
troit, 1910-12; deputy treasurer State Central 
Committee National Progressive Party, to Dec, 
1912; probation officer Detroit Police Courts 
since Dec. 15, 1912; treasurer Advance Bldg. 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Methodist. Mason; member Knights of 
Pythias. Office: Municipal Bldg. Residence: 
1966 2d Ave. 

DICKINSON, Horace HiUs, Sr., builders' 
supplies; born, Detroit, June 24, 1853; son of 



Moses Field and Maria L. (Wesson) Deik- 
man; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, July 11, 1877, Lucy S. L. Deik- 
man, of Goderich, Ont.; 7 children: Milton 
W., Horace H., Jr., Forest R., Howard C, 
Lucy F., Mabel E., Thomas P. Traveling sales- 
man for Edson, Moore & Co., Detroit, 11 
years; engaged in hardware business, 1893, 
and later in builders' supplies; sold out hard- 
ware branch of the business, 1908, and since 
deals in builders' and pavers' supplies, under 
title of H. H. Dickinson & Co., of which is 
president. Formerly school inspector and 
member Board of Estimates. Democrat. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Builders' and Trades' Ex- 
change. Mason, Maccabees, I. O. O. F. Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 422 Grand 
River Ave. Residence: 345 National Ave. 

DICKINSON, Julian G., lawyer; born, Ham- 
burgh, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1843; son of William 
and Lois (Sturtevant) Dickinson; educated at 
Collins Center, Erie Co., N. Y., and union 
schools of Jonesville and Jackson, Mich., up 
to 1862; University of Michigan, 1865-66; 
married at Detroit, June 25, 1878, Clara Ma- 
tilda Johnson; 5 children: Alfred, Julian, 
Philip S., Stanley R., Clara J. Enlisted as 
private, Co. I, 4th Michigan Vol. Cavalry, 
July 10, 1862; sergeant, Sept. 25, 1863; ser- 
geant major, Mar. 31, 1864; 1st lieutenant and 
adjutant of the regiment, July 15, 1864; 
breveted captain U. S. Volunteers, May 10, 
1865; commissioned captain, Co. I, 2d Mich- 
igan Cavalry, July 10, 1865; served three 
years in cavalry corps. Army of the Cumber- 
land, under Buell, Rosecrans, Thomas, Grant, 
Sherman and with James H. Wilson's Cavalry 
Corps, Military Division of Mississippi. Ad- 
mitted to the bar, 1866; member of law firm of 
Dickinson & Burt, Detroit, 1868-69, and firm 
of Dickinson & Dickinson, 1869-74; practiced 
alone, 1874-1913, since associated with his son 
Philip. Member American Bar Association, 
Association Bar City of Detroit. Republican. 
Methodist. Mason, R. A., Knight Templar. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Office: 817 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 40 Canfield Ave. W. 

DIEDEEICH, Charles J.; born, Detroit, 
July 31, 1858; son of John and Catherine 
(Fellrath) Diederich; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic and parochial schools. Prof. Patterson's 
Classical and Mathematical School, and Bry- 
ant & Stratton Business College; married at 
Detroit, 1888, Elizabeth Krantz; 3 sons: John 
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Huetteman & Cramer Co., 1874, and learned 
trade of machinist; then traveled through- 
out the United States as machinist and me- 
chanical engineer; spent twelve years in Chi- 
cago, ten of which were as superintendent 
Fred W. Wolf & Co.; returned to Detroit, 
1902, and became superintendent of The 
Huetteman & Cramer Co, 's plant; vice-presi- 
dent and general manager of the company, 
1906-8; superintendent with C. C. Wormer 
Machinery Co., 1908-11; superintendent Glass 
Enameled Package Co., 1911-12; since sales 
engineer on own account. Member National 
Association of Engineers. Member B. P. O. E. 
Eecreation: fishing. Office: 713 Free Press 
Bldg. Eesidence: 915 E. Grand Boul. 

DIEDEICH, Albert B., painter and dec- 
orator; born, Detroit, Jan. 10, 1882; son of 
William, Sr., and Anna (Hark) Diedrich; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career, 1897, in business founded 
by father, 1883; admitted to firm, 1909, as 
partner William Diedrich & Sons, painters 
and decorators, etc. Eepublican. Lutheran. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Build- 
ers' and Traders' Exchange, Employers' Asso- 
ciation of Detroit. Eecreations: baseball, fish- 
ing. Office: 680 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 735 
E. Grand Boul. 

DIEDRICH, William, Sr., senior member 
William Diedrich & Sons; born, Stettin, Ger- 
many, Feb. 28, 1856; educated in public 
schools of Germany; married, 1882, Anna 
Hark, of Detroit; children: Albert B., Wil- 
liam, Jr., Lucy, George, Florence, Anna, Fred- 
erick, Eoland. Learned trade of painter and 
decorator in Germany; came to Detroit, 1878, 
and entered employ of Dean and Godfrey; 
started for self as painter and decorator, Apr., 
1883; admitted his 2 sons to partnership in 
the business, 1909. Director Cadillac Theatre, 
Detroit Paint Co. Eepublican. Lutheran. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Em- 
ployers' Association of Detroit, Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange, Master Painters' and Dec- 
orators' Association. Member B. P. O. Elks. 
Eecreation: traveling. Office: 680 Gratiot 
Ave. Eesidence: 735 E. Grand Boul. 

DIEDEICH, William, Jr., wall paper, dec- 
orating, etc.; born, Detroit, Jan. 19, 1889; 
son of William and Anna (Hark) Diedrich; 
educated Detroit public schools; married, 
June 26, 1907, Gertrude Galbrath, of Brant- 
ford, Ont., Can. Has been connected since 
1897 with business established by father; ad- 
mitted as member firm of William Diedrich & 



Sons, 1909. Independent Eepublican. Luth- 
eran. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Builders' and Traders' Exchange, Employers' 
Association of Detroit. Mason and Odd 
Fellow. Eecreations: fond of all general 
sports. Office: 680 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 
735 E. Grand Boul. 

DIEFENDORF, Harry Goodrich, automo- 
biles; born, Erie, Pa., Jan. 25, 1879; son of 
Ezra and Emma (Goodrich) Diefendorf ; grad- 
uated Erie High School, 1897; B.S. of E., Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania, 1901; married, Dec. 
14, 1905, S. Edna Burton, of Erie, Pa.; 1 
daughter: Mary Margaret. Engaged in news- 
paper work in Philadelphia, 1901 and 1902; in 
real estate business in Muskogee, Okla., 1903; 
treasurer and manager Bay State Machine 
Co., Erie, Pa., 1904-7; manufacturers' agent. 
New York, 1908-10; treasurer and manager 
Gray Motor Co., Detroit, since Mar., 1910. 
Eepublican. Methodist. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Society of Automobile Engi- 
neers, Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Mason; 
member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Bloomfield Hills Country, Detroit 
Motor Boat. Author: The Gasoline Engine — 
Marine and Stationary, 1912. Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: Gray Motor Co., Mc- 
Lean and Oakland Aves. Eesidence: 220 Edi- 
son Ave. 

DIEHL, Fred Hayes, purchasing agent; 
born, Akron, O., Nov. 20, 1877; son of Wil- 
liam H. and Mary Ellis (Sissler) Diehl; edu- 
cated public schools, Akron; married, Frances 
K. Parkhill, of Kent, O., Oct. 7, 1903. In em- 
ploy of American Cereal Co., 1 year; with 
B. F. Goodrich & Co., manufacturers of tires, 
8 years; in business for self in Kent, O., 1^2 
years, and later engaged in mining in Mexico; 
came to Detroit, 1907, and entered service of 
Ford Motor Co., purchasing agent of the com- 
pany since 1911. Served in Ohio National 
Guard, 4 years; participated in Cuban cam- 
paign, Spanish-American War. Eepublican. 
Protestant. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. 32° Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft. Wolverine, Detroit Athletic. Eecre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: Ford Motor Co. 
Eesidence: 149 California Ave. 

DIETERLB, Hugo F., hay and grain deal- 
er; born, Ida, Monroe County, Mich., June 14, 
1876; son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Brown) 
Dieterle; educated Bishop School, Detroit; De- 
troit Business University, graduating 1895; 
married, May 16, 1899, Florence O. Diener, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Ealph D., Elmer C. Be- 



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gan active career in employ of Harris & 
Fintchey, produce, continuing 5^2 years; with 
the Good Luck Clothing Co., 2 years; then 
with Liehtenberg & Son, hay and grain, 6 
years; in business on own account as H. F. 
Dieterle Co., since 1911. Eepublican. Evan- 
gelical. Member Detroit Board of Trade. 
Member Loyal Order of Moose. Eecreations: 
automobiling, fishing, hunting. Office: Mack 
Ave. and Michigan Central Belt Line. Eesi- 
dence: 1171 E. Grand Boul. 

DIETRICH, Gustav, bonds; born, Muske- 
gon, Mich., Aug. 6, 1865; son of Ferdinand 
and Elizabeth (Zearmann) Dietrich; educated 
in public schools of Muskegon; married at 
Agnew, Mich., Dec. 26, 1891, Ella L. Adams; 
children: Karl, Paul. Member of firm of Lam- 
brecht, Kelly & Co., real estate, loans and 
insurance; also treasurer German American 
Loan and Trust Co.; director Union Casualty 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Masonic order. Knights of Pythias, 
Harmonie Society. Eecreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 75 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
150 Hancock Ave. W. 

DI£TZ, Henry C, brewer; born, May 16, 
1861; died, Aug. 16, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

DIETZ, John G., manufacturer of brass 
goods; born, Detroit, Feb. 2, 1868; son of 
John C. and Theresa (Katus) Dietz; educated 
in public schools of Detroit and at Gold- 
smith's Business University; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career in office of old Frontier Iron 
Works, 1882, and continued for sixteen years; 
assisted in organizing the Capitol Brass 
Works, brass founders and finishers, 1898, in 
which he has since continued; also secretary 
Capitol Transportation Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Former member Detroit 
City Greys and Detroit Light Guard. Club: 
Elks (Detroit). Office: cor. Chene and Frank- 
lin Sts. Eesidence: 686 E. Grand Boul. 

DINEB, Francis James, manufacturer; born, 
Oshawa, Can., Oct. 22, 1869; son of William 
and Emeneline (Pellow) Diner; educated pub- 
lie schools, London, Can.; married, Apr. 25, 
1893, Lydia E. Dumont, of Pentwater, Mich.; 
one daughter, Mary Emeneline. Began active 
career as shipping clerk and bookkeeper art; 
London, Ont., with Wortman & Ward Manu- 
facturing Co., manufacturers of pumps and 
churns; then became bookkeeper London 
Foundry Co., continuing until 1890; came to 
Detroit, 1890, and was bookkeeper for Fletcher 
Hardware Co., 1890-94; since June 15, 1894, 
superintendent and member board of directors 



Jenks & Muir Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
turers of iron and brass bedsteads, mattresses, 
spring beds and cotton comforters, also whole- 
sale dealers in feathers. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Eecreations: fishing and 
hunting. Office: 1441 Hastings St. Eesidence: 
240 Chicago Boul. 

DINGEMAN, Harry J., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, July 27, 1881; son of John F. and Ger- 
trude (Jeup) Dingeman; educated at St. Jo- 
seph's Catholic School, Detroit, 1887-93; St. 
Joseph's Commercial College, 1893-6; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, 1903; married at De- 
troit, June 25, 1907, Bessie A. Schafer; one 
daughter, Marian Elizabeth. Began as er- 
rand boy for Arthur & Philbric, photograph- 
ers, 1895; later stenographer; member law 
firm of May & Dingeman since June 8, 1903; 
secretary Simpson Fibre Tire Co. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit. Eepublican. 
Member City Council since Jan. 14, 1913 
(chairman Committee on Liquor Eegulation). 
Member Theta Lambda Phi, Modern Wood- 
men of America, Detroit College of Law 
Alumni Association. Clubs: Lawyers', Ger- 
man American Association. Eecreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 623-625 Majestic Bldg. 
Eesidence: 352 Montclair Ave. 

DINGWALL, George, real estate; born, 
July 22, 1844; son of Alexander and Jeanette 
(Jack) Dingwall; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1865, Phoebe 
Eenz; one son, Harrie E. Was obliged at an 
early age to learn to support himself; at 18 
(1862) gave up business interests and enlisted 
as private in Co. A, 24th Michigan Volunteer 
Infantry, serving through entire Civil War; 
promoted successively to corporal, sergeant 
and lieutenant; engaged in many battles and 
was severely wounded in Battle of the Wil- 
derness, May 5, 1864; mustered out of service 
at Springfield, 111., June, 1865. Eeturned to 
Detroit and became member Detroit police 
force; then appointed letter carrier; was in 
grocery business for self; served as U. S. 
ganger and U. S. collector of internal revenue; 
in partnership with Collins B. Hubbard, real 
estate, as Hubbard & Dingwall, 1884-1901, 
since alone. Member Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board. Eepublican. Alderman 1st Ward, 1889, 
2d Ward, 1897. Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 301 Wayne County Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 38 Philadelphia Ave. W. 

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Indies, May 11, 1S59; son of Charles and 
Louisa (Schoenewolff) Dittrich; educated 
schools of Hanover, German^'; married, Feb. 
15, 1885, Catherine M. Douerheim, of New 
York; 3 sons: Francis C, Harold E., Alfred 
W. Came to America, 1879; removed from 
New York to Detroit, 1883; with Walter Buhl 
& Co., furriers, Detroit, 8 years; organized 
firm of Ashbaugh & Dittrich, furriers, 1894; 
bought out partner, 1906, and firm name be- 
came E. C. Dittrich & Co.; has since contin- 
ued as senior partner same. Eecreation: gar- 
dening. Ofiice: 8 Witherell St., nr. cor. of 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 157 Kirby Ave. 
West. 

DITZLEK, Peter M., president Advance Ma- 
chine Co.; born, Milton, Pa., Oct. 25, 1853; sou 
of John Frederick and Mary Ann (Smith) 
Ditzler; educated in district schools of Penn- 
sylvania; married at Milton, Sept. 24, 1882, 
Malinda Belle Dildine. Leatned trade of 
coach painting and continued for eighteen 
years; with Gary, Ogden & Co., color grinders, 
Chicago, 1887-91; with the Detroit White Lead 
Works, 1891-95, and with the Murphy Varnish 
Co., Newark, N. J., starting color plant, and 
superintending same, 1895-99; returned to De- 
troit and was again with the Detroit White 
Lead Works, 1899-1902; organized the Ditzler 
Color Co., 1902, president and general man- 
ager of the company until Mar. 1, 1913; now 
president Advance Machine Co., contracting 
machinists. Mason. Protestant. Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 654 Franklin Ave. 
Eesidence: 3079 W. Grand Boul. 

DIXON, Sidney B., packer; moved to Cali- 
fornia; see Vol. 1908. 

DIXON, William Frederick, dealer in chan- 
deliers; born, Detroit, Nov. 5, 1885; son of 
Frederick F. and Clara (Orr) Dixon; educated 
Detroit public schools, Detroit; Detroit Busi- 
ness College; married. Mar. 22, 1910, Ethel 
Burnett, of Detroit. Began business career 
with the Detroit City Gas Co.; then with the 
Ideal Light & Fixture Co. (chandelier store 
of the Detroit City Gas Co.), 68 Grand Eiver 
Ave.; after this business was sold out to the 
Detroit Gas & Electric Co. he continued with 
new company for 4 years; assisted in organ- 
izing the Wiley & Dixon Chandelier Co., 1903, 
and since junior partner same. Mason. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: 31-33 Broad- 
way. Eesidence: 454 Pennsylvania Ave. 

DODENHOFF, Peter C, physician; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 27, 1878; son of W. Peter and 
Matilda (Cole) Dodenhoff; M.D., Michigan 



College of Medicine and Surgery, Detroit, 
1901; married, Aug. 11, 1903, Huldah Kock, 
of Detroit; 1 son, Charles Frederick. In prac- 
tice in Detroit since 1901; president Central 
Manufacturing Supply Co., manufacturers 
sanitary cleaning supplies. Presbyterian. 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical so- 
cieties. 32° Mason, Consistory and Shrine. 
Club: Detroit Yacht. Eecreation: yachting. 
Office: 174 Eivard St. Eesidence: 172 Eivard 
Street. 

DODGE, Frank H., sales promotion; born, 
Auburn, Geauga Co., O., Feb. 27, 1878; son 
Julius Herbert and Ella (Eice) Dodge; edu- 
cated Hiram College, Hiram, 0.; married, Jan. 
17, 1900, Donni Crane, of Mantua, 0.; 1 son, 
Frederick Crane Dodge. Began active career 
as a specialty salesman, continuing until em- 
ployed as a salesman by Burroughs Adding 
Machine Co., Oct., 1902; was appointed a 
branch manager, about Feb., 1907; assistant 
general sales manager, Apr., 1908; general 
sales manager same company, Apr., 1910, a 
position he now holds. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Wolverine Auto. Eecreations: automo- 
biling, fishing. Office: Burroughs Adding 
Machine Co., 2d and Burroughs Aves. Eesi- 
dence: 75 Lawrence Ave. 

DODGE, John F., member of firm of Dodge 
Bros., brass founders; married; children: Win- 
ifred, Isabel. Vice-president Ford Motor Co. 
Member Board of Water Commissioners, 1905- 
10; appointed by mayor, 1913, member Detroit 
Street Eailway Commission. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Motor Boat, Detroit Yacht, Automobile. 
Office: Joseph Campau and Bismark Aves. 
Eesidence: 33 Boston Boul. 

DOHANY, Frank H., lawyer; born. South- 
field, Mich., Nov. 11, 1874; son of William and 
Bede (Egan) Dohany; educated in public 
schools, Michigan State Normal School, Ypsi- 
lanti, 1891-92, and Detroit College of Law, 
graduating, degree of LL.B., 1895; married 
at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1898, Blanche O'Neill; 
one daughter, Ethelwyn. Admitted to the 
bar, 1895, and practiced alone until 1899, when 
he admitted his brother, Charles E., to part- 
nership as Dohany & Dohany, which still con- 
tinues. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Detroit Lawyers' Club, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Automobile, Wolverine Auto- 



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mobile. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Oflfice: 
1022-1026 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 37 
Hague Ave. 

DOHANY, J. Walter, lawyer; born, Farm- 
ington, Mich., Nov. 30, 1875; son of John and 
Mary (Fayne) Dohany; graduate Detroit Col- 
lege, A.B., and A.M.; Law Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, LL.B., 1895; post-gradu- 
ate work, Yale University Law School, 1899; 
married, Sept. 5, 1908, Eugenie Mathis, of De- 
troit; 1 daughter, Shirley. Began practice in 
Detroit, 1900; assistant corporation counsel 
City of Detroit, 1903-8; attorney for the 
Board of Education of the City of Detroit, 
1904-8; assistant general attorney Michigan 
Central E. E., since 1909; member firm of 
Dohany & Hersch since 1912. Vice president 
Cunningham Auto Co.; director Druggists' 
Co-operative Association, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Member for six years of Michigan 
State Naval Brigade. Democrat; secretary 
Democratic Congressional Committee 1st Dis- 
trict of Michigan, 1900-5. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreations: yachting, automobiling. 
Offices: 329 Majestic Bldg. and Michigan 
Central Terminal. Eesidence: 207 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

DOHANY, William Arnold, pharmacist; 
born, Farmington, Mich., Feb. 4, 1864; son of 
John and Mary A. (Fayne) Dohany; B.S., 
Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, 1884; 
Ph.C, University of Michigan, 1887; married, 
June 3, 1890, Maggie E. Fitzpatrick, of De- 
troit; 7 children: James, Mary, John, Flor- 
ence, Grace, William W., Joseph. In practice 
of pharmacy in own name since 1891; oper- 
ated printing office 8 years and electric light 
plant 5 years; sold printing and lighting 
plants; administrator of estates. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. 
Vice-president Druggists' Cooperative Asso- 
ciation; president Michigan Board of Phar- 
macy. Member Knights of Columbus, C. M. 

B. A., National Union, B. P. O. Elks. Eec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 693 Michigan 
Ave. Eesidence: 525 14th Ave. 

DOHEMAN, John H., lawyer; born, Grand 
Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, 
Aug. 27, 1867; son of August and Sophia 
(Bergman) Dohrman; grammar schools, Ger- 
many; came to America, 1880; LL.B., Detroit 
College of Law, 1901; married, 1897, Catherine 
Steffens, of Chicago; children: Alice S., John 

C. Telegraph operator in service of the West- 
ern Union Telegraph Co., 1883-1901; admitted 



to Michigan bar, 1901, and since in practice 
in Detroit. Democrat. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. 32° Mason, Odd Fellow. 
Member Harmonie Society. Eecreation: coun- 
try life. Office: 825 Hammond Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 1237 E. Grand Boul. 

DOHEMAN, Paul William, railway official; 
born, Germany, July 3, 1873; son of August 
and Sophia (Bergman) Dohrman; came to 
America, 1881; educated in Germany and in 
Detroit public schools; married, 1st, Detroit, 
1889 Anna Beck (died, 1904) ; 2d, at Detroit, 
1905, Marie Betzner; two children: Paul Wil- 
liam, Jr., and Marie. Began active career in 
Detroit as a tow boy driving the extra horses 
on the old horse-car lines; then became a 
timekeeper, and in 1888 was appointed fore- 
man of the car barns of the company; was 
made assistant division superintendent, di- 
vision superintendent, and since 1904 has been 
assistant general superintendent of the De- 
troit United Eailway. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Mason. Club: Detroit Transportation. Eecre- 
ations: boating and athletic sports. Office: 12 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 352 Helen Ave. 

DONAHUE, Daniel, electrical contractor; 
born, Wayne County, Mich., Oct. 3, 1872; son 
of Michael J. and Bridget (English) Donahue; 
public school education; married, June 1, 1899, 
Anna Dacey, of Detroit; children: Helen. Eay- 
mond, Donald. Began active career in employ 
of Detroit Electrical Works; then with Fisher 
Electric Co., 1896-1900; member firm of Dona- 
hue & Shoebottom, electrical contractors, since 
1900. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Detroit Employers' 
Association, Detroit Builders' Exchange. Mem- 
ber Knights of Equity. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Eecreations: automobiling and motor 
boating. Office: 84 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
265 Porter St. 

DONALD, J. Walker, passenger agent; 
born, Dec. 22, 1857; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

DONALD, William McI., physician; born, 
Allanburg, Ont., Can., Dec. 15, 1860; son of 
James and Martha (Oxboro) Donald; edu- 
cated in Ontario public and high schools, Mc- 
Gill University and Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, graduating from the latter, degree of 
M.D., 1887; married at Detroit, Apr., 1890, 
Maude Douglas; 2 children: Douglas, Jean. 
Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 
May, 1887; professor of practice of medicine, 
Detroit College of Medicine; attending physi- 
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phan Asylum. Member Wayne County Medi- 
cal Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association. Democrat. 
Presbyterian. Club: Detroit Boat. OiBce. 979 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidenee: Pasadena Apts. 

DONALDSON, George, court stenographer; 
born, Livingston Co., Mich., Sept. 29, 1867; 
son of Samuel and Mary E. (Merrill) Donald- 
son; educated in public schools and High 
School, Bay City, Mich.; graduate Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, LL.B., 1898; married at Lan- 
sing, Mich., 1895, Jessie McGrath; children: 
Bryant W., Grace. Kesident of Detroit since 
1885; official stenographer Eecorder's Court, 
1894-99; official stenographer Wayne Circuit 
Court since 1899; practiced law, 1900-11. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' 
Club. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Club: 
Detroit Boat. Office: 1018 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: 81 Hazelwood Ave. 

DONALDSON, James H., retired merchant 
tailor; born, Brooklyn, N. Y.; son of James 
and Jane (McLean) Donaldson; educated in 
Detroit public schools; A.B., Detroit Univer- 
sity, 1868; married, Charlotte A. Verhoeff, of 
Detroit, 1871. Began in merchant tailoring 
business in Detroit, founded by father in 
1859, and conducted same, 1871-1911; now 
member Detroit Eeal Estate Board and inter- 
ested in real estate. Trustee Highland Park 
Village 6 years; president of village one year, 
Senior elder of North Woodward Christian 
Church (Disciples of Christ) and deacon Cen- 
tral Christian Church, Detroit, 24 years. Ee- 
publican. Mason. Eesidenee: Algonac, Mich. 

DONALDSON, John M., architect; born 
Sterling, Scotland, Jan. 17, 1854; son of John 
M. and Isabella (McNaughton) Donaldson; 
came to Detroit with parents, 1856; graduate 
Detroit High School; studied in architect's 
office, Detroit, in Polytechnic and Art Acad- 
emy, Munich, and in Atelier "Andre," Eeole 
des Beaux Arts, Paris; returned to United 
States, 1876. Married at St. Clair, Mich., Nov. 
30, 1882, Mrs. C. G. Brush (nee Grosvenor) ; 
3 sons: Fred F. Brush, Alexander G., Bruce 
M. Associated in practice with Henry T. 
Brush, Detroit, from 1876 until his death, 1879; 
member firm Donaldson & Meier since 1880, 
designers and supervisors of Union Trust 
Bldg., Penobscot Bldg., Washington Arcade, 
St. Clair Hotel, etc. Member of the board of 
directors American Institute of Architects 
(Michigan Chapter), Architectural League of 
America, National Sculpture Society, New 
York. President Detroit Museum of Art, De- 



troit City Plan and Improvement Commission, 
National Council of Fine Arts, National Insti- 
tute of Arts and Letters, National Sculpture 
Society (New York), Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Eecre- 
ation: fishing. Office: 1314 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidenee: 115 Arden Park. 

DONNELLY, Edward, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, July 2, 1878; son of John C. and Anna 
H. (Minton) Donnelly; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; Jesuit College, Detroit; 
Yale University, 1897-1901, degree of A.B., 
1901; Law Department, University of Michi- 
gan, 1902-4, degree of LL.B., 1904. Unmarried. 
Admitted to the bar, 1904; member law firm 
of Donnelly, Lyster, Brennan & Munro. Cath- 
olic. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Tennis. Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 1702 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: 720 Jefferson Ave. 

DONNELLY, John C, lawyer; born, Plymp- 
ton. Can., Nov. 27, 1851; son of William and 
Eleanor (Boulger) Donnelly; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Canada, private schools of Can- 
ada and Michigan; University of Michigan 
(Law Department), 1871-73, degree of LL.B., 
1873; married at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 1, 1875, 
Anna Minton; children: Laura M., Edward, 
William M., Anne M. Began practice in De- 
troit, July, 1873; became member of firm of 
Brennan & Donnelly, Oct. 1, 1873, title 
changed to Brennan, Donnelly & Van De 
Mark, 1891, and Donnelly, Lyster, Brennan & 
Munro, 1913. General counsel and director 
Detroit United Eailway Co.; director and 
counsel Peninsular State Bank, and counsel 
for a number of corporations; member Mich- 
igan House of Eepresentatives, 1878-80. Dem 
ocrat. Member Association Bar City of De 
troit, of which was president two years. Mem 
ber Michigan state troops for eight years 
successively as 2d lieutenant, 1st lieutenant 
adjutant of regiment, and captain. Catholic 
Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit 
Yondotega, Country, Bloomfield Hills Country. 
Eecreations: horseback riding, golf, hunting 
and farming. Office: 1702 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 

DONOVAN, Edmund W., life insurance; 
born. New York, Feb. 4, 1853; son of P. James 
and Julia Desmond (Sculley) Donovan; edu- 
cated in public schools of New York; mar- 
ried at Flint, Mich., Feb. 25, 1884, Minnie E. 
Sullivan; 2 children: Marie J. (Mrs. W. P. 
Baier, of Monroe, Mich.), Percy James. Be- 
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shipper and with the proceeds became a deal- 
er on the New York Stock Exchange; re- 
moved westward and took up contracting and 
building, later becoming interested in the real 
estate and hotel business; began in the life 
insurance business in Detroit, 1887, and since 
1899 has been general manager of the Ideal 
Eeserve Life Association, with home offices 
in Detroit. Vice-president Associated Fra- 
ternities of America, 1908, president, 1909, 
member executive committee, 1910, national 
secretary and treasurer, 1911-12. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member 
Eoyal Arcanum, A. P. A., I. O. F. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting and fishing. Office: 1401-1404 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 144 Alexandrine 
Ave. W. 

DONOVAN, Joseph Wesley, lawyer; born, 
Toledo, O., Mch. 2, 1849; son of Michael and 
Ehoda (Chambers) Donovan; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Jonesville Academy, Hillsdale Col- 
lege and Ohio Law School; later studied in 
office of Hon. Fred A. Baker; admitted to the 
bar by the Supreme Court, 1870; married at 
Waterville, O., 1869, Nettie L. Brainard. Be- 
gan practice in Detroit, 1870; was elected to 
the circuit bench of Detroit, 1894, and served 
continuously until 1912, since in practice. 
Member Assocication Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State Bar Association, Lawyers' 
Club. 32° Mason, K. P., Elk. Author: Mod- 
ern Jury Trials and Advocates; Tact in Court; 
Speeches and Speech Making. Office: 715 
Dime Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 24 Avery Ave. 

DOOLEY, William Francis, president De- 
troit University; born, Chicago, March 30, 
1872; son of John and Anna (Fleming) Doo- 
ley; educated grammar schools, Chicago; St. 
Ignatius College, Chicago; literature, Floris- 
sant, Mo., 2 years; philosophy and theory, 
St. Louis University; professor, St. Mary's 
College, Kan., 1898-1901, Detroit University, 
1901-7; dean of department of arts and 
sciences, Creighton University, Omaha, 1907- 
11; president Detroit University since July, 
1911. Member Society of Jesus. Member ed- 
ucational board of Nebraska State Teachers' 
Association, 1908-11. Eecreation: walking. 
Eesidence: 363 Jefferson Ave., Detroit. 

DOR AN, Charles V., real estate; born, 
Wayne County, Mich., Oct. 21, 1868; son of 
Michael and Phoebe (Gates) Doran; educated 
in schools of Detroit and at University of 
Michigan; married at Detroit, 1905, Jennie 
Lumsden. Spent early years on farm in 
Wayne County; entered Detroit Brass Works, 



1895, treasurer of the company January, 
1903-9; since dealer in real estate on own 
account. Catholic. Eecreation: home. Ad- 
dress: 151 Blaine Ave. 

DORAN, Henry S., president Doran Phono- 
graph Co.; born, Flint, Mich., Oct. 13, 1864; 
son of John and Mary (Foran) Doran; edu- 
cated Flint public schools, Wright and Oshay 
Business College; married, Jan. 28, 1891, Nel- 
lie Doherty, of Detroit; 2 children: Margaret 
M,, Harry W. In the shoe business at Flint 
and Saginaw until 1895; came to Detroit and 
engaged in same line until 1898; became con- 
nected with city treasurer's office, 1898, dep- 
uty city treasurer, 1905-6; city treasurer, 
1906-7; city assessor, 1907-10; president Doran 
Phonograph Co. since June 30, 1910; presi- 
dent Co-operative Eealty Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Catho- 
lic. Member B. P. 0. Elks, Knights of Colum- 
bus, C. M. B. A. (grand secretary). Eecrea- 
tions: motoring and outdoor sports. Office: 
45 Michigan Ave. Eesidence: 400 E. Grand 
Boulevard. 

DOREMUS, Dwight B., salt; born, Jackson, 
Mich., Sept. 30, 1872; son of Thomas 0. and 
Emily L. (Carr) Doremus; educated public 
schools, Jackson; married, Apr. 5, 1893, Cor- 
rina I. Mutchler, of Toledo; children: Harold 
B. (deceased), Thomas O. Began active career 
in employ of Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 
Ey., at Jackson and Toledo; then successively 
with Great Western Eailway, Chicago; P. B, 
Loomis & Co., bankers, Jackson, Mich.; With- 
ington & Cooley Manufacturing Co., S. B. & 
H. C. Collins, Standard Manufacturing Co., 
Armour & Co., all at Jackson. Came to De- 
troit in 1901 and engaged in the salt business; 
since 1907 has been identified with the salt 
industry principally in advisory capacity, to 
equalize transportation conditions. Eepubli- 
can. Espicopalian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Club: Eotary. Eecrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 616 Penobscot 
Bldg. Eesidence: Oakland County, Mich. 

DOREMUS, Frank E., congressman; born, 
Venango County, Pa., Aug. 31, 1865; son of 
Sylvester and Sarah (Peake) Doremus; edu- 
cated in public schools, Portland, Mich., and 
Detroit College of Law; admitted to bar be- 
fore the Supreme Court of Michigan; mar- 
ried at St. Johns, June 26, 1890, Elizabeth 
Hatley. Established newspaper, 1885, The 
Portland Review, at Portland, Mich.; post- 
master, Portland, 1895-99; came to Detroit, 
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posing of his newspaper interests, 1905. Mem- 
ber Michigan legislature, 1890-92; assistant 
corporation counsel, Detroit, 1903-7; city con- 
troller, June 1, 1907-10; member 62d and 63d 
Congresses (1911-15), 1st Michigan District. 
Democrat. Member Wayne County Bar Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber of Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, For- 
esters, Harmonic Society. Eecreation: fishing. 
Office: 1603 Ford Bldg. Kesidence: 93 Phila- 
delphia Ave. 

DOEWELD, Harry F., wholesale jewelry; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 3, 1873; son of Henry F. 
and Sophia Dorweld; educated Detroit public 
schools and Bischop School; married, Aug. 
10, 1897, Rose G. Burger, of Detroit; 2 sons: 
Harry F., Jr., and Edward E. Began active 
career as parcels boy at age of 12 for Farns- 
worth Shoe Co., located at that time where 
Majestic Bldg. now is; entered employ of Sam 
T, Fisk, ticket broker, 1888, continuing 3 
years; in jewelry business with Frank S. Ring, 
1891-1905; assisted in organizing the Luths- 
Dorweld-Haller Co., wholesale jewelers, 1905, 
and one-third owner same; visits retail trade 
in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Member B. P. 
O. Elks, United Council Travelers, Knights of 
Grip. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 68 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 1068 Meldrum Ave. 

DOTY, Gilbert Allan, druggist; born, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., Sept. 27, 1875; son of Alonzo 
Morgan and Augusta (Salyer) Doty; educated 
Ann Arbor public schools; Ph.C, University 
of Michigan, 1895; unmarried. Located in De- 
troit, 1895; assisted in organizing firm of 
Doty Bros, same year and still continues as 
partner; in charge of the Warren Ave. store 
of the firm since it was opened, 1898. Baptist. 
Office: 288 Warren Ave. W. Residence: 93 
Warren Ave. E. 

DOTY, Jeptha Wade, druggist; born, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., June 4, 1866; son of Alonzo 
Morgan and Augusta (Gardner) Doty; at- 
tended High School, Ann Arbor, to end of 
third year; then took pharmaceutical course 
at University of Michigan, graduating, 1886, 
degree of Ph.C; unmarried. Began active 
career in Marine City, Mich., as clerk in drug 
store, for 1 year; clerked for Simons & Cooper 
for 6 years; entered business with brother in 
1889, under title of Doty Brothers; secretary 
and treasurer Doty Land Co. Progressive. 
Baptist. Office: 781-783 Woodward Ave, Res- 
idence: 93 Warren Ave. E. 



DOTY, Wirt P., pharmacist; born, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., June 4th, 1866; son of Alonzo 
M. and Augusta (Gardner) Doty; Ph.C, Phar- 
maceutical Department University of Michi- 
gan, 1886; married, Sept. 5, 1906, Lena D. Har- 
ris, of Ovid, Mich.; 1 child: Margaret De 
Folville. Began as pharmacist in employ of 
A. McFarland, Detroit, 1886, continuing two 
years; pharmacist J. S. Johnson & Co., Hud- 
son, Wis., 1888-89; entered into partnership 
with J. W. Doty, Detroit, 1889, succeeded by 
Doty Bros., 1905; president Doty Land Co. 
Member Michigan Board of Pharmacy, 1896- 
1901. Baptist. Recreations: baseball, bowling. 
Office: 1905-1907 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
1747 3d Ave. 

DOUGLAS, Alex. G., manufacturer automo- 
bile and carriage hardware; born, Canada, 
July 11, 1869; son of William and Margaret 
(Guthrie) Douglas; educated public schools, 
Essex Co., Can.; married Oct. 4, 1894, Mary 
C Goodman, of Essex Co.; 2 daughters: Mary 
Christine and Madeline Clara (both deceased). 
Began active career with Frederick Stearns 
& Co., later with Johnson & Allen, manufac- 
turing chemists, total service of 4 years; was 
connected with Joseph N. Smith & Co., man- 
ufacturers automobile trimmings, 1894-1905; 
assisted in organizing Douglas & Lomason 
Co., 1905, and has since been president same, 
the company being manufacturers of automo- 
bile and carriage hardware, and metal spe- 
cialties. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (City of 
the Straits Lodge). Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 1295 Brooklyn Ave. Residence: 
292 Commonwealth Ave. 

DOUGLAS, Benjamin, civil engineer; born^ 
Dec. 10, 1859; died, Dec, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

DOUGLAS, Charles, physician; born, To- 
ronto, Ont., May 5, 1843; son of Peter and 
Rosannah (Bowles) Douglas; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Streetsville, Ont., to 
1859; M.B., Toronto University, 1864; M.D., 
Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, 
1870; married, Mary A. Busby, 1864; 4 
daughters. Practiced in Oil Springs, 1864- 
67, and later in Toronto township; came to 
Detroit, 1876; professor of children's diseases 
and clinical medicine, Detroit College of Med- 
icine; consulting physician to Harper Hos- 
pital. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Association of American Teachers of 
Diseases of Children, Michigan State and 
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Pediatric Society. Kepublican. Presbyterian. 
Office and Eesidence: 959 Jefferson Ave. 

DOUGLAS, H. Arnett, sugar manufacturer; 
born, Arnett, Ark., Aug. 13, 1875; son of Wil- 
liam C. and Martha (Arnett) Douglas; grad- 
uate Central University of Kentucky, 1899; 
married, Detroit, 1901, Grace Gilmore; 2 chil- 
dren: Eichard Gilmore, Doris Alice. Began 
active career at Tiptonville and Memphis, 
Tenn., in cotton and cottonseed oil business; 
came to Detroit, 1903, and became secretary 
and treasurer of the Sanilac Sugar Eefining 
Co., which was consolidated wth the Michigan 
Sugar Co., 1906; now treasurer Michigan 
Sugar Co., which represents six sugar refin- 
eries in Michigan; also treasurer Minnesota 
Sugar Co.; vice-president Talbot-Irwin Coal 
& Lumber Co. (Detroit) ; treasurer Walker 
Gordon Farm Co., Detroit. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Methodist. Member Phi 
Delta Theta. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Athletic, Underbill Fishing and Hunt- 
ing. Eecreations: golf, shooting and fishing. 
Office: 1008-1011 Union Trust Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 162 Virginia Park. 

DOUGLAS, Samuel Townsend, lawyer; born, 
Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 2, 1853; son of Silas 
H. (professor University of Michigan) and 
Helen (Welles) Douglas; educated in public 
schools of Ann Arbor; graduate University of 
Michigan, 1873, post-graduate course in chem- 
istry and medicine, same university, receiv- 
ing post-graduate degree of Ph.B.; entered 
law offices of Douglas & Bowen, of which his 
uncle. Judge S. T, Douglas, was senior mem- 
ber, and was admitted to the bar, 1879; mar- 
ried, Detroit, 1891, Marion Dwight; children: 
David Dwight, Marion Howe. Has practiced 
in Detroit since 1879, first as junior member 
of the law firm of Douglas, Bowen & Douglas, 
later, upon retirement of Judge Douglas, in 
1884, as Bowen, Douglas & Whiting, and dur- 
ing the last few years as Bowen, Douglas, 
Eaman & Barbour. President Ypsilanti Gas 
Co.; director Detroit Trust Co., Central Sav- 
ings Bank, Beck Cereal Co., Ann Arbor Gas 
Co. Member American and Michigan State 
Bar associations. Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Health 
since 1902, Detroit Board of Commerce, Amer- 
ican Historical Society, Society of Colonial 
Wars, National Geographic Society, Chi Psi 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit (one of the or 
ganizers), Yondotega, Witenagemote, Coun 
try, Detroit Boat, Hunt, Huron Mountain 
Recreations: golf, books (scientific), fishing 



Office: 1001 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe Village, Mich. 

DOUGLASS, L. Kirke, treasurer American 
Brass & Iron Co.; born, Detroit, Apr. 15, 1878; 
son of James G. and Ada S. (Young) Doug- 
lass; educated Detroit grammar schools; grad- 
uated Detroit Central High School, 1897; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1901; student 
Detroit College of Law, 1 year; unmarried. 
In employ of the Acme White Lead & Color 
Works and the Detroit Copper & Brass Eoll- 
ing Mills, 1901-5; treasurer and manager 
American Brass & Iron Co., since organization 
of the company, 1905. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Eecreations: automobiling, outdoor sports. 
Office: cor. Crystal St. and Trombly Ave. Ees- 
idence: 159 Lothrop Ave. 

DOW, Alex., vice-president and general 
manager Edison Illuminating Co. of Detroit; 
married; children: Dorothy, Margaret. Pres- 
ident Edison Sault Electric Co. Member Amer- 
ican Society Civil Engineers, American So- 
ciety Mechanical Engineers, American Insti- 
tute Electrical Engineers, Detroit Engineer- 
ing Society, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Detroit Church Club of Diocese of 
Michigan. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old, Pris- 
matic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Wolverine 
Automobile, Bloomfield Hills Country. Of- 
fice: Washington and State Sts. Residence: 
50 Garfield Ave. 

DOW, Charles Farrington, real estate; born, 
Syracuse, N. Y., May 15, 1880; son of Heze- 
kiah Farrington and Mary S. (Northrop) 
Dow; graduated Syracuse High School, 1897; 
Syracuse University, class of 1902; married, 
June 17, 1902, Florence M. Hickok, of Syra- 
cuse; 3 children: Farrington L., Charles W., 
Helen Mary. Began in employ of Massachu- 
setts Life Insurance Co., and continued 7 
years; with Homer Warren & Co., real estate, 
Detroit, 2 years; became member Dow & Gil- 
bert, real estate, 1909, now president of Dow- 
Gilbert Eealty Co., Inc. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Member Delta Upsilon fraternity. 
Mason, Knight Templar. Eecreation: travel. 
Office: 1117-1118 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 2925 W. Grand Boul. 

DOW, Hezekiah F., state manager life in- 
surance; born Van Buren, N. Y., Nov. 30, 
1850; son of Hezekiah E. and Nancy Eliza- 
beth (Farrington) Dow; educated public 
schools and seminary, New York; married. 
Homer, N. Y., Nov. 6, 1872, Mary S. North- 
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Charles F. (president Dow-Gilbert Eealty Co., 
Detroit); 2d, Sept. 29, 1902, Anna H. Arnett, 
of Auburn, N, Y.; 2 children: Frederica and 
George H. Began as cashier in wholesale dry 
goods house at Syracuse, N. Y., continuing 3 
years; engaged in banking and insurance busi- 
ness, 1875-85; in fire insurance business, 1885- 
90; manager for Massachusetts Mutual Life 
Insurance Co., at Syracuse, N. Y., 1890-1910*; 
removed to Detroit, Nov. 1, 1910, and since 
member firm of H. F. Dow & Son, state man- 
agers of Connecticut General Life Insurance 
Co. of Hartford, Conn. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Member Detroit Life Underwriters' 
Association. Eecreations: reading, fishing and 
outdoor life. Office: 314-316 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 79 Delaware Ave. 

DOWLING, Zelner, manager credit agency; 
born, Alpine Township, Kent Co., Mich., Aug. 
1, 1871; son of William C. and Fanny S. 
(Bird) Dowling; educated at Fenton (Mich.) 
Normal School, winter of 1886-87; Eockford 
(Mich.) High School, 1887-90; graduating, 
English and commercial course, June, 1890; 
married at Kansas City, Mq., .June 6, 1908, 
Elizabeth Phillips. Began active career as 
school teacher, 1890; spent over a year in 
lumber woods of Houghton County, Mich.; 
entered railway mail service, Aug. 30, 1891, 
and served on Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault 
Ste. Marie E. E. until 1896, and then upon 
St. Paul & Duluth E. E. until Jan. 2, 1899, 
when left the service; bookkeeper for mail or- 
der house, 1899-1900; in employ of Commer- 
cial Credit Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 1900-4; 
manager Commercial Credit Co., Detroit, since 
Nov. 28, 1904, and Commercial Credit Co., 
Ltd., Grand Eapids, since Apr., 1907; also 
manager Bureau of Credits (wholesale report- 
ing agency), Detroit. Member Detroit Credit 
Men's Association, Comercial Law League of 
America. Member Knights of Pythias, D. O. 
K. K., L O. G. T. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat. Recreations: boating and fishing. 
Office: 333 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 154 
Kenilworth Ave. 

DOWNEY, John James, superintendent of 
police; born, Portland, Me., Jan. 1, 1844; son 
of Bartholomew and Johana (Hill) Downey; 
educated in district school; married at De- 
troit, Aug. 15, 1866, Isabella Nicoll (now de- 
ceased); 5 children: John B., Agnes (Mrs. 
William Eennie, of Minneapolis, Minn.), 
James N., Julia (Mrs. A. B. Moody, of Prov- 
idence, E. I.), Isabella (Mrs. S. Berger, de- 
ceased); 2d, Oxford, Mich., Aug., 1878, Ella 



Vliet; 4 children: Andrew J., Nina (Mrs. Wil- 
liam E. Scripps), Ella (Mrs. Clarence E. Day), 
William David. Lived on farm from age of 
11 until 1861; served as private in Co. K, 
8th Michigan Infantry, Sept. 23, 1861, until 
expiration of three years' service; wounded 
and taken prisoner at Battle of Chantilly, 
Va., Sept. 1, 1862; wounded at Battle of the 
Wilderness, May 6, 1864; clerk in Detroit 
postoffice, 1865-72; in private life and farm- 
ing until 1884; engaged in commission busi- 
ness, 1884-85; has been connected with De- 
troit police force since June 20, 1885; su- 
perintendent Metropolitan Police since Aug. 
10, 1901. Member International Association 
of Chiefs of Police (ex-vice-president and 
now member board of directors). Eecrea- 
tions: summer home and family. Office: Po- 
lice Headquarters. Eesidence: 923 2d Ave. 
Summer Eesidence: Orion Lake, Mich. 

DOYLE, Edward H., secretary and treas- 
urer The Majestic Co.; born, Quebec, Can., 
Apr. 20, 1849; son of Lawrence and Bridget 
(Gahan) Doyle; educated in public schools; 
married at Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 9, 1872, 
Sarah J. Walsh; 3 children: James B., Mary 
E., Thomas J. Began active career in saw- 
mills of Bay City, Mich., continuing until 
1870; was connected with B. B. Buckhout, 
hardware, Saginaw, 1870-75; in lumber busi- 
ness with Thomas Nester, 1875-80; was identi- 
fied with banking interests of J. Seligman, 
Saginaw, 1880-85, and in general charge of his 
affairs, 1885-97, manufacturing cooperage 
stock at Wyandotte, Mich.; was engaged in 
completion of Majestic Bldg., Detroit, of 
which he is half owner; secretary and treas- 
urer Majestic Co., owners of the Majestic 
Bldg. Appointed by Governor Osborn, Feb., 
1911, commissioner of banking for Michigan, 
for term of 4 years; president National Asso- 
ciation of Supervisors of State Banks. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus. Clubs: Country, Bankers'. Eecreation: 
walking. Office: 801-803 Majestic Bldg. Ees- 
idence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

DBAKE, Earl F., lawyer; moved to San 
Diego, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 

DRAKE, Fred S.; see Vol. 1908. 

DRAKE, Harlow B., physician; born, Fre- 
mont, 111., Nov. 27, 1848; son of Elijah H. 
(M.D.) and Cornelia E. (Blakeslee) Drake; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; Boston 
Institute of Technology, graduating 1869; 
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M.D., 1873; married, Detroit, Apr. 22, 187-1, 
Eleanor C. Swain. Began practice in Detroit, 
Apr., 1873; member firm of Dr. E. H. Drake 
& Son, Apr., 1873-Nov., 1874, and of Drs. 
Drake & Miller, 1875-77. Went to Oregon and 
practiced there, 1885-1900; returned to De- 
troit, 1901. Homeopathist. Member staff of 
Grace Hospital. Member Detroit Homeopathic 
Practitioners' Club, Homeopathic Medical So- 
ciety of State of Michigan, American Insti- 
tute of Homeopathy, American Medical Asso- 
ciation, Wayne County Medical Society, Ho- 
meopathic Society of State of Oregon. Ma- 
eon. Kecreation: driving. Office: 32 Adams 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 800 The Pasadena. 

DRAKE, J(ohn) Walter, automobile manu- 
facturer; born, Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 27, 1875; 
son of Alfred George and Anna Maria (Pat- 
rick) Drake; graduated Detroit High School, 
1894; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1896; 
married, Detroit, Sept. 27, 1900, Martha My- 
ler; 4 children: Kosalie, John, IBarbara, Eliz- 
abeth. Began active career as a school 
teacher; practiced law in Detroit, 1896-1908; 
began manufacture of automobiles, 1908, as 
jjresident Hupp Motor Car Co. and so con- 
tinues; also president Detroit Hupmobile 
Sales Co.; president Central Drug Co., De- 
troit; vice president George A. Drake & Co.; 
director Federal Motor Truck Co., Detroit 
Pressed Steel Co. Member Detroit Board ot 
Commerce, Automobile Board of Trade. Trus- 
tee Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Chil- 
dren, Boys' Home and D'Areambal Associa- 
tion. Served in Spanish-American War as 
member Michigan Naval Brigade, on board 
U. S. S. Yosemite. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Bar Association. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Boat, Automobile, Wolverine Au- 
tomobile, Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, Bea- 
verkill Trout. Eecreation: fishing. Office: cor. 
Milwaukee and Mt. Elliott Aves. Residence: 
112 Boston Boul. W. 

DRAKE, Joseph Richard, vice-president 
Hupp Motor Car Co., born, Nottawa, Mich., 
Dec. 21, 1873; son of Alfred George and Anna 
Maria (Patrick) Drake; educated Detroit 
High School; married, Gladys E. Markwell, of 
Brisbane, Australia. Began active career in 
the retail jewelry business in New York city; 
came to Detroit, 1908; vice-president Hupp 
Motor Car Co. since Nov., 1908. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Athletic, Beaverkill Trout, Mountain 
Lake Trout. Recreations: fishing, traveling. 



Office: Hupp Motor Car Co. Residence: 112 
Boston Boul. W. 

DRAPER, Albert McCreery, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, July 16, 1881; son of Charles 
Francis and Julia Grace (McCreery) Draper; 
educated public and high schools, Detroit; 
married. Dee. 28, 1910, Lela Hogan, of Till- 
sonburg, Ont., Can.; 1 son, Douglas Stuart. 
Began active career in office of American 
Radiator Co., 1900, continuing 4 years; in 
business on own account since 1904; now sec- 
retary and treasurer Stand-Pat Easel Co.; 
secretary and treasurer Jack-o-Lantern Nov- 
elty Co.; treasurer Turney Manufacturing 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Progressive. Presbyterian. Mason. Club: 
Valhalla. Recreations: motor boating, bowl- 
ing. Office: 45-51 Fort St. E. Residence: 130 
Collingwood Ave. 

DRIGGS, Frederick E., lawyer; born, New 
York, Aug. 20, 1838; son of S. Beach and Ade- 
laide (Desnouise) Driggs; descended from an- 
cestors who came from England and settled 
in Connecticut in 1716; educated private 
schools in New York; B.L., Poughkeepsie 
Law School, 1859; unmarried. Admitted to 
bar, before the Supreme Court of Michigan, 
1860, and engaged in practice in Detroit; for 
many years in partnership with the late E. 
W. Meddaugh and afterwards with the late 
Henry A. Harmon, under the firm name of 
Meddaugh, Driggs & Harmon; was director 
Detroit Trust Co., Michigan Fire & Marine 
Insurance Co. Was president St. Luke's Hos- 
pital and Church Home, president Board of 
Trustees Mariner's Church. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. For many years member American 
and Michigan State Bar associations; Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Bankers, 
Church (Episcopal). Died, June 16, 1913. 

DROELLE, Frank William, druggist; born, 
Detroit, Feb. 7, 1860; son of William and 
Frances (Kuhlman) Droelle; educated De- 
troit public schools; Ph.G., Philadelphia Col- 
lege of Pharmacy, 1887; married, July 15, 
1898, Alberta V. Jenieke, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Orlin Frank. Began active career in employ 
of Parke, Davis & Co., manufacturing chem- 
ists, Detroit, 1887, continuing until 1893; in 
retail drug business on own account since 
1893. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Michigan State Druggists' Association, De- 
troit Druggists' Association. 32° Mason. 
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ing, baseball, fishing. Office: 271 Gratiot Ave. 
Eesidence: 411 St. Aubin Ave. 

DRYSDALE, Robert M., lawyer; born, In- 
dia, May 12, 1SS4; son of William McGrath 
and Henrietta (Morrison) Drysdale; father 
captain in Indian civil service; was brought 
to America, 1885; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1906; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1908; unmarried. Practiced in Detroit since 
1908; nominated by Progressive party as can- 
didate for prosecuting attorney, 1912. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Progressive. 
Presbyterian. Member Lawyers' Club, Kappa 
Sigma college fraternity. Mason. Club: De- 
troit Boat. Eecreations: yachting, rowing. 
Office: 1026-30 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 78 Stimson PI. 

DUCEY, James G., lumberman; born, Muske- 
gon, Mich., Feb. 15, 1881; son of Patrick A. 
and Abbie (Moriarty) Ducey; parents both 
born in Ireland; prepared for college at De- 
troit College and Fordham University, New 
York, but never attended college; unmarried. 
Began active career with the Pacific Lumber 
Co., San Francisco, 1902; returned to De- 
troit, 1903, upon death of father and has since 
been associated with the management of 
father's estate. Interested in numerous tim- 
ber enterprises, since 1903 with well known 
timber men such as E. S. Shevlin, of Minne- 
apolis, H. C. Smith, of New York, and Charles 
Stinchfield, Jr., of Detroit; officer in a num- 
ber of close timber holding corporations. 
Republican. Catholic. Member Loyal Legion. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Tennis, Wol- 
verine Automobile. Eecreations: motoring, 
hunting, fishing. Office: 1412 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 42 Warren Ave. E, 

DUCHARME, Charles Albert, 2d vice-pres- 
ident and secretary Michigan Stove Co.; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 22, 1858; son of Charles and 
Elsie Elizabeth (Bartholomew) Ducharme; of 
French and English descent; educated in 
public schools, Patterson 's Private School, 
Detroit, and Michigan Military Academy, Or- 
chard Lake, Mich.; traveled nearly a year in 
Europe after leaving academy; married, De- 
troit, June 8, 1881, Caroline B., daughter of 
Elbridge G. and Mary (Randall) Philbrick; 
children: Charles B. and Harold. Began act- 
ive career as clerk in employ of the Michi- 
gan Stove Co., Aug., 1879; elected purchasing 
agent of the company, Sept., 1882, secretary, 
Jan., 1887, 2d vice president, Jan., 1903. Di- 
rector Union Trust Co., People's State Bank, 
Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ireland 



& Matthews Manufacturing Co. Member Sons 
of American Revolution, Society of Colonial 
Wars (one of the organizers of the Michi- 
gan Society, and served as its secretary for 
several years). Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, 
Automobile, Country, Huron Mountain, Fel- 
lowcraft. Office: Michigan Stove Co. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

DUCHARME, George A., capitalist; born, 
Detroit, Mich., June 10, 1860; son of Charles 
"and Elsie Elizabeth (Bartholomew) Du- 
charme; unmarried. Has been identified with 
real estate business since 1890. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate 
Board. Independent in politics. Office: 22 
Buhl Blk. Residence: 803 Hotel Charlevoix. 
DUCHARME, William H., manufacturer of 
complete automobile wheels; born, Detroit, 
Dee. 18, 1866; son of Charles and Elsie Eliz- 
abeth (Bartholomew) Ducharme; educated 
in public schools; married, Detroit, Dec. 23, 
1907, Frances Kelley. Began active career 
as order clerk in employ of Freeman, Dela- 
mater & Co., wholesale heavy hardware, 1892, 
and has been vice president of the company 
since 1902; also, since 1909, treasurer Kelsey 
Wheel Co., manufacturers of complete auto- 
mobile wheels. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order. Knights Templar, Shrine. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recre- 
ations: athletics and outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: 1208 Military Ave. Residence: 834 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

DUEWEKE, Louis J.; born, Detroit, Jan. 8, 
1854; son of Frank E. and Augusta (Heller) 
Dueweke; educated St. Joseph's College; De- 
troit Business College; married, Jan. 19, 1875, 
Elizabeth Martin, of Detroit (died, 1900); 2d, 
Aug. 23, 1911, Mrs. A. Schmidt, of Detroit; 
11 children: Clara (Mrs. Frank Gendernalick), 
Minnie (Mrs. George Horn), Louis E., Albert, 
Dora (Mrs. Albert Alter), William, Lillie 
(Mrs. Phillip Beaubien), Otto, Irene, Rosa, 
Lauretta. Started as retail grocer; then mem- 
ber firm of Norman, Dueweke & Starkey, and 
Dueweke & Rauss, for 16 years; organized The 
Dueweke Grocery Co., 1906, and since presi- 
dent same. Democrat. Catholic. Member Na- 
tional Wholesale Grocers' Association, Mich- 
igan Wholesale Grocers' Association. Mem- 
ber Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. Of- 
fice: 391 Russell St. Residence: 437 McClel- 
lan Ave. 

DUFFIELD, Bethune, lawyer; born, De- 
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Mary Strong (Buell) Duffield; graduate Mich- 
igan Military Academy, 1879; University of 
Michigan, B.A., 1883; married, Detroit, Oct. 
28, 1885, Eliza Steele Muir; children: Muir 
B., Mary B. (Mrs. E. G. Neighbors), George, 
Marcus B. Admitted to the bar and began to 
practice in Detroit, 1885; was member of law 
firm of Duffield & Duffield until death of 
senior member of the firm (D. B. Duffield), 
1891, and has since practiced alone. Secre- 
tary Wabash-Portland Cement Co., Lothrop 
& Duffield Land Co., Ltd., and Woodward 
Ave. Land Co., Ltd.; director Dime Savings 
Bank. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Naval Brigade, 1894-98. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Witenagemote. Eecreations: golf 
and sailing. Office: 1824 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 480 Woodward Ave. 

DUFFIELD, Divie B., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 3, 1870; son of Gen. Henry M. and 
Frances (Pitts) Duffield; educated in Detroit 
public schools, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exe- 
ter, N. H., Harvard College, Harvard Law 
School, Detroit College of Law; unmarried. 
Has been associated with his father in the 
practice of law, under title of H. M. & D. B. 
Duffield, 1895-1912, since alone. Member Mich- 
igan Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Detroit Library Commission. Boat- 
swain's mate 1st class, U. S. Navy, 1898, serv- 
ing on U. S. S. Yosemite; now lieutenant com- 
mander Michigan Naval Brigade, command- 
ing officer U. S. S. Don Juan de Austria 
(brought the ship from Portsmouth, N. H., 
to Detroit, in July and Aug., 1907). Member 
United Spanish War Veterans. Eepublican. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Bx)at, Detroit Curling. 
Eecreation: rowing. Office: 714 Union Trust 
Bldg. Eesidence: 272 Park View Ave. 

DUFFIELD, George, physician; born, De- 
troit, Apr., 28, 1859; son of D. Bethune and 
Mary Strong (Buell) Duffield; educated in 
public schools and Patterson's Private School; 
Michigan Military Academy; Detroit Medical 
College, M.D., 1882; post-graduate course in 
Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany, and Vienna, 
Austria; married at Detroit, Oct. 2, 1888, 
Clara W. Cowie; 3 sons: George Bethune, 
Henry Cowie, Frederick Hodges. Has been 
engaged in practice in Detroit since 1884; 
emeritus professor clinical medicine, Detroit 
College of Medicine; consulting physician to 
Harper Hospital, Woman's Hospital, Infant's 



Home. Member Mississippi Valley MedicaJ. 
Association, Wayne County Medical Society, 
Detroit Academy of Medicine, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Office: 901-902 
The J. Henry Smith Bldg., Griswold and State 
Sts. Eesidence: 186 Canfield Ave. W. 

DUFFIELD, Henry, stocks and bonds; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 9, 1865; son of Henry M. and 
Frances (Pitts) Duffield; educated Barstow 
School, Detroit High School, Harvard College, 
graduating, A.B., 1890; unmarried. Began 
active career as clerk in water office, Seattle, 
Wash., Nov., 1890, continuing until May, 1891; 
in pine lands Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 
fall of 1891; cashier U. S. customs, Detroit, 
1892; member firm of Pitts & Co., manufac- 
turers of lumber and salt. Bay City, Mich., 
1893-97; with Detroit White Lead Works in 
various capacities until 1904, secretary, 1904- 
10; since dealer in stocks and bonds. Eepub- 
lican. Member of Loyal Legion (by succes- 
sion). Clubs: Harvard Club of Michigan, 
Hasty Pudding Club of Harvard College. Of- 
fice: 714 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 272 
Park View Ave. 

DUFFIELD, Gen'l Henry Martyn, lawyer, 
soldier; born. May 15, 1842; died, July 13, 
1912; see Vol. 1908. 

DUGGAN, Thomas Blake, manager New 
Business Department Detroit Creamery Co. 
born. Mount Pleasant, Can., Aug. 20, 1863 
son of Thomas and Sarah (Blake) Duggan 
descended from Capt. Alexandria Duggan of 
West India Islands, Thomas Duggan, mayor 
of Brampton, Can.; educated district school, 
Fort Wayne; old Trowbridge School and 
Webster School, Detroit, to 1876; married 
Apr. 21, 1891, Mary Scholes Wilkie, of De- 
troit; children: Florence May, Grace, Dorothy 
and Marion (deceased). Started in dairy busi- 
ness for self in 1880; sold out to George A. 
Duggan, 1886; again in dairy business, con- 
ducted by Mr. Duggan, 1888-89; engaged on 
own account at 190 Harrison Ave. for one 
year; then with A. E. Easter, George A. Dug- 
gan, David Wilkie, Frank Hammond and 
others; started the Detroit Creamery Co. and 
is manager of the New Business Department 
same. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican; ward committeeman, 1910-11. 
Presbyterian. Member Ashlar Lodge No. 91, 
A. F. & A. M.; Peninsular Chapter No. 16; 
Monroe Council; Damascus Commandery, K. 
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Eepubliean. Eeereations: summering at Pointe 
du Chene and traveling. Office: Grand Eiver 
and Cass Aves. Kesidenee: 190 Harrison Ave. 
DULL, Floyd Norman, liability insurance; 
born, Toledo, O., Dec. 17, 1883; son of Nor- 
man E. and Elva Frances (Brailey) Dull; ed- 
ucated public schools (grammar grades), To- 
ledo; married, Feb. 23, 1904, Daisy Myrtle 
Gordon, of Toledo; 3 children: James Gordon, 
Helen Esther, Lola Myrtle. Began active ca- 
reer Oct., 1894, at Toledo, O., as office boy 
with the Kirk Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
turers of bicycles; held various positions until 
1900; engaged, 1900-9, with Central Construc- 
tion Co. in building telephone plants at To- 
ledo, Utica, N. Y., Louisville, Ky., Kansas 
City, Mo., etc.; secretary and purchasing 
agent, Home Telephone Co. of Michigan, Jan. 
6, 1909-Sept. 19, 1912; also assistant secre- 
tary Interstate Long Distance Telephone Co.; 
secretary Macomb County Telephone Co., De- 
troit Eiver Telephone Co., until Sept., 1912; 
since special agent, Liability Department, The 
Travelers' Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn., 
at Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Officer Ohio National Guard; personal 
aide on staff of brigadier general command- 
ing 1st Brigade. Eepubliean. Methodist. 
Member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Adcraft, 
Eotary. Eeereations: outdoor sports. Office: 
601 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 94 
Harmon Ave. 

DXJMONT, Arthur Steene, grain merchant; 
born, Albany, N. Y., Apr. 13, 1873; son of 
William L. and Eosina (Castle) Dumont; ed- 
ucated in public schools of Decatur, 111., and 
at University of Michigan; married at De- 
catur, 1899, Margaret Eoberts; 1 daughter, 
Eachel E. Began in grain business with his 
father at Decatur, 1892; came to Detroit, 
1903, transferring the headquarters of Du- 
mont, Eoberts & Co., cash grain house, from 
Decatur to Detroit; president same since its 
organization in 1900. Member Detroit Board 
of Trade, Detroit Board of Commerce. Ee- 
publiean. Christian Scientist. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country. Eeereations: automobiling, golf. 
Office: 301-302 Chamber of Commerce. Eesi- 
dence: Walkerville, Ont., Can. Detroit Eesi- 
dence: Lenox Apts. 

DUNK, Alfred Owen, president Autoparts 
Manufacturing Co.; born, Saginaw, Mich., 
July 1, 1873; son of Alfred Allen and Maria 
E. (Owen) Dunk; descendant of the Von 
Dunks, of Holland, who went to England at 
the time of William the Conqueror; educated 



public schools of Saginaw; Michigan Military 
Academy, Orchard Lake; Eockland College, 
Nyack, N. Y.; Saginaw Business College; mar- 
ried, Mar. 7, 1901, Edith Watkins, of Detroit; 
one daughter, Dorothy W. Began active ca- 
reer in employ of the Eust-Owen Lumber Co., 
Eau Claire, Wis., 1890; with the Dunk Lum- 
ber Co., St. Paul, Minn., 1892-96; National 
Iron Co. and A. O. Dunk & Co., New York, 
1896-1901; with Puritan Machine Co., De- 
troit, 1902-8; president Autoparts Manufac- 
turing Co. since July 1, 1908; also president 
Pilgrim Scale Co., Puritan Machine Co. Ee- 
publiean. Baptist. Member Society of Auto 
Engineers. 32° Mason (Lodge, Chapter, Com- 
mandery). Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellow- 
craft, Wolverine, Noon-day, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Exchange. Eeereations: automobiling, 
fishing. Address: 444-480 Trombley Ave. Ees- 
idence: 99 Chicago Boul. 

DUNLAP, Elmore R., architect; born, Pon- 
tiac, Mich., Apr. 8, 1873; son of Harper and 
Julia (Button) Dunlap; educated University 
of Michigan and University of Illinois; mar- 
ried, 1897, Mary Lueile Eobbins, of Pontiac; 
children, Winona, Laverna and Harper. En- 
gaged in architectural business for self at 
Pontiac, 1895-99; moved to Detroit and in 
employ of Detroit firms, 1899-1910; in busi- 
ness on own account since 1910; member firm 
of Dunlap & Palmer since 1911. Member Mac- 
cabees. Office: 708-709 Hammond Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 75 Webb Ave. 

DUNN, Theodore W., superintendent De- 
troit Sulphite Pulp and Paper Co.; born, Os- 
born, O., Oct. 9, 1872; son of George F. and 
Virginia A. (Hogue) Dunn; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Ohio and Michigan; married at 
Detroit, 1896, Isabel A. Curtis; 2 children: 
George C. and Pauline L. Came to Detroit, 
1889, and began working in plant of the De- 
troit Sulphite Pulp and Paper Co.; passed 
through various positions and succeeded his 
father (one of the founders of the company) 
as superintendent, in 1901, which position he 
still occupies. Eepubliean. Methodist. 32° 
Mason; member Knights Templar, Michigan 
Sovereign Consistory, Shrine. Eeereations: 
hunting and boating. Office: 2605 West Jef- 
ferson Ave. Eesidence: 2607 West Jefferson 
Avenue. 

DUNNEBAC3K, Albert John; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 2, 1865; son of Joseph and Katharine 
(Petz) Dunneback; educated parochial school 
and business college; unmarried. Began as 
butcher boy; then was connected with an in- 



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surance office; with the Peoples' Savings 
Bank as bookkeeper and later as teller, con- 
tinuing with bank for 17 years; associated 
with brother, J. F. Dunneback, 1899, in whole- 
sale liquor business; brother died, 1904, and 
Albert J. bought out interest; admitted an- 
other brother, E. J., to partnership, 1907. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member B. P. O. Elks, Moose. 
Clubs: Harmonic, Detroit Yacht, Detroit 
Wheelman, German American Association. 
Recreations: automobiling, outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 99 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 602 Brush 
Street. 

DURAND, Harvey Stowe, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, July 23, 1876; son of William Miles and 
Marian Amelia (Stowe) Durand; educated in 
Detroit High School; University of Michigan 
Literary Department, 1895-99; University of 
Michigan Law Department, degree of LL.B., 
June, 1902; married, Detroit, Sept. 15, 1908, 
Mabel F. Bates; children: Marion Virginia 
aud Harvey. Has been engaged in practice in 
Detroit since 1902. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Republican. Member Delta 
Chi (University of Michigan Chapter). Clubs: 
Lawyers ', University of Michigan. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor diversions. Office: 802-803 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 203 Taylor Ave. 

DUEFEE, Edgar O., jurist; born, Wayne 
County, Mich., Oct. 28, 1842; son of Reuben S. 
and Betsy K. (Noble) Durfee; educated at 
Michigan State Normal School; married at 
Novi, Mich., 1870, Mary Bassett; 3 children: 
Augusta (Mrs. R. F. Flintermann), Katherine 
(Mrs. Hobart B. Hoyt), Edgar N. Enlisted 
as a private in 24th Michigan Volunteer In- 
fantry, 1862; was wounded at battle of Get- 
tysburg and lost an arm; taught in public 
schools one year after the war; located in De- 
troit, studied law and was admitted to the 
bar, 1876; has served as judge of probate, 
Wayne County, since 1876. Republican. Club: 
Old. Office: Court House. Residence: 75 War- 
ren Ave. E. 

DURFEE, Irving William, lawyer; see Vol. 

1908. 

BURLING, Frank J.; see Vol. 1908. 

DUST, William T., maker and jobber of 
stove, furnace and heater repairs; born, 
Wolde, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany, July 
25, 1853; son of Frederick C. and Johanna 
(Mass) Dust; came to America, 1857; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1875, Mary W. Weible. Be- 



gan as office boy for Calvert Lithographing 
Co., 1868, and advanced to position of foreman 
in press rooms, continuing until 1886; entered 
hardware busines, 1887, and in 1893 became a 
manufacturer of stove, furnace and heater 
repairs, and jobber; also jobber for mica stove 
pastes and cements; sole proprietor The Wil- 
liam T. Dust Co.; president Mariposa Mining 
Co., of Sault Ste. Marie, Can., and interested 
in numerous other business enterprises. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
City Council, Detroit, 1884-85; city clerk, 
1886-88; appointed by Mayor Pingree member 
Board of City Assessors, 1890, and served for 
six years; president aud member Board of 
Estimates, City of Detroit, two years; ap- 
pointed by Mayor Maybury on Board of City 
Assessors, serving 1^4 years; appointed by 
Governor Bliss member State Tax Commis- 
sion, serving- from 1900-4; elected member 
state legislature, 1906, term expiring, Jan. 1, 
1909; president Detroit Board of Charter Com- 
missioners, 1913; appointed by Mayor Marx, 
1913, commissioner of Public Parks and Bou- 
levards, for term of 4 years. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit Motor Boat, Exchange, Harmonic, 
German American Association. Recreations: 
bowling, fishing and other outdoor diversions. 
Office: 30-32 Macomb St. Residence: 646 Field 
Avenue. 

DUSTIN, Edward A., steamboat vesselman; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 28, 1859; son of Selah 
and Frances R. (Ashley) Dustin; educated in 
Detroit public schools and Mayhew 's Business 
College; unmarried. Began active career 
spring of 1877 with Ashley & Mitchell, steam- 
boat agents; succeeded Mr. Mitchell as mem- 
ber of the firm, 1894, and brother, O. S. Dus- 
tin, succeeded Mr. Ashley upon death of the 
latter, 1897, the title of Ashley & Dustin be- 
ing retained; firm was incorporated, 1911, as 
the Ashley & Dustin Steamer Line Co., of 
which is president and general manager (com- 
pany owning steamers Put-in-Bay and Frank 
E. Kirby) ; also member firm of Ashley & 
Dustin, forwarding and storage. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Transpor- 
tation (Detroit). Recreation: travel. Office: 
foot 1st St. Residence: Mayrose Apts. 

DUSTIN, Oliver Selah, freight and pas- 
senger official; born, Detroit, June 29, 1869; 
son of Selah and Frances R. (Ashley) Dus- 
tin; descended from Hannah Dustin, one of 
the noted women of New England; educated 
Detroit public schools; unmarried. Began busi- 
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1888; has served as general freight and pas- 
senger agent of Ashley & Dustiri Steamer 
Line since firm incorporated, 1911, also sec- 
retary and treasurer same. Eepublican. Uni- 
tarian. Clubs: Transportation, Eotary, Men- 
delssohn. Office: foot of 1st St. Eesidence: 
61 Adelaide St. 

DWIGHT, Percy D., retired manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 26, 1862; son of David F. 
and Lucretia (Howe) Dwight; graduate Har- 
vard, degree of A.B., 1885; married at Troy, 
N. Y., 1898, Grace A. Buel; 2 children: Laura 
E., Francis H. Admitted to bar, Detroit, 
1887; became interested in manufacturing and 
entered manufacturing business, 1892, and 
upon incorporation, 1897, of the C. E. Wilson 
Body Co., manufacturers of carriages and 
automobile bodies, became its secretary and 
treasurer; retired from active business, July, 
1912, and now vice-president of the com- 
pany; also vice-president Lavigne Manu- 
facturing Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Trustee Howe Grammar School, 
Lima, Ind.; formerly member Boston (Mass.) 
Cadets, Michigan Naval Eeserves. Eepubli- 
can. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat, Country, Harvard Club of Michigan. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Eesidence: 240 
Burns Ave. 

DWIGHT, William Morse, lumberman; born, 
Detroit, July 8, 1846; son of Alfred A. and 
Laura A. (Morse) Dwight; educated in Bar- 
stow School, Detroit High School and partial 
course in University of Michigan, class of 
1867; married at Clinton, N. Y., Sept. 7, 1873, 
Mary L, Harding; 2 daughters: Catharine, 
Laura. Entered lumber business, 1867, under 
title of William M. Dwight & Co.; incorpo- 
rated, 1890, as Dwight Lumber Co. of which 
was treasurer and manager until about 1910, 
since vice president and manager. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian, Member Omicron Chapter Delta 
Kappa Epsilon, University of Michigan. Club: 
Old. Eecreation: fishing. Office: Eouge Eiver 
and M. C. E. E. Eesidence: 781 Jefferson Ave. 

DWYER, Emmet; born, Detroit, June 30, 
1881; son of Jeremiah and Mary (Long) 
Dwyer; A.B., University of Detroit, 1901; 
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 
1905; married, July 18, 1912, Marie Wade 
Orr, of Philadelphia. Has been identified with 
the Michigan Stove Co. (of which father is 
president) since 1906, and now assistant su- 
perintendent and director. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member Amer- 



ican Society Mechanical Engineers (Junior, 
1907), Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Univer- 
Bity, Country, Eacquet, Automobile, Grosse 
Pointe Hunt. Eecreations: automobiling, 
horseback riding. Office: The Michigan Stove 
Co., 1002 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 679 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

DWYER, Francis Thomas, iron founder; 
born, Sept. 7, 1869; died, Apr. 22, 1912; see 
Vol. 1908. 

DWYER, James, stove manufacturer; born, 
Sept. 6, 1842; died, Sept. 17, 1911; see VoL 
1908. 

DWYER, Jeremiah, stove manufacturer; 
born, Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 22, 1838; son of 
Michael and Mary (O'Donnell) Dwyer; 
moved to Detroit, 1838; educated in common 
schools, Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov, 22, 
1859, Mary Long; children: John M., William 
A,, James W,, Grattan L., Emmet. Father 
having been killed in accident, 1848, he took 
charge of the farm 4 miles from Detroit until 
it could be sold; began work in a saw and 
planing mill; then was apprenticed for 4 
years to Hydraulic Iron Works, learning 
foundry trade; worked in several shops, and 
with brother, James, organized firm of J. 
Dwyer & Co., stove founders, in 1861, which 
became the Detroit Stove Works, 1864; sold 
out in 1869 and went south for health; re- 
turned in 1871 and with associates established 
the Michigan Stove Co., of which is president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Also 
director People's State Savings Bank, The 
Michigan Copper and Brass Co., and the Ideal 
Manufacturing Co., Detroit. Catholic. Demo- 
crat. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: 
traveling abroad. Office: 1022 Jefferson Ave. 
Eesidence: 692 Jefferson Ave. 

DWYER, John M., vice-president The Pen- 
insular Stove Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 19, 
1864; son of Jeremiah and Mary (Long) 
Dwyer; educated public and high schools, De- 
troit; married, June 2, 1892, Anna H. Denison, 
of Chicago; 4 children: Elizabeth, John Vin- 
cent, Annette, Melinda. Started with the 
Michigan Stove Co. in 1882, holding various 
positions until he became purchasing agent, 
1889; secretary Peninsular Stove Co., 1889- 
1911, since vice president and general man- 
ager; director Detroit Savings Bank, Detroit 
Trust Co. Democrat. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Bankers', Detroit Country, Yondotega, 
Detroit Boat. Eecreations: golf and fishing. 



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Office: Fort St., between 8th and 10th Sts. 
Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Village, Mich. 

DWYEE, William A.; son of Jeremiah and 
Mary (Long) Dwyer. President Eobinson Au- 
tomatic Machine Co.; vice president and gen- 
eral manager The Art Stove Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Fellowcraft, Detroit Kacquet and 
Curling. Office: 1549 Russell St. Residence: 
Woodward Apts. 

DYAR, Balph Maynard, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, June 26, 1874; son of John B. 
and Julia E. (Maynard) Dyar; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
June 18, 1901, Helen L. Stearns; one son, 
Ralph Stearns. Began active career with the 
American Radiator Co., Detroit, 1894, contin- 
uing until 1898; upon death of father took 
charge of the family estate and continues as 
manager. President Mexican Crude Rubber 
Co.; vice-president The Mailometer Co.; sec- 
retary Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; director 
National Bank of Commerce. Republican. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreations: hunt- 
ing and fishing. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

DYKSTRA, Joseph William, wholesale coal 
merchant; born. Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 25, 
1880; son of Charles A. and Frances (Ver 
Hey) Dykstra; educated public schools, Grand 
Rapids; married, June 25, 1903, Laura A. 
MeGinnis, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; children: 
Joseph Wm., Jr., Dorothy, Anna. Began act- 
ive career in employ of Chicago & Western 
Michigan R. R., 1896; later with Detroit, 
Grand Rapids & Western R. R. (both now 
part of the Pere Marquette System) ; located 
in Detroit, 1900, as contracting agent for the 
Pere Marquette R. R.; entered wholesale coal 
and coke business on own account, 1902; or- 
ganized. Mar. 1, 1911, J. W. Dykstra & Co., of 
which is senior member. Independent in poli- 
tics. Methodist. Recreations: hunting, fish- 
ing, fond of the woods. Office: 917-918 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 150 Harmon Ave. 

E 

EARLE, George Lewis, hardware special- 
ties; born, Chicopee Falls, Mass., Sept. 12, 
1883; son of Horatio Sawyer and Anna Maria 
(Keyes) Earle; graduated Jefferson School, 
Detroit; Detroit University School; studied 
at Michigan Agricultural College, 1 year; 
University of Michigan, Engineering Depart- 
ment, 2 years; married, Apr. 13, 1907, Irene 
Carolyn Lieberman, of Detroit; 2 children: 



John Robert, Harriett Fowler, Has been 
identified since 1905 with hardware business, 
founded by father. Secretary National Pro- 
gressive Convention, Lansing, Mich., Oct. 1, 
1912; now secretary Wayne County Progress- 
ive Party organization. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Kappa Sigma 
fraternity. Mason. Club: Exchange. Recre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: 1408-1409 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 114 Seward Ave. 

EARLE, Herbert E., timberman; born, Mar- 
quette, Mich., Sept. 18, 1872; son of Charles 
Mason Winslow and Marie Antoinette (Bes- 
sae) Earle; mother a direct descendant of 
Jean Guilliaume Bessac, who came to Amer- 
ica from France in 1779 in an armed vessel 
under French colors, and assisted in capturing 
two British ships; graduated public school, 
Manchester, Mich.; married, Oct. 9, 1895, 
Florence Lee Cadwell, of Adrian, Mich.; one 
son: Herbert R., Jr. Engaged in newspaper 
work and insurance business for a number of 
years; owner of timber lands, also dealer in 
same, in Detroit, since 1906; secretary and 
treasurer Jackson Lumber Co. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf, Bloomfield Hills Country. Recreations: 
golf and fishing. Office: 1006 Penobscot Bldg. 
Residence: Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, 
Michigan. 

EARLE, Horatio Sawyer, manufacturer; 
born, Mt. Holly, Vt., Feb. 14, 1855; son of Nel- 
son C. and Eliza A. (Sawyer) Earle; educated 
in district school at Mt. Holly, at Black River 
Academy, Ludlow, Vt., and at night school, 
Chicopee Falls, Mass.; married, Mt. Holly, 
Feb. 15, 1874, Agnes L. Lincoln, of Plymouth, 
Vt. (now deceased) ; 2d, Chicopee Falls, Aug. 
23, 1882, Anna M. Keyes; 2 sons: Dr. R. H., 
George L. Lived on farm till 19; worked in 
iron foundry, became foreman, inventor, pat- 
entee, traveling man; president Good Roads 
Supply Co.; treasurer H. S. Earle Manufac- 
turing Co., Detroit, Roseland Park Cemetery 
Association; sales manager North Wayne Tool 
Co. Assistant chief fire department, Chico- 
pee Falls, 1883; chairman Michigan L. A. W. 
good roads committee, 1895, and chief consul 
for Michigan Division, 1898; state senator, 
1900; president National L. A. W., 1906; chair- 
man Michigan Highway Commission, 1901; 
state highway commissioner, 1903-9, Progress- 
ive candidate for mayor of Detroit, 1912. 
President National Convict Labor Good Roads 
AssBciation; founder American Roadmakers' 
Association. 32° Mason, Knight Templar, 



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Shriner; member Elks, Grange, O. E. S. Clubs: 
Detroit Wheelmen, Torrington (Conn.) Wheel- 
men, Office: 1408-1409 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
705 4th Ave. 

EABLE, James Milton, hotel proprietor; 
born, Oneonta, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1851; son of 
James Morris and Charlotte M. (Hough) 
Earle; educated Fairfield Academy, N. Y.; 
Ypsilanti Normal School, Mich.; Newton High 
School, Newton, Mass.; married, Oct. 16, 1878, 
Mary E. Whitman, of Newton, Mass. (she died, 
Mar., 1886); 3 children: Inez W. (Mrs. Mar- 
cus A. Dow, of New York City), Robert M. 
and Hubert W., of Sunnyside, Mich.; mar- 
ried, 2d, Oct. 26, 1898, Nelle M. Gipson, of 
Grand Rapids, Mich. Began active career in 
general store, Belding, Mich., 1875, continuing 
3 years; then connected with clothing busi- 
ness in Belding, 1879-89; was also in fire in- 
surance business; formerly director Belding 
Savings Bank, and president Belding Loan 
Association; president Lansing Pants & Over- 
alls Co., Lansing, Mich., 1893-98; engaged in 
lead and zinc mining in Kentucky, 1899, and 
for several years following; secretary Wiscon- 
sin Land & Lumber Co., Hermainsville, Wis., 
1906-9; secretary, treasurer and manager (sole 
owner) Brunswick Hotel Co., Detroit, since 
1909; president Palace Theatre Co.; half 
owner Park Hotel, Orion, Mich. Member 
Michigan State Senate, 1893-94 and 1895-96. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Mason, Knight Templar; member 
Knights of Pythias, Loyal Order of Moose. 
Club: Follower aft. Recreation: automobiling. 
Address: Brunswick Hotel. 

EAST, Caleb Mills, secretary, treasurer and 
general manager Murphy Iron Works; born, 
Ontario, Can., Aug. 29, 1852; son of William 
and Margaret (Mills) East; educated at Park 
Hill, Ont., Normal School, Toronto, and Trin- 
ity Medical College; married at Vienna, Can., 
1880, Elizabeth Horley. Taught school for 
5 years in Canada; came to Detroit, 1881, and 
was bookkeeper for 6 years for J. & T. Hur- 
ley; began in manufacturing business, 1888, 
with the Murphy Iron Works, of which he has 
been secretary and treasurer since 1905, also 
general manager since Oct., 1909; treasurer 
Murphy Co., Ltd., since its organization in 
1899. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Methodist. Recreation: inter- 
ested in the study and cultivation of plants 
and shrubbery with a view to beautifying 
homes. Office: foot of Walker St. Residence: 
100 Boston Boul. E. 



EATHERLY, Florance Darling, retired; 
born, Coldingham, Scotland, Nov. 22, 1834; 
gon of John and Isabella (Sherlaw) Fatherly; 
came to America, 1850; educated in public 
schools of Scotland, and Business College, De- 
troit; married at New Milford, Pa., Nov. 19, 
1879, Kate K. Moss. Began learning carpen- 
ter's trade at Detroit, 1850, under Hugh Mof- 
fat; entered manufacture of lumber, 1852, 
became partner in firm of Moffat, Fatherly & 
Co., 1870; sole proprietor of the business after 
death of Mr. Moffat, 1884; sold out and re- 
tired, 1896; president and treasurer U. S, 
Frumentum Co. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(32°), Knight Templar, Mystic Shriner. Rec- 
reation: farming. Office: 501 Moffat Blk. Res- 
idence: Hotel Charlevoix. Summer Residence: 
Northville, Mich. 

EATON, Levi F., president Peninsular En- 
graving Co.; born, Windsor, Vt., Sept. 20, 
1851; son of Hezekiah C. and Elizabeth (Da- 
mon) Eaton; educated in public and private 
schools; married at Pomfret, Conn., Aug. 23, 
1882, Susan Medbury; 1 son, Levi M. Began 
active career as bookkeeper in provision house 
of Meriden, Conn., 1867, and later engaged in 
provision business for himself; entered en- 
graving business at Meriden, 1883, under title 
of the Illustrating Engraving Co., later be- 
coming Eaton & Peck Co.; sold out interest 
to Meriden Gravure Co. and came to Detroit, 
1891, as foreman of engraving department of 
Winn & Hammond Engraving Co.; organized 
the Peninsular Engraving Co., 1895, of which 
has been the head since time of organization. 
Republican. Baptist. Formerly president, now 
vice-president Employing Photo Engravers' 
Association; member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Employers' Association of Detroit. 
Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreation: motor boating. Office: cor. 
Erskine St. and Woodward Ave. Residence: 
50 Atkinson Ave. 

EATON, Theodore Horatio; born, Jan., 
1842; died, Nov. 6, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

ECHTERNKAMP, William, funeral direc- 
tor; born, St. Louis, Dec. 23, 1879; son of 
William and Louise (Luetkenhoelder) Echtern- 
kamp; educated public schools, St. Louis; 
Barnes School of Anatomy, Chicago; married, 
June 19, 1907, Nettie Raeske, of Detroit; 1 
son, Frederick William. Learned machinist's 
trade at St. Louis, and followed same 10 
years; then with Burroughs Adding Machine 
Co., St. Louis and Detroit; member Kaps & 



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Echternkamp, funeral directors, since 1905. 
German Lutheran. Member National, Michi- 
gan and Detroit Funeral Directors' associa- 
tions. Member Lutheran Bund. Eecreations: 
baseball, swimming. Office: 1292 Gratiot Ave. 
Residence: 1007 Forest Ave. E. 

ECKEBT, Frederick A., superintendent 
Northern Engineering Works; born, Eomeo, 
Mich., Sept. 6, 1871; son of Henry and Louise 

C. (Nagle) Eckert; educated Eomeo High 
School, 1885-87; in Eomeo Machine Shops, 
1887-92; University of Michigan, 1892-96, 
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1896; mar- 
ried, Aug. 18, 1897, Laira Parish Crissman, 
of Eomeo; 5 children: Margaret C, L. Louise, 
Edythe F., Helen L., Alice J. Instructor Ma- 
chine Shop Work, Chicago Manual Training 
School, Chicago, 1896-98; superintendent 
Northern Engineering Works, Detroit, since 
1898; also superintendent Northern Crane 
Works, Walkerville, Ont., since 1911. Eepub- 
liean. Baptist. Member Detroit Institute of 
Science, Detroit Engineering Society. Eecre- 
ations: fishing and outing. Office: cor. Chene 
and Atwater Sts. Eesidence: 251 W. Ferry 
Avenue. 

EDDY, Frank Woodman, merchant and man- 
ufacturer; born, Warsaw, N. Y., July 29, 1851; 
son of Eev. Zachary (D.D.) and Malvina E. 
(Cochran) Eddy; educated at Eound Hill 
School and public schools, Northampton, 
Mass.; Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute, 
Brooklyn, N. Y.; Williams College, Williams- 
town, Mass.; married at Detroit, Sept. 10, 
1879, Florence Taylor; 6 daughters: Kathleen 
(Mrs. W. O. Mundy), Marian (Mrs. W. Col- 
burn Standish), Florence (Mrs. Fred S. Mun- 
ger, of Utica, N. Y.), Grace (Mrs. Aikman 
Armstrong), Dorothy (Mrs. McPherson Brown- 
ing), Frances W. Began business career in 
employ of wholesale hardware firm of Mulford 
& Sprague, New York City; went to Califor- 
nia, 1873, and engaged in hardware, newspaper 
and printing business; came to Detroit, 1875, 
and since 1876 has been member of firm of H. 

D. Edwards & Co., rubber goods, mill supplies 
and marine hardware. Also president National 
Can Co.; director Detroit Oak Belting Co., 
Detroit Fire & Marine Ins. Co., Morgan & 
Wright Detroit Eubber Goods Manufactur- 
ing Co. (N. Y.), Wayne County Savings Bank, 
Detroit Trust Co. Eepublican. Congregation- 
alist. Mason; member Delta Psi. Clubs: De- 
troit (ex-president), Yondotega, Detroit Ath- 
letic (ex-president), Country, Detroit Boat, 
Caledon Mountain Trout, Big Point. Eecrea- 



tions: shooting and fishing. Office: 16-24 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe, 
Michigan. 

EDDY, Lynne W., electrical engineer; born, 
St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 7, 1885; son of Horace 
W. and Ada S. (Sanborn) Eddy; ancestry 
traced back to about 1567, in England; gradu- 
ated in grammar school, 1898, high school, 
1902; University of Minnesota, College of En- 
gineering, degree of E.E., 1907; married, Sept. 
23, 1908, Ida M. Miller, of Chicago, 111.; 1 
son, W. Horace. In employ of Western Elec- 
tric Co., Chicago, 1907-9; with Crocker-Wheel- 
er Co., 1909-12; partner firm of Nimmo, 
Spaulding & Eddy, electrical machinists and 
contractors, switchboard builders, since Sept. 
1, 1912. Member Minnesota National Guard 5 
years. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Employers' Association of Detroit. Eepubli- 
can. Episcopalian. Associate member Ameri- 
can Institute of Electrical Engineers, National 
Electrical Contractors' Association; Society 
for Electrical Development. Eecreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 4th and Porter Sts. Resi- 
dence: 92 Larchmont Ave. 

EDDY, WiUlam J.; see Vol. 1908. 

EDGAB, Clinton Goodloe, merchant; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 21, 1873; son of James and 
Mary (Goodloe) Edgar; educated in Detroit 
Seminary; Detroit Home and Day School; 
graduate Michigan Military Academy, 1892; 
graduate Cornell University, degree B.Sc, 
chemistry, 1897; married at Washington, D. 
C, Dec. 5, 1900, Mary McComas; 2 children: 
Katherine and James. Began business career 
with Detroit Gas Works, 1897; has been mem- 
ber of firm of W. H. Edgar & Son since 1898, 
sugars, syrups, molasses and glucose. Presi- 
dent Edgar Sugar House, Isbell Bean Co.; 
director Michigan Savings Bank, First Na- 
tional Bank, Michigan Fire & Marine Insur- 
ance Co., Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
American Chemical Society, sons of American 
Eevolution, Kappa Alpha fraternity. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Boat, 
Automobile, and Cornell (New York). Office: 
534 Lafayette Boul. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores. 

EDMONDS, Alfred Edgar; born, Wood- 
stock, Ont., Can., Apr. 8, 1866; son of Joseph 
and Ehoda (Cooper) Edmonds; educated in 
public schools, Woodstock; married, Aug. 5, 
1891, Ada Annie Cowie, of Peterboro, Ont. 
Began active career, 1885, as telegraph oper- 
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for 5 years; appointed ticket agent and oper- 
ator for Canadian Pacific E. R. at Peterboro, 
Ont., 1890, and has been with this company 
ever since; came to Detroit as city agent, 
1893; then district passenger agent, and has 
been general agent since Jan. 1912. Eepubli- 
can. Presbyterian. Member St. Andrew's So- 
ciety. 32° Mason, Shriner; member I. O. F. 
Clubs: Transportation, Exchange. Oflfice: 7 
Fort St. W. Residence: 220 Hancock Ave. W. 

EDWARDS, Allen Fullton, railway official; 
born, Crawford, Ga., June 14, 1876; son of 
James M. and Elizabeth (Scudder) Edwards; 
educated in public schools of Memphis, Tenn., 
private school, Charlotteville, Va., and Colum- 
bia University; married at Detroit, Jan. 21, 
1904, Christine Muir Russel. Began active 
career with Yonkers Railroad, Yonkers, N. Y., 
1896; general manager of Electric Light and 
Railway companies, Petersburg, Va., 1898; 
removed to Detroit 1900 to become general 
manager Toledo & Monroe Railway; also in 
1900 was made general manager Detroit & 
Toledo Shore Line Railroad, of which was 
appointed receiver, 1901; became purchasing 
agent Detroit United Railway, 1904; vice- 
president in charge of purchases of same com- 
pany, in 1913. Director Union Tru^t Company, 
Detroit; Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short Line 
Railway; Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Rail- 
way; Sandwich, Windsor & Amherstburg Rail- 
way. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
University, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt, 
Transportation, Fontinalis (fishing). Recrea- 
tions: golf, angling and hunting. Office: 612 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 212 Seminole 
Avenue. 

EDWARDS, George W., mill supplies; born. 
New Bedford, Mass., July 20, 1842; son of 
William G. and Emeline (Coffin) Edwards 
(both born in Nantucket, Mass.); common 
school education; married, New Bedford, 1866, 
Harriett P. Brown; 3 daughters: Harriett 
(Mrs. Joseph M. Schenck, of New York City), 
Annie (deceased), Emma S. (Mrs. Walter Rob- 
bins, of St. Louis). Has been engaged in mer- 
chandise business since March 12, 1869; senior 
member firm of H. D, Edwards & Co., dealers 
in rubber goods, mill supplies and ship chand- 
lers. Also vice-president Detroit Oak Belting 
Co. Member Board of Commerce. Republican 
in politics. Presbyterian; member board of 
trustees Westminster Presbyterian Church 
(ex-president). Clubs: Detroit, Old Club of 
St. Clair Flats, Country. Recreation: fishing. 



Office: 18-24 Woodward Ave. Residence: 539 
Cass Ave. Summer Residence: Nantucket, 
Massachusetts. 

EGAN, Frank William, railway official; 
born, Amboy, 111., Jan. 31, 1862; son of Frank 
E. and Ann (Lanihan) Egan; educated in 
public schools; married at Slater, Mo., June, 
1889, Adah Mann; 1 daughter, Frances. En- 
tered railway service as telegraph operator, 
Chicago & Alton Ry., 1877, and became train 
despatcher and chief despateher same road; 
was train despatcher Wabash Ry., 1893-94; 
trainmaster Kansas, Pittsburg & Gulf Ry., 
1895-98; trainmaster Grand Trunk R. R., 1898- 
99, and superintendent Middle division, 1899- 
1901, and Western division, 1901-2; general 
superintendent Denver & Rio Grande Ry., 
1902-3, and Colorado & Southern Ry., Jan.- 
Aug., 1903; general manager Fort Worth & 
Denver City Ry., Aug.-Dec, 1903; assistant 
superintendent transportation Grand Trunk 
R. R. at Island Pond, Vt., 1904-5, and superin- 
tendent Western division same road, Jan. 1, 
1905-12. Republican. Catholic. Recreation: 
hunting. Residence: 123 Forest Ave. E. 

EGGEBT, Anthony B., lumber and coal; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 21, 1888; son of Michael 
and Walherga (Schmid) Eggert; educated St. 
Joseph 's School and College, graduating, June, 
1905; unmarried. In lumber and coal business 
since Dec, 1905; now secretary Anketell Lum- 
ber & Coal Co., also Gratiot Lumber & Coal 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Roman Catholic. Member C. M. B. A., Liebes- 
bund. Knights of St. John. Recreations: base- 
ball, billiards, bowling. Office: 1033 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 374 Dubois St. 

EGLE, William, manufacturer china kilns 
and special fire brick; born, Lorrach, Baden, 
Germany, Nov. 18, 1867; son of John and 
Mary (Schleit) Egle; educated in Germany; 
came to United States, 1881; married at De- 
troit, 1894, Elizabeth Zimmerman; 4 children: 
Arthur, Victor, Neldo, Norma. Entered United 
States Army as musician and was stationed at 
Fort Custer, Mont., 1884-91, becoming sergeant 
1st Cavalry Regiment band; came to Detroit, 
1893; invented and patented a china kiln, and 
with his brother, Henry, organized the Egle 
Brothers Manufacturing Co., 1897 (incorpo- 
rated, 1902), manufacturers of china kilns 
and special fire brick; president of company 
since 1902; has been in sole charge of the 
business since death of his brother, 1904. Also 
president Eureka Manufacturing Co., manu- 
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Side Eealty Co.; member board of directors 
Metropolitan State Bank. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Social Order of Moose. Eecreations: boat- 
ing and river diversions. Office: 169-171 Syl- 
vester Ave. Eesidence: 869 E. Grand Boul. 

EHLE, F. Dewey, clergyman; born, Oxford 
Co., Ont., Can., Apr. 15, 1868; son of Oscar E. 
and Mary Ann (Tottle) Ehle; educated Olivet 
College, Mich., 1889-91; Kalamazoo College, 
1891-June, 1894; Colgate University (Theolog- 
ical Department), Sept., 1897- June, 1900, 
graduating in Greek course; married, July 18, 
1894, Mary J. Compton, of Portland, Mich, 
(died, Dec. 2, 1900); 1 daughter, Gladys 
Marie; married, 2nd, Apr. 8, 1903, Nellie Fisk 
Ford, of Battle Creek, Mich. Ordained to 
Baptist ministry, 1894; pastor Almont, Mich., 
1894-96; Byron, 1896-97; Bellevue, 1900-2; Ot- 
sego, 1902-3; Gaylord, 1903-5; association mis- 
sionary, 1905-7; pastor Oxford, 1907-9; Charle- 
voix, 1909-12; Warren Avenue Church, De- 
troit, since 1912. Eesidence: 304 W. Hancock 
Avenue. 

EISEN, Adolph, architect; born, Switzer- 
land, Mar. 18, 1878; son of Gottlieb and Al- 
bertine (Leimbacher) Eisen; came to America 
with parents, 1882; educated in public schools 
of Andrews, Ind.; married at Chelsea, Mich., 
Oct. 15, 1905, Lettie Wackenhut; 2 children: 
Marguerite, Elizabeth A. Began studies in 
Detroit, 1894; has been member of firm of 
Mildner & Eisen since Nov. 1, 1906; designed 
the buildings of Bemb Floral Co., Arthur Col- 
ton Machine Co., American Autotrimming Co., 
Town Hall, Grosse Pointe, etc. Member Archi- 
tectural League of America, Detroit Architec- 
tural Club, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Harmonie Society. Member German Evan- 
gelical Church. Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 1018 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 201 
Lawrence Ave. 

EKHAIIDT, August, brewer; born, Bavaria, 
Germany, Apr. 8, 1846; came to America, 
1854; educated in Canada; married at Cincin- 
nati, O., 1872, Miss Matilda Hiler; 7 children: 
Bertha (Mrs. Joseph Drolshagan), Emma 
(Mrs. Fred Ekhardt), Matilda (Mrs. Louis 
Becker), Amilia (Mrs. Herman Bruckner), 
August H., Edmund, Otto. Learned brewer's 
trade in Cincinnati, where he lived, 1863-72; 
came to Detroit, 1872, and in 1883 associated 
with Herman Becker and entered the brewing 
business on his own account, incorporating, 
1891, as Ekhardt & Becker Brewing Co., of 
which is president. Eepublican. Protestant. 



Mason. Member Harmonie Society. Office: 
482 Orleans St. Eesidence: 49 E. Grand Boul. 

ELDBIDGE, WiUiam A., insurance; born. 
Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 15, 1847; son of Gus- 
tavus A. and Ellen Eldridge; common school 
education, married at Jefferson, HI., Oct. 15, 
1872, Florence Bean; 1 daughter, Theodosia 
E. Began active career in forwarding and 
coal business, at Port Huron; was made 
freight and passenger agent of the Star Line 
Steamers, Detroit, 1883; became associated 
with the Parker & Millen Steamboat and In- 
surance Agency, 1887, and has since had 
charge of its fire insurance department, the 
firm name being changed to Parker Bros., and 
upon incorporation, 1903, to Parker Brothers 
Co., Ltd., of which is vice-chairman. Also 
secretary and treasurer Michigan Association 
of Fire Insurance Agents, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason (32°), Shriner. Eecrea- 
tions: all outdoor sports. Office: 15 Atwater 
St. W. Eesidence: 135 Peterboro St. 

ELLIOTT, Clifford, retired; wholesale grocer; 
born in West India Islands, Feb. 1, 1852; son 
of John and Eosalin (Smith) Elliott; married, 
Detroit, May 5, 1880, Annie Cicotte; 3 chil- 
dren: Frank E., Edwin A., M. Irene. Began 
business career in employ of Farrington, 
Campbell & Co., wholesale grocers, and has 
continued with the house through various 
changes to date; became partner in the busi- 
ness, 1877; the name of the firm was changed 
to B. F. Farrington & Co., and on death of 
Mr. Farrington, 1882, the title became Sin- 
clair, Evans & Elliott, and later, C. Elliott & 
Co., which has been a branch of the National 
Grocers' Co. since 1902; retired from active 
business, 1909; first vice-president National 
Grocers' Co. Club: Detroit Boat. Eesidence: 
111 Eliot St. 

ELLIOTT, Edgar, manufacturer; born, De- 
troit, May 2, 1865; son of Eichard E. and 
Ellen (McCarthy) Elliott; educated in pri- 
vate school and Detroit College; unmarried. 
Began active career in employ of the Michi- 
gan Stove Co., 1883; became connected with 
the Peninsular Stove Co., 1890; was manager 
Caille Bros. Co., 1904-6; director, secretary, 
treasurer and manager of the Sun Stove Co., 
1906-8; since secretary-treasurer and general 
manager the Caille Bros. Co.; also secretary, 
treasurer and general manager Caille Perfec- 
tion Motor Co. and American Machine Co. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Country. Eecreationj 
outdoor sports. Office: 1300-1340 2nd Ave. 
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ELLIOTT, Edwin A.; born, Detroit, Jan. 
16, 1884; son of Clifford and Annie (Cicotte) 
Elliott; educated in public schools; unmar- 
ried. Has been connected with grocery busi- 
ness since 1895; manager C. Elliott & Co. since 
1910. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Catholic. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 108-110 W. Earned St. 
Residence: 111 Eliot St. 

ELLIOTT, George H., manufacturers' 
agent; born, Lorain Co., O., Aug. 4, 1862; son 
of Hiram and Amelia (Benson) Elliott; edu- 
cated in public schools of Lorain Co.; mar- 
ried at Bridgeport, O., 1883, Alice M. Chap- 
man; 5 children: Hattie A., Wilbur H., Ralph 
J., Rusell T., Florence A. Began active career 
as telegraph operator on the Cleveland, Lorain 
& Wheeling Ry. (now part of B. & O. Ry. 
system) ; was connected with wholesale gro- 
cery business at Bridgeport, 0., for 8 years, 
and for 6 years was identified with preserving 
and packing fruits and vegetables, in Wheel- 
ing, W. Va.; came to Detroit, 1898, and estab- 
lished his present business as manufacturers' 
agent. Methodist. Recreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 4 Campau Bldg. Residence: 130 Seward 
Avenue. 

ELLIS, Griffith Ogden, publisher; born, 
Urbana, O., Nov. 19, 1869; son of Griffith and 
Jane Hoge (Woods) Ellis; educated in Urbana 
public schools, Urbana University, Columbian 
University and University of Michigan; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Apr. 21, 1897, Ellen Winifred 
Scripps. In government service at Washing- 
ton, 1890-91; became connected with the 
Sprague Publishing Co., 1891, and has been 
president of the company since 1908; also presi- 
dent Sprague 's Correspondence School; vice- 
president William A. Scripps Co. Editor of the 
American Boy magazine published by Sprague 
Publishing Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Fine Arts Society, Beta Theta Pi. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Mason (32°); mem- 
ber Michigan Sovereign Consistory. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreations: travel, baseball, the- 
atre. Office: American Bldg., 142 Lafayette 
Ave. Residence: 30 Kirby Ave. W. 

ELLIS, Robert G., importer of linens; born, 
Ireland, Nov. 25, 1868; son of Kennedy and 
Sarah (Adams) Ellis; educated in public 
schools; came to America, 1886; married at 
Detroit, Sept. 2, 1897, Miss Edith E. Baisch; 
2 children: Edythe, Nora. Began active career 
at Detroit in employ of M. M. Stanton, whole- 
sale furnishings, and spent 7 years in the 



store and 8 years on the road as traveling 
salesman for the house; remained with this 
firm until he began for self in 1902 as im- 
porter of linens and handkerchiefs. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight 
Templar. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
141 Jefferson Ave. Residence: Grosse Pointe, 
Michigan. 

EMERSON, Justin Edwards, physician; 
born, Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 1841; 
son of Rev. John S. and Ursula Sophia (New- 
ell) Emerson; graduate Williams College, A.B., 
1865, A.M., 1868; graduate Harvard Medical 
School, 1868; married at Kalamazoo, Mich., 
Dec. 26, 1877, Wilimena H. Eliot, A.M., M.D.; 
3 children: Paul Eliot, Filip Law, Ralf De 
Pomeroy. Assistant physician Michigan Insane 
Asylum, Kalamazoo, 1870-77; traveled in 
Europe, 1878-79; in practice in Detroit since 
Oct., 1880; consulting neurologist Harper Hos- 
pital, and of Children's Free Hospital, De- 
troit; attending physician St. Joseph's Re- 
treat, Dearborn, Mich. Fellow American 
Academy of Medicine (president, 1893); mem- 
ber American Medico-Psychological Associa- 
tion, American Medical Association, Michigan 
State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical 
Society, Detroit Academy of Medicine, Sons of 
American Revolution, Society of Colonial 
Wars (surgeon-general), Detroit Association of 
Charities, Detroit Municipal League. Republi- 
can. Mason. Club: Old Club. Recreations: 
study of alphabets of different languages; 
searching genealogies. Address: 128 Henry St. 

EMMEET, John Harley, with Simon J. Mur- 
phy Estate; born, Hedgesville, W. Va., Aug. 
31, 1858; son of John and Louise (Burkhart) 
Emmert; educated in public schools of Mary- 
land and at Fort Scott, Kan.; married, Kansas 
City, Dec. 6, 1883, Cynthia H. Finney; 3 
daughters: Helen (Mrs. Royall T. Bates), 
Doris and Barbara. Began active career at 
Fort Scott as telegraph operator of the Mis- 
souri River, Fort Scott & Gulf Road, now part 
of the Frisco System, and became assistant to 
the general manager and later division super- 
intendent and general superintendent of the 
road; was assistant to the president of the 
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Ry., at Prescott, 
Ariz., 1899-1905; came to Detroit, 1905, and 
has since been connected with Estate of 
Simon J. Murphy; also director Simon J. Mur- 
phy Co., Murphy Power Co.; secretary and 
director The Pacific Lumber Co.; director Wis- 
consin Securities Co. (Milwaukee), Wisconsin 
Public Service Co., Green Bay, Wis. Kepubli- 



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can. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf (president), De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Country, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, Detroit Tennis. Kecreations: golf and 
other outdoor diversions. Office: 1225 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Kesidence: 276 Seminole Ave. 

EMMONS, Harold Hunter, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, June 30, 1875; son of Marcus A. and 
Alma M. Emmons; graduate Detroit High 
School, classical course, Feb., 1893; Univer- 
sity of Michigan, degree of A.B., 1897; LL.B., 
1899; married, Feb, 10, 1910, Marion C. S. Cot- 
ten; children: Mary Margaret, Harold H., Jr. 
Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 
July 1, 1899; member since Jan. 1, 1903, of 
law firm of Lucking, Emmons & Helfman 
(originally established, 1878). Secretary De- 
troit & Vancouver Timber Co. Lieutenant 
Michigan State Naval Brigade. Eepublican. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers ' Club, Delta Chi. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Bloomfield Hills Country, Detroit Athletic. 
Eecreations: baseball, football, handball, ten- 
nis and rowing, at different periods. Office: 
1502 Ford Bldg. Kesidence: 792 Cass Ave. 

ENDICOTT, John, treasurer the Newcomb- 
Endicott Co., wholesale and retail dry goods 
and carpets; born, Beverly, Mass., July 12, 
1867; son of Eobert E. and Anna W. (Shel- 
don) Endicott; educated at Phillips Exeter 
Academy, New Hampshire, and Harvard Uni- 
versity, graduating with degree of A.B.; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Aug., 1893, Elizabeth Watson 
(now deceased); again at Detroit, Aug. 9, 
1902, Mary Elizabeth Booth; 3 children: Eob- 
ert Eantoul, Elizabeth Thorndike, Euth Lor- 
ett. Was with Union Pacific Ey. Co., at Oma- 
ha, Neb., and Sioux City, la., 1889-91; came to 
Detroit, 1891, and became connected as head 
bookkeeper with the house with which he has 
since continued; admitted as member of the 
firm, 1896, and has been treasurer since incor- 
poration, 1903. Director Michigan State Agri- 
culture Society, member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Owner of large stock farm near 
Birmingham, where he breeds Hackney horses. 
Eepublican. Unitarian. Clubs: Harvard of 
Michigan, Detroit Driving (treasurer). Eecre- 
ation: breeding fine horses. Office: 190-206 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: Birmingham, 
Michigan. 

ENGEIi, Frank, furniture; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 9, 1872; son of Conrad and Susan Engel; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
1898, Millie Gitschlag, of Detroit; 1 daughter, 
Marguerite. Began active career, May, 1892, 



with Grand Upholstering & Furniture Co., 
continuing 7^^ years; entered house furnish- 
ing business on own account, 1899, and later 
admitted brother George as partner, title of 
firm, Engel Bros. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Harmonie Society, De- 
troit Turners' Society, German- American So- 
ciety. Odd Fellow. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, baseball. Office: 243-7 Gratiot Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 515 Cadillac Ave. 

ENGEL, George, controller City of Detroit; 
born, Detroit, Feb. 13, 1875; son of Conrad 
and Susan (Wagner) Engel; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools, Detroit; unmarried. 
Clerk in connection with financial interests 
of E. D. Stair, Stephen Baldwin and others, 
12 years; secretary Home Savings Loan Co., 
1897-1901; secretary Detroit Police Depart- 
ment, 1901; entered retail furniture business 
with brother, Frank, 1901, and firm continues 
as Engel Bros.; appointed controller City of 
Detroit, by Mayor Marx, July 1, 1913, for term 
extending to July 1, 1916. Eepublican, Mem- 
ber German Lutheran Church. Mason. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, Harmonie, Eecre- 
ation: yachting. Office: 109 City Hall, and 
245-249 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 383 Seyburn 
Avenue. 

ENGGASS, Clarence H., retail jewelry; 
born, Detroit, July 15, 1883; son of Adolph 
and Barbara (Hirshman) Enggass; graduated 
Cass school, 1899, Detroit Central High School, 
1903; married, Detroit, Feb, 24, 1913, Helen 
Schloss Strasburger. Has been connected with 
jewelry business since 1903; secretary of the 
Adolph Enggass Jewelry Co., Inc. Eepublican. 
Member Detroit Eetail Jewelers' Club (secre- 
tary), Detroit Board of Commerce (member- 
ship committee). Club: Phoenix, Eecreation: 
automobile touring. Office: 218 Eandolph St. 
Eesidence: Charlevoix Hotel. 

ENGGASS, Maurice A., jeweler; born, De- 
troit, Nov, 14, 1889; son of Adolph and Bar- 
bara (Hirshman) Enggass; educated Detroit 
Central High School; University of Michigan; 
unmarried. Began active career in father's 
store; now vice-president the Adolph Enggass 
Jewelry Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: University of Michigan, 
Phoenix, Detroit Eetail Jewelers. Office: 218 
Eandolph St. Eesidence: 141 Pallister Ave. 

ENGLANDEE, Julius Aaron, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 1, 1866; son of Leopold 
and Bertha (Swartz) Englander; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; married. May 19, 1889, 
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Begau active career in employ of Henry A. 
Newland & Co., hats and furs, continuing for 
3 years; then engaged as traveling salesman 
for a Grand Eapids concern; manufacturer of 
shirts, etc., 1895-1906; has engaged in manu- 
facture of ladies' belts, hand bags, etc., since 
1906, title of J. A. Englander & Son. Member 
Temple Beth El. Member Knights of Pythias, 
American Union. Eecreations: baseball, the- 
atre. OflSce: 49 Washington Ave.; Eetail 
Store, 110 Farmer St. Residence: 95 Hancock 
Street W. 

ENGLE, Seth Eldridge, lawyer; see Vol. 
1908. 

ENGLISH, William K.; see Vol. 1908. 

ENTENZA, Antonio, lawyer; born, Waldo, 
Fla., July 7, 1877; son of Manuel and Eosa 
(Wade) Entenza; educated in public schools, 
St. Augustine, Fla.; A.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1909; LL.B., Detroit CoUege of Law, 
1911; married, Dec. 4, 1901, Ella DjTnock, of 
Calumet, Mich.; 1 son, John Dymock. Engaged 
in cigar business in Calumet, Mich., 1899-1901; 
located in Detroit, 1910; admitted to Michi- 
gan bar, 1911; senior member firm of Entenza, 
Brewer & Ulbrich. Enlisted as private, Co. D, 
34th Mich. Vols., 1898, served at San Juan 
Hill and El Caney, Cuba; honorably mustered 
out early in 1899. Member Spanish-American 
War Veterans (state historian). Mason; mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. Elks. Eecre- 
ation: study of sociology and political econ- 
omy. Office: 511 Union Trust Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 358 Lincoln Ave. 

EPSTEAN, George G., real estate; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 21, 1874; son of Isaac and 
Bloome (Epstean) Epstean; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit, 1881-88, Detroit Busi- 
ness University, 1890-91; married at Detroit, 
Feb. 5, 1902, Anna Frankenstein. Began ac- 
tive career as bookkeeper for McLaughlin 
Bros., real estate; has been in general real 
estate business on own account since 1892. 
Secretary Eeal Estate Board, 1905-6; member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Eec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Office: 311 Moffat 
Blk. Eesidence: 32 Marston Ct. 

EEDMAN, Charles; born. May 14, 1845; 
died, July, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

EEICHSEN, Hugo, author; born, Detroit, 
June 22, 1860; son of Claus Detlef and Elise 
(Euslaub) Erichsen; on father's side of Dan- 
ish extraction, on mother's Eussian; educated 
German- American Seminary, Detroit; Eeal- 
schule, Kiel, Germany; Detroit Medical Col- 



lege, graduating Mar. 6, 1882; graduate Med- 
ical Department, University of Vermont, June 
26, 1882, and from Eoyal College of Physicians 
and Surgeons, Kingston, Ont., 1883; married 
at Detroit, June 1, 1886, Emma Amelia Egge- 
man; children: Elsa Virginia (Mrs. William 
Eaymond Lane) and Agnes. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1882; city physician, Detroit, 1888- 
90; professor diseases of the brain and nerv- 
ous system Quincy School of Medicine, Med- 
ical Department Chaddock College, Quincy, 
111., 1883-85. Assistant editor Detroit Clinic, 
1883, and subsequently associate editor West- 
ern Medical Eeporter; for many years has 
been contributor to medical journals and 
standard popular magazines. Honor- 
ary member cremation societies of Milan, 
Italy, and The Netherlands, and of the De- 
troit Florists' Club. Founder of Michigan 
Cremation Association and Detroit Cremato- 
rium; president Cremation Association of 
America, 1913. Mason. Eecreations: amateur 
photography and gardening. Author: Medical 
Ehymes, 1884; The Cremation of the Dead, 
1887; Herles-Lese (collection of German 
poems), 1912; editor Photographic Depart- 
ment, American Boy since 1903. Office: Parke,. 
Davis & Co. Eesidence: 240 Chandler Ave. 

ERNST, Richard; born on farm in St. Clair 
County, Mich., Nov. 25, 1868; son of Chris- 
topher and Caroline (Stolp) Ernst; educated 
in St. Clair County district schools; married. 
May 28, 1900, Annie Harfst, of Detroit; 3 
children: J. Gordon, Eoland C, Margaret D. 
Followed farming until 19 years of age; came 
to Detroit in 1887 and engaged as carpenter's 
apprentice; became contract carpenter and 
builder; entered plumbing and heating busi- 
ness 1906 with brothers; company incorpo- 
rated as Ernst Bros. & Co., 1912, of which is 
secretary and treasurer. Baptist. Member 
Master Plumbers' Association, Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Eecreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 35-37 Bagg St. Eesidence: 681 
Crane Ave. 

ERNST, Robert; born. Township of Casco, 
St. Clair Co., Mich., Nov. 4, 1874; son of 
Christopher and Caroline (Stolp) Ernst; edu- 
cated in country school and night school in 
city; married, Oct. 3, 1900, Martha Dawson, 
of Essex County, Ont.; 5 children: Hazel 
Martha, Alice Luetra, Harold Eobert, Edith 
Lucile, Earl Victor. Eeared on farm; removed 
to Detroit, 1894, and served as apprentice in. 
plumbing and heating trade; entered plumb- 
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1900, company incorporated as Ernst Bros. 
Co., of which is president; also partner Amer- 
ican Sanitary Manufacturing Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member board of 
directors, Y. M. C. A. Baptist. Mason. Club: 
Exchange. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
35-37 Bagg St. Kesidence: Iroquois Ave. E, 

EEWIN, Sid A., lawyer; born, Clinton, Ont., 
Can., Apr. 14, 1874; son of David and Mary 
(Orr) Erwin; educated public schools, Clinton; 
special course in chemistry and pharmacy, 
University of Michigan, 1890-91; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1909; married, Charlotte, 
Mich., 1894, Nellie Bishop; 1 son, Don B.; mar- 
ried, 2nd, Aug. 18, 1908, Madge Myers, of Bat- 
tle Creek, Mich.; children, Sidney Lyle, Albert 
C. (deceased). Engaged in chemistry and 
pharmacy, Battle Creek, 18 years; removed to 
Detroit, 1907; practiced law in Detroit since 
1909; manager The Credit Clearing House (es- 
tablished, 1885) since 1909. Member City 
Council, Battle Creek, 2 years (president, 
1905); member Michigan State Board of 
Pharmacy, 1903-9. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, 
K. T.; member Knights of Pythias and B. P. 
0. Elks. Eecreations: motoring; fond of good 
horses. Office: 814-815 Free Press Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 2330 West Boul, 

ESSEX, G(eorge) Bert, manufacturer brass 
lubricators; born, Penfield, Lorain Co., Ohio, 
July 21, 1864; son of Simon and Catherine 
(Lee) Essex; educated in district schools, 
Ohio; married Elizabeth Louise Graham, of 
Belmont, N. Y., Feb. 8, 1893. Came to Detroit 
May 12, 1890, as superintendent of the Michi- 
gan Lubricator Co., continuing in that capac- 
ity 11 years; organized the G. B. Essex Brass 
Co., Jan. 1, 1901; was elected treasurer and 
general manager of the company, and so con- 
tinues. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Club: Wol- 
verine Automobile. Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: 480 Franklin St. Eesidence: 574 Brush 
Street. 

ESSEX, H(uron) James, department man- 
ager; born, London, Ont., Can., Nov. 20, 1883; 
son of James and Mary J. (Mills) Essex; edu- 
cated public and high schools, London, Ont.; 
married, May 10, 1909, Agnes Gagnier, of De- 
troit; 1 son, James Alexander. Began active 
career with William Gurd & Co., sporting 
goods, London, continuing 5 years; with T. B. 
Eayl & Co., Detroit, since 1898, department 
manager since 1907. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit 



Tennis, Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: 
fishing, shooting. Office: 112-114 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 217 Lothrop Ave. 

ESTEELING, Charles J., printing and bind- 
ing; born, Detroit, Apr. 4, 1869; son of Joseph 
H. and Catherine (Bornman) Esterling; edu- 
cated High School, Detroit; married at De- 
troit, July 18, 1904, Louise C. Walters. 
Learned printer 's trade and assisted in organ- 
izing the Stubbs-Esterling Printing Co., of 
which was president and treasurer, 1911-13; 
since president and treasurer Charles J. Ester- 
ling Printing Co. Director Detroit Baking 
Co. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Ashlar 
Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M. Club: Adcraft. 
Office: 39-45 W. Congress St. Eesidence: 141 
Hazelwood Ave. 

EVANS, Frederick S., president Automobile 
Equipment Co.; born, Hamilton, Ont., Can., 
Sept. 5, 1855; sou of Eobert and Eliza J. 
(Betton) Evans; educated in public schools of 
Hamilton, and Toronto University; married, 
March 27, 1878, Ada Smith, of Windsor, Can.; 
6 children: Dr. F. W. Evans, Belton S., Clar- 
ence T., Lillian (Mrs. Donald McGregor, of 
Windsor), Muriel, Alfred. Eesident of Wind- 
sor 30 years; secretary, later proprietor, Bar- 
num Wire & Iron Works, 1884-90; manager 
Canadian Typograph Co., Windsor, 1890-1902; 
became manager National Cycle and Automo- 
bile Co., Toronto, 1902; retired from active 
business, 1905; secretary and treasurer Auto- 
mobile Equipment Co., 1909, president and 
general manager since Jan. 1, 1913. Presbyte- 
rian. Club: Detroit Automobile. Office: 225 
Jefferson Ave., Detroit. Eesidence: 171 Ouel- 
lette St., Windsor, Can. 

EVANS, William Albert, physician; born, 
Ontario, Can., Aug. 24, 1876; son of James J. 
and Anne J. (Montgomery) Evans; educated 
Bay City (Mich.) public schools to 1894; M.D., 
University of Michigan, 1902; married, Jan. 6, 
1904, Harriet M. Welchli, of Bay City; 2 chil- 
dren: William A. Jr., Anne Elaine. Began 
practice at Kalamazoo, Mich., 1902; removed 
to Detroit, 1910; roentgenologist, Detroit Gen- 
eral Hospital; member staff American Quar- 
terly of Eoentgenology. Progressive. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Wayne County and Mich- 
igan State Medical Societies, American Med- 
ical Association. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. 
Eesidence: 2070 Woodward Ave. 

EVERETT, Harry E,, insurance; born, Mon- 
roe, Wis., July 29, 1870; son of David B. and 
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lie and private schools, Monroe; married, 1904, 
Florence Croghan, of Washington, D. C. (died, 
1911). Began active career in charge of local 
insurance agency in the Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan, 1891, continuing 10 years; ap- 
pointed special agent and adjuster Michigan 
Fire & Marine Insurance Co. in charge of office 
at Columbus, 0., 1901; came to Detroit office 
of the company, 1906, and was elected secre- 
tary in 1910; also member board of directors. 
Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: New Detroit Ath- 
letic. Office: 208 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 
27 Ledyard St. 

EVEETS, Frank C, real estate; born, In- 
dianapolis, Aug. 2, 1876; son of Fred D. and 
Louise (Snyder) Everts; educated in public 
schools of Indianapolis and Detroit up to 1891; 
married at Chicago, Apr. 23, 1898, Elizabeth 
Weber (died, Feb. 5, 1906); married, 2nd, 
Mary M. Weber, Feb. 20, 1908; children: 
Florence E., Mildred K., Frank R., Harry W., 
Elizabeth M. Began in printing department 
of Detroit Evening News, 1891; assistant 
superintendent Prudential Life Insurance Co., 
1894-1900; manager insurance department of 
George Dreblow & Co., insurance and real es- 
tate, 1900-2; traveling salesman, 1902-3; with 
National Life Insurance Co. of United States 
of America, Chicago, at Chicago, 1903-4; since 
connected with The Stormfeltz-Loveley Co., 
real estate, began as salesman May, 1904, man- 
ager since Apr., 1907. Treasurer American 
Construction & Realty Co.; secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Concrete Products Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Mason (32°). 
Recreations: automobiling and boating. Of- 
fice: 76-78 Griswold St. Residence: 533 Town- 
send Ave. 

EWALD, Henry Theodore, advertising; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 20, 1885; son of Henry Charles 
and Theresa (Siefert) Ewald; educated Bishop 
Union School and Central High School, De- 
troit; married, Jan. 26, 1911, Oleta A. Stiles, 
of Detroit; 1 daughter, Shurley Oleta. Began 
active career with the Detroit & Cleveland 
Navigation Co., 1900, advancing to position of 
advertising agent, 1902; assistant advertising 
manager Studebaker Co., South Bend, Ind., 
1909; E, M. F. Automobile Co., Detroit, 1910; 
secretary-treasurer Campbell-Ewald Co., ad- 
vertising service, since 1911. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce (publicity committee). 
Director d'Arcambal Association (Ford Re- 
public). Progressive. Protestant. An organ- 



izer Detroit Adcraft Club. Member Y. M. C. 
A. Member Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M.; King 
Cyrus Chapter, R. A. M. Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreations: motoring, baseball. 
Office: 509 Wayne County Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 488 Baldwin Ave. 

EWING, Alonzo Prentiss, assistant general 
manager Gas Co.; born, Cincinnati, Apr. 7, 
1874; son of Richard Hughes and Sarah De- 
lano Fitch (Jones) Ewing; descended from 
ancestors who landed in Massachusetts, 1634; 
graduated. Grand Rapids public school, 1893; 
married, Feb. 15, 1906, Blanch Bush, of Jack- 
son, Mich.; 2 children: Janet, John Prentiss. 
Began in gas business in Grand Rapids, 1897; 
removed to Detroit, 1901, and became con- 
nected with Detroit City Gas Company; has 
been assistant general manager of the com- 
pany since 1913. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Society Colonial Wars, Gamma Delta 
Psi. Mason. Clubs: Y. M. C. A. (treasurer), 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Adcraft, Detroit Golf, 
Fellowcraft. Recreations: golf, motoring. Of- 
fice: Gas Office Bldg. Residence: 134 Long- 
fellow Ave. 

EYEE, George F. C; see Vol. 1908. 



FABEB, William Frederic, clergyman; born, 

Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1860; son of Theobald 
and Caroline W. (Schoenthal) Faber; attended 
public schools and Central High School, Buf- 
falo; A.B,, University of Rochester, N. Y., 
1880 (D.D,, 1905) ; graduate Auburn Theolog- 
ical Seminary, 1883; A.M., Hobart College, 
1898; married at Buffalo, June 26, 1883, Miss 
D. Jeannette Kniest (who died, 1895); 2 chil- 
dren: Harold Kneist (B.A., Harvard), M. D.; 
Dorothy Elizabeth. Ordained minister Pres- 
byterian Church, 1883; pastor First Presbyte- 
rian Church, Westfield, N. Y., 1883-92; en- 
tered Episcopal Church, 1892; rector Grace 
Church, Lockport, N. Y., 1893-1905, St. John's 
Church, Detroit, since 1905. Member Delta 
Upsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Royal Arcanum, 
Church Club of Michigan. Author: Thoughts 
for Thought; The Church for the Times; 
Nobiscum Deus; Henry VIII. and The Refor- 
mation; Stained Glass Windows; Fifty Years 
— A History of St. John's Church; also a num- 
ber of articles and sermons. Address: 344 
Woodward Ave. 

FAIR, Eichard Edgerton, manager Postal- 
Fair Motor Co.; born, Harrison, Ont., Can., 
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C. (Wells) Fair; educated in public schools, 
Lansing, Mich.; unmarried. Engaged as sales- 
man, cigars and tobacco, Lansing, Mich., 
1903-7; then entered automobile business in 
Flint, Mich., with Buick Automobile Co., con- 
tinuing, 1907-9; with Regal Motor Co., Kan- 
sas City, Mo., 1909-10; came to Detroit, 1910, 
and assisted in organizing the Postal-Fair 
Motor Co., since manager of the company. 
Eepublican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Automobile Dealers' Association. Mason. 
Clubs: Wolverine Automobile, Fellowcraft. 
Recreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 650 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 120 Broadway. 

FALES, Bingley Eussell; born, Apr. 25, 
1866; died, Feb. 15, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

FARMiSE, Arthur John, map publisher; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 23, 1876; son of Silas and 
Orpha C. (Littlefield) Farmer; educated in 
Detroit High School, 1892-95; University of 
Michigan; unmarried. Began, Apr. 1, 1898, as 
member Silas Farmer & Co., map publishers 
(established, 1826), of which is president and 
treasurer. Also president and treasurer The 
General Stamping Co., Parcel Post Sales Co., 
The D. E. Vaux Co. Has taken out 12 or 15 
U. S. patents. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Sons of American Revolution, 
Delta Upsilon, American Geographic Society. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, 
Country. Recreations: motoring and invent- 
ing. Office: Farmer Bldg. Residence: 655 2d 
Avenue. 

FAEMEB, Henry, life insurance manager; 
born. County Mayo, Ireland, June 20, 1866; 
son of Henry and Mary (Maugham) Farmer; 
educated in common and private schools and 
Royal University of Ireland, Dublin; came to 
America, 1885; took law course. University of 
Omaha (Neb.), and was admitted to practice 
law in 1895; married, 1904, Jessie Marie Lode- 
wyck, of Detroit. In service of Western 
Union Telegraph Co. (auditing and claim de- 
partments), Omaha, 1885-9; engaged in hard- 
ware business, 1890-96; practiced law in 
Omaha, 1896-1902; came to Detroit and was 
with the ^tna Life Insurance Co., 1902-6; 
manager at Des Moines, la., for same com- 
pany, 1906-9; state manager Phoenix Mutual 
Life Insurance Co., at Detroit, since 1909. 
President Detroit Life Underwriters' Associ- 
ation, 1913. Democrat. Recreations: reading, 
theatre. Office: 414-416 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 139 Putnam Ave. 

FAENSWOETH, Grover, president and 
manager Detroit Automobile Exchange, Inc.; 



born, Detroit, May 9, 1887; son of George 
and Mary Walker (McVey) Farnsworth; edu- 
cated Detroit High School; Syracuse Univer- 
sity; unmarried. Began in advertising busi- 
ness with the Studebaker Corporation, 1910; 
advertising manager Pingree Shoe Co., 1911- 
Jan. 1, 1913; since president and manager 
Detroit Automobile Exchange, Inc. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. 
Member Psi Upsilon, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: 
Detroit Tennis, Detroit Boat, Country Club of 
Grosse Pointe. Recreations: general outdoor 
sports. Office: 676 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 1270 Brush St. 

FAEE, Merton E., president and treasurer 
Detroit Shipbuilding Co.; married; children: 
Elva, Amy, Lee M. Director Scotten-Dillon 
Co., McCreery Engineering Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. President board of 
trustees General Hospital. Member Archae- 
ological Institute of America. Club: Detroit, 
Bankers'. Office: Detroit Shipbuilding Co. 
Residence: 40 Putnam Ave. 

FAEEAND, Jacob S., Jr., wholesale drug- 
gist; born, Detroit, June 11, 1857; son of 
Jacob S. and Olive M. (Coe) Farrand; edu- 
cated in public and high schools of Detroit; 
unmarried. Has been engaged in wholesale 
drug business in Detroit since 1876; secretary 
and treasurer Farrand, Williams & Clark since 
its incorporation; director Commercial Na- 
tional bank. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Bankers', Detroit Racquet 
and Curling, Detroit Curling, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: golf and outdoor, diversions. Of- 
fice: 11-18 Larned St. E. Residence: 457 
Woodward Ave. 

FAEEAND, William E.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
9, 1853; son of Jacob S. and Olive M, (Coe) 
Farrand; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; married at Philadelphia, 1876, Cora B. 
Wallace; 1 daughter, Rebekah (wife of Lieut. 
George C. Keleher, of the 26th U. S. Infan- 
try). Treasurer of The Farrand Co., manufac- 
turers of pianos, piano-players and organs 
since its organization, 1883-1909; president 
and treasurer, 1909, until Aug. 7, 1913, when 
company went into receivers' hands; now 
closing up the business. Ex-president Board 
of Estimates; ex-member Board of Lighting 
Commissioners, Detroit. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club. Of- 
fice: 12th St. and Grand Trunk R» R. Resi- 
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FAREELL, Francis R.; see Vol. 1908. 

FABBEIjIi, Percy James, auditor Campbell, 
Eulkley & Ledyard; born, Ontario, Can., Mar. 
1, 1863; son of Charles Isaac and Maria P. 
(Essex) Farrell; educated in Detroit grammar 
and Central High schools; married, June 14, 
1888, Agnes Stevens, of Chicago; 1 daughter, 
Ethel E. One of the editors and owners of 
The Southport Leader (weekly paper pub- 
lished at Southport, N. C), 1889-93; returning 
to Detroit, was for a short time connected 
with the Home Savings Bank; entered office 
of Eussel & Campbell, attorneys, as bookkeep- 
er, on Dec. 1, 1894, and has been identified 
with them and their successors ever since; 
auditor Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard; presi- 
dent Home Construction Co. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Tennis, Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: 
tennis and bowling. Office: 604 Union Trust 
Bldg. Eesidence: Hotel Plaza. 

FASQUELLE, Louis Joseph, real estate; 
born, St. Johns, Mich., Aug. 7, 1863; son of 
Louis Whiddon and Ann (Bachelor) Fas- 
quelle; graduated Ann Arbor High School, 
1880; Ph.C, University of Michigan, 1882; 
married Martha Sheehan, of Detroit. With 
Bureau of Chemistry, Department of Agricul- 
ture, Washington, D. C, 1883-84; then with a 
wholesale drug company, 1884-90; engaged in 
retail drug business, 1890-92; salesman The 
Sherwin-Williams Co., 1892-1903, and district 
manager, 1903-7; director of agencies Acme 
White Lead & Color Works, 1907-11; general 
sales manager General Motors Truck Co., 
1911-12; since in real estate business. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Mason. Eecreation: literature. Office: 304 
Chamber of Commerce. Eesidence: 66 Mars- 
ton Ct. 

FAUEOT, John P.; born, Canandaigua, N. 
Y., July 31, 1857; son of James and Sarah 
(Yerkes) Faurot; educated in public schools 
of Genesee Co., Mich.; married at Durand, 
Mich., Aug. 10, 1878, Flora Peek; 2 daugh- 
ters: Grace (Mrs. Donald Walk), Louise. Be- 
gan in railway service Tvith Grand Trunk Ed., 
1871, as night telegraph operator, Ionia, 
Mich,, and was continuously identified with 
the company in various capacities for 29 
years; has been commercial agent New York 
Central lines, at Detroit, since 1900. Demo- 
crat. Mason. Knight Templar. Club: Detroit 
Transportation. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 
207 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 38 Florence 
Ave., Highland Park. 



FAUST, John, lawyer; born, Gibsonburg, 
O., Oct. 2, 1877; son of Barnhart and Levina 
(Humberger) Faust; educated Ferris Insti- 
tute, Big Eapids, Mich., 1899 and 1900; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, 1908; unmarried. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1908. Democrat. 
Protestant. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Delta Theta Phi fraternity. Club: 
Lawyers'. Eecreations: motoring, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 414 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: Addison Apts. 

FAY, George Edwards, physician and sur- 
geon; born, Chicago, May 3, 1875; son of Ben- 
jamin B. and Susan (Eobinson) Fay; edu- 
cated public and high school courses, Chicago; 
B.Sc, University of Michigan, 1899; M.D., 
Medical Department, University of Michigan, 
1901; married, Detroit, Oct., 1905, Theodora 
Van Der Kar. Member surgical staff Univer- 
sity Hospital, Ann Arbor, 1900-1, and served 
as interne, 1901-2; began practice in Detroit, 
July, 1902. Eepublican. Protestant. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Tennis. Office: 408 Washington Ar- 
cade. Eesidence: The Addison. 

FECHHEIMER, Henry M., merchant; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 1, 1865; son of Morris C. and 
Iske (Amberg) Fechheimer; educated Detroit 
public and high schools; married, June 23, 
1902, Emma Schlos, of Detroit; children: Mor- 
ris William, Miriam S. and Alice. Was en- 
gaged in various pursuits until 1896; in the 
advertising business, 1896-1909; secretary- 
treasurer Heyns Bazaar Co. since May, 1909. 
President Fechheimer Theater Program Co.; 
president Telephone Directory Advertising 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Trustee United Jewish Charities, Detroit 
Milk Fund. Progressive. Jewish religion. 
Member Detroit Zoological Society. Mem- 
ber B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Wol- 
verine Automobile, Adcraft, Phoenix. Eecre- 
ation: travel. Office: 166 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 24 Eowena St. 

FECHHEIMER, Moses A., physician; born, 
Detroit, July 30, 1875; son of Morris C. and 
Iske (Amberg) Fechheimer; educated public 
and high schools, Detroit; M. D., Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1899; post-graduate studies 
in Europe; unmarried. Interne St. Mary's 
Hospital, 1899-1900; since in practice in De- 
troit, specializing in genito-urinary and ve- 
nereal diseases. City physician, Detroit, 
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ish Charities, Detroit. Member Wayne County 
and Michigan State Medical societies. Club: 
Phoenix. Office: 706-707 Gas Office Bldg. Kes- 
idence: 110 Garfield Ave. 

FEE, Eobert Lagora, cigar manufacturer; 
born, Binghamton, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1866; son 
of Michael and Jane (Quigley) Fee; educated 
in public schools of Binghamton; married at 
Fowlerville, N, Y., 1901, Eva Austin. Learned 
trade of cigar making at Binghamton; came 
to Detroit, 1886, and acted as traveling sales- 
man for the Detroit Cigar Co., and later for 
the Banner Cigar Co.; began manufacture of 
cigars on his own account, 1897, under title of 
the Lagora Fee Co., of which is president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 228 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 67 Cass Ave. 

FENDIiER, William F., wholesale hats, etc.; 
born. New York City, Feb. 25, 1867; son of 
Ferdinand and Anna (Wenzel) Fendler; edu- 
cated in St. John's German School, public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1899, Eose Zeuner. Has been 
a resident of Detroit since 1869; began active 
career in employ of August Easch & Co., 
tailors; then was connected with H. A. New- 
land & Co., wholesale hats, continuing for 17 
years; assisted in organizing wholesale firm of 
G. H. Gates & Co., 1899, and has since been 
buyer and member of the firm. Member Ger- 
man Salesman's Association. Independent Ee- 
publican. Member Schiller Lodge A. F. & A. 
M.; Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem 
Temple, Mystic Shrine; also Washington 
Lodge I. O. O. F. Office: 190-192 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 271 Seyburn Ave. 

FERGUSON, Archibald WiUard, manager 
E. G. Dun & Co.; moved to New York; see 
Vol. 1908. 

FERGUSON, Donald McLaren, mechanical 
engineer; born, Cleveland, O., July 21, 1881; 
son of James Christian and Hulda (Jensen) 
Ferguson; father came to U. S. at age of 17, 
mother born in Eoehester, N. Y.; moved with 
parents to North Olmsted, O., at age of 6 
years; educated district and high school; mar- 
ried, Verda Emma Simmons, of Cleveland, 
Jan. 30, 1907; one son, Darwin Worth. With 
Cleveland Car Co., 1898-99; Bartlett & Snow 
Conveying machinery, Cleveland, Sept.-Dec, 
1899; American Bicycle Co., 1900-1; Automo- 
bile & Cycle Parts Co., 1901-2; Federal Manu- 
facturing Co., 1902-3; Garford Co., 1903-7; 
Eainier Motor Car Co., Saginaw, Mich., 1907- 
8; Everitt Metzger Flanders Co., Detroit, 



1908-12; chief engineer Cartercar Co., Pon- 
tiac, Mich., since Sept., 1912. Presbyterian. 
Member Society of Automobile Engineers,. 
American Society for Testing Materials, In- 
ternational Society for Testing Materials. 
32° Mason; Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine; 
member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreations: fish- 
ing, hunting. Office: Cartercar Co., Pontiae, 
Mich. Eesidence: 128 Rhode Island Ave., 
Detroit. 

FERGUSON, James C, general agent Union 
Pacific Railway; born, St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 
21, 1858; son of Eev. James and Martha A. 
(Clark) Ferguson; educated public schools; 
married. Mar. 16, 1910, Virginia Farrow, of 
Worden, 111. Began active career as newsboy 
on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Eailway, 
running between Galesburg and Eushville, 
111.; brakeman on same road, between Gales- 
burg and Quincy, 111., and on Union Pacific 
out of Cheyenne, Wyo., 1874-87; then suc- 
cessively with same road, freight conductor, 
passenger conductor, local agent. North 
Platte, Neb., local agent, Freemont, Neb., 
traveling freight agent, Denver, and general 
agent, Denver, to May, 1910; since general 
agent at Detroit. Eepublican. Protestant. 
Mason. Clubs: Detroit Transportation, Den- 
ver, Athletic (Denver). Eecreation: farming. 
Office: 11 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 89 Hancock 
Ave. W, 

FERGUSON, Thomas Franklin; born, 
Springfield, Mo., July 20, 1879; son of John 
E. and Virginia (Smith) Ferguson; educated 
Springfield public schools; married, Dec, 8, 
1900, Hilma Stonebraker, of Springfield; 2 
children: Gertrude Marie, William Francis. 
Began active career in banking business in 
Springfield, continuing for 7 years; then en- 
gaged in cigar business for 2 years; located in 
Detroit, 1909, and is now secretary and treas- 
urer E. B. Gallagher & Co., wholesale bakers' 
and confectioners' supplies. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Christian (Disciples) Church. Club: 
Transportation. Eecreation: baseball. Office: 
116-118 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 194 Com- 
monwealth Ave. 

FERRY, Dexter Mason, Jr., treasurer D. M. 
Ferry & Co.; born, Detroit, Nov. 22, 1873; son 
of Dexter M. and Addie E. (Miller) Ferry; 
educated in public schools of Detroit, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, and at Columbia Uni- 
versity, graduating, degree of A.B., 1898; mar- 
ried, Pittsburgh, Oct. 1, 1907, Jeannette Haw- 
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active career with National Pin Co.; was 
elected secretary D. M. Ferry & Co., seeds, 
1899, and is now treasurer. Vice-president 
Standard Accident Insurance Co.; treasurer 
American Harrow Co.; director First Na- 
tional Bank, Security Trust Co., Wayne 
County Savings Bank; and officer and di- 
rector in many other companies. President 
State Board of Education, 1908-12; member 
Michigan Legislature, 1901-2 and 1903-4. Ee- 
publican. Congregationalist. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon, Michigan and Columbia Uni- 
versity fraternities. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
University, Detroit Boat (ex-president). Of- 
fice: D. M. Ferry & Co. Kesidence: 1040 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

FETTERS, Edward Alfred, florist; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 3, 1874; son of Gustav and Au- 
gusta (Kees) Fetters; educated public schools, 
Detroit; married, Nov. 16, 1898, Caroline Voll- 
mer, of Cleveland; one daughter, Gertrude 
(Mrs. S. J. Welz). Began active career in the 
florist business with J. M. Gasser & Co., of 
Cleveland, and continued 8 years; engaged 
as florist on own account in Cleveland, 1896- 
1903; returned to Detroit, 1903, and has since 
conducted florist business in own name. Ee- 
publican. Christian Scientist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Florists' 
Club. Mason. Club: Eotary. Eecreations: 
automobiling, fishing. Oflice: 114 Farmer St. 
Eesidence: 164 Englewood Ave. 

FICK, Levi J., lawyer; born, Liberty, Pa., 
Nov. 23, 1848; son of John and Elizabeth 
(Brion) Fick; graduate State Normal School, 
Mansfield, Pa., June, 1873; graduate Lafay- 
ette College, Pa., Bachelor of Elements (B.E.), 
1873, B.A., 1880, M.A., later; married at Phil- 
adelphia, Pa., Sept. 19, 1881, Elizabeth Shen- 
ton (now deceased) ; again, Corry, Pa., Oct. 
28, 1905, Izora V. Hall. Was principal of 
academy at New London, Pa., 1880-81; re- 
moved to Michigan, entered Law Department, 
University of Michigan, was admitted to the 
bar, 1883; since practiced in Detroit; vice- 
president G. H. Foote Publishing Co. Demo- 
crat. Mason. Eecreation: literature. Office: 
202 Whitney Opera House Blk. Eesidence: 
2378 W. Grand Boul. 

FIEDLER, Charles Kern, landscape archi- 
tect; born. West Salem, O., Oct. 22, 1885; son 
of Ferdinand and Mary (Aldisa) Kern; edu- 
cated Cleveland School of Art; Ohio Univer- 
sity; University of Pennsylvania; unmarried. 
In practice as landscape architect in Detroit 
since Sept., 1910. Formerly member of Sev- 



enth Eegiment of New York; Election Board 
and Board of Commerce. Member Architec- 
tural Society of the University of Pennsyl- 
vania, Beta Theta Pi. Club: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Eecreation: tennis. Office: 2312 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 1939 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

FIELD, George Samuel, lawyer; born, New 
York City, Mar. 22, 1869; son of William F. 
and Eebecca (Johnston) Field; graduate Co- 
runna (Mich.) High School, 1892; University 
of Michigan, Law Department, degree of 
LL.B., 1895; married at Perry, Mich., Feb. 2, 
1897, Amy E. Morrice. Began practice at East 
Jordan, Mich., 1895; removed to Detroit, 
1895; member law firm Barbour, Field & Mar- 
tin. Member Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Eepublican. Congregationalist. Member Pal- 
estine Lodge, F. & A. M.; Eoyal Arcanum. 
Eecreations: baseball and boating. Office: 30 
Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 107 Brooklyn Ave. 

FIELD, Howard Amenzo, clergyman; born, 
Eollin, Lenawee Co., Mich., Dec. 1, 1871; son 
of Henry Van Field and Mary Ann (Nash) 
Field; educated public schools, Adrian High 
School, Albion (Mich.) College; married. Sept, 
1, 1897, M, Maude Vail, of Weston, Mich.; one 
child, Harold H, Ordained M. E. ministry, 
1895; pastor Weston, Mich., 1895-97, Dixboro, 
1897-1900, Milan, 1900-3, Detroit, 1903-7, Caro, 
Mich., 1907-11, Simpson Ch., Detroit, since 
1911. Statistical secretary Detroit Confer- 
ence several years and chairman board ex- 
aminers same; vice-president Michigan State 
Epworth League; member of faculty of the 
Preachers' Institute of Michigan for M. E, 
Church, Prohibitionist and Progressive. 32° 
Mason, Member Alpha Tau Omega. Eecrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Eesidence: 418 Sixth 
St., Detroit. 

FILER, Frank; born, Manistee, Mich., Aug. 
21, 1854; son of Delos L. and Juliette (Gold- 
en) Filer; educated in public schools of Man- 
istee; married at Ludington, Mich., 1883, 
Myrtle L. Carter; 1 daughter. Golden M. (Mrs. 
A, L, Le Gro), Began in lumber business at 
Ludington, 1872; was member firm of Gibbs 
& Filer, and later Cartier & Filer, lumber 
dealers; was proprietor for 15 years of Lud- 
ington Electric Light & Power Co.; removed 
to Detroit, 1901, and became associated with 
the Standard Tie Co., 1902, of which he was 
president until Dec, 1911; director Grayling 
Lumber Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 32" 
Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: De- 



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troit, Detroit Athletic, Country, Detroit Auto- 
mobile. Eecreations: horses and automobil- 
ing. Office: 1611 Ford Bldg. Residence: 25 
W. Canfield Ave. 

FINCH, Edward Brush, manufacturer; 
moved to Cleveland, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

FINCK, Leon C; born, Oct. 1, 1860; died, 
Nov., 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

FINCK, William Muir, overall manufac- 
turer; born, Lyons, N. Y., June 25, 1854; son 
of David and Mary (Fitzsimmons) Finck; 
educated in public schools of Syracuse, N. Y.; 
married at Buft'alo, N. Y., June 16, 1899, 
Katherine Eheinor. Came to Detroit, 1876; 
began manufacture of overalls as partner of 
firm of Fitzsimmons & Finck, 1886, continu- 
ing until 1891; member of firm of Hamilton 
Carhartt & Co., 1891-02; since Apr., 1902, pres- 
ident and secretary of W. M. Finck & Co., 
manufacturers of overalls. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, fine arts. Office: 1160 Gratiot Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 145 Van Dyke Ave. 

FINKELSTON, Max H., lawyer; born, Pol- 
zin, Germany, Oct. 21, 1883; son of Leon and 
Charlotte (Blumenthal) Finkelston; was 
brought to America at age of 7 years; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1903, LL.B., 1906; 
unmarried. Eesident of Alpena, Mich., 11 
years; located in Detroit, 1906, and since in 
general practice. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Knights of Pythias. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports: Office: 1006 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 167 Theodore St. 

FINN, Albert Henry, treasurer and man- 
ager The Franklin Press; born, St. Clair, 
Mich., June 15, 1862; son of Eev. Silas and 
Cynthia (Eaton) Finn; educated in public 
schools and Kalamazoo College; married, De- 
troit, June 30, 1886, Katherine Scott; chil- 
dren: Juliette Irene, Eaton Scott, of Manistee, 
James Crampton, Silas Munger. Began as 
clerk in general store at Eoyal Oak, Mich.; 
established, 1879, the Eoyal Oak Midget, of 
which he was editor and proprietor; removed 
the business to Capac, Mich., 1879, and there 
published the Capac Argus; later became edi- 
tor and publisher of the Fort Gratiot Sun 
and the Port Huron Tribune; came to De- 
troit, 1890, as advertising manager of The 
Detroit Journal, and became business man- 
ager and assistant general manager, retiring 
with change of ownership; was connected with 
The Chicago Tribune, 1901; returned to De- 
troit, 1902, and bought The Christian Herald, 
of which he was editor and publisher for 4 



years; established The Franklin Press, pub- 
lishers and printers, 1903, and also bought 
The Pilgrim, a magazine published in Battle 
Creek, Mich., which he moved to Detroit, and 
was its editor and publisher (paper since ac- 
quired by purchasers in St. Louis). Inde- 
pendent Eepublican. Baptist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Sons of American 
Eevolution. Mason. Club: Adcraft. Eecrea- 
tions: books, Y. M. C. A. and Sunday School 
work, traveling. Office: 164-166 Congress St. 
W, Eesidence: 36 Bethune Ave. W. 

FINN, Edward D., building contractor; 
born, Detroit, June 29, 1884; son of John and 
Margaret A. (Eussell) Finn; educated graded 
and high schools, Detroit; Detroit College; 
St. Mary's College, Kan.; Detroit Business 
University; married, Phoebe M. Magee, of 
Detroit, Jan. 25, 1913. Learned the brick- 
layer's trade, completing it in 1906; then 
went to Los Angeles, Cal., and started in busi- 
ness; after the earthquake returned to Detroit 
and became a partner of father, 1907, in firm 
of John Finn & Co.; resigned, June, 1912, and 
since engaged successfully in contracting busi- 
ness in own name; president of Finn & Atkin- 
son, foundry supplies. Clubs: Harmonie, Curl- 
ling. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 402- 
403 Sun Bldg. Eesidence: Ansonia Apts., 142 
Bagg St. 

FINN, John, contractor; born, Queen's Co., 
Ireland, May 2, 1853; son of George and 
Frances (Carroll) Finn; came to America at 
18; educated in public schools of Ireland and 
Detroit; married at Brighton, Mich., 1880, 
Margaret Eussell; children: Charles O., Ed- 
ward D., John C, Eussell G., Lawrence F., 
Harold E., Laretta (Mrs. L. C. Smith), Mar- 
guerite L. Began career in Detroit in employ 
of William Carpenter, learning the bricklay- 
ing trade, 1873; for a number of years been 
engaged as building contractor, now head of 
firm John Finn & Son; has erected many 
buildings in Detroit, among them the Provi- 
dence Hospital, Knights of Columbus Club 
Bldg., Bell Telephone Co. 's Bldg., Monastery 
of the Blessed Sacrament, etc. Independent 
in politics. Catholic. President Builders' Ex- 
change; member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Knights of Columbus. Eecreation: reading. 
Office: 234 E. Fort St. Eesidence: 91 West- 
minster Ave. 

FINN, Russell Gregory, general building eon- 
tractor; born, Detroit, Mar. 12, 1890; son of 
John and Margaret A. (Eussell) Finn; A.M., 
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retary and treasurer John Finn & Son, con- 
tractors, Detroit, since 1912. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Eecreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 234 Fort St. E. Eesi- 
dence: 91 Westminster Ave. 

FINNEY, Jared Warner, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 15, 1841; son of Seymour and May 
A. (Seger) Finney; father removed to De- 
troit from New York State 1834; educated 
public and high schools, Detroit; A.M., Brown 
University, 1865; LL.B., Albany (N. Y.) Law 
School, 1866; married, Apr. 15, 1875, Mabel 
Richards, of Pittsfield, Mass.; 3 children: 
Mary AUce, Harold Richards, Seymour. Be- 
gan practice in Detroit, 1870, as member of 
firm of Finney & Brewster; alone in prac- 
tice since 1897; practices in U. S. courts only; 
executor estate of Seymour Finney, Assistant 
United States attorney, 1872-80; United 
States attorney, 1880-84; United States 
commissioner since 1908, under appointment 
by United States District Court. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Chi Psi fraternity (Brown Chapter). Club: 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: literature and 
art. Office: 725 Ford Bldg. 

FINSTEEWAIiD, Charles Aaron, furniture; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 20, 1867; son of Maier and 
Caroline (Marx) Finsterwald; educated pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; married, Aug. 15, 1893, 
Selma Goldberg, of Marion, Wis.; 8 children: 
Corinne, Rachel, Evelyn, Maier, Lucille, Max- 
ime, Miriam, Ruth. Partner Star Clothing 
Co., Oxford, Mich., 2 years; engaged in im- 
plement and grain business and conducted de- 
partment store at Marion, Wis.; since 1911, 
associated with brother Herman in furniture 
business; moved to Detroit, 1912; secretary 
and treasurer Finsterwald Furniture Co. In- 
dependent Republican. Member Temple Beth 
El. Mason; member L O. O. F., Knights of 
Pythias. Recreations: outdoor sports: Office: 
219 Randolph St. Residence: 191 Warren Ave. 
East. 

FINSTERWALD, Herman, furniture; born, 
Detroit, May 21, 1873; son Maier and Caro- 
line (Marx) Finsterwald; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married. Mar. 10, 1901, Hat- 
tie Leopold, of Cleveland; 3 children: Yolette, 
Myra, Herman, Jr. Began in clothing and 
men's furnishing business, Detroit, 1891; then 
in same business at Romeo with brother, 1898- 
1901; at Marine City, as Rochester Clothing 
Co., 1901-7; returned to Detroit, 1907; en- 
gaged in retail furniture business, 1909, and 



now president Finsterwald Furniture Co. 
Member Temple Beth El. Mason; member 
Knights of Pythias. Recreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: 219 Randolph St. Residence: lOS 
Massachusetts Ave. 

FISCHER, Paul Fred, merchant; born, St. 
Clair, Mich., Nov. 16, 1871; son of Herman 
and Sophia (Schroeder) Fischer; educated St. 
Clair public schools; Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; Michigan Agricultural College, Lan- 
sing, Mich.; married, June 26, 1901, Martha 
Knorr, of Detroit; 2 children: Gerald K., Dor- 
othy Elenore. Member firm of Krause & 
Fischer, groceries and meats, since 1908. Re- 
publican in national aifairs. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; De- 
troit Commandery, K. T.; Moslem Temple, 
Mystic Shrine. Recreations: boating, hunt- 
ing and field sports. Office: 2673 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 143 W. Philadelphia Ave. 
Summer Home: St. Clair, Mich. 

FISHER, Albert, manufacturer; born, Peru, 
O., Jan. 2, 1864; son of Andrew and Stefana 
(Rimille) Fisher; educated public schools, 
Norwalk, O.; married, July 29, 18S9, Mary 
Gangwish, of Norwalk; 6 children: Alberta, 
Fred, Urban, Raymond, Helen, Edwin. Learned 
trade of carriage and wagon making in Nor- 
walk; removed to Detroit in 1885 and entered 
employ of Wilson Body Co., of which became 
superintendent; engaged in business for self in 
1891 as carriage and wagon builder, now de- 
signer and builder of special automobile 
bodies, etc. Republican. Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member B. P. O. 
Elks, Knights of Columbus, C. M. B. A. Clubs: 
Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Yacht, Har- 
monie Society. Recreations: automobiling, 
motor boating. Office: 300-310 Fort St. W. 
Residence: 88 Trumbull Ave. 

FISHER, George Edward, railroad con- 
tractor; born, Detroit, Aug 1, 1861; son of 
Francis E. and Margaret C. (Mathison) 
Fisher; educated public schools in Detroit 
until 14; attended Bryant & Stratton Business 
University nights; married, Jan. 2, 1884, Effie 
May Jones, of Detroit; one daughter, Bessie 
(Mrs. George E. Hawley). Began active ca- 
reer at 17 in fish and oyster house of Isbell 
& Merrill and became partner of Isbell at 
age of 20; became general manager, at De- 
troit, of New York Accumulator Co.; entered 
business, contracting and installing central 
station lighting and power plants, 1889; took 
up railroad contracting, 1896; built a number 
of electric railways in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsyl- 



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vania and Michigan; president and treasurer 
Fidelity Construction Co.; secretary and treas- 
urer Toledo, Ann Arbor & Jackson E. R. 
Co., Toledo, O. Republican. Protestant. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, K. T. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Noontide. Recreation: 
music. Office: Majestic Bldg. Residence: 62 
Palmer Ave. W. 

FISHER, Eobert L., wholesale millinery; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 6, 1872; son of Albert C. 
and Frances (Guerin) Fisher; educated in 
public schols of Detroit; married at Birmfng- 
ham, Mich., Feb. 22, 1897, Stella Rundel; one 
daughter, Lucile Irene. Began active career 
in jewelry business, continuing 1890-98; sec- 
retary and treasurer of the Mitchell-Moody- 
Garton Co., wholesale milliners, etc., 1898- 
1908; firm name changed to Garton, Fisher & 
Wills Co., of which is secretary and treasurer. 
Recreation: hunting. Office: 222 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 45 Burlingame Ave. 

FISKEB, William J., surety bonds; born, 
Alexandria, Va., May 24, 1884; son of Samuel 
B. and Mary (Bartle) Fisher; descendant of 
one of the early families of Virginia; edu- 
cated public schools, Alexandria; Woodbury 
Forest, Orange C. H., Va.; married, Jan. 3, 
1912, Clara M. Morphy. Began active career 
passenger agent's office, Pennsylvania R. R., 
New York, continuing 3 years; assistant man- 
ager, Washington, D. C, office. Title Guaran- 
tee & Surety Co. of Scranton, Pa., 1 year; 
executive special. Banker's Surety Co. of 
Cleveland, O., 1910; state manager (Morley 
& Fisher) Southern Surety Co. of St. Louis 
since 1911. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
900 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 156 Glad- 
stone Ave. 

FISK, William T., manufacturer; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 12, 1870; son of William J. and 
Emma (Fillery) Fisk; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools. Olivet College and Detroit Business 
University; married at Marshall, Mich., 1895, 
Grace Ackerson; 3 children: William T., Jr., 
Charles Douglas, Katherine. Engaged in shoe 
manufacturing business, 1893-1903; president 
The Casket Hardware Manufacturing Co. since 
1903. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Member Masonic order. Knights 
Templar. Recreation: reading. Office: 818- 
820 Warren Ave. W. Residence: 275 Com- 
monwealth Ave. 

FITCH, J. Howard, general agent, Louis- 
ville & Nashville R. R. Co.; born, Jefferson- 
ville, Ind., Nov. 18, 1867; son of Edward 



Wright and Clara (Heaton) Fitch; Chauncey 
Wheaton Fitch, grandfather, was first prin- 
cipal of branch of University of Michigan, 
located in Detroit; educated public schools 
of Jeffersonville, and Louisville, Ky.; mar- 
ried, Sept. 7, 1898, Kate Orvis Girdler, of 
Jeffersonville, Ind.; 3 children: Girdler Brent, 
Edward Wright, Howard Mercer. Has been 
connected in various capacities with the 
Louisville & Nashville R. R. Co. since Sept. 1, 
1890; general agent for Michigan and Ontario, 
in Detroit, since Nov. 1, 1910. Independent 
in politics. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Transportation, 
Detroit Rotar3^ Recreations: reading, fishing. 
Office: 1025-1027 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 
2051 John R St. 

FITCHETT, Frank Foster, clergyman ; born, 
Kent County, Mich., Sept. 5, 1875; son of 
Merrit and Sylvia (Foster) Fitehett; educated 
common schools, Huron County, Mich.; Fer- 
ris Institute, Big Rapids; B.A., Albion Col- 
lege, Albion, Mich.; unmarried. Ordained M, 
E. ministry, 1901; pastor Bayport, Mich., 
1901-3, Waldron, 1903-5, Eckford, 1905-7, 
Simpson Ch., Detroit, 1907-11, Grand River 
Ch. since Oct. 1, 1911. President Detroit Pas- 
tors' Union. Member State Tax Association. 
Address: 376 McGraw Ave. 

FITSCHEN, Rev. John Frederick, Jr., cler 
gyman; born, Tenafly, N. J., Aug. 26, 1867; 
son of John Frederick and Margaretha (Liide- 
mann) Fitschen; educated public and private 
schools, Englewood, N. J.; A.B., Williams Col- 
lege, 1889; graduated Auburn Theological 
Seminary, 1892; married, Oct. 11, 1899, Ruth 
Williams, of Ithaca, N. Y.; children: Ellen, 
Paul, John, George, Margaret, Barbara. Or- 
dained Presbyterian ministry, 1892; pastor 
First Presbyterian Church, Waterville, N. Y., 
1892-97, First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, 
N. Y., 1897-1911, Jefferson Ave. Church, De- 
troit, since Nov., 1911. Member Religious Ed- 
ucation Association, National Geographic So- 
ciety, Delta Upsilon. Club: University (De- 
troit). Residence: 171 Seminole Ave. 

FITZGERALD, James Arthur, restaura- 
teur, born, Dayton, O., Mar. 8, 1872; son of 
James Edward and Josephus (Dunn) Fitz- 
gerald; educated public schools, Dayton; mar- 
ried, Sept. 16, 1902, Josephine Gertrude Acker- 
man; one son, James Ackerman. Began act- 
ive career as a hotel clerk at Dayton, O., 
1885; later was manager Hotel Richelieu, Chi- 
cago, 4 years, then at Coney Island, N. Y., 
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steward of the Eussell House and of the Fel- 
lowcraft Club; proprietor Oakland Hotel; has 
been proprietor Penobscot Inn since 1903; 
member Brennan & Fitzgerald, also Brennan, 
Fitzgerald & Sinks; president H. & F. Vi- 
brator Co.; vice president Universal Film Co.; 
director Ohio Film Co., Servself Co. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member B. P. O. Elks, 
Maccabees, H, M. B. A., Moose. Clubs: Har- 
monie. Elks. Eecreation: baseball. Office: 
432 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 44 Dexter 
Boulevard. 

FITZPATRICK, William George, lawyer; 
born, Hoyt's Corners, O., Nov. 29, 1875; son 
of Edward and Catherine (Kennedy) Fitzpat- 
rick; educated in public schools of Saginaw 
County, Mich.; St. Mary's Seminary, Sagi- 
naw, 1883; Sacred Heart Academy, Au Sable, 
Mich., 1885-90; Detroit Business University, 
1893-94; Detroit College of Law, 1895-97, de- 
gree of LL.B., 1897; married at Detroit, June 
26, 1901, Katherine Elizabeth Farnam; 3 chil- 
dren: Edward Paul, William George, Jr., 
Katherine Elizabeth. Began reading law in 
office of Hon. T. E. Tarsney, 1894; became 
member of firm as Tarsney & Fitzpatrick, 
1898, which continued until death of Mr. 
Tarsney, in 1909, since practiced alone. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association. Democrat. Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of 
Equity. Clubs: Detroit Curling, North Chan- 
nel. Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Of- 
fice: 1606 Ford Bldg. Residence: 45 Medbury 
Avenue. 

FIXEL, Arthur E., lawyer; born, Saginaw, 
E. S., Mich., Feb. 22, 1885; son of Adolphus 
and Bertha (Klein) Pixel; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Saginaw, 1890-98; Saginaw E. S. 
High School, 1898-1900; graduate Detroit Cen- 
tral High School, 1902, Law Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1902-5, graduating, LL.B., 
1905; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit 
since June, 1905. Member Harmonie Society, 
Alumni Association, University of Michigan. 
Clubs: Phoenix (secretary), Walkerville Coun- 
try. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 1006- 
1008 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 61 Canfield 
Ave. W. 

FLAHARTY, John J., manager of sales; 
born. Providence, R. L, Sept. 9, 1888; son of 
"William and Anna H. (Murphy) Flaharty; 
educated public schools and English High 
School, Providence; unmarried. Began busi- 
ness career as salesman for the Kimball & 
Colwell Co., Providence; traveling sales rep- 



resentative for the Screw Machine Products 
Corporation, Providence, 1911; became mem- 
ber of firm of The George Q. Hill Co., manu- 
facturers of metal goods, Boston, July, 1912; 
now manager of western office of the firm and 
manager of sales. Independent in politics. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus 
(Fourth Degree Assembly). Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreations: baseball and ten- 
nis. Office: 1406 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 
68 Winder St. 

FLEISCHMAN, Mark, vice-president and 
secretary Sullivan Packing Co.; born. New 
York, May 25, 1852; son of Charles and Hen- 
rietta (Davidson) Fleischman; educated pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; married, Jan. 27, 1898, 
Rebecca Schroeder, of Cincinnati; 2 sons: 
Charles, William. Has resided in Detroit since 
1857; became associated in live stock busi- 
ness with the late James J. Sullivan, 1880; 
assisted in establishing the Sullivan Packing 
Co., 1908, and since vice-president and secre- 
tary same. Club: Phoenix. Recreations: auto- 
mo biling, theater. Office: 552 Beecher Ave. 
Residence: 642 Cass Ave. 

FLINN, Elisha H.; born, Dec. 16, 1843; 
died, Nov. 24, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

FLINN, James Harmon, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 25, 1874; son of Elisha Herbert 
and Samantha (Whitwood) Flinn; educated 
at University of Michigan and Detroit Law 
School; married. New York city, Nov. 10, 
1906, Ethel Garretson; 2 children: Elisha G., 
Ethel. Admitted to bar, 1899, at Detroit; di- 
rector Old Detroit National Bank, Michigan 
Savings Bank, Hayes Manufacturing Co. 
Member Board of Comerce. Republican. Mem- 
ber Psi Upsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Uni- 
versity. Recreation: boating. Office: 1220 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 216 Seminole 
Avenue. 

FLINT, Albert Wilkinson, register of pro- 
bate; born, Novi, Mich., Dec. 26, 1867; son of 
Homer A. and Melissa (Wilkinson) Flint; ed- 
ucated Detroit High School; unmarried. With 
Dime Savings Bank, Detroit, two years; fol- 
lowed stock farming in Wayne County, Mich., 
6 years; entered probate office, 1898, and has 
been register same since 1907. Served on 
U. S. S. Yosemite for 5 months during Span- 
ish-American War. Republican. Baptist. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, horseback riding. Office: Pro 
bate Office. Residence: 876 2d Ave. 

FLINT, Herbert J., sales manager; born, 
Eaton Rapids, Mich., Oct. 26, 1880; son of 



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Martin A. and Julia P. (Colwell) Flint; pub- 
lic school education; married, May 26, 1903, 
Emma L. Nottingham, of Lansing, Mich.; 2 
children: Betsy, Barbara. Came to Detroit 
from Lansing, 1908; manager Detroit Hup- 
mobile Sales Co., since 1909; director Union 
Building & Loan Association, Lansing. Ee- 
publican. Club: Wolverine Auto. Recreations: 
automobiling, shooting, swimming. Office: 788 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 91 W. Willis Ave. 

FLINTERMANN, Johann, physician; born, 
Sept. 26, 1840; died, Jan. 15, 1912; see Vol. 
1908. 

FLJNTERMANN, Rudolph Friederich, chem- 
ist and metallurgist; born, Detroit, Apr. 28, 
1871; son of Johann and Dorette (Schaefer) 
Flintermann; graduated Detroit High School, 
1889; A.B., University of Michigan, 1894, also 
degree of M.A., 1895; married, Detroit, Sept. 
14, 1896, Augusta Hall Durfee; 4 children: 
Dorothea, Edgar D., Mary Katherine, Mar- 
garethe. Professor of chemistry, South Da- 
kota School of Mines, 1895-97; chemist at 
Golden Reward Chlorination Works, Dead- 
wood, S. D., 1897-98; chemist at Kildonan 
Mill, Deadwood, 1898-99; superintendent of 
Wasp No. 2, Cyanide Mill, Deadwood, 1899- 
1901; chemist and engineer of tests. Inter- 
national Harvester Co., Chicago, 1901-7; 
founded, 1907, The Michigan Steel Casting 
Co., Detroit, of which is president and general 
manager; also vice-president Detroit Pressed 
Steel Co. Republican. Unitarian. Member 
Psi Upsilon. Club: Detroit University. Rec- 
reations: handball, tennis, music. Office: 248- 
250 Guoin St. Residence: 65 Kenilworth Ave. 

FLORIAN, Frederic S., lawyer; born, Olive 
Township, Clinton Co., Mich., Oct. 7, 1878; 
son of Aloysius and Mary (Jettinghoff) Flor- 
ian; educated Central State Normal School, 
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; Valparaiso University, 
Ind.; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; un- 
married. Practiced in Detroit, since June 19, 
1907; member firm of Florian, Moore & Wilson. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Law- 
yers', Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: 
motoring, hunting, fishing. Office: 725-727 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: Marlborough 
Apts., 419 2d Ave. 

FLOWERDAY, Robert, superintendent and 
horticulturist. Belle Isle; born, Norfolk Coun- 
ty, England, Jan. 7, 1858; son of Robert and 
Mary (Bell) Flowerday; educated National 
Schools, Norfolk County, England; came to 



American, 1874; married, Jan. 20, 1878, Mary 
Elder, of Detroit; 1 son, Robert H. Began 
active career with Davis & Taplin, florists, De- 
troit, 1874; went to New York, 1876, then to 
Toronto, and later to East Saginaw, Mich.; 
returned to Detroit, and became manager of 
greenhouses of Julius Strelinger; organized 
firm of Flowerday & Carey, florists, 1883; 
brought out partner, 1894, and has since con- 
ducted the business under name of Detroit 
Floral Co., he and his son Robert being sole 
proprietors. General superintendent of parks 
and boulevards of Detroit, 1910-June, 1913; 
since superintendent and horticulturist. Belle 
Isle. Republican, Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Florists' Club (ex-presi- 
dent). Mason; Ashlar Lodge No. 91; Penin- 
sular Chapter No. 42; Monroe Council No. 1; 
Damascus Commandery No. 42, K. T,; Mos- 
lem Temple, Shrine; also member Knights of 
Pythias and National Union. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: Belle Isle. Store: 747 
Woodward Ave, Residence: 1410 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

FLOWERS, Charles, lawyer; born, Bucks 
County, Pa,, Dec, 14, 1845; son of Joseph and 
Sarah (Pickering) Flowers; educated in pub- 
lic schools Concord Seminary, Delaware Co,, 
Pa,, 1861; Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, 
Fort Edward, N. Y,, 1864-65, Married at Ches- 
ter, Pa., June 30, 1868, Mary E. de Norman- 
die; children: Norman (of Jackson, Mich.), 
Mary (Mrs. Charles B. Marble, of Boston), 
Herbert B. (of Baltimore). Was stenographer 
and official reporter circuit court, Detroit, 
1868-81; circuit court commissioner, 1881-84; 
corporation counsel, Detroit, 1896-1900; fire 
commissioner, 1894-98; member Michigan 
House of Representatives, 1909, 1911, 1913 
(chairman judiciary committee). In practice 
of law since 1879. Republican. Quaker. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of 
Detroit. Member B. P, O. E, Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Harmonie, Office: 614 Penobscot Bldg, 
Residence: 318 Ferry Ave. 

FIiOYD, Frank Harris, lubricating oils; 
born, Montgomery, Ala., July 31, 1864; son of 
George Porter and Relief B. (Field) Floyd; 
educated public schools of Quincy, Mass.; 
married, Apr. 15, 1889, Anna Pearl, of Cincin- 
nati; 3 children: Robert Kendall, Marion, 
Beatrice, Began dealing in lubricating oils in 
Philadelphia, 1893; removed to Detroit, 1902, 
and has since continued as manufacturer and 
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Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Tennis. 
Eecreation: tennis. Office: Laboratory and 
Wareroom: 143 Beaubien St. Eesidence: 109 
Edison Ave. 

FYLNN, William Henry, lawj'er; moved to 
Flint, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

FOEESTEELING, Gustav H., president 
Foersterling Bros. Co.; born, Berlin, Germany, 
Jan, 1, 1860; son of Gustav Eudolph and Ama- 
lie (Kostiak) Foersterling; educated in pri- 
vate schools of Berlin; emigrated to America, 
1883; married, March 27, 1890, Gertrude Gal- 
lagher, of Maquoketa, la.; 3 children: Flor- 
ence (wife of Dr. Hawley), Gustav H., Jr., 
Herman B. Employed in banking business, 
Dubuque, la., 1883-85; in Sioux City, la., 1885- 
90; went to Germany, returning to the United 
States, 1891; in business in Chicago, 1891; 
moved to St. Louis and in 1903 with brothers 
Herman E. and Eeinhard V. engaged in 
bakers' supply business; business moved to 
Detroit, 1906, and since conducted as Foer- 
sterling Brothers Co., of which he is presi- 
dent. Served in German army 1 year. Demo- 
crat. Lutheran. Mason. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Eecreation: motor boating. Office: 258 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 363% Field Ave. 

FOEESTEELING-, Eeinhard V,, manufac- 
turer; born, Berlin, Germany, Aug. 6, 1867; 
son of Gustav Eudolph and Amalie (Kostiak) 
Foersterling; educated private schools, Ber- 
lin; came to America, Jan., 1891; married, 
June 12, 1911, Lucia Wagner, of Detroit. Was 
connected with the newspaper business (Ger- 
man papers) for 18 years in Chicago, St. 
Louis, New York and in Ohio; associated with 
brothers Herman and Gustav H. in St. Louis, 
1903, as H. Foersterling, bakers' supplies; 
vice-president of Foersterling Bros. Co., De- 
troit, since 1906. Lutheran. Member I. O. 
O, F. (Western Lodge No. 286). Club: Turn 
Verein. Eecreations: fishing, gymnastics. Of- 
fice: 258 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 365 Field 
Avenue. 

FOLEY, Eight Eeverend John Samuel, E. C 
Bishop of Detroit; born, Baltimore, Nov, 5 
1833; son of Mathew and Elizabeth (Murphy) 
Foley; graduate St. Mary's College, 1850 
studied in St. Mary's Ecclesiastical Seminary 
Baltimore, and at the Eoman Seminary; or 
dained priest, by Cardinal Patrizzi, 1856. Eec 
tor St. Bridget's, Baltimore; six years at Elli 
cott City, Md.; then in Baltimore as assist 
ant pastor St. Peter's; founder and pastor St 
Martin's, Baltimore; was active in establish 
ing new schools, in developing St. Joseph 's 



House of Industry, Sisters of the Good Shep- 
herd, etc. Consecrated bishop of the Diocese 
of Detroit, Nov, 4, 1888. Address: 31-33 Wash- 
ington Boul. 

FOLSOM, Robert M.; see Vol. 1908, 

FOOTE, Henry Wilbur, fire protection en- 
gineer; born, Traverse City, Mich,, Feb. 21, 
1881; son of Donald Marr and Jennie Eliza- 
beth (Peckham) Foote; educated Chicago 
public schools; Lewis Institute, Chicago; Law 
Department, Lake Forest University; mar- 
ried, Chicago, 111., Feb. 10, 1902, Agnes M. 
Head; children: Alice M., Lorraine E., Phillip 
H, Northwestern agent, at Minneapolis, Minn., 
of the Manufacturers' Automatic Sprinkler 
Co., of New York, 1904-10; department man- 
ager, Detroit, Automatic Sprinkler Co. of 
America, since 1910; secretary and treas- 
urer Eeliance Contracting Co., Detroit, engi- 
neers, contractors and sales agents of fire pro- 
tection and prevention equipment. Spanish- 
American War service in Cuba with Army of 
Occupation. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 518 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Eesidence: 75 Elmhurst Ave. 

FOEBES, Edwin Bannister, physician; born, 
Lowell, Mass., May 20, 1874; son William and 
Irene (Pierce) Forbes; educated in public 
schools of Lawrence, Mass.; student Phillips 
Academy, Andover, Mass., three years; M.D., 
Harvard University Medical School, 1897; 
post-graduate work, Vienna, Austria, 1898-99, 
and at Woman's Hospital, Budapest, 1899; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1899, Janette 
Fisher; children: Ethel Irene, Edwin F. 
Has practiced in Detroit since 1900; visiting 
member staff Providence Hospital. County 
physician Wayne County, 1904-13. Eepubli- 
can. Episcopalian. Member American Medi- 
cal Association, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical societies. Mason, K. T., 
Shrine. Member New England Society. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic, 
Harvard Club of Michigan. Eecreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 17 Grand Circus Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 94 Pallister Ave. 

FOEBUSH, Frank D,, resident manager 
Fruit Dispatch Co.; born, Springfield, Vt., 
Mar. 31, 1863; son of Charles A. and Eliza- 
beth (Davis) Forbush; A. B., University of 
Vermont, 1886; married, Nov. 18, 1891, Flor- 
ence Moore, of Grand Eapids, Mich.; 1 son, 
Frederick M. Began active career in furni- 
ture manufacturing business. Grand Eapids, 
Mich., 1887, continuing 5 years; then en- 
gaged as merchandise broker, 1892-99; re- 



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moved to Detroit, 1899, and became resident 
manager Fruit Dispatch Co. Eepublican, 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Sons of 
American Eevolution. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, University. Kecreations: fishing, other 
outdoor diversions. OflSce: 48-49 Campau 
Bldg. Eesidence: 315 Seminole Ave. 

FORBUSH, William Byron, clergyman 
moved to Philadelphia, Pa.; see Vol. 1908. 

FORD, Emory Leyden, chemicals; born 
New Albany, Ind., Jan. 3, 1876; son of Em 
ory Low and Ella I. (Neat) Ford; graduate 
Princeton University, degree of B.S., 1896 
widower. Began active career as chemist 
Michigan Alkali Co., manufacturers of heavy 
chemicals, 1896, became purchasing agent, and 
since 1900 has been secretary and treasurer 
of the company. Also vice-president J. B. 
Ford Co.; president Cadillac Steamship Co.; 
vice-president Franklin S. S. Co. and Fremont 
S. S. Co.; secretary and treasurer Wyandotte 
Transportation Co., Wyandotte Terminal Co., 
Ford Colliers Co.; director Old Detroit Na- 
tional Bank. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Ma- 
son (32°), Knight Templar. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country, Detroit Boat, Old Club, 
Detroit Eaequet and Curling, Automobile, 
Yondotega, Erie Shooting and Fishing. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports. OflSce: 1622 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: 33 E. Kirby Ave. 

FORD, George A., physician; born, Maiden 
Eock, Wis., Sept. 29, 1879; son of James T. 
and Sarah Eussell (Holmes) Ford; educated 
public schools, Minneapolis, Minn., Warren, 
111., Beloit College; graduated Still College 
of Osteopathy, Des Moines, la., 1903; M.D., 
Detroit Homeopathic College, 1912; married, 
June 24, 1907, Elizabeth C. Bacon, of Wyan- 
dotte, Mich.; 1 son, George A., Jr. Practiced 
osteopathy in Detroit, 1903-11; in both home- 
opathic and osteopathic practice since 1911. 
Progressive. Presbyterian. Ex-president De- 
troit Osteopathic Association. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Mason, President 
Detroit Alumni Chapter of Sigma Chi frater- 
nity. Club: Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: mo- 
toring. Oflfiee: 413-415 Stevens Blk. Eesi- 
dence: 126 Pallister Ave. 

FORD, Henry; born, Greenfield, Mich., July 
30, 1863; son of William and Mary (Litogot) 
Ford; educated in district school, Greenfield; 
married at Greenfield, Apr. 11, 1888, Clara J. 
Bryant; one son, Edsel B. Came to Detroit, 
1887; formerly chief engineer Edison Hlumi- 
nating Co.; has been engaged in manufacture 
and sale of automobiles as the Ford Motor 



Co. since Mar. 16, 1903. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Member Society 
of Automobile Engineers. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Bloomfield Hills Country, Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat, Wol- 
verine Auto, Bankers', Detroit Athletic, Fel- 
lowcraft. Automobile Club of America. Eec- 
reations: automobiling and farming. Office: 
Woodward Ave., Highland Park. Eesidence: 
Dearborn, Mich. 

FORD, John Battice, vice-president and 
general manager Michigan Alkali Co.; born, 
New Albany, Ind., Oct. 25, 1866; son of Ed- 
ward and Mittie (Penn) Ford; educated at 
Western University of Pennsylvania, Pitts- 
burgh, and Harvard University, special course 
and Law School, 1888; married at Sandusky, 
O., 1895, Helen Sloane; 2 sons: John B., Jr., 
Frederick Sloane. Began business career as 
treasurer of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., 
Pittsburgh, Pa., 1888, continuing until 1893; 
came to Wyandotte, Mich., with his grand- 
father, 1893, and founded the Michigan Al- 
kali Co., manufacturers of heavy chemicals, 
with which he has since been identified; lo- 
cated in Detroit, 1893. President J. B. Ford 
Co., Huron Portland Cement Co.; vice-pres- 
ident Edward Ford Plate Glass Co., Toledo, 
O.; Old Detroit National Bank; director Se- 
curity Trust Co., Michigan Savings Bank, 
etc. Member Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yon- 
dotega, Automobile, Detroit Eaequet and 
Curling. Eecreations: automobiling, golf and 
yachting. Office: 1622 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 
1730 JeflPerson Ave. 

FORD, Walter Buhl; born, Detroit, Sept. 
22, 1873; son of James H. and Frederica 
(Buhl) Ford; educated in public schools of 
Detroit, Yale University, graduating, B.A., 
1896, and Yale Law School, degree of LL.B., 
1898; unmarried. Secretary and treasurer of 
the Menzies Shoe Co., manufacturers of shoes, 
1902-9; since treasurer Buffalo Taxi Cab Co. 
(Buffalo, N. Y.) ; director Menzies Shoe Co. 
(Detroit), Cleveland Taxi Cab Co. (Cleve- 
land); vice-president Detroit Shade Tree Co. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Yondotega, Coun- 
try. Recreation: outdoor sports. Eesidence: 
Pasadena Apts. 

FORD, Walter D., physician; born, Peru, 
Ind., Dec. 10, 1877; son of Lafayette and Lou 
(Johnson) Ford; educated in Detroit public 
schools to 1895 and Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, degree of M.D., 1899; married at Detroit, 
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practiced in Detroit since May, 1899; attend- 
ing pedeatrician, Out Patient Department, 
Harper Hospital. Member Wayne County 
and Michigan State Medical societies, Amer- 
ican Medical Association. Eecreations: aquat- 
ic sports. Office and Eesidence: 1022 3d Ave. 

FORLER, Henry C. L., lawyer; born, Niles, 
Mich., Oct. 19, 1874; son of George K. and 
Catherine (Smith) Forler; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Niles and Detroit College of 
Law, graduating, LL.B., 1901; married at De- 
troit, June 24, 1903, Isabel Nesbitt; 1 daugh- 
ter, Kathleen. Was in office of Judge Alfred 
J. Murphy previous to graduating in law; 
has since been in general practice. Demo- 
crat. Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Lawyers' Club of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Office: 19 Buhl Blk. Residence: 
27 Marston Ct. 

FORMAN, Thomas; born, Lafayette, Ind., 
Aug. 7, 1853; son of George S. and Emma 
(Leaming) Forman; educated in public and 
high schools of Lafayette, Ind.; married at 
Petoskey, Mich., 1893, Miss Minnie Hankey; 
3 children: Mary, Isabelle, George. Came to 
Detroit, 1879, and entered into partnership 
with Charles Dickerson, firm Dickerson & Co., 
hatters; removed to Petoskey in 1882 and be- 
came manager of the Pine Lake Lumber Co.; 
entered lumber business on own accpunt, 1893, 
and incorporated as the Thomas Forman Co., 
lumber and hardwood flooring, of which is 
president and manager; moved business to 
Detroit, 1901; also president and manager 
Forman Earle Co., Heidelberg, Ky. Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: For- 
man Ave. and Fort St. Residence: 30 W. For- 
est Ave. 

FORSTER, Charles Arthur, manufacturer; 
born, Lincoln County, Kan., July 31, 1873; 
son of Richard and Katherine (Harper) For- 
ster; educated in public and high schools, 
Terre Haute, Ind.; married, June 15, 1905, 
Bessie C. Hurd, of Kenosha, Wis.; 3 chil- 
dren: Katharine Abigail, Ruth Elizabeth, Rich- 
ard Hurd. Began active career in employ of 
Pennsylvania R. R. Co., Terre Haute, Ind.; 
removed to St. Louis as cashier, general 
passenger office, same road, 1898; entered 
employ of National Cash Register Co., 
Oct., 1899, and served the company in 
various capacities, also spending 1 year in 
England for the company; became connected 
with the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. in 
1905; transferred to Detroit, Oct., 1905, as 



sales manager, advancing to assistant general 
manager. Republican. Member Detroit Cham- 
ber of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Auto, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: automobiling, golf, hunting. Res- 
idence: 101 Pingree Ave. 

FORTAIN, Henry Joseph, dentist; born. 
Belle River, Ont., Can., June 1, 1874; son of 
Israel M. and Melvina (Archambault) For- 
tain; educated public schools, Bay City, Mich.; 
public and high schools, Detroit; D.D.S., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1902; married, June 
22, 1904, Minnie E. Brown, of Cleveland; 2 
children; Rhea Marjorie, Doris Helen. Served 
in various capacities on the Great Lakes for 
a number of years, advancing to pilot and 
captain; last command was 1st officer and 
pilot, Christopher Columbus, plying between 
Chicago and Milwaukee; studied dentistry and 
has engaged in practice in Detroit since 
1902. Independent in politics. Catholic, Mem- 
ber Michigan State Dental Society, First Dis- 
trict, Detroit Dental Association. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, Sportsman's. Recreations: automobil- 
ing, fishing. Office: 808 Gas Bldg. Residence: 
155 West Philadelphia Ave. 

FORTUNE, J(ohn) Robert, chief engineer 
Murphy Iron Works; born, Detroit, Aug. 1, 
1871; son of Thomas Jenkins and Mary 
(Buckley) Fortune; public school education; 
married at Detroit, 1899, Nettie E. Thomas; 
one son, J. Robert, Jr. Began active career 
as engineer Murphy Iron Works, Detroit, con- 
tinuing, 1890-98; then engineer American 
Stoker Co., New York, 1898-1900; engineer 
Automatic Furnace Syndicate, London, Eng., 
1900-1; chief engineer Underfeed Stoker Co., 
London, 1901-3; again became connected with 
the Murphy Iron Works, and European man- 
ager, 1903-5; returned to Detroit, 1905, and 
since chief engineer Murphy Iron Works, also 
director of the company. Progressive. Epis- 
copalian. Member American Society Mechan- 
ical Engineers, Engineers, Society of Western 
Pennsylvania, Detroit Engineering Society, 
Ohio Society Mechanical, Electrical & Steam 
Engineers, Nat. Dist. Heating Association, 
American Foundrymen 's Association. Inventor 
and patentee of many improvements in me- 
chanical stoking apparatus. Recreation: au- 
tomobile touring. Office: foot of Walker St. 
Residence: 297 East Grand Boul. 

FOSTER, Edward D., retired; born, Scio, 
Mich., May 12, 1838; son of Dvright C. and 
Alma J. (Seymour) Foster; married at De- 



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troit, 1871, Marian Langley. Has been a resi- 
dent of Detroit since June 23, 1854; began 
active career as clerk in hardware store, De- 
troit; at close of five years engaged in sale 
of leather and findings under title of Mum- 
ford, Foster & Co., continuing, 1863-88, and as 
E. D. Foster & Co., 1888-97; retired from act- 
ive participation in mercantile business, 1897, 
and devoted his attention to the Standard Sav- 
ings and Loan Association until 1913; since 
retired. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber A. O. U. W., National Fraternal Union. 
Eesidenee: 124 Charlotte Ave. 

FOWLER, George Barber, lawyer; born, 
Enfield, Conn., June 25, 1867; son of Eoyal A. 
and Ellen H. (Barber) Fowler; graduate 
Hartford (Conn.) High School, 1884; B.A., 
Yale, 1888, LL.B., 1890; married, Detroit, May 
18, 1899, Grace M. Filer; one son, Delos E. 
Practiced in Hartford, 1890-99, associating 
with Judge Charles H. Briscoe and James P. 
Andrews; removed to Detroit, 1899, and was 
member of the firm of McDonald & Fowler 
until 1911, since alone. Director Scotten-Dil- 
lon Co.; secretary and treasurer Lenawee 
County Gas & Electric Co. Member Michi- 
gan State Bar Association, Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Hartford (Conn.) County Bar 
Association. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Ma- 
son, Knight Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Univer- 
sity, Detroit Athletic, Country (Detroit), Yale 
(New York). Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 715 Hammond Bldg. Eesidenee: 36 
Canfield Ave. W. 

FOWLER, William Henry, investment se- 
curities; born, Penn Yan, Yates Co., N. Y.; 
son of Sylvanus Jeremiah and Sarah Ann 
(Newman) Fowler; educated in grammar 
schools and high school, Auburn, N. Y.; mar- 
ried, Dec. 23, 1889, Anna Kendall Conger, of 
Grand Eapids, Mich.; 1 son, Eichard C. Be- 
gan as cashier 5th National Bank, Grand 
Eapids, continuing Mar., 1886-97; assistant 
cashier Old Detroit National Bank, 1905-10; 
dealer in investment securities as William H. 
Fowler & Co. since Mar. 1, 1912. Deputy state 
treasurer of Michigan, 1901-5. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Bankers'. Eecreation: golf. Office: 1023 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidenee: 25 Willis Ave. E. 

FOX, Harry Joseph, cashier Central Sav- 
ings Bank; born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 1871; son 
of Martin and Matilda (Van de Zandt) Fox; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Jan. 29, 1896, Agnes Barium; 
1 daughter, Thelma. Began active career as 



bookkeeper in employ of the Peninsular Sav- 
ings Bank, 1888; became assistant cashier of 
the Home Savings Bank, 1890; has been cash- 
ier Central Savings Bank since Jan. 1, 1900. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eoman 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, Mac- 
cabees, Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Bankers'. 
Eecreation: athletics. Office: Majestic Bldg. 
Eesidenee: 23 E. Philadelphia Ave. 

FRANCIS, John Miller, chemist; born, 
Jacksonville, Ala., Oct. 25, 1867; son of Miller 
W. and Julia (Clark) Francis; educated in 
public schools of Alabama and University of 
Alabama, degree of M.A., 1887; post-graduate 
course at Johns Hopkins University, Balti- 
more, 1889-90; married, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 1891, 
Evie E. Harris; 2 children: John M., Jr., 
Julius C. Adjunct professor of chemistry. 
University of Alabama, 1887-92; chemist for 
Parke, Davis & Co. since 1892, and chief 
chemist since Aug., 1904. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member American Association for 
the Advancement of Science, American Chem- 
ical Society, American Pharmaceutical Asso- 
ciation, Society of Detroit Chemists. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat. Office: Parke, Davis & 
Co. Eesidenee: 240 Seyburn Ave. 

FRANCOIS, Emile, president Detroit Man- 
tel & Tile Co.; born Leavenworth, Kan., Oct. 
10, 1872; son of Theophile and Jennie 
(Eoeue) Francois; educated parochial and 
public schools, Detroit; Old Central High 
(night) ; married, Aug. 31, 1898, Alice 
Vaughan, of Detroit; 4 children: Theophile, 
Emeric, Helen, Edgar. Eesident of Detroit 
since 1879; began active career with Hoy & 
Knapman, merchant tailors; then with De- 
troit Shoe Co., and later with Coulson & More- 
house; engaged in tile business for self at 20 
Lafayette Ave., 1890; organized the Detroit 
Mantel & Tile Co., 1898, incorporated, 1906, 
and since president same. Eepublican. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Club: Ex- 
change. Eecreations: baseball, fishing. Office: 
116 Broadway. Eesidenee: 70 Trowbridge 
Avenue. 

FRANK, Charles, wholesale grocer; born, 
Poland, Eussia, Dec. 28, 1867; son of Harris 
and Mary (Cohen) Frank; educated in old 
country; married, May 4, 1893, Millie Eobin- 
son, of Detroit; 2 children: Sydney, Walter. 
Came to America, 1884; began in wholesale 
liquor business, at Chicago, and followed same 
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to Detroit, 1909, and embarked in wholesale 
grocery business; member Frank Brothers. 
Eepublicau. Orthodox Jewish faith. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Michigan "Whole- 
sale Grocers' Association. Odd Fellow. Eecre- 
ation: baseball. Office: 253 Napoleon St. 
Eesidence: 770 Brush Boul. 

FRANK, Louis I., real estate; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 20, 1884; son of Bernhard and Flora 
(Cohen) Frank; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; unmarried. Began active career as 
stenographer in real estate office of B. H. 
Eothwell & Co., 1898; then stenographer with 
Eobert E. Bane; with Spadter Bros, wholesale 
woodenware, 1902-7; in real estate business 
for self since 1907; secretary and treasurer 
Third and Michigan Ave. Eealty Co. Member 
Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Member Temple 
Beth El. Member Knights of Pythias. Club: 
Mutual (vice-president). Eecreations: motcH"- 
ing, fishing. Office: 1413 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Eesidence: 253 Hancock Ave. E. 

FRAj^TK, Samuel D., wholesale grocer; born, 
Poland, Eussia, Dec. 18, 1871; son of Harris 
and Mary (Cohen) Frank; educated in old 
country; married. Jan. 11, 1898, Fannie Eob- 
inson, of Detroit; 4 children: Gertrude, Adele, 
Ethel, Milton. Came to America, 1886; began 
active career with brother Charles, at Chi- 
cago, in the wholesale liquor business; later 
followed same line of business at Sault Ste. 
Marie; removed to Detroit, 1909, and engaged 
in wholesale grocery business; member Frank 
Brothers. Eepublican. Orthodox Jewish faith. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Mich- 
igan Wholesale Grocers' Association. Mason, 
Odd Fellow. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 253 
Napoleon St. Eesidence: 2132 Woodward Ave. 

FRANKLIN, Leo M., clergyman; born, 
Cambridge City, Ind., Mar. 5, 1870; son of 
Michael H, and Eachel (Levy) Franklin; at- 
tended public schools and Hughes High 
School, Cincinnati, graduating from the 
latter, with honors, 1888; LL.B., University 
of Cincinnati, 1892, also winner of Phi Beta 
Kappa key; received degree of Eabbi, He- 
brew Union College, 1892; married at Chicago, 
July 15, 1890, Hattie M. Oberf elder; 3 chil- 
dren: Euth Lucille, Leo I., Margaret Helen. 
Eabbi Jewish Church, Omaha, Neb., 1892-99, 
Temple Beth El, Detroit, since January, 1899. 
President Hebrew Union College Alumni As- 
sociation; chairman editorial board of Young 
Israel, a magazine for Jewish religious 
schools; treasurer Central Conference of 
American Eabbis, since 1911. Member Fine 



Arts Society, Archajological Society, and 
director of many social, civic and philan- 
thropic organizations; an active worker in 
promotion of model tenement house move- 
ment. Member Phi Beta Kappa. Club: 
Phoenix. Study: Temple Beth El. Eesidence: 
10 Edison Ave. 

FRANKLIN, Wallace, manager Westing- 
house, Church, Kerr & Co.; born, Cowlesville, 
N. Y,, Mar. 22, 1847; son of William T. and 
Elizabeth (Austin) Franklin; educated in 
public schools, Erie County Academy, Alden, 
N. Y., and Alexander Academy, Alexander, 
N. Y.; married Ellen M. St. John (died, 1908); 
1 daughter, Grace (Mrs. F. L. Eeeg). Began 
active career as traveling representative Buf- 
falo Scale Co.; removed to Grand Eapids, 
Mich., 1882, as Michigan representative of 
Fairbanks, Morse & Co.; has been manager at 
Detroit for Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & 
Co., engineers, since 1897. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Hoo-Hoo, Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit, Peninsular, Wolverine Automobile. 
Eecreation: hammering copper. Office: 1018 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 26 Lothrop Ave. 

FRASER, Douglas Anson, president Amer- 
ican Brass & Iron Co.; born, Sarnia, Ont., 
Can., Mar. 6, 1883; son of Anson S. and 
Lucinda S. (Hyde) Eraser; educated in public 
and high schools, Sarnia; married, Apr. 16, 
1913, Laura E. Lumley, of Detroit. Learned 
trade of brass founder and finisher with the 
Standard Brass Works, of Detroit, and con- 
tinued with the company for 514 years; in 
Sept., 1905, organized the American Brass & 
Iron Co., of which has since been president. 
Episcopalian. Mason. Eecreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: cor. Trembly Ave. and Crystal St. 
Eesidence: 166 Gladstone Ave. 

FRASER, Elisha Alexander, lawyer; born, 
Bowmanville, Out., Can., Mar. 13, 1837; son 
of Eev. Niram A. and Elizabeth (Fletcher) 
Eraser; attended Baldwin Institute, Berea, O., 
1851; Oberlin College, 1852-56; University of 
Michigan, graduating, degree of A.B., 1863, 
honorary degree of A.M. conferred by same 
university, 1866; married at Detroit, Dec. 24, 
1863, Maude J. Lymbumer. Superintendent 
public schools Kalamazoo, Mich., 1864-73; be- 
gan practice of law at Battle Creek, Mich., 
1873; was city attorney. Battle Creek, 1875- 
76; has been in practice in Detroit since 1876; 
professor Detroit College of Law since 1892, 
lecturing on contracts, constitutional law and 
international law. Presbyterian; ruling elder 
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since 1877; delegate to General Assembly 
Presbyterian Church in the United States of 
America, New York City, 1889 and 1904, and 
member judicial committee, both sessions; se- 
lected, 1900, as member of committee for re- 
vising creed of said church, and so acted 
until adoption of report of committee, 1904; 
chosen to represent the Presbyterian Church 
in U. S. of America at Pan-Presbyterian Alli- 
ance, Liverpool, Eng., June, 1904, and by re- 
quest delivered a popular address before the 
alliance on "Christianity and National Ex- 
pansion"; member Council of Eeformed 
Churches since 1911 (elected vice-president at 
meeting in Pittsburgh, 1912). Eepublican. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 16-17 Mc- 
Graw Bldg, Residence: 1054 4th Ave. 

FRASEK, Stuart A., general insurance; 
born, Cobourg, Ont., Can., Feb. 24, 1872; son 
of Alexander and Mary Mead (Torrance) 
Eraser; educated public schools of Ontario 
and Detroit; married, Oct. 25, 1898, Sarah 
Agnes Noble, of Detroit; children: Stuart A., 
Jr., Charles Noble, Mary Frances. Engaged 
in coal business with Stanley B. Smith & Co., 
Detroit, 16 years; manager for Alex Y. Mal- 
comson, coal; assistant cashier Citizens' Sav- 
ings Bank; in insurance business on own ac- 
count since June, 1911. Progressive. Presby- 
terian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Corinthian Lodge, F. & A. M. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Indian Vil- 
lage. Recreations: boating, tennis and field 
sports. Office: 1416-18 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 279 Agnes Ave. 

FEASER, William A., president Detroit 
Brass Works; died, Jan. 1910; see Vol. 1908, 

FEAZER, Allan Howard, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 26, 1859; son of Thomas and Cecilia 
(Clancy) Frazer; educated Detroit public 
schools and University of Michigan, graduat- 
ing, degree of Ph.B., 1881; married at Detroit, 
Jennie Palmer; children: John P., Frances J. 
(Mrs. Charles M. Carmichael). Admitted to 
bar, 1882; in general practice since, except 
while prosecuting attorney Wayne Co. Repub- 
lican. Was assistant prosecuting attorney 
Wayne Co., 1889-90; elected prosecuting at- 
torney, 1892, and re-elected three times, de- 
clining renomination for fifth term in order 
to return to general practice of law; ap- 
pointed special counsel for City of Detroit, 
1913. Widely noted for aggressiveness against 
lawbreakers; 566 cases on the docket when 
he entered office, 1893; within two years broke 
up the gang of criminals that had been oper- 



ating in defiance of law in Detroit for 15 
years, and sent the leader to prison. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: The Country, De- 
troit Boat, Automobile of Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic. Recreation: reading. Office: 816 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 1986 Woodward 
Avenue. 

FEAZER, John P., building contractor; 
born, Detroit, June 14, 1884; son of Allan H. 
and Jennie (Palmer) Frazer; father served 4 
consecutive terms as prosecuting attorney of 
Wayne Co., declining nomination fifth time; 
educated in public schools and University 
School, Detroit; unmarried. Has engaged in 
building business since beginning of active 
career; head of John P. Frazer Construction 
Co.; company builds houses and sells them. 
Eepublican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Alpha Omega. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Country, Eushmere. Eecreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 523 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 1986 Woodward Ave. 

FEEELAND, Del A., manufacturer; born, 
Seneca Falls, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1869; son of El- 
bert M. and Mary E. (Cowin) Freeland; edu- 
cated in common schools, Seneca Falls; mar- 
ried, Jan. 20, 1912, Lyla J. Fisher, of Detroit. 
Began with Rumsey & Co., pump manufactur- 
ers. New York, continuing 7 years; removed 
to Detroit, 1898; became connected with the 
Detroit Leather Specialty Co., Inc., 1898, and 
now secretary and treasurer same. Eepubli- 
can. Congregationalist. 32° Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, yachting. Office: 275 Beecher Ave. 
Residence: 27 Chandler Ave. 

FEEEE, Charles Lang, capitalist; born at 
Kingston, N. Y., 1856; son of Jacob E. and 
Phoebe Jane (Townsend) Freer; educated in 
public schools, Ulster Co., N. Y. (A.M., Univer- 
sity of Michigan) ; unmarried. Was engaged 
in railway service and manufacturing in De- 
troit; now retired. Connoisseur in art; pre- 
sented his art collection to Smithsonian Insti- 
tution, Washington, D. C; director American 
Academy in Eome. Clubs: Grolier, Players 
(New York), Caxton (Chicago), Copley So- 
ciety (Boston), Yondotega, Witenagemote, 
Detroit, University, Lake St. Clair Fishing 
and Shooting (Detroit). Office: 915 Union 
Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 33 Ferry Ave. E. 

FEEEE, Nelson Elwood, real estate, also 
lawyer; born near Chelsea, Mich., Aug. 10, 
187i; son of Eugene B, and Fannie C. (Van 
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educated in Chelsea and Jackson high schools; 
graduated Cleary Business College, 1899; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1892; admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1892; married, Nov. 20, 1902, 
Mabel J. Harris, of Detroit. Traveled as col- 
lector 1 year for the McCormick Machine Co.; 
clerk law firm of Miller & Smith, 2 years; 
with the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing 
Co. 3 years; secretary Eby Manufacturing Co. 
about 2 years; in real estate business since 
1908; now associated with the firm of 
Parker, Schunk & Fry. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Enlisted in 31st Michi- 
gan Volunteers, Spanish-American War, and 
served as musician until stricken with mala- 
rial fever; honorably discharged. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: 
Detroit Yacht, Noontide. Kecreations: sailing 
and music. Office: 701 Majestic Bldg. Kesi- 
dence: 60 Clairmount PI. 

FEENSDOEF, Edward, wool and grain; 
born, Hudson, Mich., November, 1863; son of 
Louis and Caroline (Eosenfield) Frensdorf; 
educated in public schools and 2 years at Wal- 
nut Hills Academy; unmarried. Began active 
career at 18 with his father; was given inter- 
est in firm at 21 and has since devoted his at- 
tention mainly to enlarging the business of L. 
Frensdorf & Son, founded 1857; now large 
wool buyers and operating many grain eleva- 
tors (senior member and principal owner of 
firm). Also president Neptune Paint Co.; vice- 
president Detroit Times Co.; director Western 
Shoe Co. (Toledo), Boies State Bank, First 
State Bank (Hillsdale, Mich.), Tecumseh State 
Bank (Tecumseh, Mich.). Served three terms 
as member City Council of Hudson and two 
terms as Mayor. As chairman of the Wood- 
row Wilson League made successful fight in 
the pre-convention campaign, insuring dele- 
gates to the Baltimore Convention, 1912; nom- 
inated in the state primary as candidate for 
congressman-at-large (defeated); appointed 
member Board of Control of State Prison, at 
Jackson, by Governor Osborn, 1910, and re- 
appointed by Governor Ferris for 6-year term. 
Mason (32°), Shriner; member Knights of 
Pythias. Recreation: horses. Residence: Hud- 
son, Mich. 

FEEUD, Leopold, real estate and securi- 
ties; born in Hungary, Sept. 26, 1848; son of 
Marcus and Josephine (Levy) Freud; came to 
America, 1857; educated in Detroit public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1881, Hanna Sittig; children: 
Carrie (Mrs. M. Fautle), Marcus L., Jerome 



S., Marie R., Josephine. Began in general 
merchandise business owned by his father in 
the copper country; established in business 
for self at age of 25, at Cliff Mine, Kewee- 
naw Co. (L. S.), Mich.; in 1878 removed to 
Detroit, where he has since been engaged in 
real estate and investment securities. Repub- 
lican. Member Temple Beth El. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate 
Board, Harmonie Society. 32° Mason. Club: 
Phoenix. Recreations: music and travel. Of- 
fice: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 90 
High St. E. Summer Residence: Grosse Pointe, 
Michigan. 

FEIEDBERG, Jacob, jeweler; born, Wilna, 
Russia, Oct. 10, 1860; son of Barney and Anna 
M. (Hurwitch) Friedberg; educated in public 
schools of Russia; married at Nowogrudok, 
Russia, 1879, Mollie Israel; 2 children: Morris, 
Lillian. Came to America October, 1886; be- 
gan business career in manufacture of pants 
at Cleveland, continuing, 1893-96; came to 
Detroit, 1897, and engaged as jobber in cloth- 
ing for 9 years; associated with his son, Mor- 
ris, 1906, and established the firm of J. Fried- 
berg & Son, jewelers. Jewish faith. Member 
Knights of Pythias. Recreation: reading. Of- 
fice: 210 Woodward Ave. Residence: 600 
Brush St. 

FEIEDBERG, Morris, jeweler; born, Rus- 
sia, June 15, 1881; son of Jacob and Mollie 
(Israel) Friedberg; came to America, 1891; 
educated in public schools and business col- 
lege, Cleveland; married at Petoskey, Mich., 
June 18, 1907, Bettye Blumrosen; 2 children: 
William Herbert, Evelyn Sadie. Began in jew- 
elry business, 1897, as a clerk in the firm of 
George Schaffner, Detroit; was with L. R. 
Grosslight, jeweler, 1902-6; junior member of 
firm of Friedberg & Son, since 1906; also vice- 
president Bank Jewelry Co.; director Detroit 
Folinger Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Jewish faith. Member 
Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Petoskey Fishing, 
Detroit, Jewelers', Mutual. Recreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 210 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 33 Parsons St. 

FEIEDMAN, Nathan, merchant; born, Hun- 
gary, Europe, Sept. 23, 1875; son of Herman 
and Beatrice (Stern) Friedman; educated in 
normal and high schools, Hungary; came to 
America, 1892; took advertising course in 
Chicago, also bookkeeping; married, Apr. 8, 
1902, Sarah Muger, of Chicago; 2 children: 
Nina Beatrice, Evelyn Anna. Engaged in 
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moved to Beloit, Wis., and was in same line 
of business there 2 years; located in Detroit, 
1908, and since head of United Light Stores 
Co., lighting fixtures. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Jewish religion. 32° Mason, 
Shriner. Eecreation: home diversions. Office: 
38 Broadway. Eesidence: 101 Ehode Island 
Avenue. 

FRIEDMAN, William, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 1, 1880; son of Samuel and Celia 
(Weisman) Friedman; graduate Detroit Cen- 
tral High School, attended Detroit College of 
Law; LL.B., University of Michigan, 1901; 
married, June 1, 1907, Florence Blumrosen 
(died, July 4, 1910); 1 daughter, Ruth Naomi. 
Has practiced in Detroit since July, 1901. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers ' Club of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Credit Men's Association. Eepublican. 
President Jewish Kehillah (community); 
director United Jewish Charities. 32° Mason, 
Shriner; member Knights of Pythias, Inde- 
pendent Order B 'nai B'rith. Eecreation: mo- 
toring. Office: 1437 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 170 Montcalm St. E. 

FEOHLICH, Edward, merchant and manu- 
facturer; born, Mt. Carroll, III., son of Simon 
and Hannah (Stemfield) Frohlich; educated in 
public school, Mt. Carroll; High School, De- 
troit; University of Michigan; married. Eesi- 
dent of Detroit since 1882; was connected 
with Detroit City Glass Works for a number 
of years; established, 1892, The Frohlich 
Glass Co., Detroit, manufacturers and jobbers 
paint and glass, and since head of same. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; mem- 
ber B. P. O. Elks. Office: Larned and Shelby 
Sts. Eesidence: 95 Edmund PI. 

FEOST, Harry Washington, railway sup- 
plies; born, Felicity, 0., Feb. 22, 1860; son of 
Marcus O. and Mary S. (Carter) Frost; public 
and high school education; married at Minne- 
apolis, Sept. 12, 1883, Nellie M. McCord; 2 
children: Mary McCord, Harry Washington, 
Jr. Began active career as a boy in office of 
the Marshall Herald, Marshall, 111.; acquired 
half interest in the paper, 1881, and con- 
tinued under firm name of M. O. Frost & Son 
until 1883, when sold out; removed to Topeka, 
Kan., and began publishing the Saturday 
Evening Lance, June, 1883; went to Chicago 
as secretary and western business manager 
of the Eailway Age, 1892, continuing for 5 
years; located in Detroit, 1897, and acted as 
general manager of the Monarch Brake Beam 
Co., and was identified with Berry Bros., 



Ltd., 1902-5; organized the Frost Eailway 
Supply Co., 1905, of which has since been 
president. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Was member 7th Battalion, Illinois 
National Guard, advancing to captain, and 
resigned, 1881; was lieutenant-colonel 3d 
regiment, Kansas National Guard, resigning, 
1892. Eepublican. Member Ohio Society of 
Detroit. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Athletic, Union League (Chi- 
cago). Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
812 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 50 Kirby 
Avenue W. 

FROST, John Crawford, investment securi- 
ties; born, Owen Sound, Ont., Can., Aug. 19, 
1865; son of William and Louisa (Crawford) 
Frost; educated in public and high schools, 
Owen Sound; married, Apr. 25, 1899, Grace J. 
Furlong, of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; 2 children: 
John Crawford, Jr., Edna Olive. Engaged in 
manufacture of paints in Toronto, Can., Buf- 
falo, N. Y., Indianapolis, Ind., and Detroit 
for 20 years; his interests were affiliated with 
Detroit White Lead Works, and he sold out 
in 1910; member Frost & Donovan, invest- 
ments, since 1910. Progressive. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, 
K. T., Shriner. Office: 706 Union Trust Bldg. 
Eesidence: 64 Woodland Ave. 

FEOTHINGHAM, George Edward, physi- 
cian and surgeon; born. Gray, Me., Nov. 9, 
1867; son of George E. and Lucy (Barbour), 
Frothingham; educated in public and high 
schools of Ann Arbor, Mich., University of 
Michigan 2 years and Detroit College of Med- 
icine, graduating, M.D., 1890. Has practiced 
in Detroit since 1890, making specialty of 
treatment of eye and ear; member staff Har- 
per Hospital. Eepublican. Member Wayne 
County and Michigan State Medical societies, 
American Medical Association. 32° Mason, 
K. T., Shriner. Club: Detroit. Eecreations: 
bowling and outdoor sports. Address: 700 
Woodward Ave. 

FRUIT, Walter Richard, clergyman; born, 
Mercer, Pa., Sept. 24, 1875; son of Eichard 
and Elizabeth (Zahnizer) Fruit; B.S., Fredo- 
nia Institute, Pa., 1892; A.B., Mount Union 
College, Alliance, O., 1896; S.T.B., Boston 
University Theological School, 1899; D.D., 
Mt. Union College, June, 1913; married, Aug. 
1, 1900, May Estelle Conant, of Boston; 1 son, 
Eichard C. Deacon, 1899, elder, 1901, M. E. 
Church; pastor, Sidnaw, Mich., 1899-1900, St. 
Ignace, 1900-2, Houghton, 1902-9, Preston 
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troit Methodist Preachers' Association. Mem- 
ber Sigma Alpha Epsilon college fraternity. 
Mason, Knight Templar. Eecreation: ath- 
letics. Church: cor. 23d St. and Lambie PI. 
Eesidence: 272 W. Grand Boul. 

FRUMVELLER, Edward, dentist; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 21, 1872; son of Alexander and 
Mary (O'Leary) Frumveller; educated in 
public and high schools, Detroit; D.D.S., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1897; unmarried. 
In practice in Detroit since June, 1897. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Dental Society, First Dis- 
trict Dental Society, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. 
Recreations: sailing, rowing, autoing. Office: 
32 W. Adams Ave. Residence: 394 E. Grand 
Boulevard. 

FRY, Fred A., real estate; born. North ville, 
Wayne Co., Mich., Nov. 26, 1876; son of Frank 
S. and Willmina J. (Simmons) Fry; educated 
in Northville public schools, Detroit Business 
University; married, Aug. 9, 1899, Anna M. 
Blair, of Northville; children: James A., Cecil 
K. Engaged in grocery business 6 years; then 
entered employ of the City & Suburban 
Homes Co., Ltd., and served as bookkeeper 
4 years, secretary and treasurer 2 years; 
member Parker, Schunk & Fry, general real 
estate, since Mar. 1, 1909. Village treasurer 
of Northville 1 year. Republican. Methodist. 
Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Mason, 
Recreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 701-703 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 852 Lawton Ave. 

FEY, John Henry; born, Cheltenham, Eng., 
Apr. 23, 1848; son of James B. and Zelophehad 
(Thorn) Fry; came to America with parents, 
1850; educated in public schools of Michigan; 
married at Detroit, Nov, 6, 1889, Harriet A. 
Wayne. Began active career as clerk in em- 
ploy of Marvin Salter, Disco, Mich., general 
merchandise, continuing as bookkeeper and 
deputy postmaster; removed to Detroit, 1866, 
and became connected with the Peninsular 
Herald; was in general offices of the Blue 
Line system of railroads. 1868-72, after which 
was with various railroads, and served as 
chief clerk of the passenger and ticket depart- 
ment of the Canada Southern R. R.; was iden- 
tified with the Detroit City Railroad, 1884-95, 
retiring from the service as general superin- 
tendent; connected with Majestic Co., 1895- 
99; was secretary and general manager of 
the Detroit Telephone Co. and the New State 
Telephone Co., 1899-1901; general passenger 
agent, D. U. R., 1901-7; manager Majestic 
Bldg. 1907-9; associated with Church Quarry 



& Church Brick Co. as sales representative in 
Detroit since 1909. Republican. Methodist. 
Recreation: reading. Office: 514 Moffat Bldg. 
Eesidence: 71 Davenport St. 

FULLER, Charles Freeman, produce com- 
mission; born on farm, Washington Co., N. 
Y., Mar. 31, 1869; son of Burdick J. and Ade- 
lia (Nalty) Fuller; educated district schools, 
Oakland Co., Mich.; married, Dec. 3, 1901, 
Ellen M. Thompson, of Detroit; 1 adopted 
daughter. Marguerite. In railway service for 
12 years, respectively with the Great North- 
ern Rd. in Montana, Mexican Central Ry. and 
Michigan Central; came to Detroit, 1909, and 
assisted in organizing firm of Griggs, Fuller 
& Co., of which is junior member. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Produce 
Exchange. Member Knights of Pythias, B. 
P. O, Elks. Recreations: fishing and hunting. 
Office: 30 Woodbridge St. W. Residence: Pon- 
tiac, Mich. 

FULLER, Edson H,, district manager North- 
western Mutual Life Insurance Co.; born, 
Otter Lake, Mich. (Lapeer County), June 30, 
1872; son of Samuel Atwood and Ellen M. 
(Hemingway) Fuller; maternal grandfather, 
Needham Hemingway, one of the first set- 
tlers in Oakland County, built the first frame 
house in Oakland County, and built the dam 
which formed Lake Orion; educated in Ver- 
montville (Mich.) High School; A.B., Olivet 
College, 1899; married, Oct. 16, 1901, Ida A. 
Richardson, of Saginaw, Mich.; 3 children: 
Roy R., Charles Atwood, Edson H., jr. En- 
gaged as teacher, Bay City public schools, 
1899-1901; became connected with the North- 
western Mutual Life Insurance Co., 1901, as 
district manager at Detroit. Member Detroit 
Life Underwriters' Association. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, 
F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter, R. A. Rec- 
reations: fishing, hunting. Office: 613 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 111 Bethune Ave. W. 

FULLER, Jay, lawyer; born, Sherwood, 
Mich., Feb. 18, 1856; son of Jerome B. and 
Elizabeth M. (Wells) Fuller; graduate Uni- 
versity of Michigan, Ph.B., 1880; Law Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1881; 
married, Ypsilanti, Mich., May 24, 1878, Alex- 
andrine Egoroff; children: Ernest M., Jay, 
Jr., Anna E. Has practiced in Detroit since 
1880. Republican. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, American Bar Association. 
32° Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner; also Odd 



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Fellow. Office: 48 Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 771 
Lincoln Ave. 

FULLERTON, Irwin, auditor; born, Hud- 
son, O.; son of Daniel and Hannah (Meech) 
Fullerton; educated in public schools of 
Cleveland; married, Cleveland, Oct. 30, 1885, 
Sarah Clymer; 2 daughters: Anna (Mrs. H. 
Thomas, of Elyria, O.), Winifred. Began busi- 
ness career as bookkeeper for the Craig Bak- 
ing Powder Co., Cleveland; auditor Brooklyn 
& South Side Ry. Co., Cleveland, 1886-90; as- 
sistant auditor Cleveland Electric Ey. Co., 
1890-95; removed to Detroit, 1895, and has 
since been general auditor of the Detroit 
United Railway Co. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Transportation. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 12 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 77 King Ave. 

FULWELL, George, proprietor Hotel Nor- 
mandie and Oriental Hotel; born, Coventry, 
Eng., May 12, 1S61; son of George and Sarah 
(Fox) Fulwell; educated in public schools of 
England; came to America, 1879; married, St. 
Louis, June 11, 1883, Matilda M. Jones; has 
2 daughters: Lento R. and Mary Roma. Be- 
gan hotel experience with the Rossin House, 
Toronto, Can., 1879, and continued hotel con- 
nections as follows: Weddell House, Cleve- 
land, 1880; Southern Hotel, St. Louis, 1881- 
82; 'Gault House, Louisville, Ky., 1882-85; 
Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tenn., 1885-88; 
Bates House, Indianapolis, 1888-90; returned 
to Louisville, 1890, and was manager Hotel 
Eassinier, 1891-92; returned to Bates House, 
Indianapolis, and continued there until 1900, 
when he became proprietor of the Denison 
Hotel; removed to Detroit, 1905, and pur- 
chased the Hotel Normandie, of which he has 
since been proprietor; also proprietor Oriental 
Hotel, Detroit, since July, 1912. Republican. 
Member St. Paul's Church. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Convention and 
Tourists' Bureau, Detroit Y. M. C. A.; honor- 
ary member Co. F, 1st Infantry, Mich. N. G. 
President Detroit Hotel Association; member 
Universal Cookery and Food Association of 
London, England, National Hotel Keepers' 
Protective Association, American Hotel Pro- 
tective Association, International Stewards' 
Association. 32° Mason; Palestine Lodge No. 
357, F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. 133, 
R. A. M.; Detroit Commandery No, 1, K. T.; 
Detroit Carson Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. 
R.; Carson Council, Princes of Jerusalem, 
A. A. S. E.; Mt. Olive Chapter of Eose Croix, 



Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem Tem- 
ple, A. A. O. N. M. S. Member Imperial 
Lodge, Sons of St. George; Detroit Lodge No. 
34, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit Church, 
Commercial (Indianapolis), Indianapolis Gun. 
Office and Eesidence: Hotel Normandie. 

FUSSEY, Alfred W., president Detroit 
Brass Works; born, Detroit, Feb. 23, 1861; son 
of Timothy and Hannah (Haigh) Fussey; ed- 
ucated in public schools of Detroit; married 
at Detroit, December, 1885, Caroline E. Nebe; 
1 daughter, Ethel Marie. Filled position of 
chief clerk of The Bradstreet Co. for 15 years 
and was solicitor for E. G. Dun & Co. for 5 
years; vice-president, Jan., 1904- July, 1910, 
since president of the Detroit Brass Works, 
manufacturers of steam, water and gas brass 
goods; also secretary Detroit Valve & Fit- 
tings Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Palestine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf. Eecreation: 
golf. Office: 1304 Brooklyn Ave. Eesidence: 
86 Palmer Ave. E. 

FYFE, Richard Henry, merchant, banker 
born. Oak Orchard Creek, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1840 
son of Claudius L. and Abby (Gilbert) Fyfe 
educated in public schools; married at De- 
troit, Mich., 1868, Abby L. Eice. Located 
with parents in Michigan, 1852; came to De- 
troit from Hillsdale, 1857; began active ca- 
reer as clerk in store; entered boot and shoe 
business as E. H. Fyfe, 1865, later admitting 
partner; senior member E. H. Fyfe & Co., 
retail boots and shoes, firm incorporated, 1910, 
and since president of the company. Presi- 
dent Citizens' Savings Bank for 12 years, 
when this bank consolidated with the Dime 
Savings Bank, of which he has since been a 
director. Lighting Commissioner, Detroit, for 
7 years; trustee of Detroit College of Medi- 
cine since its organization. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Society Colonial Wars; 
ex-president Sons of American Revolution, 
also ex-president New England Society of 
Detroit. Independent Eepublican. Clubs: De- 
troit, Old Club. Eecreation: foreign travel. 
Office: 183-185 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
939 Woodward Ave. Summer Eesidence: Nan- 
tucket Island. 

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GAFILL, Jolin J., lawyer; born, Toledo, O., 
Nov. 4, 1875; son of John J, and Mary 
(Hagenburg) Gafill; educated in public 
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Law, 1903; married, June 30, 1902, Deborah 
Whitehead, of Lansing, Mich.; 2 children: 
John Whitehead, David Leggett. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1903. Member American Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Republican. Member St. Joseph's Episcopal 
Church Club. Member Ohio Society. Clubs: 
Lawyers', Detroit Boat. Recreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 1416 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 66 Seward Ave. 

GAGE, Alexander KimbaU, lawyer; born, 
Lawrence, Kan., May 17, 1874; son of Wil- 
liam Tenney Gage (son of William Gage and 
Eleanor Kimball) and Elizabeth (Godwin) 
Gage (daughter of Henry Godwin and Jeru- 
sha Ann Peters) ; educated Barrows School, 
Hartford, Conn.; district school, Cromwell, 
Conn.; Cass school, Detroit, graduating, June, 
1888; Detroit High School, graduating, June 
24, 1892; Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., 
A.B., June, 1896; Detroit College of Law, 
LL.B., April 19, 1899; married at Detroit, 
Apr. 18, 1903, Gertrude Mary Candler, daugh- 
ter of Claudius H. Candler (son of William 
Candler and Letitia Thomas), and Mary V. 
Kaple (daughter of John H. Kaple and 
Fanny Chapel); 3 sons: Claudius Candler, 
Alexander K., Jr., Henry Thurston. Has en- 
gaged in general practice at Detroit since 
Apr. 22, 1899; member firm of Hill, Gage & 
Ranney, 1899-1902; practiced alone, 1902-12; 
member firm of Gage, Doetsch & ScuUin, 1912- 
13, now Gage, Doetsch & Schulte; secretary- 
treasurer Detroit Casket Co. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit (secretary, 1907-9), Detroit Law- 
yers' Club (president, 1909-11), Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Beta Beta of Psi Upsilon. 
Clubs: University, Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Church Club, The Players, Fine Arts, Detroit 
Tennis. Recreations: baseball and tennis. 
Office: 616 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 61 
Garfield Ave. 

GAGE, William Henry, life insurance; born, 
Highland, Kan., Oct. 24, 1872; son of William 
Tenney and Elizabeth (Godwin) Gage; edu- 
cated Detroit grammar and high schools. Trin- 
ity College, Hartford, Conn.; Detroit Law 
School; unmarried. Has resided in Detroit 
since 1884; with Northwestern Mutual Life 
Insurance Co. since 1899. Member Michigan 
Naval Reserves during Spanish-American 
War. Republican. Episcopalian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Life Under- 
writers' Association, Psi Upsilon fraternity, 
Spanish War Veterans. Clubs: Detroit, Uni- 



versity, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Tennis, Indian Village. Recreation: ath- 
letics. Office: 615 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 
82 Rowena St., Detroit, and Grosse He, Mich. 

GAGE, WiUiam Tenney, life insurance; 
born, LeRoy, N. Y., Mar. 16, 1844; son of 
William and Eleanor (Kimball) Gagej edu- 
cated in Concord (N. H.) High School and 
Dartmouth College, graduating, A.B., 1864, 
A.M., 1867; married, 1st, at Anamosa, la., 
Jan. 9, 1868, Elizabeth Godwin (died, 1902); 
4 children: William Henry, Alexander Kim- 
ball, Philip Stearns, Elizabeth Helena (de- 
ceased) ; 2d, Detroit, Aug. 2, 1905, Julia Euge- 
nia Bury. Engaged in teaching until 1882, 
when he became identified with the -3^tna 
Life Insurance Co. at Chicago and a year 
later was appointed general agent of the com- 
pany at Detroit, continuing until 1889; since 
general agent for Michigan of the Northwest- 
ern Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee. Vice- 
president Central Savings Bank; member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Served in the 
Union Army, 9th Squadron, Rhode Island Cav- 
alry, Civil War. Member Michigan Life Un- 
derwriters' Association. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Member Masonic order (32°), Shrine, 
Sons of American Revolution, New England 
Society. Clubs: Detroit, Bankers', Grosse He 
Casino Association (ex-president). Recrea- 
tions: golf, billiards, whist, horticulture. Of- 
fice: 615 Hammond Bldg. Residence: "Mostly 
Hall," Grosse He, Mich. 

GAIEFSKY, Edward F., coal dealer; born, 
Prussia, Germany, Nov. 16, 1878; son of Fred- 
erick and Minnie (Gaiefsky) Gaiefsky; 
brought to America, 1881; educated in De- 
troit parochial schools; married Emma Diet- 
rich, of Detroit, Apr. 24, 1901; 3 children: 
Ilda, Elsie and Edward F., Jr. Began active 
career as a boy with Albert Lutticke, dry 
goods merchant; and became clerk, continu- 
ing for 6 years; then with Walter, Krausman 
& Kuhn, department store, 1897-1902; with 
Speck Bros., furniture dealers, 1902-6; in 
wholesale and retail coal, wood and coke busi- 
ness as junior member and general manager 
firm of Speck, Hopf & Gaiefsky, since July, 
1906. Republican. Evangelical Lutheran. 
Member Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Coal 
Dealers' Association. Member Lutheran Bund 
of Michigan. Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 864 23rd St. Residence: 20 Romeyn St. 

GAINES, Percy F., railroad official; born, 
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GALLAG-HER, Frank, manufacturer; born, 
Polo, 111., Oct. 13, 1865; son of Eli B. and 
Esther (Underwood) Gallagher; educated in 
public schools of Polo; married in Iowa, 1886, 
Mary L. Tubbs; 1 daughter, Edith. Began 
active career in retail bakery and confection- 
ery business, 188.5; entered wholesale trade, 
bakers', confectioners' and soda fountain 
supplies, with Chapman, Smith & Co., Chi- 
cago, 1892; came to Detroit, 1897, and is 
president E. B. Gallagher & Co., organized, 
1899, incorporated, 1901. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Member A. F. & A. M., E. A. M, Club: Ex- 
change of Detroit. Office: 116-118 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 153 Josephine Ave, 

GALLAGHER, William Henry, lawyer; 
born, Alabaster, Iosco Co., Mich., Oct. 28, 
1884; son of William H. and Clementine (De 
Brabander) Gallagher; educated St. Aloysius 
(parochial) School; A.B., Detroit College, 
1903; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1906; became 
member firm of McHugh & Gallagher, 1908, 
now McHugh, Gallagher, O'Neil & McGann. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Theta Lambda 
Phi college fraternity. Knights of Columbus, 
Knights of Equity, Young Men's Order, etc.; 
president Wayne County Federation of Cath- 
olic Societies, 1907 and 1908. Club: Lawyers'. 
Eecreations: handball, swimming. Office: 702 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 101 Spruce St. 

GALLOGLY, Elmer Ellsworth, manufactur- 
er; born, near Zanesville, O., Aug. 15, 1862; 
son of James (M.D.) and Elizabeth (West) 
Gallogly; educated in public schools of Zanes- 
ville; married at Omaha, Neb., May 7, 1896, 
Elizabeth Heslet (who died at Detroit, Mar. 
27, 1904); 2 children: West Heslet, Elizabeth 
Andrews; married again, Asheville, N. C, 
Jan. 11, 1906, Mrs. May Lorimer. Studied 
pharmacy and chemistry at Zanesville; em- 
ployed as drug and prescription clerk, Austin, 
Tex., 1883, and at Miles City and Helena, 
Mont., 1886-90; entered retail drug business 
at Butte, Mont., as E. E. Gallogly & Co., Feb., 
1891, selling out, Aug., 1900; removed to De- 
troit, Apr., 1902; vice-president The Herpi- 
cide Co.; also president Morse Advertising 
Agency, and operator in ranches and timber 
lands of Eavalli Co., Mont., on own account. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Presi- 
dent Montana State Pharmaceutical Associ- 
ation, 1899-1900. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, Wol- 
verine Automobile. Eecreations: automobil- 



ing, golf and hunting. Office: 35 Milwaukee 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 124 Lothrop Ave., De- 
troit. Country Eesidence: Lake Angelus, Oak- 
land Co., Mich. 

GANAPOL, Boris L., concert singer and 
teacher of music; born, Svenigorodka, Eussia, 
July 10, 1864; son of Moses Leon and Sara 
(Kahn) Ganapol; educated in music at Impe- 
rial Conservatory, Kieff, Eussia, 1884-89, grad- 
uating 1889; served in grand opera as leading 
baritone for 2 years; married at Detroit, May 
29, 1900, Lilla Grace Smart; 1 daughter, Sara 
Eachel. Came to America and located in De- 
troit, 1891; director Ganapol School of Mus- 
ical Art, Detroit, since 1901. President De- 
troit String Quartette, Haydn String Quar- 
tette; director Temple Beth El choir. Eepub- 
lican. Jewish religion. Member Fine Arts 
Society. Club: Wednesday Night. Eecrea- 
tions: reading, traveling. Studio: 25 Ade- 
laide St. Eesidence: 97 Erskine St. 

GANS, Enunett W.; see Vol. 1908. 

GAEAND, Gervin L., printer; born, Wyan- 
dotte, Mich., Dec. 12, 1879; son of Joseph and 
Addie (Bousila) Garand; educated parochial 
schools, Detroit; married, Dec. 16, 1904, 
Myrtle Foster, of Detroit. Eesident of De- 
troit since 1885; learned printer's trade with 
Eiehmond & Backus, continuing with the firm 
7 years; in business for self since 1909 as 
secretary of Heitman-Garand Co., Ltd.; pro- 
prietor Garand 's Dancing Academy, cor. Mack 
and Baldwin Aves. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Allied Printing Trades As- 
sociation. Eepublican. Eoman Catholic. Rec- 
reation: baseball. Office: 62 Griswold St. Ees- 
idence: 794 Baldwin Ave. 

GARDNER, Oliver N., Detroit local man- 
ager Otis Elevator Co.; born, South Rockwell, 
Mich., July 19, 1872; son of John K. and 
Sarah (Whitsey) Gardner; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1898, 
Adele Elblein; 1 daughter, Adele. Began ac- 
tive career as apprentice boy Michigan Eleva- 
tor and Engine Co., 1889, which was suc- 
ceeded by the Gardner Elevator Co., 1896, of 
which he was secretary and treasurer; com- 
pany sold out to Otis Elevator Co., Aug. 1, 
1906; has been local manager at Detroit for 
Otis Elevator Co., manufacturers of passenger 
and freight elevators, since Aug., 1906; also 
secretary The Wavenlock Co., Detroit. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Munoskong 
Hunting and Fishing (treasurer); Toledo 
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ing. Office: cor. Fort St. and 5th Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 2861 West Grand Boul. 

GAELICE, Balph Barker, Detroit manager 
for F. W. Woolworth & Co.; born, Potsdam, 
N. Y., Oct. 11, 1873; son of William and Mary 
(Chaffee) Garlick; educated in public schools 
and State Normal School, Potsdam, N. Y,; 
married. Mar. 18, 1896, Eose M. Cooke, of 
Rochester, N. Y.; 1 son, Ralph William. Be- 
gan active career as clerk in a dry goods store 
at Potsdam, 1888; was with Sibley, Lindsay & 
Curr, department store, Rochester, N. Y., 
1892-93; engaged in dry goods business at 
Canton, N. Y., 1893-97; entered employ of 
S. H. Knox & Co., Toronto, Can., 1897, later 
with same firm at Buffalo, N. Y., and served 
successively as manager for the company at 
Lockport, N. Y., Richmond, Ind., Cincinnati, 
and at Detroit, coming here Jan., 1910; in 
Jan., 1912, the S. H. Knox & Co (5 and 10-cent 
stores) was consolidated with the F. W, Wool- 
worth Co. and name changed to F. W. Wool- 
woi'th Co., for which has since been manager 
at Detroit. Republican, Episcopalian. Recre- 
ation: automobile touring. Office: 195-199 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 30 Josephine Ave. 

GAERATT, Charles Wesley, insurance and 
real estate; born, London, Ont., June 4, 1866; 
son of Edward and Sarah (Johnston) Garratt; 
of Scotch-Irish descent; educated in public 
and high schools, Detroit; married Frances 
Ellen Murphy, of Detroit. Bookkeeper R. H. 
Fyfe & Co., Detroit, 1881-83, George L. Samp- 
son & Co., 1883-87, Vail & Crane, 1887-89; 
purchasing agent, American Radiator Co., 
1889-1901; auditor U. S. Radiator Co., Dun- 
kirk, N. Y., 1901-2, R. L. Gensburg & Sons, 
Detroit, 1902-4; assistant treasurer, U. S. 
Radiator Corporation, Detroit, 1904-12; audi- 
tor Federal Motor Truck Co., 1912-13; in real 
estate and insurance business under own name 
since Apr. 1, 1913; treasurer Detroit Metal 
Specialties Co. Member Detroit Chamber of 
Commerce. Republican. Methodist. Mason. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 417 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 471 
Cadillac Ave. 

GARRETT, Ralph C, stationer; born, 
Greencastle, Ind., Sept. 29, 1870; son of James 
Henry and Emma (Mathers) Garrett; edu- 
cated in public schools of Terre Haute, Ind., 
and schools of Missouri, Illinois and Iowa; 
married, Feb. 28, 1888, Carrie J. Smith, of 
Terre Haute; 1 daughter, Myrtle S. (wife of 
Rev. King D. Beach, of Escanaba, Mich.). 
Has been identified with present line of busi- 



ness since 1886; began at Terre Haute and 
traveled in all parts of the United States; 
came to Detroit from Dayton, O., 1904, in em- 
ploy of Gregory, Mayer & Thorn Co., until 
1910; since vice-president Hilton, Hart & 
Koehn Co. Republican. Methodist. Mason. 
Recreation: reading. Office: 193-195 Jefferson 
Ave. E. Residence: 69 Pasadena Ave., High- 
land Park. 

GARRISON, Charles H., insurance; born, 
Brockton, N. Y., Mar. 30, 1872; son of Charles 
H. and Mattie E. (Hunt) Garrison; educated 
in public schools, Boston and Grand Rapids, 
Mich.; married, June 5, 1900, Carolyn E, Ide- 
raa, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Came to Detroit, 
Oct., 1900; began with the Grand Rapids 
Stove Co.; then engaged in the insurance 
business; general agent Employers' Liability 
Assurance Corporation, Ltd., since Jan. 1, 
1905. Republican, Unitarian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit Tennis, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: tennis, automobiling. Office: 605- 
609 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 82 Lothrop 
Avenue. 

GARTON, Charles, wholesale millinery; 
born, Boston, Eng., Dec, 4, 1862; son of Ben- 
jamin and Susannah Garton; came to Amer- 
ica, 1875, and was educated in public schools 
of England and Detroit and Detroit night 
school; married, Detroit, 1896, Miss Marie 
Koepcke; 2 children: Marie Elizabeth, Ruth 
Susanna. Began active career as office boy, 
at age of 14, in office of R. W. Allen; at 16 
went to Chicago and later St. Louis, and be- 
came connected with dry goods business with 
Penny & Gentles Co.; returned to Detroit, 
1885, engaged with James Lowrie & Sons, re- 
tail dry goods, and later with Macauley & 
Co., wholesale milliners, as traveling salesman, 
until 1898; member firm of Mitchell, Moody 
& Garton Co., 1898-1908; since president Gar- 
ton, Fisher & Wills Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Presbyterian. Recreations: all 
lines of outdoor sports. Office: 222-228 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 77 Hague Ave. 

GARVEY, William V.; born, July 14, 1868; 
died, Apr. 13, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

GASCOIGNE, Louis, electrician; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 25, 1862; son of Mark Henry and 
Cornelia Frances (Britton) Gascoigne; edu- 
cated Patterson's private school, Detroit; 
A.B,, University of Michigan, 1885; married, 
Apr., 29, 1902, Elizabeth Gowdy, of Detroit. 
Began active career, July 1, 1885, as assistant 
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and has since continued in same department; 
superintendent since Apr. 1, 1902. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Engineering Society, 
International Association of Municipal Elec- 
tricians, Psi Upsilon fraternity. Office: 195 
Larned St. E. Eesidence: 154 Seyburn Ave. 

GASS, Nelson Marshall, funeral director; 
born, Davis, Mich., Dec. 14, 1871; son of Tru- 
man and Sarah J. (Grass) Gass; grandfather, 
John Gass, settled in Macomb Co., Mich., 1837; 
educated in Romeo High Schol, Mich.; edu- 
cated in music in Detroit; married, Dec. 14, 
1898, Bessie L. Baty, of Detroit. Engaged as 
organist and teacher of music at Rome, Mich., 
until 1896; came to Detroit and continued as 
same until 1898; since member undertaking 
firm of Legg & Gass. Organist and director of 
music First Baptist Church since 1901. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Funeral Directors' Association 
of Detroit, Michigan State Association of 
Funeral Directors. Member Palestine Lodge 
No. 357, F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter, 
E. A. M.; Monroe Council No. 1; Detroit 
Commandery No. 1, K. T.; also Odd Fellows, 
K. O. T. M., Loyal Guards, Foresters, L O. F. 
Recreations: automobiling and fishing. Office 
and Residence: 1614 Woodward Ave. 

GAST, Gustav L., furniture manufacturing; 
born, Prussia, Germany, June 1, 1868; son of 
William and Louisa (Smud) Gast; came to 
Detroit, 1877; educated in schools of Ger- 
many and Detroit; married at Detroit, 1889, 
Ida Kern (deceased, 1899); 3 daughters: Lilly, 
Clara (Mrs. Otto Czischke), Laureta; married 
again, Detroit, 1901, Minnie Kern. Learned 
trade of cabinet maker in Detroit with Her- 
man Bock; organized the Detroit Furniture 
Manufacturing Co., 1892, and has since been 
president and manager of the company. Re- 
publican. Lutheran. Recreations: fishing and 
boating. Office: 803-809 Belle vue Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 876 Meldrum Ave. 

GASTON, George T., ex-sheriflf of Wayne 
County; see Vol. 1908. 

GATES, George Herbert, wholesale hats 
and caps; born, Somerset, Mich., Apr. 26, 
1857; son of William Richard and Elizabeth 
(Mosher) Gates; educated in Hudson (Mich.) 
High School; married at Geneseo, 111., 1879, 
to Miss D. A. Farwell; 1 daughter, Eva M. 
(Mrs. Frank Myers, Grand Rapids, Mich.). 
Began active career at Morenci, Mich., where 
he was engaged in general merchandising, 
1873-85; went to Omaha, Neb., and was in 
wholesale business until 1902; returned to 



Morenci, Mich., and became president Bank 
of Morenci, continuing until 1896; came to 
Detroit, 1896, and has been at the head of 
G. H. Gates & Co., wholesale hats and caps, 
since 1899. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 190-192 Jefferson Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 36 Willis Ave. E. 

GATES, Jasper C, lawyer; born, Pleasant- 
ville. Pa., Mar. 23, 1850; son of Rev. Aaron 
and Amanda Malvina (Cross) Gates; educated 
at Pleasantville (Pa.) Academy; Union Col- 
lege, Schenectady, N. Y., graduating, C.E., 
1872, A.B., 1873, honorary degree of A.M., 
1893; Albany Law School, LL.B., 1874; mar- 
ried at Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 8, 1878, Lulu 
Foster; 1 daughter, Marjorie. Began practice 
at Kalamazoo, June, 1875; removed to De- 
troit, 1876; professor Detroit College of 
Law since 1893; subjects: Evidence, Real 
Property, Trusts, Landlord and Tenant, Do- 
mestic Relations, Partnership. Prepared leg- 
islative bills which, with slight amend- 
ments, became laws, as follows: 1891 — Civil 
service examination of prospective jurors of 
Wayne Circuit Court; limiting appeals from 
justice court in Wayne County; caucus law for 
Detroit; 1903 — Primary election law, Wayne 
County; 1907 — Juvenile Court law, Detroit; 
1913 — Court of Domestic Relations, Wayne 
County. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Baptist. Member Sons of Amer- 
ican Revolution, New England Society. 
Author: Cases on Evidence, 1897; Illustrative 
Cases on Real Property, 1898; Text Book on 
Real Property, 1913. Recreations: literature 
and travel. Office: 824 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 642 2d Ave. 

GATES, William H., manufacturer of 
brushes; born, Detroit, Mar. 9, 1866; son of 
Lewis J. and Sophia (Gebhart) Gates; de- 
scended from German ancestry; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; married, 1897, Lillian 
M. Linstruth, of New York; 2 children: Ar- 
thur R., Florence L. Began manufacturing 
brushes, 1883; later became connected with 
L. Crabb & Sons, and continued for 9 years; 
established the India Palmetta Brush Co., 
1905, and since co-partner and manager same. 
Office: 726 Grand River Ave. Residence: 74 
Ash St. 

GAUSS, Charles, wholesale tobacco dealer; 
born, Wurttemberg, Germany, Apr. 29, 1875; 
son of Christoph and Louisa (Foss) Gauss; 
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1889; married, June 23, 1897, Margaret Streh- 
ler, of Detroit; 2 children: Calvin, Hazel. 
Learned tailor's trade in Germany and fol- 
lowed same for 4 years; came to Detroit, 1891; 
worked 3 years in Giess Hotel; then opened 
retail cigar store and 3 years later engaged 
as wholesaler; sole proprietor of business, 
which is conducted in his own name; also 
has large real estate interests throughout the 
city. Kepublican. German Lutheran. Office: 
179-181 Grand Kiver Ave. Eesidence: 135 
High St. W. 

GAY, James P.; see Vol. 1908. 

GEER, Harrison, lawyer; born, Sterling, 
near Utica, Mich., Aug. 18, 1843; son of 
James S. and Mary Ann (Weston) Geer; edu- 
cated in public schools of Lapeer, Mich., and 
Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. 
Y., graduating August, 1863; married at La- 
peer, June 29, 1876, Abbie F. White; children: 
Elizabeth (Mrs. Adolf von Urff), Lucy W., 
William A. Admitted to the bar at Flint, 
Mich., Apr., 1865; began active practice in 
January, 1869, at Lapeer; formed partnership 
with Silas B. Gaskill, which continued until 
January, 1877; has been in partnership with 
William B. Williams since January, 1879; 
came to Detroit, May 1, 1894, Has been con- 
nected with legal department of the Grand 
Trunk Eailway System since 1894. Was col- 
lector of customs at Port Huron, Mich., 
1889-93. Member- Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Clubs: Country, Detroit Athletic. 
Office: 14 Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 694 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

GEHLEET, Richard S., coffee; born. East 
Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 13, 1867; son of John G. 
and Louise Gehlert; educated in public 
schools and business university, Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, June 4, 1890, Miss Tillie Al- 
tenbrand; 2 children: Ethel M., Eichard S., 
Jr. Began in coffee, tea and spice business, in 
Detroit, 1888, later going to New York, where 
he was connected with Packard, Thomas & 
Co., and Eppens, Smith & Wiemann; returned 
to Detroit, 1895, and became manager of the 
manufacturing department of Phelps, Brace 
& Co., continuing six years; organized firm of 
Gould & Gehlert, 1901, the title becoming Geh- 
lert Coffee Co., 1903, which still continues. 
Member Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member Masonic 
order. Loyal Guard. Eeereation: motor boat- 
ing. Office: 59 Jefferson Ave. 

GEHEKE, Hans A., architect; born. New 
Orleans, Apr. 20, 1881; son of August L. and 



Aurelia (Smith) Gehrke; educated in public 
schools, Newport, Ky.; Technical School, Cin- 
cinnati; B.S, in Architecture, University of 
Pennsylvania, 1904; married. May 12, 1909, 
Ella Gorenflo, of Detroit; 1 son, Hans A., Jr. 
Came to Detroit, 1902, and entered office with 
which is now connected, later completing 
course in university; member firm of Spier & 
Gehrke since 1908. Principal works: A. Pos- 
selius & Co. store building, Detroit; Masonic 
Temple, Kalamazoo, Mich.; J. Borman & Son's 
building, Detroit, etc. Eepublican. Lutheran 
(German), Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Harmonic, Detroit Architec- 
tural. Eeereation: baseball. Office: 1317 
Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Eesidence: 59 
Maple St. 

GEIST, Louis R., undertaker; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 12, 1863; son of Valentine and Ernestine 
(Walter) Geist; educated in German Lutheran 
School, public schools, Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; married, Sept. 12, 1889, Christine 
Breitmeyer, of Detroit; 2 sons, Waldemar, 
Philip. Associated with brother as Geist 
Bros., undertakers, 1890, father having previ- 
ously been engaged in same branch of busi- 
ness; brother died, Feb., 1912, and business 
has since been conducted under same title. 
Member National, State and Detroit Funeral 
Directors' associations. Member German- 
American Association. Mason; member Odd 
Fellows. Office: 37 Macomb St. Eesidence: 
455 Pennsylvania Ave. 

GEMMEE, George Andrew; see Vol. 1908. 

GEORGE, Charles J., contractor; born, Nov. 
21, 1857; died, Mar. 10, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

GEOEGE, Edwin S., real estate and auto- 
mobile dealer; born, Slatington, Pa., Sept. 23, 
1873; son of Manno D. and Abigail (Hamm) 
George; educated in public schools of Mo- 
renci, Mich., and Fayette Normal School; 
married at Detroit, Sept. 5, 1899, Bessie Scot- 
ten. Came to Detroit, 1890, and entered em- 
ploy of Annis & Miller, furriers; on dissolu- 
tion of the firm he continued in the fur busi- 
ness with the junior partner, William H. 
Miller, continuing until March, 1897, when he 
began alone; soon after bought out the busi- 
ness of Walter Buhl & Co. and consolidated 
it with his own, and continued as wholesale 
and retail dealer, importer and exporter of 
furs, until 1910; since proprietor of Standard 
Auto Co., distributors of Packard automo- 
biles; also holds large real estate interests. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Bloom- 



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field Hills Country (president), Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit, Old Club, Country, Detroit Boat, 
Automobile Club of Detroit. Eecreations: 
motoring and farming. Office: 850 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidences: 27 Willis Ave. E. and "Er- 
denheim," Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Mich. 

GEORGE, Henry Franklin, contractor and 
builder; born in Detroit, Apr. 4, 1882; son of 
Charles J. and Mariana (Wood) George; mar- 
ried; 2 children: Winifred George, Henry 
Green George. Began active career in employ 
of Union Trust Co., 1898; was identified with 
Henry George & Son, contractors, 1899-1905; 
since 1905 in business for self as mason con- 
tractor. Eepublican. Club: Detroit Boat. 
Office: 1222 Eord Bldg. Eesidence: 35 Dela- 
ware Ave. 

GEOBGE, Bansom Gardner, lawyer; moved 
to New York; see Vol. 1908. 

GERSCHOW, John F,, credit man New- 
comb-Endicott Co.; born, Detroit, Mar. 25, 
1863; son of Ernest C. and Apolina (Schneid- 
er) Gerschow; educated in St. John's Luth- 
eran School, 3 years; public schools, 4 years; 
Bryant & Stratton Business College, 1 year; 
married at Detroit, Apr. 9, 1896, Mrs. Isabel 
McDonald; 1 daughter, Marie T. Began active 
career as cash boy with Newcomb-Endicott 
Co., dry goods, Apr. 6, 1877, and has since 
continued with the company, now credit man. 
Eepublican. Lutheran. Mason, K. T., Shriner. 
Clubs: Harmonie, German-American Associa- 
tion. Eecreations: boating, fishing and bowl- 
ing. Office: Newcomb, Endicott Co. Eesi- 
dence: 217 Woodland Ave. 

GIAUQUE, Alonzo J., freight agent, De- 
troit; born. Van Buren Co., la., July 15, 1858; 
son of Charles and Abagail (Anderson) Giau- 
que; educated in public schools; married at 
Jackson, Mich., 1880, Mary U. Van Tassel. 
Lived on farm until 1878; acted as clerk De- 
troit, Lansing & Northern E. E., and Michi- 
gan Central Eys., West Detroit and Detroit, 
1878-81; chief clerk Michigan Central E. E., 
Michigan City, Ind., Jackson, Mich., and Sus- 
pension Bridge, N. Y., 1881-91; freight agent. 
Suspension Bridge, 1891-99; freight agent, 
Detroit, since 1899. Eepublican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason. Club: Detroit Transporta- 
tion. Eecreatiou: fishing. Office: Michigan 
Central Depot. Eesidence: 155 Melbourne 
Avenue. 

GIBBES, Heneage, physician; died, July 8, 
1912; see Vol. 1908. 

GIBBS, James Hopkins, surgical instru- 
ments; born, Ogdensburg, N. Y., Aug. 28, 



1859; son of Calvin W. and Louise E. (Hop- 
kins) Gibbs; educated in Ogdensburg public 
schools and Norwich (Vt.) University; mar- 
ried at Ogdensburg, 1880, Ida F. Moore; 1 
daughter, Dorothy. Began active career in 
dry goods business with his father, at Ogdens- 
burg, later becoming head of the firm; came to 
Detroit, Oct. 25, 1882, and became office man- 
ager retail department, Taylor-Wolfenden & 
Co., dry goods; entered The J. F. Hartz Co., 
1898, and secretary and treasurer same since 
1900. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, 
Pointe aux Barques, Mendelssohn. Eecrea- 
tions: boating, bowling. Office: 103-105 Broad- 
way. Eesidence: 428 Seyburn Ave. 

GIBSON, Alfred Thomas, president Detroit 
Shade Tree Co.; born, Devonshire, England, 
Apr. 4, 1866; son of Thomas and Harriet 
(Heckles) Gibson; came to America, 1875; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
May 24, 1900, Gussie A. Meyer, of Saginaw, 
Mich.; 2 sons: Stuart B., Alfred T., Jr. En- 
tered building business, 1886, and since con- 
tinued in same; also in shade tree business 
since 1905, buying out old Detroit Shade Tree 
Co.; president and general manager of hia 
company. Has important real estate interests 
in northern part of city, buying, selling and 
building on own account. Director Conti- 
nental Eeal Estate & Trust Co. Progressive. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. 32° Mason; Damascus Commandery, 
K. T.; Consistory; Moslem Temple, Mystic 
Shrine. Clubs: Exchange, Harmonie Society. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 803 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 40 McLean Ave. 

GIBSON, George Lincoln, real estate and 
fire insurance; born, Detroit, Aug. 9, 1865; 
son of John and Elizabeth (Luscomb) Gibson; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
Feb., 1892, Grace Davies, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: Dorothy Grace, George Lincoln, Jr. En- 
tered building and real estate business upon 
leaving school; commenced for self about 
1890; builds on own account, and operates in 
real estate largely with own capital. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. 32° Mason, Shriner. Club: New 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 601 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 711 
Trumbull Ave. 

GIDDINGS, Theron F., life insurance; born, 
Kalamazoo, Mich., Dec. 25, 1843; son of Orrin 
N. and Harriet A. (Cock) Giddings; educated 
at Kalamazoo College; married at Kalamazoo, 
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career in fire insurance business at Kalama- 
zoo, continuing for 4 years; engaged in manu- 
facture of leather goods for 16 years; was 
county clerk of Kalamazoo Co., 1879-91; com- 
missioner of insurance State of Michigan, 
1893-97; has been general superintendent 
agencies Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. 
since Aug. 1, 1897. Eepublican. Mason 
(Grand High Priest Eoyal Arch Chapter of 
Michigan). Eeereations: literature and 
music. Office: 150 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
Lenox Apts. 

GIES, Joseph W., painter; born, Detroit, 
June 18, 1860; son of Conrad and Madeleine 
(Dinser) Gies; educated in parochial school, 
Detroit; studied art under William Bourge- 
reau, Paris, and at Royal Academy, Munich, 
receiving diploma for "life" work; unmar- 
ried. Was in charge of the Detroit Museum 
Art School, 1890-95; established the Detroit 
Fine Arts Academy, 1895, of which was direc- 
tor 15 years. Member Society of Western 
Artists. Studio: 6 Adams Ave. W. 

GIFFEN, Edgar Louis, dentist; born, May- 
field, Ont., Can., Jan. 1, 1887; son of John C. 
and Louisa (Rossiter) Giflfen; graduated May- 
field (public) School, Ont., 1901; graduated 
Brampton High School, 1904; entered Detroit 
College of Dentistry, Sept., 1907; changed to 
University of Michigan, Oct. 1909, graduating 
D.D.S., June, 1910; married, Oct. 10, 1912, 
Anna E. Webb, of Ann Arbor, Mich. Re- 
ceived teacher's certificate, Dec, 1904; taught 
in public school, Ont., 1905-7; practiced in 
Detroit since 1910. Presbyterian. Member 
Delta Sigma Delta fraternity. Mason (Corin- 
thian Lodge No. 241, Detroit). Recreation: 
baseball. Office: 608 Washington Arcade. 
Residence: 73 Highlf^nd Ave. 

GIFFEN, William Albert, dentist; born, 
Peel Co., Ont., Can., Apr. 21, 1866; son of 
•John and Louisa (Rossiter) Giflfen, educated 
public schools; graduated as veterinary sur- 
geon, degree of V.S., Ontario College of Veter- 
inary Medicine, 1887; practiced in Detroit 
about 11 years; graduated Detroit Medical 
College, degree of D.D.S., 1901; specializes in 
extraction of teeth, plate and X-ray work; 
married, 1892, Alberta C. Miller, of Detroit; 
2 children: John Clark, Ralph Parker. Mem- 
ber faculty Dental Department, Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1905-10; organizer, at Grace 
Hospital, 1909, of free dental clinic for poor 
school children. Member Michigan State Den- 
tal Society (vice-president, 1909, 1910, 1912, 
president, 1913), First District Dental Society 



(president, 1908). 32° Mason, Shriner. Recre- 
ation: motor boating. Office: Washington Ar- 
cade. Residence: 315 Hamilton Ave. 

GIFFORD, Lloyd A., lumber dealer; born, 
Vermontville, Mich., Mar. 12, 1880; son of 
William Wirt and Melissa E. (Kimball) Gif- 
ford; graduated University of Michigan, 1904, 
degree of A.B. ; unmarried. Began business 
career, 1904, with Charles W. Kotcher (lum- 
ber) ; after holding various positions, became 
cashier and had charge of the collections un- 
til 1910; treasurer Braun Lumber Co.; also 
dealer in real estate and builder on own ac- 
count. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Club: University of 
Michigan. Recreations: automobile touring 
and traveling. Office: 3152-3172 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 158 Woodland Ave. 

GILBERT, Andrew Charles, insurance; born, 
Evanston, 111., Feb. 21, 1871; son of Phineas 
Cranston and Betsy Ann (Lewis) Gilbert; 
ancestors on father's side from Devonshire, 
England; and on mother's from Wales; edu- 
cated Geneva (111.) and La Mars (Iowa) High 
schools; married, Oct. 18, 1893, Katharine L. 
Lockwood, of Chicago. With London and 
Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., Chicago, 1889- 
1901; special agent same company and Orient 
Insurance Co. with headquarters at Kansas 
City, Mo., 1901-3; state agent for these com- 
panies for state of Michigan at Detroit, since 
Dec. 15, 1903. Protestant. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason, K. T., Shriner. 
Clubs: Harmonic, German American. Recrea- 
tions: camping and fishing. Office: Ford 
Bldg., Detroit. Residence: 233 Tennyson Ave., 
Highland Park, Mich. 

GILBERT, Edward Thomas; born, June 29, 
1849; died, Aug. 8, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

GILBERT, Frederick Conant, assistant sec- 
retary Timken Detroit Axle Co.; born. New 
York City, Jan. 31, 1867; son of William War- 
ren and Augusta (Conant) Gilbert; descended 
on father's side from William W. Gilbert and 
on mother 's side from Roger Conant, first 
Colonial governor of Massachusetts; educated 
Trinity School, New York; graduated Batten 
High School, Elizabeth, N. J., 1884; took 
course in civil engineering at Armour Insti- 
tute of Technology, Chicago; married. July 
14, 1898, Elizabeth Wainwright Crane, of 
Elizabeth, N. J.; 3 children: Warren Van 
Rennselaer, Frederick Wainwright, William 
Clinton. Began business career as a boy with 
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New York City, importers of brushes, and held 
various positions until became salesman; was 
identified with the Pope Manufacturing Co. 
for 131/^ years, beginning as salesman at Hart- 
ford, Conn., then with jobbing department of 
the American Bicycle Co., New York, and, 
successively, general manager Columbia Steel 
Co., Elyria, 0., manager Pope Manufacturing 
Co., Hagerstown, Md., general manager Pope 
Manufacturing Co., Western Department, Chi- 
cago, and general sales manager Pope Motor 
Car Co., Toledo, O., to 1909; assistant secre- 
tary Timken Detroit Axle Co. since 1909. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Pro- 
gressive. Episcopalian. Member Ohio Society. 
Mason. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Diocesan, 
Civic. Kecreations: horticulture, photography, 
automobiling. Office: 132 Clark Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 33 Hancock Ave. W. 

GILLESPIE, Arthur H., manager Pitts- 
burgh Plate Glass Co., Detroit and Grand 
Eapids; born, Karns City, Pa., Dec. 24, 1878; 
son of Albert and Mary (Voland) Gillespie; 
educated in public and high schools of East 
Brady, Pa.; married, East Brady, Pa., Jan., 
1909, Adaline Wallace; two daughters: 
Adaline, Frances. In general offices of Pitts- 
burgh Plate Glass Co., 1889-99; traveling audi- 
tor of the company, in Pittsburgh, 1899-1903; 
has been in Detroit since 1903 as secretary- 
treasurer and manager of branches at Detroit 
and Grand Eapids. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Masonic orders (32°). Eecreations: fish- 
ing and hunting. Office: 53 E. Larned St. 
Eesidence: 41 Chandler Ave. 

GILLESPIE, John, police commissioner and 
automobile manufacturer; born, Chicopee, 
Mass., Nov. 3, 1877; son of George and Agnes 
(Adams) Gillespie; educated in public schools 
of Chicopee; married, Detroit, Apr. 21, 1910, 
Hazel B. Horton; 1 son, John Philip. Began 
active career as office boy Ames Sword Co., 
Mass., 1890, continuing with the company 
until 1900; was with Armstrong Eegalia Co., 
Detroit, 1900-3; began in business for self 
as the Detroit Eegalia Co., 1903; consolidated 
Yrith the Morgan, Puhl & Morris Co. under 
title of Detroit Eegalia Co., of which was 
general manager and director until 1909; or- 
ganized the Century Electric Car Co., man- 
ufacturers of electric autos, 1909, and since 
general manager and director same; ap- 
pointed, May 17, 1913, to fill vacancy of po- 
lice commissioner, and reappointed for term 
of 4 years, dating from July 1, 1913-July, 



1917. Member Detroit Board of Commerce; 
Eepublican. Member Masonic order (32°), 
Knights Templar, Shrine; also I. O. O. F. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat. Eecreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: 1581 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 1645 
3d Ave. 

GILLIGHAM, Albert J., manager General 
Film Co., born. New York, Sept. 17, 1867; son 
of James and Johanna (Dugan) Gilligham; 
educated public schools of New York, Cooper 
Union Business College; married, Jan. 12, 
1906, Eose Ella Myers, of Boston; 1 son, Al- 
bert J., Jr. Began active career as clerk with 
Shoemaker, Dillon & Co., bankers and brokers, 
New York, continuing for 2 years; then en- 
tered the show business and traveled all 
over the country; started in the moving pic- 
ture business in Grand Eapids, 1907; became 
connected with the General Film Co. in 1910, 
and located in Detroit as branch manager for 
same; president United Theatres Co., Valley 
City Theatres Co., Gilligham & Smith Enter- 
prises, Empire Theatre Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. 32° Mason, K. T., Shrin- 
er; member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Friars, Wol- 
verine Automobile. Eecreations: motoring, 
boating. Office: 69 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
60 Virginia Ave. 

GLLLIS, Gaylord Wilson, wholesale dry 
goods; born, Detroit, July 1, 1873; son of 
Eansom and Helen A. (Gaylord) Gillis; edu- 
cated in public schools and University of 
Michigan, graduating, B.L., 1896; married, 
Detroit, Dec. 15, 1908, Dorothy Sibley; two 
sons: Eansom, Gaylord Wilson, Jr. Has been 
connected with the wholesale dry goods house 
of Edson, Moore & Co., since 1896; member of 
the firm since 1904; firm incorporated Jan. 1, 
1909, and since secretary and treasurer same. 
Presbyterian. Eepublican. Clubs: University, 
Detroit Boat, Country. Eecreation: golf. Of- 
fice: Edson, Moore & Co. Eesidence: 69 Al- 
fred St. 

GILLMAN, Henry, scientist, author; born, 
Kinsale, Ireland, Nov. 16, 1833; son of Ed- 
ward and Eleanor Mandeville (Hackett) Gill- 
man; descended from Adam Winthrop, lord 
of the manor of Groton, Suffolk, grandfather 
of John Winthrop, governor of Massachusetts, 
1630; academic education; came with his 
parents to Detroit, 1850; was Ist assistant 
U. S. Geodetic Survey of Great Lakes, in 
charge of a topog. and hydrographical party, 
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lighthouse districts on Northern Lakes, 1870- 
76; married, Dec. 7, 1858, Mary Julia, daugh- 
ter of Hiram Eeeve Johnson, of Detroit. Su- 
perintendent and librarian Detroit Public Li- 
brary, 1880-85; U. S. consul, Jerusalem, 1886- 
91; took such a stand against expulsion of 
Jews from Palestine by Turks that his posi- 
tion was upheld by several European powers 
and exclusion laws were modified. Known for 
his researches in archaeology and botany and 
his procurement and publication of photo- 
graph facsimiles of texts of early Christian 
MSS., including the Didache. Fellow Amer- 
ican Association for the Advancement of 
Science; member British Association Advance- 
ment of Science, American Oriental Society, 
National Geological Society, etc.; member-at- 
large for America, 1876, to Congress of Amer- 
icanists, at Luxemburg. Author: Marked for 
Life (poems), 1863; The Wild Flowers and 
Gardens of Jerusalem and Palestine, 1894; 
Hassan — a Fellah (a Eomance of Palestine), 
1898; Vericourt Westhrop and Issue, 1903; 
also many scientific and other papers, includ- 
ing Ancient Men of the Great Lakes, Is a 
Variety an Incipient Species, etc. Address: 107 
Fort St. W. 

GILLMAN, Robert Winthrop, physician; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 2, 1868; son of Henry 
and Mart (Johnson) Gillman; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; M.D., Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1889; post-graduate study 
for four years in London, Paris, Vienna and 
Berlin; unmarried. While abroad was ap- 
pointed to British Ophthalmic Hospital, Jeru- 
salem, Palestine, where he continued, 1889- 
92; has been in practice in Detroit since 1892; 
clinical professor of ophthalmology and otology 
Detroit College of Medicine; attending ocu- 
list and aurist, St. Mary's Hospital, St. Luke's 
Hospital, Women's Hospital and Foundlings' 
Home; oculist and aurist. Providence Hos- 
pital. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Wayne 
County and Michigan State Medical societies, 
American Medical Association, Detroit Acad- 
emy of Medicine, American Academy of Oph- 
thalmology and Oto-Laryngology, Detroit Oto- 
Laryngological Society. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Old Club, Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
reation: fishing. Address: 107 Fort St. W. 

GUiMOBE, William George, real estate and 
fire insurance; born, Kent County, Ont., Can., 
Jan. 22, 1872; son of Henry C. and Mary J. 
(Darrah) Gilmore; educated common schools 



and Detroit Business University; married, 
Oct. 21, 1901, Gertrude A. Williams, of De- 
troit; 3 children: Norman, Marguerite, Don- 
ald. Engaged in real estate and insurance 
business in Detroit since 1902; president and 
general manager Gilmore & Chavenelle. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Eeal 
Estate Board. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member St. Andrew's Society. Mason (Con- 
sistory and Shrine), Odd Fellow. Clubs: Men- 
delssohn, Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: 
music, automobiling, etc. OflSce: 165 Kerche- 
val Ave. Eesidence: 376 Baldwin Ave. 

GINSBURG, Bernard, iron merchant; born, 
Columbus, Ind., Aug. 14, 1864; son of Samuel 
Nathan and Eachel Leah (Helfman) Gins- 
burg; parents were born in Poland and came 
to America in 1856; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic and high schools; married. Mar. 10, 1891, 
Ida E. Goldman (died, 1901); 3 children: 
Avery J., Golda M., Judith. Began as iron 
merchant in Detroit, July 1, 1881; president 
E. L. Ginsburg Sons Co.; vice-president De- 
troit Auto Specialty Co.; director New York 
Car Wheel Co., of Buffalo. Served as Public 
Lighting Commissioner, 1903-5; member Pub- 
lic Library Board, Jan. 1, 1909-Dec. 31, 1914. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Di- 
rector Provident Loan Society, United Jew- 
ish Charities (ex-president). Eepublican. Jew- 
ish religion. Member B'nai B'rith. Club: 
Phoenix. Recreation: reading. Ofl5ce: 909 
Greenwood Ave. Eesidence: 84 Adelaide St. 

GITCHELL, Byres H., secretary Detroit 
Board of Commerce; born, Horseheads, N. Y., 
Apr. 19, 1881; son of HoUis M. and Ida 
(Wales) Gitchell; graduated Binghamton 
Central High School, 1900; married, Helen 
Hogan, of Emporium, Pa., Sept. 7, 1906; 2 
children: Helen, born, Jan. 7, 1909; Byres Hol- 
lis, born. May 9, 1913. Engaged in newspaper 
work in Binghamton, N. Y., and Cleveland, 
O., 1900-5; secretary Binghamton (N. Y.) 
Chamber of Commerce, 1905-12; secretary De- 
troit Board of Commerce since Apr. 1, 1912, 
also member board of directors. Secretary and 
treasurer Industrial Co. of Binghamton, 1907- 
12; superintendent Dunn & McCarthy, Bing- 
hamton, 1909-10. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member American Association Commercial 
Executives (secretary since 1907). Mason, 
K. T. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
reations: motoring. Office: cor. Wayne St. and 
Lafayette Boul. Eesidence: 2457 West Grand 
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GITTINS, Clarence E., lawyer; born, Plym- 
outh, Mich., Sept. 21, 1884; son of George I. 
and Josephine (Knight) Gittins; educated 
district school; Normal College, Ypsilanti; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1909; mar- 
ried, July 10, 1911, Lois Goldsmith, of Vicks- 
burg, Mich. Taught school, 1902-9; began 
practice of law, Oct., 1909, and since member 
of firm of Gittins & Stieler; secretary High- 
land Park Times. Secretary Highland Park 
Board of Commerce. State senator, 1st Dis- 
trict of Michigan (term expiring Jan., 1914). 
Progressive. Member Lawyers' Club of De- 
troit, Delta Phi Delta. Presbyterian. Mason. 
Club: Exchange. Eecreatiou: gardening. Of- 
fice: 728 Ford Bldg. Residence: 118 Massa- 
chusetts Ave., Highland Park. 

GLASS, Samuel Stewart, insurance; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 30, 1872; son of James Stewart 
and Lydia Amelia (Kermott) Glass; educated 
in public and high schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried, 1892, Mary Newell Allen Seely; chil- 
dren: Allie M., Mary L., Samuel W. Began as 
office boy with Sherman S. .Tewett & Co., 
stove manufacturers, and became assistant 
manager of the Detroit branch of the house; 
was called to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1892, as assist- 
ant to the general manager of the company; 
returned to Detroit, 1897, and became a mem- 
ber of insurance firm of Blackman, Glass & 
Cook, which was incorporated, 1908; presi- 
dent same since 1910. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Methodist. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
automobiling, baseball. Office: 208-209 Moffat 
Blk. Residence: 34 Atkinson Ave. 

GLEASON, Frederick Daly, coal broker; 
born, Detroit, July 29, 1887; son of Marcellus 
and Mary (Daly) Gleason; graduated Central 
High School, Detroit, 1906; unmarried. En- 
tered employ of Pittsburgh-Buffalo Co., Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., Jan., 1907, as traveling salesman; 
on the road in Indiana for 1 year; then sales 
agent at Detroit office two years; president 
F. D. Gleason Coal Co. since Nov. 15, 1909; 
treasurer Standard Coal Co.; vice-president 
Lithia-Sulphur Co., manufacturers of high 
grade sulphur products. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Tariff Democrat. Ro- 
man Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Recreations: fishing and automobiling. Office: 
28 Campau Bldg. Residence: 74 Clairmount 
Avenue. 

GIiEESON, Jolin A., vice-president New- 
N. Y., Oct. 16, 1878; son of Dr. DeWitt A. 



and Harriett L. (Bemis) Gleason; A.B., Yale, 
1900; M.D., Medical Department, University 
of Michigan, 1903; assistant, Department of 
Ophthalmology and Oto-laryngology, same, 
1903-4; student University of Vienna, 1904-5; 
married, Nov. 24, 1908, Eleanor M. Hovey, 
of Detroit. Practiced in Detroit since 1905; 
director Department Oto-laryngology, De- 
troit General Hospital. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Beta Theta Pi, Nu Sig- 
ma Nu. Club: University. Office: 407 Wash- 
ington Arcade. Residence: 10 Westminster 
Avenue. 

GLEESON, John A., vice-president New- 
land Hat Co.; born, Ireland, Feb. 14, 1862; 
came to America, with parents, 1864; edu- 
cated in Detroit public schools; married at 
Detroit, 1890, Nellie Nogle; 4 children: Helen, 
Hester, Harry, William. Has been engaged in 
hat business since 1875, first with Buhl, New- 
land & Co., then as traveling salesman; was 
admitted to the firm of Henry A. Newland 
& Co., 1899, and since its incorporation, 1904, 
as the Newland Hat Co., has been vice-presi- 
dent of the company. Member of Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Recreation: fishing. 
Office: 164-168 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 590 
14th Ave. 

GLEICHMAN, Phil, manager Detroit office, 
Mutual Film Corporation; born, Cleveland, 
Nov. 17, 1876; son of Abraham and Sarah 
(Ziegler) Gleichman; educated public schools 
of Cleveland; married, July 6, 1900, Eleanor 
Simon, of Cleveland; 1 daughter, Phylis 
Elaine. Engaged as bookkeeper in Cleveland, 
1891-1903; in theatrical business, 1903-7; since 
identified with film exchange business as man- 
ager at Detroit for the Mutual Film Corpora- 
tion. Member Detroit Board of Comerce. He- 
brew religion. 32° Mason, Shriner; member 
B. P. O. Elks. Office: 97 Woodward Ave. Res- 
idence: 57 Connecticut Ave. 

GNAU, George J., president Detroit Insur- 
ance Agency; born, Detroit, June 25, 1871; 
son of Caspar and Elizabeth (Pfeiff) Gnau; 
educated in public schools and at Detroit 
Business University; married at Detroit, Feb. 
8, 1898, Adele R. Widman; children: Howarth 
W., Arthur W. Began active career as errand 
boy for Frank J. Martz & Co., 1883; office boy 
Pingree Shoe Co., 1886, bookkeeper and cash- 
ier same, 1898, and Pacific coast representa- 
tive of the firm until 1902; organized The De- 
troit Insurance Agency, of which has been 
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organization. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Fishing and Hunting Associa- 
tion. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Church Club of the Diocese of 
Detroit. Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Of- 
fice: 1103-1115 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Res- 
idence: 100 Garfield Ave. 

GODDARD, Frank Holmes, contractor; born, 
New London, Conn., Dee. 23, 1866; son of 
James and Elizabeth (Holmes) Goddard; edu- 
cated in public schools of New London and 
at Seabury Institute, Saybrook, Conn.; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Dec. 27, 1900, Elizabeth Burk; 
children: Ruth, Norma, Dorothy, Kathleen, 
Ester. Learned trade of bricklayer, in which 
he continued until 1887, when he commenced 
as contractor; for seven years was member 
of firm of Chandler & Goddard, since which 
time he has operated on his own account. 
Member Detroit Builders' Association, Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Ma- 
son (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Recrea- 
tion: music. Ofiice: 516 Franklin St. Resi- 
dence: 171 Boston Boul. W. 

GODFREY, Marshall Hartley, fire insur- 
ance; see Vol. 1908. 

GOEBEL, August, Jr., president Goebel 
Brewing Co.; born, Detroit, Dec. 24, 1867; son 
of Col. August and Christine (Meier) Goebel; 
educated Detroit public schools, Michigan 
Military Academy; married, Nov. 26, 1890, 
Ella Leonard, of Detroit; one daughter, Stella. 
Has been identified with brewing business, at 
Detroit, since 1891; became secretary and 
treasurer Goebel Brewing Co., and since 1911 
has been president and manager same; also 
president Michigan Bonding & Surety Co.; di- 
rector Detroit Blau Gas Co., Peninsular Blau 
Gas Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Captain Detroit Cadets, 1887-89, inclusive. 
Director Detroit Convention and Tourists' 
Bureau. Democrat. Member Michigan Com- 
mandery Loyal Legion. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Yacht, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, Harmonic Society. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Ofiice: 351 Rivard St. Residence: 
75 Eliot St. 

GOLDBERG, Abe L., department store; 
born. May 30, 1861; died, Nov. 15, 1910; see 
Vol. 1908. 

GOLDBERG, Jacob E., department store; 
born, Holland, June 6, 1856; son of Joseph 
and Rose Goldberg; came to America with 
parents, Jan., 1859; educated in public schools 
of Cleveland; married at Cleveland, Apr., 
1891, Jennie Anthony; 2 children: Joseph B., 
Myra Belle. Began business career in employ 



of William Taylor & Sons, Cleveland, 1870; 
associated with brother in dry goods business 
at Elyria, O., 1878, and later in Canton; came 
to Detroit, 1892, and assisted in organizing 
firm of Goldberg Bros., department store. Re- 
publican. Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Driving. 
Recreations: automobiling, breeding and mat- 
inee racing light harness horses. Office: cor. 
Gratiot Ave. and Library St. Residence: 163 
Putnam Ave. 

GOLDBERG, Sam T., cigar manufacturer; 
born, Kalamazoo, Mich., Aug. 29, 1876; sou 
of Julius W. and Harriet G. Goldberg; grad- 
uated public schools of Kalamazoo; married, 
June 3, 1901, Sylvia H. Goodman, of Chi- 
cago; 1 son, J. W. Goldberg. Began active 
career as traveling representative for the 
La Azora cigar factory which then employed 
about 30 persons and was located in Kala- 
mazoo; business was moved to Detroit on ac- 
count of a strike, 1908, then employing 208 
persons; now one of largest independent con- 
cerns of the kind in the world and employs 
about 2,000 persons; manager La Azora Cigar 
Factory; also general manager Judge Durand 
Cigar Co., Detroit; vice-president Acme Uni- 
versal Joint Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.; president 
and general manager Main Issue Cigar Co., 
Detroit. Member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Phoe- 
nix, Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Harmonie. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 222 Forest Ave. E. Residence: 112 
Delaware Ave. 

GOLDBERG, Samuel X., department store; 
born in Holland, Oct. 13, 1858; son of Joseph 
and Rose Goldberg; came to America with 
parents, Jan., 1859; educated in public schools 
of Cleveland; married at Philadelphia, 1890, 
Minnie Lape; one daughter, Josephine R. 
(Mrs. Robert Bampton). Grew up in Cleve- 
land and began active career in employ of 
William Taylor & Sons, Apr., 1870; engaged 
in dry goods business under title of Goldberg 
Bros., in Elyria, 1878, later at Canton, O., and 
since 1892 has been member firm of Goldberg 
Bros., importers, retailers and jobbers of dry 
goods, Detroit; also vice-president Miles Thea- 
tre Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Member B. P. O. Elks. Recreations: 
automobiling, baseball, golf. Office: cor. 
Gratiot Ave. and Library St. Residence: 185 
Philadelphia Ave. E. 

CK5LDMAN, Hyman L.; born, Russia, July 
6, 1859; educated in old country; married, 
July 1, 1882, Ethel Goldman, of Russia; 6 
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Kay. Engaged as trader in general merchan- 
dise in Kussia; came to Detroit, 1S83, and 
established in business which was incorporated 
1907; president Riverside Scrap Iron & Metal 
Co.; partner Riverside Machinery Depot, Stre- 
linger Marine Engine Co. Jewish religion. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias, B'nai B'rith, Zion 
Association. Office: foot of St. Aubin Ave. 
Residence: 680 Brush Boul. 

GOLDSMITH, Charles, manufacturer cloth- 
ing; born, Flato, Germany, May 25, 1858; son 
of Solomon and Dora (Salinger) Goldsmith; 
educated in Germany; came to America, 1874; 
married at Detroit, 1877, Adelaide Aberstadt. 
Has been a resident of Detroit since 1874; 
engaged in manufacture of clothing since the 
beginning of his active career; senior part- 
ner Charles Goldsmith & Co., established, 
1899. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Knights of Pythias. Office: 131 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 253 Frederick Ave. 

GOODALE, Charles Arthur; moved to Chi- 
cago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

GOODALE, George Pomeroy, theatrical 
critic; born, Orleans, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1843; 
son of Elijah and Mary Eleanor (Palmer) 
Goodale; educated common schools and in 
newspaper office; married, N. Almont, N. Y., 

1864, Josephine Gardner; again, at Ann Ar- 
bor, Mich., Dec. 1, 1902, Katherine Brigham 
Molony; one son, Tom Warner (died, Nov. 20, 
1909). IBegan as a printer in office of Courier, 
Geneva, N. Y., 1860; was employed on papers 
in Angelica, Cuba, Belmont, Elmira, N. Y., 
and by the World, New York City; came to 
Detroit, 1865, and has since been continuously 
upon the staff of the Detroit Free Press; re- 
viewer of the drama and writer of a series of 
weekly articles entitled "The Kaleidoscope," 
and others, written by him over the nom de 
plume of Signer Max; president Free Press 
Printing Co. (now in 48th year in service of 
the Free Press and the oldest critic in the 
world, it is believed, in continuous connec- 
tion with one newspaper). Was member 141st 
New York Infantry, mustered out May 17, 

1865. Democrat. Recreation: baseball. Of- 
fice: Detroit Free Press. Residence: 40 Con- 
necticut Ave. 

GOODENOUGH, Luman Webster, lawyer; 
born, Ludington, Mich., Jan. 1, 1873; son of 
Daniel W. and Lodema (Olney) Goodenough; 
educated in public schools; B.Litt., University 
of Michigan, 1896, LL.B., 1898; married, De- 
troit, Mar., 1904, Elizabeth Noble; children: 



Elizabeth Lodema, Eleanor, Daniel. Began 
practice at Ludington; removed to Detroit, 
1899; treasurer Gray Estate Co.; director 
Grosse Pointe Estates, Sterling Realty Co. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Uni- 
versity, Detroit Athletic, Indian Village. Rec- 
reations: gardening and tennis. Office: 914 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 335 Seminole 
Avenue. 

GOODRICH, Edward, purchasing agent; 
born. Auburn, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1867; son of 
James S. and Annie (Cheasbro) Goodrich; 
educated in public schools of New York 
state; married at Detroit, Oct. 30, 1900, Vir- 
ginia A. Thayer; 2 children: Edward Thayer, 
Virginia Alice. Engaged in wholesale com- 
mission business, Syracuse, N. Y., 1885-95; 
purchasing agent Solvay Process Co., since 
1895; also purchasing agent Delray Connect- 
ing R. R. Republican. Member New York 
Society of Detroit. Club: Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, music. Office: Solvay 
Process Co. Residence: Royal Oak, Mich. 

GOODRICH, James S., real estate; born, 
Blissfield, Mich., Apr. 26, 1843; son of Nelson 
L. and Ruth (Pease) Goodrich; educated in 
public schools of Blissfield, Adrian College 
Preparatory School, Bryant & Stratton Com- 
mercial College, Detroit, graduating, 1864; 
married at Detroit, Feb. 22, 1876, Clara I. 
Jenness. Worked on farm until 21 years of 
age; was in employ of David Preston, banker, 
Detroit, until Jan. 1, 1884, since which time 
has been identified with real estate business, 
first with his brother, John C, under style of 
Goodrich Bros., and operating alone since 
death of his brother, 1907. Member Detroit 
Real Estate Board. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Masonic order. Club: De- 
troit Boat. Recreation: boating. Office: 405 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 67 Edmund PI. 

GOODRICH, Joseph Parshall, insurance, 
loans and real estate; born, Blissfield, Mich., 
June 26, 1864; son of Nelson Lyman and 
Clarissa Cornelia (Parshall) Goodrich; gradu- 
ate West Blissfield (Mich.) High School, 1881; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 7, 1889, Viella Tut- 
tle; children: George Nelson, Edmund Tuttle. 
Entered insurance business, December, 1881, 
with late brother, John C. Goodrich; was 
with Goodrich Bros., 1884-1901; founded Good- 
rich Insurance Agency, Jan. 1, 1901, of which 
has since continued the head. Republican. 
Baptist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
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eling. Office: 1135-1136 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 283 Lincoln Ave. 

GOODSON, Walter H., railway official; 
born, Lincolnshire, England, June 16, 1874; 
son of John B. and Elizabeth (Gooseman) 
Goodson; educated public schools, Detroit, and 
Detroit Y, M. C. A.; married, Sept. 29, 1903, 
Isabel M. Snow, of Detroit. Served with 
Michigan Central and Grand Trunk railways 
as biller, ticket clerk and telegraph operator 
for years, then became connected with Post 
Office Department and continued respectively 
as city distributor, stamp clerk, keeper of 
efficiency record and inspector of routes; re- 
signed with perfect record after 15 years; or- 
ganized the Port Huron & Northern Ey. Co., 
of which has been secretary and director since 
Nov., 1911. Eepublican. Methodist. Mason 
and Odd Fellow; honorary member of U. N. 
A. P. O. C. Eecreations: baseball and fish- 
ing. Office: 502 Wayne County Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 74 E. Philadelphia Ave. 

GORDON, Arthur E., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
July 17, 1879; son of Edward John and Effie 
J. (Bates) Gordon; descended from Vermont 
and New York Eevolutionary ancestry; edu- 
cated Detroit public schools; LL.B., Detroit 
College of Law, 1910; married, Sept. 8, 1900, 
Winifred Louise Sherman, of Detroit; one 
son, Lynn Sherman. Newspaper reporter and 
editor, Detroit News and Detroit Journal, 
1898-1909; in publicity business, 1909-10; in 
practice of law since June, 1910; vice-presi- 
dent Currier Auto Co.; secretary Michigan 
State Brewers' Association. Member Board 
of Estimates, City of Detroit, since Aug., 
1910 (president, 1913). Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Lawyers' Club, Wolverine 
Press Association, Harmonie Society. 32° 
Mason (Lodge, Chapter, Council, Consistory, 
Knights Templar, Mystic Shrine, Eastern 
Star). Eecreation: motoring. Office: 1002- 
1004 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 200 Webb Ave. 

GORDON, Charles Edwin; see Vol. 1908. 

GORDON, WiUiam James, manager De- 
troit branch Anderson Electric Car Co.; born, 
IngersoU, Ont., Can., Nov. 9, 1872; son of 
James and Jeanette (Haining) Gordon; edu- 
cated public schools, IngersoU; married, Dec. 
24, 1899, Julia L. Medbury, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: William Lewis, Janet Marion. Began 
active career in employ of Michigan Central 
R. R., served as contracting agent for several 
years; with Anderson Electric Car Co. since 
1900, general manager Detroit branch since 
1911, Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 



Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member City of 
the Straits Lodge No. 452, A. F. & A. M. 
Clubs: Detroit Eotary, Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Wolverine Automobile, Trans- 
portation. Eecreation: boating. Office: 687 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 39 Medbury Ave. 
GORENFLO, August Herman, physician; 
born, Detroit, May 27, 1874; son of Theodore 
and Marie (Melchoir) Gorenflo; educated in 
public schools; M.D., Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, 1895; post graduate studies at Vienna 
and Berlin; married at Detroit, 1906, Hattie 
Clippert; children: Mary Christine, August 
H., Jr. Has practiced in Detroit since 1895; 
demonstrator in bacteriology, Detroit College 
of Medicine; microscopist to Harper Hospital; 
surgeon Police Department, City of Detroit. 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical so- 
cieties. Member Harmonie Society. Office: 
603 Breitmeyer Bldg. Eesidence: 89 Garfield 
Avenue. 

GORHAM, Marvine, mechanical engineer; 
born, Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1870; son of 
George and Ellen (Marvine) Gorham; edu- 
cated public schools of Buffalo; Phillips Exe- 
ter Academy, Exeter, N. H.; B.S., Massachu- 
setts Institute of Technology, 1893; married, 
June 30, 1909, Sarah Givin White, of Abing- 
don, Va.; two children: Elizabeth G., Marvin, 
Jr. Began active career, 1893, in employ of 
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co., Stamford, 
Conn., continuing until 1894; then with Buf- 
falo Bolt Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 1894-1901; with 
C. C. Wormer Machinery Co., Detroit, 1901-9; 
now secretary, treasurer and director 
Schweppe & Wilt Manufacturing Co., makers 
of automobile parts. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Engineering Society, 
Delta Psi fraternity. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Boat, Indian Village. Eecreations: ten- 
nis, fishing and motor touring. Office: care 
Schweppe & Wilt Manufacturing Co., 956 
Champlain St. Eesidence: 170 McDougall Ave. 

GORMAN, John Joseph; born. Mar. 28, 
1865; died, Oct. 9, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

GORTON, Lewis G., stocks and bonds; born, 
Waterloo, Jackson Co., Mich., Nov. 18, 1859; 
son of Aaron T. Gorton and Mary A. (Pad- 
dock) Gorton; graduated Normal College, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., 1879; unmarried. Teacher 
in Detroit public schools, 1879-93; president 
Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, 1893- 
97; in brokerage business in Detroit since Jan. 
1, 1901. Director Evergreen Cemetery. Mem- 
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Republican. Unitarian. Mason (32°), Knight 
Templar. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rotary, Noon- 
tide, Detroit Athletic. Office: 1413 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 1152 2d Ave. 

GOSS, John C, sail maker; born, Barn- 
stable, England, May 15, 1848; son of John 
C. and Susanna (Ridd) Goss; educated in pub- 
lic schools; married at Bristol, Eng., 1871, 
Mary J. Allen; 3 children: Nina L, (Mrs. 
John Flower), Joseph C, Leslie A. Served 7 
years as apprentice to trade of sail making, 
at Bristol; came to Detroit, 1871, and fol- 
lowed trade until 1877, when he established 
The J. C. Goss Co., of which he is president 
and manager. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Former school inspector of Detroit. 
Republican. Methodist. Mason (32°), Shrin- 
er; member I. O. O. F., U. C. T. of America. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 10 Atwater St. E. 
Residence: 430 Sej^burn Ave. 

GOUDIE, James Q., manager for Michigan 
of the Diamond Rubber Co. of New York; 
born. Paisley, Scotland, Mar. 9, 1882; son of 
William P. and Agnes (Andrew) Goudie; was 
brought to America, 1889; educated Detroit 
public and high schools, graduating, 1900; 
unmarried. Began active career, 1900, as lia- 
bility insurance underwriter, Detroit, contin- 
uing for 8 years; removed to Akron, O., as 
manager of the operating division, Diamond 
Rubber Co.; returned to Detroit, 1909, as 
Michigan manager for the company. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member De- 
troit Division, Michigan Naval Reserves, 
1900-6. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; 
Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit 
Commandery No. 1, K. T. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, Ques- 
tion Club of U. S., Hermit Club (Cleveland). 
Office: 265 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 282 
Lysander St. 

GOUX, Louis J., physician; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 2, 1871; son of James J. and Catherina 
(Dormoy) Goux; educated in public and high 
schools of Detroit; Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, graduating, M.D., 1894; post-graduate 
courses at University of Michigan, Philadel- 
phia Polyclinic, New York Post Graduate 
School and Vienna University; married at 
Detroit, Jan. 23, 1900, Charlotte B. Warren. 
Has practiced in Detroit since 1898; specialist 
in eye, ear, nose and throat; ophthalmologist 
and otologist to Pontiac State Hospital. Mem- 
ber Wayne County Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, Academy of Ophthalmol- 
ogy and Oto-Laryngology, Detroit Board of 



Commerce. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. 

Recreation: golf. Office: 315-317 Stevens 

Bldg. Residence: 158 Josephine Ave. 
GRAETHER, Theodore; see Vol. 1908, 
GRAHAM, Alexander D., manufacturer; 

see Vol. 1908. 

GRAHAM, Burke M., manufacturer; born, 

Rochester, N. Y., Apr. 5, 1854; son of Ansel 

B. and Sarah M. Graham; educated in public 
and high schools of Rochester; married, De- 
troit, 1878, Carrie Stringer. Came to Detroit, 
1869, and began business career as clerk for 
Hayden & Baldwin, harness and saddlery, 
later becoming traveling salesman for the 
firm; formed partnership with Edwin E. and 
Henry I. Armstrong in firm of Armstrong & 
Graham, 1880, wholesalers and manufacturers 
of harness and saddlery, and has since con- 
tinued as member of the firm. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Old Club, Wayne. Recreations: fish- 
ing and hunting. Office: 132 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 69 Davenport St. 

GRAHAM, Don M., physician and dentist; 
born in Dutton, Ont., Can., Aug. 14, 1874; 
son of Neil and Margaret (McKillop) Gra- 
ham; educated in public and high schools of 
Glencoe, Ont.; D.D.S., Dental Department, 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1898; M.D., Med- 
ical Department, same college, 1902; married, 
Nov. 30, 1910, Mabel H. Johnston. Began 
practice of dentistry, 1898, and has engaged 
in medical practice therewith since 1902, spe- 
cializing in oral surgery. Member 1st District 
Dental Society of Michigan, Michigan Dental 
Society, American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical so- 
cieties. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Motor Boat. Rec- 
reation: motor boating. Office: 602 Gas Of- 
fice Bldg. Residence: 406 Hancock Ave. W. 

GRANT, Claudius Buchanan, lawyer; born 
at Lebanon, York Co., Me., Oct. 25, 1835; son 
of Joseph and Mary (Merrill) Grant; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1859, A.M., 1862 
(LL.D., 1891); teacher and principal Ann 
Arbor High School, 1859-62; married, June 13, 
1863, Caroline L. Felch, of Ann Arbor; chil- 
dren: Emma (Mrs. C. B. Runnalls), Virginia 

C. (Mrs. C. D. Barnes). Served in Civil War, 
captain to colonel, 20th Michigan Vols., 1862- 
65; studied law University of Michigan, 1865- 
66; admitted to bar, 1866; recorder and post- 
master, Ann Arbor, 1867-70; member Michi- 
gan House of Representatives, 1870-74 (speak- 
er pro tem.); regent University of Michigan, 
1872-80; practiced law, Houghton, Mich., 1873- 
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judge, 25th Judicial Circuit, 1882-90; justice, 
1889-1909, chief justice, 1888, 1889 and 1908, 
Supreme Court of Michigan. Kepublican. Ee- 
tired from the bench, Jan. 1, 1910, and en- 
gaged in practice of law as general counsel 
for law firm of Warren, Cady & Ladd, De- 
troit. Member G. A. K., Loyal Legion. Office: 
Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: Pasadena Apts. 

GRANT, Harry S., scrap iron; born, Grodno, 
Bussia, Sept. 22, 1879; son of Wolf and Freda 
(Tiktin) Grant; educated public schools and 
University, Grodno; married, Sept. 15, 1903, 
Edna Eoth, of Detroit. Eesident of Detroit 
since 1896; began active career with Louis 
Granet, dry goods, continuing 2 years; then on 
road as traveling man representing scrap iron 
firm of Detroit; engaged in business for self 
in South Bend, Ind., 1903; moved to Detroit, 
1904; now sole proprietor Grant Iron & Metal 
Co. Eepublican. Eeformed Church. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason, Con- 
sistory and Shrine; member Knights of Pyth- 
ias. Office: 292-318 Franklin St. Eesidence: 
122 Forest Ave. E. 

GRANT, John James, mechanical and con- 
sulting engineer; born, Leicester, England., 
Mar. 22, 1844; son of George Milton and 
Sarah (Marriott) Grant; brought to Amer- 
ica, 1848; educated in little school house on 
the cross roads at Conway, Mass., where 
Marshall Field, W. C. Whitney and several 
other men who attained prominence, attended; 
married, 1864, Mary Augusta Brown, of Deer- 
field, Mass. (she died, 1901); 2d, 1903, Mrs. 
Jennie Eose Davis (nee Christy) ; two chil- 
dren: Eobert Howard, Josephine Mary (Mrs. 
A. S. Cheever). Worked at machinist's trade 
until Apr., 1866; started in business as builder 
of machinery (pioneer tap and die maker in 
U. S.); assistant superintendent Pratt & Whit- 
ney Co. 's works, Hartford, Conn., 1874-81; 
member Grant & Bogert, machine tools, to 
1883; mechanical engineer Putnam Machine 
Co., Fitchburg, Mass., to 1885; superintendent 
American Sewing Machine Co., Philadelphia, 
1886; superintendent and manager Simonds 
Eolling Machine Co., Fitchburg; inventor and 
pioneer manufacturer of steel balls in U. S.; 
inventor Grant Automatic Screw Machine, 
etc. Now proprietor Grant Engineering Co.; 
director Grant Automatic Machine Co. Spe- 
cializes in intricate automatic machinery. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Charter member Ameri- 
can Society of Mechanical Engineers. Office: 
816-817 Free Press Bldg. Eesidence: 56 Hague 
Avenue. 



GRANT, Lee E., physician (specializing in 
eye and ear) ; born, Parksville, N. Y., Dec. 27, 
1870; son of Lewis and Sarah (Smith) Grant; 
B.S., National Normal University, Lebanon, 
O., 1898; M.D., Kentucky School of Medicine, 
Louisville, Ky., 1902; post-graduate course, 
Eoyal Ophthalmic Hospital, London, England, 
1909; married, Dec. 10, 1894, Nancy S. M. 
Brown, of Neversink, N. Y. Began practice 
at Marengo, Ind., 1902; located in Detroit, 
1909. Eepublican. Baptist. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society. Mason; member Odd Fellows, 
Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic. Office: 503 Washington Ar- 
cade. Eesidence: 56 Medbury Ave. 

GRANT, Martin Lee, clergyman; born, 
Springfield, 0., Feb. 22, 1877; son of Martin 
M. and Charlotte A. (Smith) Grant; descend- 
ant of Fairbanks family, Dedham, Mass., 
1636; educated Springfield High School; A.B., 
Wittenberg College, Springfield, 1898; B.D., 
Oberlin Theological Seminary, 1901; married, 
Aug. 6, 1901, Margaret Lawrence, of Spring- 
field; children: Margaret, Martin, Walter, 
Clifton, Charlotte. Ordained Congregational 
ministry, 1901; pastor Dowagiac, Mich., 
1901-5, Chelsea, Mich., 1905-11, Fort Street 
Church, Detroit, since 1912. Progressive. 
Member Detroit Congregational Association, 
Beta Theta Pi college fraternity. Eecrea- 
tions: music, literature. Eesidence: 422 Ferdi- 
nand Ave. 

GRANT, Schuyler; born, Sept. 25, 1840; 
died, Jan. 28, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

GRAY, David; born, Detroit, Jan. 20, 1870; 
son of John S. and Anna (Hayward) Gray; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried, Detroit, May 16, 1894, Martha L. Piatt; 
one son, David, Jr. Began active career as 
clerk in Preston National Bank, 1888; treas- 
urer Gray, Toynton & Fox, 1889-1902; secre- 
tary and treasurer Gray Motor Co., 1905-10; 
vice-president Detroit Leather Specialty Co., 
Gray Estate Co., John S. Gray Estate; di- 
rector Ford Motor Co. Eepublican. Member 
Disciples of Christ (church), Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Country, Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Erie Shooting and Fishing, Detroit 
Boat, Automobile, Motor Boat. Recreations: 
automobiling, shooting, golf. Office: 915 Ham- 
mond Blk. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan. 

GRAY, David. Moffat, secretary Frederick 
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Sept. 21, 1862; son of Adam and Jessie (Mof- 
fat) Gray; of Scotch ancestry on both sides; 
public school education to 1876; married, June 
1, 1887, Elizabeth Austin, of Detroit; 4 chil- 
dren: Hazel Marie, Moffat A., Donald F., Alan 
S. Entered employ of Frederick Stearns, 1878; 
traveled for Frederick Stearns & Co. 12 years; 
became sales manager of the company, 1892, 
secretary since 1912; also secretary Frederick 
Stearns & Co. of Canada, Limited, Windsor, 
Ont. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Golf. Eecreation: motoring. Office: Jefferson 
and Bellevue Aves. Eesidence: 72 King Ave. 

GEAY, Emmet P., president Gray-Hawley 
Manufacturing Co.; born, Cincinnati, Aug. 5, 
1875; son of H. F. and Talitha (Stoops) Gray; 
educated public schools, Cincinnati; married, 
June 19, 1904, Charlotte Norton, of Cincin- 
nati. Has engaged in manufacture of auto- 
mobile and motor boat specialties since 19(70, 
commencing at Cincinnati as the Gray Manu- 
facturing Co.; removed to Detroit, 1904; title 
of company changed, 1905, to Gray-Hawley 
Manufacturing Co., of which has since been 
president; also secretary and treasurer Amer- 
ican Boat Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Eec- 
reations: automobiling and motor boating. 
Office: 937-943 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 1017 
Jefferson Ave. 

GRAY, John W., druggist; moved to Los 
Angeles, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 

GRAY, Paul Robert, banker and manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, July 24, 1867; son of 
John Simpson and Anna (Hay ward) Gray; 
educated in Detroit High School, 1882-86, 
and Michigan University, 1886-90, graduating, 
degree of A.B., 1890; married, Detroit, Jan. 
23, 1900, Frances Noble; three children: 
Frances, Elizabeth, Anne. Connected with 
the manufacture of candy in Detroit since be- 
ginning of his business career; manager of 
the Detroit branch of the National Candy Co., 
1902-8; vice-president Gray Motor Co., 1905- 
10; vice-president German-American Bank, 
Gray Estate Co., John S. Gray Estate. Was 
member Michigan Naval Eeserves for 3 years. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Christian Church, Psi Upsilon. Clubs: 
University, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Coun- 
try, Detroit Boat. Eeereations: automobiling 
and other outdoor diversions. Office: 916 Ham- 
mond Blk. Eesidence: 336 Seminole Ave. 

GRAY, Robert T., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 26, 1859; son of William and Mary 



(Stewart) Gray; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; University of Michigan, graduating, 
degree of A.B., 1882; Harvard Law School; 
degree of LL.B., 1884, Married at New York 
City, Apr. 29, 1889, Elizabeth Mandell; 2 sons: 
Alan M., Eobert T., Jr. Entered law office 
of his brother, William J., 1884, and has been 
member firm of Gray & Gray since 1888, Di- 
rector White Star Line, Detroit Legal News. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State and American Bar associa- 
tions. Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa 
Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Eeereations: mo- 
toring and boating. Office: 924 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 645 Jefferson Ave. 

GRAY, William Allan, secretary, treasurer 
and general manager Crescent Brass & Pin 
Co.; born, Hamilton, Can., Aug. 11, 1856; son 
John and Margaret (Allan) Gray; educated 
public schools, Detroit; married, Jan. 27, 
1877, Sarah Arnold, of Detroit; 3 children: 
Florence S., Arthur J., William A., Jr. Began 
active career as a boy in a cigar box factory; 
then learned the carriage body business and 
in 1882 with brother engaged in manufactur- 
ing carriages and wagons under title of Gray 
Brothers, continuing until 1903; one of the 
organizers of the Crescent Machine Co. and 
treasurer, 1886-1908, at which time firm name 
was changed to Crescent Brass & Pin Co., 
manufacturers of bank and office pins, of 
which is secretary, treasurer and general 
manager. Progressive. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit 
Men's Association. Mason. Recreations: au- 
tomobiling and baseball. Office: 1148 Trum- 
bull Ave. Eesidence: 995 Trumbull Ave, 

GRAY, William D., railway official; moved 
to Cincinnati, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

GRAY, William J., lawyer, banker; born, 
Detroit, July 9, 1857; son of William and 
Mary (Stewart) Gray; educated in public 
schools of Detroit and Literary Department, 
University of Michigan, graduating, degree 
of A.B., 1877; married at Detroit, June 2, 
1887, Hannah Van Vechten Hammond; chil- 
dren: Donald S., William J., Jr. Studied law 
in office of E. P. Toms, Detroit; was admitted 
to the bar, 1879, and has ever since engaged 
in practice in Detroit; member of law firm 
of Gray & Gray, 1888-June, 1912, when he 
became vice president of the 1st National 
Bank of Detroit. Director Security Trust Co., 
Michigan Savings Bank, Detroit & Windsor 
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palian. Member American and Michigan State 
Bar associations, Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Detroit Board of Commerce, Fine Arts 
Society of Detroit, Delta Kappa Epilson. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit 
Boat, Yondotega. Eecreation: golf. Office: 
First National Bank. Eesidence: Pasadena 
Apartments. 

GBECE, Edward S., lawyer; born near Lon- 
don, Ont., Can., Sept. 15, 1847; son of Hora- 
tio, born, 1801, and Frances Maria (Sumner) 
Grece; educated common and grammar schools 
of Canada West (now Ontario), Johnson Col- 
lege, Missouri, and University of Michigan; 
LL.B., University of Michigan Law Depart- 
ment, 1874; married, Nov. 24, 1911, Mrs. Vir- 
ginia Aldridge, of Columbus, O. Taught 
school in Missouri, 1868-71; practiced law in 
Detroit since 1874, most of the time alone. 
Traveled abroad, 1890, 1895, 1896. Interested 
in political reforms and active worker in 
same for more than 30 years; was member 
People 's Party National Committee and took 
part in campaigns of 1896 and 1900. Pro- 
gressive Democrat. Mason; member Inde- 
pendent Order of Foresters, Knights of Mac- 
cabees, etc. Clubs: Lawyers', Cosmos. Eec- 
reation: literature. Office: 813 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 684 Trumbull Ave. 

GREEN, Andrew H., Jr., manager Solvay 
process; born in Syracuse, N. Y.; educated at 
Cornell University, Sibley College of Engi- 
neering; married. Miss Burtenshaw. Began 
active career with Solvay Process Co. of 
America, manufacturers of by-products, at 
general headquarters of the company, Syra- 
cuse, 1886; has been in charge of company's 
office in Detroit since 1897. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Yon- 
dotega, Fellowcraft, Country, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Detroit Eacquet and Curling. Office: 
2100 Jefferson Ave. W., Detroit. Eesidence: 
813 Jefferson Ave. E. 

GREEN, Carl Munson, advertising; born, 
Charlotte, Mich., June 20, 1877; son of S. T. 
and Jane (Munson) Green; educated Uni- 
versity of Michigan, class of 1899; married, 
Aug. 25, 1908, Dexter Broad Noe, of Chicago. 
Began in advertising business in Chicago, 
1900; located in Detroit, 1911, and organized 
the Carl M. Green Co., of which is president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Member Theta Delta 
Chi. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Chi- 
cago University. Office: Free Press Bldg. 
Residence: 326 Cadillac Ave. 



GREEN, Irving W.; born, Nov. 4, 1862; 
died. Mar. 23, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

GREEN, Gen. William S.; 1st vice-president 
Wayne County Savings Bank; formerly trus- 
tee William B. Wissan Estate. Member De- 
troit Eeal Estate Board. Clubs: Detroit, 
Bankers'. Office: 32-34 Congress St. W. Eesi- 
dence: 29 Delaware Ave. 

GREENE, Guy Stevens, real estate; born, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., May 7, 1885; son of Clay A. 
and Jennie E. (Stevens) Greene; educated 
Ann Arbor High School; B.S. in Mechanical 
Engineering, University of Michigan, 1908; 
unmarried. Began active career in employ 
of the Ford Motor Co., 1908; in South Amer- 
ican exploration, 1909; with the Arbuckle- 
Eyan Co., engineers, 1910-11; manager Hannan 
Eeal Estate Exchange since 1911; also secre- 
tary Detroit Eealty Co. Member Troop D. 
Ohio Cavalry, 1911. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Chi Psi. Clubs: Adcraft, Town, De- 
troit Athletic. Eecreation: athletics. Office: 
1 McGraw Bldg. Eesidence: 164 Pingree Ave. 

GREENING, George Brenton, lawyer; born, 
Lyndon, Washtenaw Co., Mich., May 4, 1865; 
son of Andrew and Mary (Conlan) Greening; 
descended from ancestry arriving in America 
in 1798; educated public schools; LL.B., Law 
Department, University of Michigan, 1889; 
married, Feb. 24, 1892, Annie Berlum, of De- 
troit; children: Thomas B., George W., An- 
drew J., Edgar J. Began practice at Alpena, 
Mich., 1889; removed to Detroit, 1895. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Democrat. Office: 
403 Whitney Bldg. Eesidence: 668 14th Ave. 

GREENWOOD, WiUiam T., insurance; born, 
Geneva, N. Y., Mar. 9, 1872; son of Robert 
and Emma (Smith) Greenwood; educated in 
public and high schools of Eochester; unmar- 
ried. Began as clerk in bank at Eochester, 
continuing for 5 years; was in grain and 
produce business in Boston 5 years; entered 
fire insurance business, 1899, came to Detroit, 
1901, and since 1904 has been vice-president 
James A. Jones Agency. Was member 1st 
Separate Co., New York S. N. G. for 5 years. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Catholic. Eecreation: driving. Office: 
407 Union Trust Bldg. 

GREGG, James H., hardware merchant; 
born. Browning, Mo., Aug. 8, 1866; son of 
George and Mary (Steel) Gregg; educated in 
public schools; married at Carrollton, O., 
Jan. 8, 1888, Dora Gantz. Three children: 
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as clerk in wholesale hardware houses, Cleve- 
land, O., until 1888, when he removed to De- 
troit as department manager for Buhl Sons 
Co., wholesale hardware: organized the Gregg 
Hardware Co., retail hardware and builders' 
supplies, 1905, of which he is secretarj' and 
treasurer. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 
Member Ohio Society, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (32°), Shriner. Office: 44-46 
Cadillac Sq. Eesidenee: Addison Apts. 

GREIG, David, Jr., machinist and manu- 
facturer; born, Detroit, Jan. 21, 1856; son of 
David and Caroline (Inglis) Greig; educated 
public schools, Detroit; unmarried. Learned 
machinist's trade in house established by 
father, 1865, as Kennedy & Greig; has been 
identified with same since 1869; on death of 
Mr. Kennedy, 1904, and retirement of father 
became president The Kennedy & Greig Co., 
machinists and brass founders. Eepublican. 
Mason. Office: 209-213 2d Ave. Eesidenee: 
735 Trumbull Ave. 

GEEUSEL, Francis H., dentist; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 11, 1871; son of Joseph and Mar- 
garet (DeMass) Greusel; A.B., Detroit Col- 
lege, 1889, A.M., 1892; D.D.S, Philadelphia 
Dental College, 1892; married at Detroit, Mar. 
31, 1902, Daisy MacClean. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1892. Director choir of Jeffer- 
son Avenue Presbyterian Church and Boyls- 
ton Club. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreation: music. Office: 270 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidenee: 160 Taylor Ave. 

GBEUSEL, John Hubert, journalist; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 20, 1868; son Joseph and Sophia 
(Stumm) Greusel; B.Litt., University of 
Michigan, 1888; post-graduate work same 
university, 1888-90; married Stella Tolsma, 
of Detroit, Mich., Mar. 27, 1892. Special 
writer New York World, New York Herald, 
Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, San Fran- 
cisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Associa- 
ted Sunday magazines, McClure's Syndicate, 
etc; was member famous "all-star" staff 
New York Eecorder under John W. Keller and 
Julius Chambers, 1892-95. Has interviewed 
and written character studies of more than 
500 American leaders in all walks of life; 
wrote interview for New York World with 
Walt Whitman in his home, a few nights be- 
fore the poet's death; 14-eolumn illustrated 
story of Grover Cleveland's boyhood; wrote 
Story of the Monroe Doctrine (obtained by 
researches in National archives at Washing- 
ton), 1892, which was widely quoted; wrote 
notable article on Champ Clark, 1912, Edison, 



1913, etc. Lectured before class in journal- 
ism. University of Michigan, 1910. Member 
S. A. E. (Mich. Soc.) Address: Arcade, Holly- 
wood, Cal.; also Boom 810, Free Press Bldg., 
Detroit. 

GRIFFIlSr, WiUiam John, lawyer; born, 
Blissfield, Mich., Apr. 29, 1880; son of Charles 
and Mar}' A. (Probert) Griffin; educated in 
grammar schools, Warwickshire, England; 
graduated Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School, 
1901; LL.B., University of Michigan, 1905; 
unmarried. Associated with Messrs. Wade 
Minis and John J. Jackson in practice of the 
law, Jan. 1, 1906; member firm of Millis, 
Culver, Griffin, Lacy, Jan. 1, 1912, which was 
changed to Millis, Griffin & Lacy, Jan. 1, 1913. 
Trustee and secretary and treasurer Arnold 
Home. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers ' Club of Detroit, 
Commercial Law League of America, Credit 
Men's Association. Odd Fellow. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Eecreation: outdoor diversion. 
Office: 1403-1407 Ford Bldg. Eesidenee: 256 
Calvert Ave. 

GRIFFITH, Amiond Harold; see Vol. 1908. 

GRIFFITHS, John E., railway official; 

born, Apr. 8, 1844; died 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

GRIGGS, Chauncey C, manufacturer; born, 
Detroit; son of Theodore D. and Mary A. 
(Kenyon) Griggs; educated in public and 
high schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 
5, 1908, Agnes M. Chapman. Entered railway 
service as clerk in office of Michigan Central 
fast freight lines, 1885; became chief clerk 
and was appointed state agent fast freight 
lines and commercial agent Michigan Central 
road, 1897; assistant general freight agent 
same road May 1, 1907- Jan., 1912; since sec- 
retary and treasurer Payograph Co. Congre- 
tionalist. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat. Rec- 
reations: golf, tennis, boating, automobiling, 
fishing. Office: 103 3rd Ave. Residence: 243 
East Grand Boul. 

GRIMES, George Lyman, president Mid- 
land Machine Co.; born, Mansfield, O., Dec. 5, 
1875; son of Charles Loomis and Mary (Mil- 
ler) Grimes; educated Moline (HI.) public 
schools and in mechanical engineering at Uni- 
versity of Hlinois; married, Apr. 29, 1906, 
Lucia Voorhees, of Kewanee, 111.; 1 daughter, 
Emily. In charge of shops. University of 
Iowa, for one year; instructor in mechanical 
engineering, University of Michigan, for 3 
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Tube Co., Kewanee, 111.; came to Detroit, 
1905, and was superintendent of Detroit Stoker 
& Foundry Co. 4 years; in business for self 
since 1910 as president Midland Machine Co., 
foundry equipment. Progressive. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Eecreations: all outdoor 
sports. OflSce: 811 West Jefferson Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 120 Chandler Ave. 

GEIMSHAW, Albert Edward, haberdasher 
and hatter; born, Orangeville, Can., Aug. 21, 
1876; son of William A. and Dora Tinley 
(Douglas) Grimshaw; grandparents came to 
America from Leeds, England; was brought 
to United States at age of 6 years; educated 
public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, 
Aug. 11, 1903, Emma NoUett; children: 
Frederick J., and Carmen Marie. Engaged as 
newsboy, 1888-92; with Van Gallow Bros., 
hatters and furriers, 1892-93, The J. L. Hud- 
son Co., 1893-5, F. W. Baumgartner, hatter, 
furnisher and clothier, 1895-1909; entered 
business on own account, 1909, as Grimshaw 
& Stevens, of which is president. Member 
Detroit Credit Men's Association. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Palestine Lodge, 
F. & A, M.; King Cyrus Chapter; Monroe 
Council; Michigan Sovereign Consistory 32°; 
Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N. M, S. Eecrea- 
tions: fishing and other outdoor diversions. 
Office: 12 Grand Eiver Ave, Eesidence: 2963 
West Grand Boul. 

GEINDLET, Robert M., real estate and in- 
vestments; born, Detroit, Jan. 31, 1865; son 
of David and Elizabeth (McBride) Grindley; 
educated Detroit public schools; married, 
Sept. 15, 1891, Matilda V. Kitch, of Detroit; 
children: Eobert F., Gertrude V., Eleanor, 
Winifred. Has been engaged in real estate 
business since 1883; was one of the founders 
of City & Suburban Homes Co., Ltd., 1895, 
and is now general manager and chairman of 
the board same. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Eec- 
reation: auto touring. Office: 200 Griswold 
St. Eesidence: 100 Forest Ave., W. 

GRINNELL, Albert A., 2d vice-president 
Grinnell Brothers; born, Shelby, Orleans Co., 
N. Y., June 12, 1865; son of Willis A. and 
Lura M. (Avery) Grinnell; educated high 
school, Albion, N. Y.; Eochester Business 
University, Eochester, N. Y.; married, Sept. 
26, 1888, Helen A. Avery, of Barre, Orleans 
Co., X. Y.; one daughter, Lola Marion. In 
general merchandise business, W. Barre, N. 
Y., under name of A. A. Grinnell, 1886-88; 



dealer in coal, lumber and produce, Oakfield, 
N. Y., under name of A. A. Grinnell Co., Inc., 
1888-1910; as the Akron Produce Co., 1905-10, 
Akron, N. Y.; as the Alabama Produce Co., 
Alabama, N. Y., 1907-10; manufacturer of 
lumber and cooperage stock, Elba, N. Y., as 
the Genesee Cooperage Co., 1900-10; 2d vice- 
president Grinnell Brothers, music house, De- 
troit, manufacturers and dealers in every- 
thing in the realm of music, since Apr., 1910; 
2d vice-president Grinnell Eealty Co. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, New York State Society. 32° 
Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, 
Consistory, and Shrine); Odd Fellow. Clubs: 
Exchange, Good Fellowship. Eecreations: 
hunting and fishing. Office: 243-247 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidence: Hotel Charlevoix. 

GRINNELL, Clayton A., piano manufac- 
turer; born near Albion, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1859; 
son of Ira and Betsy A. (Balcom) Grinnell; 
educated in district schools of Orleans Co., 
N. Y., and at University of Michigan, gradu- 
ating, 1879; married at Detroit, May 21, 1904, 
Miss Myrta Gay; 1 daughter, Geraldine. Be- 
gan in music business at Ann Arbor, Mich., 
with brother, Ira L., under title of Grinnell 
Bros., 1880; firm located in Detroit, 1882, and 
began manufacture of pianos, 1901; first vice- 
president Grinnell Bros., Grinnell Eealty Co., 
Grinnell Electric Auto. Co. Member National 
Association of Piano Merchants of America, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Director Society 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Eepub- 
lican. Methodist. Member Masonic order, Y. 
M. C. A. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Automobile, Wolverine 
Automobile. Eecreations: hunting, fishing and 
traveling. Office: 241-243 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 1695 Woodward Ave. 

GRINNELL, Ira L., pianos and general 
music dealer; born, Niagara Co., N. Y., Mar. 
1, 1848; son of Ira and Betsy (Balcom) Grin- 
nell; educated at academy, Albion, N. Y., and 
at Manchester, Mich.; married, Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Ellen Park (now deceased); 2 sons: 
Elmer W., Charles L; married, 2nd, Detroit, 
Sept., 1892, Emily Lightfoot; 2 daughters: 
Hazel M., Gladys. Engaged in sewing ma- 
chine business at Ann Arbor and Detroit, 
1866-82; entered music business with his 
brother, Clayton A. Grinnell, 1882; senior 
partner of firm of Grinnell Bros., manufac- 
turers of pianos, and music dealers until 1912; 
firm incorporated as Grinnell Bros, of which is 
president. Also president Grinnell Eealty Co., 



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and Grinnell Electric Car Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Municipal League. Ee- 
publican. Member O. E. S. Office: 243-247 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 61 Petersboro 
Street. 

GEISWOLD, Stewart Curtis, lawyer; born, 
Pontiac, Mich., Mar. 17, 1877; son of Ahira 
and Cora Cornelia (Stewart) Griswold; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; Detroit 
College of Law, 1 year; Columbian Univer- 
sity (now George Washington University), 
Washington, D. C, 4 years, LL.B., 1899, 
LL.M., 1900; married, Mary Helen McKeon, 
Feb. 25, 1910. Page to Lieutenant Governor 
Giddings, session Michigan State Legislature, 
1893; private secretary for 2 years to Lieu- 
tenant Colonel Henry A. Greene, War Depart- 
ment, Washington, D. C; in practice of law 
at Detroit since 1902; member Frazer, Gris- 
wold & Slyfield since Apr., 1907. Eepublican. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Phi 
Delta Phi, B. P. O. E., Knights of Pythias. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 816 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 37 
Canfield Ave., E. 

GE.ONES, Stephen, wholesale grocer, born, 
Coblenz, Prussia, Germany, May 13, 1861; son 
of Antony and Anna (Gross) Grones; edu- 
cated National and High schools, Germany; 
married, 1891, Mary M. Neumau, of Saginaw, 
Mich.; one child, Irma. Came to Detroit over 
30 years ago from Germany; entered employ 
of C. A. Uffelman & Co., wholesale grocers, 
continuing until 1905; one of organizers of 
Grones & Brehmer, wholesale grocers, incor- 
porated, 1912, as Grones, Brehmer & Co., of 
which is president; also director Sehweiwe 
Coal & Storage Co. Independent in politics. 
Catholic. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Michigan State Wholesale Grocers' 
Association. Member Knights of Columbus, 
Harmonic Society, German- American Associa- 
tion. Recreations: outdoor sports: Office: 386 
High St. E. Residence: 505 East Grand Boul. 

GBOSE, Percy W., lawyer; born. Battle 
Creek, Mich., Oct. 6, 1881; son of Thomas H. 
and Elizabeth (Wylie) Grose; educated De- 
troit public and high schools; LL.B., Detroit 
College of Law, 1903; married, June 19, 1908, 
Mary S. McGregor, of Detroit; one daughter, 
Mary E. Practiced in Detroit since June, 
1903; assistant prosecuting attorney, Wayne 
County, 1907-9; member Board of Health of 
Detroit. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 



merce, member Oriental Lodge, F. & A. M., 
B. P.O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Lawyers '. 
Recreation: motoring. Office: 802 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 3026 West Grand Boul. 

GROSFIELD, Anthony, real estate; born, 
Westphalia, Germany, July 4, 1843; son of 
Theodore and Francisca (Grobbel) Grosfield; 
educated in private schools of Westphalia, 
1850-56, and college, Westphalia, 1856-59; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 14, 1871, Elizabeth 
Vogt; 5 sons: John A., Frank A., Charles P., 
Fred, Arthur. Began as clerk in general mer- 
cantile store, Westphalia, 1860-3; came to 
United States, 1863, and located at Cold 
Spring, N. Y.; employed in armament depart- 
ment of U. S. Government, 1863-4; learned 
trade of polishing and grinding edge tools, at 
Collinsville, Conn., 1864-6, and came to De- 
troit and engaged in grocery business, 1861- 
81; in hardware business, 1881-87; since 
in real estate business; member firm of Gros- 
field & Scanlon, 1892-1910, now alone. Mem- 
ber Real Estate Board. Democrat. Alderman 
12th Ward, 1874-5; member Board of Esti- 
mates, 1876-7; member Board of Education, 
1882-6; state senator 3rd District, 1889-90. 
Catholic. Club: Harmonic. Recreation: travel. 
Office: 983 Michigan Ave. Residence: 819 
West Grand Boul. 

GEYLLS, Humphrey John Maxwell, archi- 
tect; born, England, Mar. 8, 1865; son of 
Humphrey Millett and Henrietta Elizabeth 
(Fox) Grylls; educated in private school in 
England, 1873-75; Truro Grammar School, 
1875-77, Crewkerne Grammar School, 1877-81; 
came to America, 1881; married, Detroit, 1893, 
Mary Field; children: Humphrey, Gerveys, 
Mills, John. Began active career in employ of 
W. E. Brown, architect, Detroit, in May, 1S83, 
continuing until 1885; was for a short time in 
office of Donaldson & Meier, architects, De- 
troit, and in latter part of 1885 became con- 
nected with William Scott & Co., and was ad- 
mitted to the firm in 1889, when the title was 
changed to John Scott & Co.; entered business 
independently in Detroit in 1903, under name 
of H. J. Maxwell Grylls; title became Grylls 
& Gies in 1905; in Feb., 1907, assisted in 
organizing corporation of Smith, Hinchman 
& Grylls, of which is vice-president. Episco- 
palian. Fellow American Institute of Archi- 
tects; vice-president Michigan Chapter Amer- 
ican Institute of Architects; member Detroit 
Architectural Club, Arts & Crafts Society 
(president). Fine Arts Society, Detroit School 
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Coimtry, Detroit Athletic, Witenagemote, 
Parker Avenue Tennis, Wolverine Automo- 
bile. Eecreatiou: tennis. Office: 710 Washing- 
ton Arcade. Kesidence: 478 Field Ave. 

GUENTHEE, Fred, insurance; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 17, 1859; son of Peter and Magda- 
lena (Herterich) Guenther; educated in par- 
ochial schools, German-American Seminary, 
Detroit, and Detroit High School, graduating 
from the latter, 1877; married at Mount 
Clemens, Mich., 1893, Emma Kendrick. Be- 
gan active career in office of his father, who 
was justice of the peace; entered into part- 
nership with brother under title of Guenther 
Bros., general insurance, 1880, and since 1883 
in same line alone. Director Home Savings 
Bank, Wayne County Bank; secretary F. A. 
Thompson & Co., Inc. President Public Light- 
ing Commission. Was member Detroit Board 
of Park Commissioners, 1891-95. Member Fire 
Underwriters' Association, National Associa- 
tion of Local Fire Insurance Agents, German- 
American Association. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Yacht, Detroit Boat. Eecreations: Bowl- 
ing and baseball. Office: 208 Hammond Bldg. 
Kesidence: 559 3rd Ave. 

GUEE,IN, William H., born, Burdette, X. 
Y., Mar. 13, 1850; son of Charles and Ludy 
(Eyno) Guerin; educated district schools of 
Washtenaw County, Mich., and public schools, 
Chelsea; married, Nov. 4, 1907, Lena Lina- 
bury, of Pontiac, Mich. Brought to Michigan, 
1854; located in Detroit, 1858; entered rail- 
way service at Detroit, with Canada Southern 
E. E., continuing, 1876-82; with Chicago & 
Alton E. E. as traveling passenger agent, 
1882-3; with Chicago & Northwestern E. E., 
since 1883, now general agent at Detroit. 
Democrat. Episcopalian. Mason, Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Club: Transportation. 
Office: 17 Campus Martius. Eesidence: 151 
Windemere Ave. 

GUEST, Edgar Albert, writer; born, Birm- 
ingham, England, Aug. 20, 1881; son of Edwin 
and Julia (Wayne) Guest; came to America, 
May, 1891; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools; married at Detroit, June 28, 
1906, Nellie Grossman; children: Marjorie, 
Edgar Albert, Jr. Has been connected with 
the Detroit Free Press since 1895, serving in 
all reportorial capacities; has conducted an 
original column of verse and humorous 
sketches, daily except Monday, since 1906. 
32° Mason. Eecreations: outdoor sports, fish- 
ing. Office: Detroit Free Press. Eesidence: 
124 Leicester Ct. 



GUEST, Sydney J., Detroit manager Grin- 
nell Electric Car Co.; born Birmingham, Eng- 
land, Nov. 20, 1873; son of Edwin and Julia 
(Wayne) Guest; educated public schools, 
Birmingham; King Edward VI grammar 
schools; married, .June 14, 1889, Gussie Giefel, 
of Detroit; 2 children: Edwin, Winifred 
Grace. Emigrated to America, 1891, and lo- 
cated in Detroit; entered employ of Grinnell 
Brothers, music publishers, and became man- 
ager of the Lansing store, so continuing for 8 
years; returned to Detroit fall of 1912 as man- 
ager in Detroit for Grinnell Electric Car Co. 
Eepublican. Baptist. Mason. Eecreations: 
fishing, boating. Office: 467 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 240 Putnam Ave. 

GULLEN, George Edgar, clergyman; born 
Brantford, Ont., Can., July 3, 1884; son of 
James Frederick and Marietta (Kettle) Gul- 
len; educated Brantford High School, and 
Collegiate Institute, Ont., granting 2d grade 
teachers' certificate with university matric- 
ulation; B.A., Victoria College (Toronto Uni- 
versity), 1909 (Eobertson scholarship in 
Hebrew; Sinclair scholarship in psychology; 
gold medalist in philosophy) ; married, Dec. 
29, 1909, Alice Maud Scruton, of Brantford, 
Ont.; one child, Alice Margaret. Ordained 
deacon, Sept., 1909, elder, Sept. 1911, M.E. 
Church; pastor First Ch., Farmington, 1909-12, 
West Grand Boulevard Church, Detroit, 
since Sept., 1912. Eecreations: indoor sports. 
Church: West Grand Boulevard and 12th St. 
Eesidence: 1445 Wabash Ave. 

GULLEY, Orrln P., superintendent countj 
poor; born. Dearborn, Mich., Nov. 13, 1858; 
son of Alfred B. and Sophia A. (Abel) Gulley; 
educated in district school and at Michigan 
Agricultural College, graduating degree of 
B.S., Nov. 21, 1879; married at Detroit, Dec. 
31, 1890, Susan Ida Eead; one son, Orrin S. 
Was supervisor of township, 1894-97; county 
poor commissioner, 1898-1902; register of 
deeds, Wayne County, Jan. 1, 1903 to 1909; 
partner firm of Walker & Gulley Co., 1 year; 
superintendent county poor, at Eloise, Mich., 
since 1911. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order (32°), Knights Templar; 
K. O. T. M., National Union, Phi Delta Theta, 
Eecreations: hunting, fishing and baseball. 
Eesidence: 33 Clairmount Ave. 

GUNDEESON, Gunnar Bert, secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Stove Works; born, .Jan. 31, 
1860; died May 7, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

GUNNISON, Hugh Burr, mechanical engi- 
neer and architect; born De Witt, Mich., Aug. 



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22, 1875; son of J. Warren and Frances Jennie 
(Willard) Gunnison; educated public and 
high schools, DeWitt; B.S. in Engineering, 
Michigan Agricultural College, 1900; married, 
May, 1912, Amy G. Smith, of Detroit. 
Electrician St. John's Electric & Water 
Plant, July 1-Oct. 1, 1900; draftsman Eussell 
Wheel & Foundry Co., 1900; successively 
draftsman, engineer on underground construc- 
tion, superintendent building construction, me- 
chanical engineer and architect with Edison 
Illuminating Co., since May 1, 1901. Eepub- 
lican. Universalist. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Edison Power Club. Mason. 
Club: Detroit Yacht. Office: Edison Illuminat- 
ing Co., Construction Office. Residence: 247 
E. Hancock Ave. 

GUED, Walter Sejmiour, public accountant; 
born, Bristol, England, Nov. 26, 1871; son of 
Robert and Jane (Maurice) Gurd; descended 
from the Gurds of Dorsetshire and the Sey- 
mours of Devonshire; educated All Saints 
College, Clifton, England; certificate, College 
of Preceptors, England, at 15 years of age; 
married, June 10, 1906, Edith Elmira Granger, 
of Berlin Township, St. Clair Co., Mich. Be- 
gan as public accountant in England; came to 
America, Nov., 1903; president Walter S. 
Gurd & Co., accountants, auditors and system- 
atizers; director Equitable Loan Society, 
Inc.; assisted in organizing the Armitage 
Enamel Leather Co., manufacturers of auto- 
mobile, carriage and furniture leather, and 
secretary and treasurer same (the first com- 
pany of the kind in Detroit.) Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Progressive. Epis- 
copalian. Fellow Corporation of Accountants, 
Great Britain. Past President Imperial Lodge 
of St. George; member Michigan Grand 
Lodge Sons of St. George and now a Grand 
Lodge ofiicer. Eecreations: Soccer football 
and cricket. Office: 1002 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 93 Ledyard St. 

GURNEY, Seymour Nathan, real estate 
manager; born Sherman Township, St. Joseph 
County, Mich., Jan. 30, 1854; son of Nathan 
Hubbard and Hannah (Brown) Gurney; edu- 
cated district and public schools; married, 
Sept., 1879, Jennie M. Howard, of Allen, 
Mich, (died, Dec, 1910); 2d, Sept., 1912, 
Mrs. Hulda A. Sunley, of Detroit; 3 children 
by 1st marriage: Howard B., Stuart A., and 
Florence A. Taught school in Branch and 
Hillsdale counties, Mich., and Elkhart County, 
Ind., 1873-78; admitted to practice law, 1879; 
removed to Detroit, 1885; retired from prac- 



tice on account of poor health, 1890. Man- 
ager of real estate of late T. D, Buhl, and 
other interests of the Buhl heirs in Detroit, 
since 1895. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Mason, K. T.; member Knights of Pythias. 
Recreations: outdoor sports, reading of his- 
tory. Office: 6 Buhl Blk. Residence: 3011 
East Grand Boul. 

GUTHAKD, Henry J., fire insurance; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 19, 1871; son of Jacob and 
Louise (Aberle) Guthard; educated in public 
and high schools of Detroit; married at De- 
troit, June 5, 1894, Miss Hattie Shamberg. 
Began in employ of Elias Aberle, real estate 
and fire insurance, continuing until 1891, 
when he succeeded Mr. Aberle in the fire in- 
surance interests under firm name of H. J. 
Guthard; was joined by his father, 1900, and 
the title of the firm has since been Jacob 
Guthard & Son. Vice-president Detroit Life 
Insurance Co., Metropolitan State Bank; sec- 
retary Detroit National Fire Insurance Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Protestant. Mason; member B. P. O. E. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, German-American, Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: outdoor diversions. 
Office: 95 Fort St., W. Residence: 399 Field 
Avenue. 

GUTHAED, Jacob, fire insurance; born, 
Germany, June 7, 1846; son of Henry and 
Mary (Schneider) Guthard; came to America, 
1854; educated in public schools of Germany 
and Detroit; married at Detroit, 1870, Louise 
Aberle; children: Henry J., Charles J., Wil- 
liam A. Learned steamfitting trade and 
worked as journeyman until the Civil War; 
enlisted Aug. 16, 1861, in 9th Michigan 
Volunteer Infantry, and served 13 months; 
learned shoemaking trade, in which he en- 
gaged for 7 years; was in grocery business, 
1868-90; entered insurance business of his son, 
1896, since which time the firm has been 
Jacob Guthard & Son. Republican; elected 
charter commissioner of 3rd Ward, 1913; 
alderman 6th Ward since 1903; superinten- 
dent Wayne County Poor 3 years; receiver of 
taxes, Wayne County, 5 years; commissioner 
of public works, 6i/^ years. Mason (32°), 
Shriner; member I. O. O. F., Detroit Post No. 
384 G. A. R. Office: 95 Fort St., W. Resi- 
dence: 188 Montcalm St., E. 



HAAEER, Jacob John; born, Manchester, 
Mich., Oct. 4, 1864; son of Ernest G. and 
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in district school, Manchester High School, 
K Elmhurst College, 111., Olivet College, Mich., 
and University of Michigan to 1885; mar- 
ried, Plymouth, Mich,, Jan. 23, 1907, Edith 
Dot Noyes. On farm until 16; after leaving 
university, came to Detroit and filled posi- 
tion as clerk in drug store; entered drug busi- 
ness on own account, 1894, continuing until 
July 1, 1905, commissioner of Public Works, 
1905-13. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Michigan National Guard for 10 
years, advanced from private to corporal and 
sergeant and received honorable discharge; 
member Common Council, City of Detroit, five 
years (president, 1901). Republican. Protest- 
ant. Mason, K. T., member Odd Fellows, Mac- 
cabees, Phi Chi. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Con- 
cordia. Recreations: hunting and fishing. 
Residence: 2212 West Grand Boul. 

HAASS, Ernest W., physician; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 26, 1871; son of Charles W, F. and 
Marie (Clippert) Haass; educated Detroit 
High School; M. D., University of Michigan, 
1892; post-graduate work. University of Ber- 
lin; married, Oct. 15, 1903, Maude Ramey, of 
Fort Smith, Ark. Practiced in Detroit since 
1894; attending physician Harper Hospital. 
Vice-president George H. Clippert & Brother 
Brick Co. First lieutenant Medical Reserve 
Corps, U. S. A. Trustee Detroit Housing Com- 
mittee. Republican. Protestant. President 
Wayne County Medical Society, 1912-13; 
member Detroit Academy of Medicine, De- 
troit Neurological Society, Michigan State 
Medical Society, American Medical Associa- 
tion, Nu Sigma Nu. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
University, Harmonie, Detroit Yacht. Recre- 
ations: travel, music. Ofiice: Fine Arts Bldg., 
30 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 36 Martin 
Place. 

HAASS, Julius Heinricli, banker; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 22, 1869; son of Charles W. F. and 
Marie (Clippert) Haass; educated in public 
and private schools of Detroit; married, De- 
troit, Nov. 21, 1898, Lillian Henkel. Began 
under J. L. Hudson, general merchandise; en- 
tered service of The Home Savings Bank as 
messenger, at the time of the organization of 
the bank, 1889, continued through various 
positions, becoming cashier of the bank May, 
1894, president, 1909; director Detroit Trust 
Co.; director and secretary George H. Clip- 
pert & Bro. Brick Co. Member Evangelical 
Church. Member Michigan Bankers' Associa- 
tion, American Bankers' Association, Detroit 
Bankers' Club, Detroit Board of Commerce 



(treasurer, 1912). Clubs: Detroit, Elks, Har- 
monie, Country of Grosse Pointe. Recreations: 
hunting and athletic sports. Office: Griswold 
St. and Michigan Ave. Residence: 484 East 
Grand Boul. 

HAASS, Walter F., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
July 14, 1876; son Charles W. F. and Marie 
(Clippert) Haass; (father a clergyman, grad- 
uate of University of Heidelberg, Germany, 
1848, and came to United States same year) ; 
educated public schools; LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1900; LL.B., Law Department, 
University of Michigan, 1904; married, Dec. 
6, 1910, Lillian Anderson, of Detroit. Began 
active career with Home Savings Bank and 
became manager Michigan Avenue Branch of 
the Home Savings Bank of Detroit, 1898, con- 
tinuing until Sept., 1903; associated in prac- 
tice of law with U. Grant Race since May, 
1905. Second lieutenant 1st Inf. Mich. Nat. 
Guard. Republican. Evangelical. Member 
Association Bar of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of 
Detroit, Y. M. C. A., Phi Delta Phi fraternity, 
Business Men's Club. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Athletic, Harmonie, Campfire. Recre- 
ations: horseback riding, hunting. Office: 
1726 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
HoUeuden Apts. 

HABEEKORN, Bernard T., contractor and 
builder; born, Detroit, Oct. 31, 1882; son of 
John H. A. and Dorothea (Vizthum) Haber- 
korn; educated public schools, Detroit; De- 
troit Central High School; Detroit Business 
University; married, Oct. 20, 1909, Amanda 
M. Taepke, of Detroit; 1 child, Dorothy K. 
Started to work for father in contracting 
and building, 1898, was taken into partner- 
ship when business was incorporated, 1911; 
elected vice-president, on death of father, 
1911; now president and general manager 
J. H. A. Haberkorn Co. Republican. Luth- 
eran. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
380 Fourteenth Ave. Residence: 438 14th 
Avenue. 

HABEEKORN, Christian H.; born, Detroit, 
July 27, 1856; son of Henry and Margaret 
(Kolby) Haberkorn; educated in public 
schools up to 11 and thereafter in school of 
experience; married at Detroit, Oct. 24, 1884, 
Fannie H. Ruehle (now deceased); 2 chil- 
dren: C. H., Jr., Adelaide D. Went to San 
Francisco early, where he remained until 
1874, and assisted in building the Palace 
Hotel, which was destroyed by earthquake, 
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furniture business, in which he has since con- 
tinued; president C. H. Haberkorn & Co., 
manufacturers of furniture. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Archaeological Society of Detroit. Clubs: 
Country, Detroit, Detroit Golf, Wayne. Rec- 
reations: golf, billiards and motoring. Office: 
379 Elizabeth St., W. Residence: 45 Ferry 
Avenue, E. 

HABEBKOBN, H. Eoy, general contractor; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 7, 1876; son of John H. A. 
and Dora Haberkorn; educated public schools, 
Detroit; married. May, 1901, Mary E. Clarke, 
of Detroit. Began in contracting business 
with father, 1890, continuing until Oct., 1908; 
since in same line of business on own account. 
Independent in politics. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Builders' Exchange (director). Mason (De- 
troit Commandery No. 1, K. T.). Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft. New Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: 1626 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 31 Hague Ave. 

HACKETT, Walter Emerson, local treas- 
urer Michigan Central R. R. Co.; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 5, 1868; son of Robert John and 
Abba Jane (Barnard) Haekett; educated 
public schools; married, June 24, 1903, Alice 
Keith Hanna, of Detroit; one son, Keith 
Barnard, Has been identified with the treas- 
ury department of the Michigan Central R. 
R. Co. since Oct. 1, 1886; local treasurer since 
Jan. 8, 1913. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M. 
Club: Transportation of Detroit. Recreations: 
walking, boating. Office: Michigan Central R. 
R. Station. Residence: 496 Alexandrine Ave. 
West. 

HACKETT, William Alexander, physician; 
born, Huron County, Ont., Feb. 11, 1868; son 
of James and Esther (Reid) Haekett; grad- 
uated Goderich Collegiate Institute; Toronto 
Normal School; M.D., Medical Department, 
Toronto University, 1894; post-graduate work, 
Chicago Policlinic, 1904; married, Amelia 
Cronin, of Detroit, 1897 (died, 1903); 2 chil- 
dren: Frank, Basil; married, 2d, Clara Farber, 
of Minden City, Mich., June, 1912; one son, 
Edward. In general practice in Detroit since 
1894; member board directors Samaritan Hos- 
pital. Republican. Methodist. Member Wayne 
County and Michigan Medical societies. 32° 
Mason; member Consistory, Shrine. Club: 
Detroit Wheelmen. Recreations: baseball, 
automobiling. Office and Residence: 94 Adams 
Avenue E. 



HACKETT, William Francis, undertaker; 
born, Dowagiac, Mich., May 7, 1870; son of 
Patrick C. and Dora E. (Egan) Haekett; edu- 
cated public schools, Dowagiac; High School, 
Detroit; Myer's School of Embalming, Spring- 
field, O.; married, June 26, 1901, Margaret 
Mclntyre, of Detroit; 5 children: Francis 
Leslie, William F., Constance, Arthur Richard, 
Margaret Grace. Resident of Detroit since 
1880; with master mechanics' department, 
Michigan Central R. R., 10 years; with Solvay 
Process Co., 6 months; then in employ of 
Lloyd Construction Co., 2 years; in under- 
taking business since 1903. Roman Catholic. 
Member National and Detroit Funeral Direct- 
ors ' associations. Member Knights of Equity, 
The Maccabees, Modern Woodmen, Catholic 
Mutual Benefit Association, Ancient Order 
Hibernians, Catholic Order Foresters. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, baseball. Residence: 
634 Dix Ave. 

HAENDIiE, Henry, manufacturer; born 
Cicero, N. Y., Oct. 21, 1863; son of G. C. and 
Carrie (Unkauf) Haendle; both of German 
descent; educated Syracuse (N. Y.) public 
schools; unmarried. Commenced with father 
in barrel manufacturing, in Syracuse, 1884; 
located in Webster, N, Y., in same line for 
short time; spent 5 years in Grand Forks, 
N. D., and 1 year as prospector near Edmon- 
ton, Northwest Ty.; came to Detroit, 1898 and 
became connected with Detroit Barrel Co.; 
bought out partners and sole owner since 
1908. Progressive. Methodist. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing, traveling. Office: 1234 
Michigan Ave. Residence: 210 Lafayette Boul. 

HAIGH, Henry A., lawyer; born, Dearborn, 
Mich., Mar. 13, 1854; son of Richard and 
Lucy (Allyn) Haigh; educated in public 
schools of Dearborn, 1862-70; Michigan Agri- 
cultural College, graduating, degree of B.S., 
1874; University of Michigan, degree of 
LL.B., 1878; married at Detroit, 1895, Car- 
oline L. Comstock (two sons, Andrew Com- 
stock and Richard Allyn). Was admitted to 
the bar, 1878; began practice in Detroit, 1879, 
and was in active practice about fifteen 
years; associated with late Colonel John 
Atkinson, Hon. William L. Carpenter (since 
chief justice of Michigan) and Hon. F. L. 
Brooke, now one of the justices of the Su- 
preme Court of Michigan. Became interested 
in various industrial enterprises, 1899; one of 
the organizers and builders of the Toledo, Fre- 
mont & Norwalk Railway (interurban elec- 
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main line of Lake Shore Electric Ey.; also 
Rochester & Eastern Railway (50 miles), 
now owned by New York Central Ry. Co.; 
was interested in building the Milwaukee 
Northern Railway (121 miles), an interurban 
electric system extending north and north- 
west from Milwaukee, of which he is secre- 
tary and treasurer. One of the organizers and 
incorporators of the Continental Casualty 
Company of Chicago. President Detroit Sani- 
tarium Co.; treasurer Comstoek-Haigh-Walker 
Company, railway engineers and constructors; 
Michigan counsel Continental Casualty Co.; 
director Peninsular State Bank, Detroit, in- 
terested in electric railway properties in and 
near Cincinnati, O.; and is president or treas- 
urer of three corporations owning vessels en- 
gaged in lumber carrying on the Great Lakes. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican; presidential elector, 1892; alternate 
delegate-at-large. Republican National Con- 
vention, 1896. Member American Public 
Health Association, Michigan State Board of 
Health, 1901-5, Michigan State Historical 
Society (member executive board, 1906). 
Episcoi^alian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Uni- 
versity, Country. Recreations: outdoor sports, 
farming. OflSce: Wayne Co. Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 174 Seminole Ave. 

HALDEMAN, MerriU James, merchant; 
born Thompsontown, Juniata Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 
1883; son of Abram Graybill and Adelaide 
Rebecca (James) Haldeman; ancestors on 
father's side came from Switzerland; pre- 
pared for college under tutors; Ph.B., Dickin- 
son College, Carlisle, Pa., 1903; unmarried. 
Came to Detroit from Pennsylvania, Sept., 
1903, and was with Wright, Kay & Co., until 
1906; then associated with C. E. Edwards and 
organized the firm of Edwards, Haldeman & 
Co., dealers in fraternity jewelry, stationery 
and novelties; interested in several financial 
concerns, and owner of real estate in Detroit. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Meth- 
odist. Member Corinthian Lodge, F. & A. M.; 
King Cyrus Chapter, R. A. M.; Detroit Com- 
mandery No. 1, K. T.; Moslem Temple, A. A. 
O. N. M. S; Phi Delta Theta and Theta Nu 
Epsilon college fraternities. Clubs: Detroil 
Athletic, Wolverine Automobile, Noontide. 
Recreations: motoring, books. Office: 141 
Woodward Ave. Residence: Plaza Hotel. 

HALL, John S., dentist; born, Pittsburgh, 
Pa., Aug. 26, 1867; son of John and Eliza J. 
(Greenaway) Hall; educated in Ontario public 
schools, Harrison Collegiate Institute, Toronto 



University; D.D.S., Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1897; married, Detroit, June 14, 1900, 
Emily Fettig; 3 children: Gerner G., Chauncey 
T., John G. Has practiced in Detroit since 
1897; professor of comparative dental anat- 
omy and operative technics. Department of 
Dental Surgery, Detroit College of Medicine. 
Member Michigan State and 1st District Den- 
tal societies. Member Board of Education, 
Delray; member of Board of Poor Commis- 
sioners of City of Detroit since 1911; presi- 
dent of the Board of County Superintendents 
of the Poor of Wayne County since 1912. 
Mason (32°), Shriner; member Odd Fellows, 
Knights of Pythias. Recreations: outdoor 
diversions. Office: 1008 Lafayette Boul. Resi- 
dence: 2201 West Jefferson Ave. 

HALL, Robert Louden, soap manufacturer; 
born, Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1846; son of 
Robert and Eleanor (Louden) Hall; educated 
primary, grammar and high school, Sandusky, 
O.; Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College, 
Detroit; married; 2 daughters: Lillian (Mrs. J. 
E. Rouland), Caroline (Mrs. M. L. Hayes). 
Spent three seasons on the Great Lakes, attend- 
ing school the remainder of the year; book- 
keeper and house salesman for jobbing houses 
for 10 years; salesman for Chicago manu- 
facturers with headquarters in Detroit for 30 
years; founded National Soap Co., 1905, and 
since president and manager same. Member 
Detroit Board of Education, 1905-9 (president 
pro tem one year). Democrat. Presbyterian. 
Member St. Andrew 's Society. Scottish Rite 
Mason, Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias. 
Office: 438-440 Franklin St. Residence: 443 
Earned Street E. 

HALL, Theodore Parsons; born, Dec. 15, 
1835; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

HALLER, John George, wholesale jewelry; 
born Detroit, June 14, 1875; son of John and 
Marie (Klink) Haller; educated Detroit public 
schools, Caton Business College; married, 
June 5, 1900, Clara Dederichs; 1 son, George 
R. Began, 1891, with Michigan Elevator & 
Engine Co. and learned mechanical drawing; 
then became connected with Arnold & Steere, 
jewelers, and learned jewelry business; mem- 
ber of Luths-Dorweld-Haller Co., successors of 
Arnold & Steere, since Jan. 1, 1907. Office: 
68 Woodward Ave. Residence: 497 Helen Ave. 

HALLINAN, John Patrick, funeral direc- 
tor; born, Pontiac, Mich., Nov. 23, 1876; son of 
John and Katherine (Higgins) Hallinan; edu- 
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of Embalming; unmarried. Owner of cigar 
store at Marshall, Mich., 1904-8; in undertak- 
ing business, in own name in Detroit, since 
Oct. 9, 1908. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, 
Foresters of America, B. P. O. Elks, Loyal 
Guard, A. O. H. Eecreation: outdoor sports. 
Kesidence: 134 Kercheval Ave. 

HALLY, Patrick J. M., judge; born Wales 
Township, St. Clair County, Mich., Aug. 22, 
1867; son of Patrick and Mary (Quick) 
Hally; educated country school; St. Vin- 
cent's School; A.B., Detroit College, 1888, 
A.M; LL.B., Law Department, University of 
Michigan, 1891; married, Sept. 23, 1896, Mary 
G. Walsh, of Detroit; 3 children: Patrick 
Joseph, Eichard Walsh, James Thomas. City 
assessor, Detroit, 1898-99; admitted to Mich- 
igan bar, 1891; assistant corporation counsel, 
1901-8; corporation counsel, 1908-11; circuit 
judge since Jan., 1912. Member Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Lawyers' Club. Democrat. Eoman 
Catholic. Eecreation: gardening. Office: 
County Bldg. Eesidence: 1178 14th Ave. 

HALMHUBEE, J. Adolph, clergyman; born, 
Osaka, Japan, Sept. 2, 1880; son of Adolph 
and Fredericka (Kaechele) Halmhuber; was 
brought to America about 1884; graduated 
Eeed City High School, Mich., 1899; Uni- 
versity of Detroit (completed course except 
senior year) ; enrolled in Philosophical Course 
of the Evangelical Correspondence College; 
married, Aug. 19, 1903, Minnie A. Koeller, of 
Detroit. Ordained Evangelical ministry, 1901; 
pastor Chesaning, Mich., 1900-3, Buchanan, 
1903-7, Waterman Ave. Evang. Church, De- 
troit, 1907-12, Mack Ave. Church, Detroit, 
since 1912; also temporary pastor Hamilton 
Boul. Church which he organized Dec, 1912. 
Progressive. President State Young Peo- 
ple's Alliance of Evangelical Association; sec- 
retary Missionary Society of the Evangelical 
Association since 1909, Deaconess Society since 
1912, etc. Eecreations: canoeing, fishing. Ees- 
idence: 745 Van Dyke Ave. 

HAMBLEN, Joseph G., Jr., lawyer; born, 
Detroit, July 8, 1875; son of Joseph G. and 
Helena (Eichards) Hamblen; educated De- 
troit public schools, Detroit; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1899; married, Aug. 15, 
1905, Juliette Grace Horton, of Chicago. 
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1899; with Moore 
& Goff, lawyers, 1899-1903; since member War- 
ren, Cady & Ladd; director Michigan Stamp- 
ing Co., International Milk Products Co. Ee- 



publican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Michigan State Bar As- 
sociation, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Clubs: Lawyers', Detroit Boat. Eecreation: 
yachting. Office: 904 Union Trust Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: Hotel Plaza. 

HAMBURGER, Frank R.; born, Newark, N. 
J., Apr. 15, 1864; son of Solomon and Miriam 
Hamburger; educated in public and night 
schools of Detroit. Came to Detroit with 
parents, 1866; sold newspapers on streets, 
1874-80; learned carriage trimming and 
worked at the trade in Michigan, Kansas and 
Nebraska for nine years; engaged as sales- 
man in wholesale clothing business, 1890, 
bought out employer's interest, 1900, member 
of the firm of Hamburger & Silberman and 
manager of the house 1900-1911, since sole 
proprietor Hamburger & Co. Was secretary 
East Side Electric Lighting Co., 1895-1900. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Association of Credit Men, National Associa- 
tion of Credit Men. Member I. O. O. F. (past 
grand officer state of Michigan). Club: Ex- 
change. Eecreations: study of credit law and 
of the classic drama. Office: 135 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 140 Forest Ave. W. 

HAMILTON, Albert Edward, hotel man- 
ager; born, Sarnia, Ont., Can., Apr. 9, 1876; 
son of Andrew and Mary (Midely) Hamilton; 
educated public schools, Ontario; married, 
May 17, 1902, Gertrude V. Clysdale, of Sarnia, 
Ont.; one daughter. Vera Gertrude. Began as 
bell boy in Oakland Hotel, St. Clair, Mich., 
1893; came to Detroit, and was employed by 
C. H. Michelle & Co., grocers, later being con- 
nected with The Bell Telephone Co.; with 
Library Park Hotel since 1901, manager same 
since 1904, and treasurer since Jan., 1912. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Convention Bureau. 32° Mason. 
Eecreations: fishing, hunting. Eesidence: 50 
Library Ave. 

HAMILTON, George Theodore, art director; 
born Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1882; son of 
George and Adelia Terressa (Meade) Hamil- 
ton; father's family came to America three 
generations ago; mother's family in America 
from time of Eevolution and of same origin 
as that of Gen. George Meade; educated 
public schools and Manual Training High 
School, Philadelphia; School of Industrial Art 
of Pennsylvania Museum of Philadelphia; 
Harvard University; married, June 28, 1910, 
Blanche Eastburn, of Philadelphia (she died 
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Blanche. Instructor and director in art and 
manual training, Eastburn Academy, Phila- 
delphia; director art and manual training, 
public schools of Vineland, N. J.; director of 
Detroit School of Design since July 1, 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Indepen- 
dent Democrat. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit 
Harvard, Philadelphia Harvard. Lecturer on 
art and education. Eecreations: tennis, gym- 
nastics. Office and Eesidence: 456 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

HAMILTON, James; born, Owensboro, Ky., 
July 11, 1866; son of David and Martha 
(Pegram) Hamilton; educated in Kentucky, 
Glasgow, Scotland, and Detroit; married at 
Helensburgh, Scotland, Sept, 19, 1899, Vir- 
ginia Pegram Gilmour, Has been a resident 
of Detroit since 1883; became connected with 
the Clinton Woolen Mills, Clinton, Mich., at 
the beginning of his active career; vice-presi- 
dent and treasurer, 1889-1909; since president 
Herreshoif Motor Co. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic, 
Bloomfield Hills Country. Eecreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 2300 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 1745 Jefferson Ave. 

HAMILTON, Jerome D., physician; born, 
Scotts, Kalamazoo Co., Mich., July 9, 1862; 
son of Monroe and Caroline (Freer) Hamil- 
ton; educated public schools, Galesburg, 
Mich.; student University of Michigan, class 
of 1884 (but did not graduate) ; M.D., Detroit 
Medical College, 1884; married, Jan. 11, 1901, 
Lois Fay, of Carlton, Mich.; 1 daughter, 
Marie, and 2 adopted sons, E. C. and Orin E. 
In practice in Detroit since 1884; also in 
drug business since 1902. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Michigan State Medical 
Society, Wayne County Medical Society. 
Member Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. 
Eecreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 2070 
Fort St. W. Eesidence: 2072 Fort St. W. 

HAMILTON, N. Frank, funeral director; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 11, 1874; son of William 
E. and Jean (Mitchell) Hamilton; educated 
Detroit public and high schools to 1891; mar- 
ried, June 3, 1901, Frances Louise Beck, of 
Detroit; 2 children: William Eobert, Frances 
Louise. Began active career as clerk Fletcher 
Hardware Co., 1891; became connected with 
the William E. Hamilton Co., funeral di- 
rectors, as manager, 1896; bought one-third 
interest upon incorporation of company, 1908; 
bought out father's interest, 1910; now pres- 
ident The William E. Hamilton Co., and two- 
thirds owner same. Democrat. Presbyterian, 



Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Funeral Directors' Association, Michigan 
Funeral Directors' Association, Member Pal- 
estine Lodge, F. & A. M. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Y. M. C, A. 
Business Men's. Eecreations: fishing, shoot- 
ing, tennis. Office: 26 Elizabeth St. W. Ees- 
idence: 79 Medbury Ave. 

HAMILTON, Eobert W., manager printing 
department of Gregory, Mayer & Thom Co.; 
born, Amherstburg, Ont., Sept. 3, 1869; son of 
James and Matilda (Storey) Hamilton; edu- 
cated Amherstburg public schools; Detroit 
Business University; married, June 4, 1906, 
Edith A. Vine, of Toronto, Can.; 2 children: 
Bedford Beck and Dorothy Vine Hamilton. 
Learned printer's trade in Amherstburg and 
came to Detroit in 1887; worked for various 
firms until 1900 since which time has been 
connected with Gregory, Mayer & Thom Co. 
as manager printing department. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian, Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Allied Printing Trades Association. 
Member Ashlar Lodge, F, & A. M. Eecrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: 107-109 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 81 Clairmount Ave. 

HAMILTON, Stewart, physician; born, De- 
troit, June 20, 1880; son of Thomas P. and 
Ann Jane (Chambers) Hamilton; educated 
Joliet (111.) High School; Northwestern Uni- 
versity School of Pharmacy, Chicago; M.D., 
Northwestern University Medical School, 
1905; married. Sept, 1, 1910, Lucjr Duncan 
Safford, daughter of Maj, B. D, Safford, of 
Detroit, Interne at Harper Hospital, 1905-6; 
assistant surgeon to Copper Eange Mining Co., 
1906-8; in general practice in Detroit to 1910; 
medical director of Harper Hospital since 
1910. Served on Hospital Corps of 1st Illi- 
nois Cavalry. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, Mich- 
igan State Medical Society, Harper Hospital 
Interne Alumni Association (vice-president). 
Omega Upsilon Phi medical fraternity. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: Harper Hos- 
pital. Eesidence: 517 John E St. 

HAMILTON, William H.; born, Pittsburgh, 
Pa., Mar. 1, 1866; son of James M. and Mar- 
garet E. (Montgomery) Hamilton; educated 
public schools of Pittsburgh, University of 
Pittsburgh; married, Aug., 1911, Sara Jane 
McGowan, of Charleroi, Pa, Began active 
career in employ of W. H, Hamilton Co., man- 
ufacturers bottles, Pittsburgh; manager, De- 
troit branch of Thompson Bottle Co., Gas 
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medical department, U. S. Army in Philip- 
pines, Spanish-American War, continuing, 
1898-1901. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Independent Eepublican. Episcopa- 
lian. Mason. Eecreation: music. Office: 706 
Free Press Bldg. Eesidence: 208 Philadel- 
phia Ave. W. 

HAMILTON, William Pegram, manufac- 
turer and banker; born, Owensboro, Ky., Dec. 
17, 1863; son of David and Martha (Pegram) 
Hamilton; educated in public schools of Ken- 
tucky and at Glasgow University, Scotland; 
married at Detroit, Dec, 1890, Mary McLel- 
lan Farrand; children: Mary McLellan, David, 
Elizabeth Farrand. Came to Detroit from 
Glasgow, 1883; began active career in State 
Savings Bank (established by his father), 
where he continued for three years; then re- 
moved to Clinton, Mich., as treasurer of the 
Clinton Woolen Manufacturing Co., became 
president, 1889, and still continues in that 
position. Also vice-president National Bank 
of Commerce since its establishment, 1907. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Univer- 
sity, Detroit Athletic, Bankers', Country, 
Huron Mountain. Recreations: fishing and 
hunting. Office: 1013 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HAMLDT, Byron E., president the Horton- 
Cato Manufacturing Co.; born. Sterling, Pa., 
Oct. 9, 1852; son of William E. and Deborah 
A. (Noble) Hamlin; educated at Sterling; 
grammar and high schools of Philadelphia; 
Bryant & Stratton Business College; married 
at Piqua, O., Jan. 1, 1890, Julia H. Harlow 
(died, Sept. 5, 1911); 1 daughter, Helen Har- 
low. Began at 17 in mercantile and lumber 
business with his father at Sterling; bought 
out his father's interest, 1875, and continued 
in his own name until 1889, also entering lum- 
ber business at Ridgeway, Pa., as Hamlin & 
Gilpin, 1882; sold out and moved to Winston, 
N. C, 1889, and to Detroit, 1892; incorpo- 
rated, The Horton-Cato Manufacturing Co., 
.Jan. 1, 1893, manufacturers of table products, 
and since 1900 has been president of the com- 
pany. Also owner Peninsular Emery Wheel 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, New 
England Society. Republican; ex-postmaster, 
Sterling. Congregationalist. Member Masonic 
order, I. O. O. F. Club: Fellowcraft. Recrea- 
tions: trout fishing, horses. Office: Lafayette 
Ave. and M. C. R. R. Residence: 719 2d Ave. 

HAMLIN, Lot Morrill, secretary and treas- 
urer McCord Manufacturing Co.; born, Au- 



gusta, Me., Jan. 16, 1880; son of Charles Na- 
son and Anne (Morrill) Hamlin; descended 
from Barnabas Hamlin, Barnstable, Mass., 
1636; A.B., Princeton, 1903; married, Oct. 26, 
1911, Clarissa Kittredge, of Brookline, Mass.; 
one son. Lot Morrill, Jr. Began active career 
in employ of McCord Manufacturing Co., 1903, 
treasurer since 1909. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: University, Country. Recrea- 
tion: golf. Office: 2587 East Grand Boul. 
Residence: 197 Parker Ave. 

HAMMES, John Henry, vice-president 
Sewell Cushion Wheel Co.; born, Cologne, 
Germany, Feb. 12, 1867; son of Peter and 
Mary (Assion) Hammes; educated in schools 
of native land and in Valparaiso Business 
College, Ind.; married, Oct. 1898, Emma 
Hengesbach, of Cleveland; one son, Frank (de- 
ceased). Came to America, 1881; has fol- 
lowed various occupations; with U. S. Life 
Saving Service, 1892-96; in Marine Post Of- 
fice Service on Detroit River, 1896-1906; ma- 
rine reporter, 1906-13; began manufacture of 
auto wheels, 1908, company incorporated, 
1910, as the Sewell Cushion Wheel Co., manu- 
facturers wheels for auto trucks and fire ap- 
paratus, of which is vice-president. Repub- 
lican. New Thoughter. Member Masonic or- 
der. Elks, Knights of Loyal Guards. Club: 
Detroit Wheelmen. Office: Sewell Cushion 
Wheel Co., 300 Gratiot Ave., cor. Beaufait. 
Residence: Henry Clay Hotel. 

HAMMOND, Charles F.; born, Detroit, Jan. 
31, 1868; son of George Henry and Ellen 
(Barry) Hammond; educated in public schools 
of Detroit, Detroit College; Massachusetts 
Institute of Technology, graduating, S.B., 
1891; married at New York city, 1900, Juliet 
Klous; 3 children: Juliet, Ethel, Charles F., 
Jr. Has been in charge of real estate inter- 
ests of Hammond estate since 1892; president 
Hammond, Standish & Co., Hammond Building 
Co.; director First National Bank. Member 
Michigan State Naval Brigade; chief master- 
at-arms U. S. S. Yosemite during Spanish- 
American War. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Univer- 
sity, Detroit Athletic, Old Club, Detroit Boat. 
Office: 341 20th St. Residence: 170 Parker 
Avenue. 

HAMMOND, George Starr; born, Dayton, 
O., Aug. 22, 1855; son of Joseph and Mary 
(Starr) Hammond; educated at Central High 
School of Dayton and Ohio Wesleyan Univer- 
sity, Delaware, O.; married at Detroit, Oct. 
22, 1885, Margaret Hessen Baxter; children: 



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dharles Baxter, George Bradley, Katharine 
R. Began in printing business as Winn & 
Hammond, in Detroit, 1885, and was president 
of the company 1900-10, since manufactur- 
ers' agent. Republican. Christian. 32° Ma- 
son, Knight Templar, Shriner; member Phi 
Delta Theta fraternity. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 47 Campau Bldg. Residence: 
695 Brush St. 

HAMPER, Walter R., tobacco manufactur- 
er; born, Fenton, Mich., Aug. 24, 1858; son of 
Richard and Ann (Moore) Hamper; educated 
in public schools of Grass Lake, Mich., 1865- 
66, Fenton, 1867-72, Detroit, 1872-73; unmar- 
ried. Began in employ of J. F. & W. T. Mc- 
Cauley, retail booksellers, Detroit, 1873; re- 
tail drug clerk, 1874-75; bookkeeper in flour 
house, 1875-77; with grain commission and 
furniture establishments until 1879; entered 
service of the Globe Tobacco Co. as book- 
keeper, then secretary and treasurer, and since 
1901 as general manager and secretary and 
treasurer. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Democrat. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit Yacht, Harmonie Society. Recreations: 
yachting and music. Office: Fort and Brush 
Sts. Residence: 106 Lafayette Boul. 

HAMPTON, Charles S., lawyer; born, Me- 
dina, Mich., Sept. 10, 1856; son of Dr. Carlos 
D. and Cornelia C. (Drown) Hampton; edu- 
cated in public schools of Hudson and Muir, 
Mich., and Adrian (Mich.) College, graduat- 
ing, B.S., 1875, M.S., 1878; married at Adrian, 
Sept. 8, 1886, Lida A. Russell. Was principal 
schools at Harbor Springs and Petoskey, 
Mich., 1875-78; practiced law at Harbor 
Springs, also dealt in real estate, and started 
newspaper, 1878; moved to Petoskey, 1887, 
consolidated two newspapers and published 
as Independent Democrat, also published Pe- 
toskey Daily Resorter, and bought Charlevoix 
Democrat, 1890; removed to Detroit, 1900, 
and resumed practice of law. Vice-president 
Rural Publishing Co. Democrat. Justice of 
peace two terms and county superintendent 
of schools two terms, Emmet County.; mem- 
ber state legislature, 1885-86; state game and 
fish warden, 1891-95; nominee for Congress, 
1896; secretary Democratic State Committee, 
1898-1904; chief reading clerk Democratic 
National Convention, Kansas City, 1900. Mem- 
ber Michigan Bar Association, Association 
Ear City of Detroit, State Press Association 
(honorary). Mason, Knight Templar; member 
Knights of Pythias. Recreations: hunting 



and boating. Office: 610 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 32 Piquette Ave. 

HANCOCK, Thomas F.; born, Marshall, 
Mich., May 29, 1853; son of George and Har- 
riet (Saunders) Hancock; educated in public 
schools of Detroit, 1860-70, and Patterson's 
Private School, 1870-75; married at Detroit, 
Sept. 28, 1876, Fannie Louise Johnson. In 
traffic auditor's office Michigan Central R. R., 
1875-80; traveling auditor of the road, 1880- 
83; bookkeeper for Buhl Sons & Co., whole- 
sale hardware, 1883-85; cashier and manager 
accounting department same, 1885-98; vice- 
president Michigan Savings and Loan Asso- 
ciation, 1898-1901; real estate salesman De- 
troit Savings Bank, 1902-6; since assistant 
cashier and in charge of real estate depart- 
ment of the bank. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board, De- 
troit Life Guards. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Royal Arcanum. Club: Bankers'. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: Penobscot 
Bldg. Residence: 2915 East Grand Boul. 

HANDY, Ralph James, retail furniture mer- 
chant; born, Leslie, Mich., June 18, 1887; son 
of James Alden and Eugenie E. (Dieterle) 
Handy; father American, mother's folks came 
from Germany; educated Central High School, 
Detroit; Detroit Technical Institute; student 
of law; married, July 31, 1911, Lillian C. 
Foley, of Detroit. Has been identified as 
partner since 18 years of age, with retail 
furniture business established by father, title 
of firm J. A. Handy & Son. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Baptist. 
Member Oriental Lodge, F. & A. M.; Michi- 
gan Sovereign Consistory 32°; Moslem Tem- 
ple, Mystic Shrine; Knights of Pythias. 
Clubs: Detroit Rotary, Adcrait, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: hunting, fishing, camping, 
baseball. Office: 242-246 Griswold St. Resi- 
dence: 135 Peterboro St. 

HANEY, Thomas, merchant tailor; born, 
Niagara Falls, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1858; son of 
James and Mary Haney; educated public 
schools of Niagara Falls and Detroit; mar- 
ried, Oct. 20, 1904, Mrs. Eugenia Louise Mar- 
vin, of Detroit. Came to Detroit, 1869; cash 
boy, clerk, salesman and then proprietor C. R. 
Mabley, clothing and men's furnishings, 1871- 
98; manager men's furnishings department 
J. L. Hudson & Co., 1898-1907; manager, E. J. 
Hackey, 1907-12; partner firm of Haney & 
Dixon, since Feb., 1912. Member Detroit 
Light Infantry 15 years. Independent in pol- 
itics. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 



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Y. M. C. A. Business Men's Association. 32° 
Mason; member Palestine Lodge No. 357, F, & 
A. M.; Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T.; 
Moslem Temple, Shrine; member B. P. O. 
Elks. Eecreations: boating, fishing. Office: 61 
Fort St. W. Eesidence: 262 Warren Ave. W. 

HANLEY, Stewart, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 3, 1881; son of James and Mary (Dul- 
lea) Hanley; graduate Detroit High School, 
Jan., 1899; entered Literary Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, fall of 1899, and re- 
mained for two years; entered Law Depart- 
ment, same university, fall of 1901, and grad- 
uated with degree of LL.B., 1904; married, 
Detroit, Feb. 14, 1912, Violet E. Keenan. Has 
engaged in practice in Detroit since June 20, 
1904; appointed assistant prosecuting attor- 
ney Wayne County, Jan. 1, 1907; member 
firm of Cullen, Casgrain & Hanley since Jan. 
1, 1909, appointed judge of Probate Court of 
Wayne Co., 1913. Member Michigan State 
Bar Association, Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Lawyers' Club. Member Michigan State 
Naval Brigade 3 months. Democrat. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Yacht. Recreation: yachting. Office: 
1226-1230 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 321 John E St. 

HANNA, Bert, manufacturer and lumber 
dealer; born, Detroit, Nov. 28, 1875; son of 
William Henry and Esther E. (Hurd) Hanna; 
educated public schools, Detroit, Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married, June 7, 1895, Anna 
Haylor, of Detroit. Began active career with 
George C. Wetherbee & Co., wholesale wooden 
and willow ware, continuing for 5 years; then 
with J. Woodham, box manufacturer, 1890, 
continuing 8 years; became connected with 
Grigg-Hanna Co., box manufacturers, 1898; 
the Leech Lumber Co. was added to the busi- 
ness, 1908; now partner Grigg-Hanna Co., 
Leech Lumber Co.; president Fred Hanna Co., 
manufacturers of interior finish. Democrat. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Builders' and Traders' Exchange, 
National Box Manufacturers' Association, Na- 
tional Association of Lumber Dealers. Eecre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: 32-48 Lasalle 
Ave. Eesidence: 1700 West Grand Boul. 

HANNA, Constantine, vice president James 
E. Hanna & Bros., dealers in works of art; 
born, Grey County, Can., Oct. 10, 1856; son of 
Constantine and Jane (Johnson) Hanna; edu- 
cated under private tuition at home; married, 
May 10, 1877, Anna Schuell, of Detroit; 5 
children: Grace E. (Mrs. Adolph Cottrell, of 



Detroit), Ella L. (Mrs. Charles Yager, of 
Charlestown, S. C), Margaret V. (Mrs. James 
H.Nye, of Detroit), Lewis P., Warren E. Be- 
gan active career in employ of Hargreaves 
Manufacturing Co., picture frames, and 
learned business, continuing 10 years; was 
with George F. Stratton, same line, 5 years; 
then with James E. Hanna; vice president 
James E. Hanna & Bros., since incorporation 
of company, 1911. Democrat. Episcopalian. 
Member Ashlar Lodge No. 91, F. & A. M. 
Eecreations: fishing and home diversions. Of- 
fice: 135^2 Grand Eiver Ave. Residence: 
1280y2 15th St. 

HANNA, James Edward, art dealer; born,. 
Meaford, Ont., Mar. 23, 1858; son of Con- 
stantine and Jane (Johnson) Hanna; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; married, 
Detroit, Apr. 7, 1881, Jennie Kerr (died, Dec. 
25, 1909); 5 children: Elizabeth (Mrs. A. H. 
Botsford), Jennie, Fannie, Jay Eaton, Mar- 
guerite. Began business career in employ of 
A, J. Brow, art dealer, Detroit, continuing 
1876-80; then member of firm of Hanna & 
Ives, later as Hanna & Noyes; succeeded to 
the business, 1899, which has since been con- 
ducted in his own name. Eepublican. Mason 
(Ashlar Lodge, Michigan Sovereign Consis- 
tory). Eecreation: motor boating. Office: 203 
Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 204 Avery 
Avenue. 

HANNA, Samuel C, physician; born, Bir- 
mingham, Mich., Apr. 8, 1875; son of William 
and Mary (Arthur) Hanna; educated Bir- 
mingham High School; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1902; married, Oct. 11, 1904, 
Catherine Genevieve Case, of Detroit. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1902. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member American Medical Asso- 
ciation, Michigan State and Wayne County 
Medical societies, Nu Sigma Nu fraternity. 
Office and Residence: 630 Baker St. 

HANNAN, William W., proprietor The Hau- 
nan Real Estate Exchange; born, Rochester, 
N. Y., July 4, 1854; son of Peter and Mary 
Hannan; educated in public schools of Dowa- 
giae, Mich.; Oberlin College Preparatory De- 
partment, 1874-76; University of Michigan, 
Literary Department, graduating, A.B., 1880, 
Law Department, LL.B., 1883; married at Ann 
Arbor, Mich., May 18, 1881, Luella Greene. 
Studied law in office of Judge Carpenter, after 
leaving college, remaining with him one 
year, 1883; began in real estate business, 1883, 
and has continued ever since as general dealer 
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Detroit Kealty Co.; proprietor The Hannau 
Keal Estate Exchange. Member Detroit Board 
of Estimates, 1898-1906 (president one term) ; 
engrossing and enrolling clerk, Michigan 
House of Eepresentatives, 1881-83. Member 
and ex-director Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Member Masonic orders, Chi Psi 
college fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 1 McGraw Bldg. Eesidence: 400 Pasa- 
dena Apts. 

HANNON, Mathew, wholesale grocer; born, 
Athleague, Ireland, Feb. 12, 1864; son of 
Thomas and Bridget (Finn) Hannon; edu- 
cated in Athleague National School; came to 
America, May 30, 1880, and located in De- 
troit; married, Detroit, Oct. 20, 1898, Minnie 
E. Hunt; 2 daughters: Aileen, Josephine. Be- 
gan in Johnson & Wheeler's Wholesale Gro- 
cery, Detroit, continuing five years; with 
Moran, Fitzsimmons & Co., and their success- 
ors, Crusoe Bros. Co., for eight years; secre- 
tary, treasurer and manager Michigan Gro- 
cer Co. since 1908. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, German Salesmen's Association. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Knights of Equity. Eecreation: handball. 
Office: 56-5S Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 64 
Webb Ave. 

HAEBECK, Jervis Ralph, manufacturer; 
moved to, Chicago, HI.; see Vol. 1908. 

HAEDING, Henry W., president H. W. 
Harding Lumber Co.; born, Madison, N. Y., 
May 29, 1853; son of Lyman Shumway and 
Hannah (Barker) Harding; educated in rural 
and high school, Clinton, N. Y., 1860-69; Ham- 
ilton College, 1869-73, graduating, degree of 
A.B,, 1873; married at Clinton, Sept. 19, 
1877, Agnes Louise Clute; 2 daughters: Euth 
C. (Mrs. Carl E. Huyette), Agnes Louise. 
Was connected with William M. Dwight & 
Co., and Dwight Lumber Co., 1875-1904, be- 
coming superintendent of the company; mem- 
ber of firm of W. F. Hurd & Co., 1901-4; pres- 
ident and treasurer H. W. Harding Lumber 
Co., wholesale and retail lumber, since Apr. 
14, 1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Chi Psi. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Automobile, 
Fellowcraft, Bloomfield Hills Country. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, golf, fishing and farm- 
ing. Office: 3140 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
51 E. Hancock Ave. Summer Eesidence: 
"Fairview Lodge," Pine Lake, Mich.; also 
Kirkland Farm, Clinton, N. Y. 



HARE, Adrian A., heating contractor; 
born, Wyandot County, 0., Feb. 22, 1853; son 
of Levi and Jane (Berry) Hare; educated 
country school, Wyandot County; married, 
Nov. 3, 1886, Fannie E. Beery, of Wyandot 
County. Clerk in adjutant-general's office, 
Columbus, O., 1884-86; engaged as heating 
contractor in Detroit since Feb., 1886; secre- 
tary Eoseland Park Cemetery Association. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Build- 
ers' and Traders' Exchange, Furnace Deal- 
ers' Association. Chairman Board of Stew- 
ards Central Methodist Church. Democrat. 
Treasurer Ohio Society of Detroit, 1907-9, 
president, 1910; member National Union, 
Eoyal League. Office: 300 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 43 Hancock Ave. W. 

HARGER, John Dallas, lawyer; born, Farm- 
ington, Mich., Oct. 12, 1866; son of Oscar 
Seeley and Annie J. (Dallas) Harger; edu- 
cated at Farmington High School, 1881-84; 
State Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich., 1884- 
87; Law Department, University of Michi- 
gan, graduating, LL.B., 1889; married, Farm- 
ington, Nov. 18, 1895, Stella E. Chamberlin; 
1 daughter, Mildred A. Has practiced in De- 
troit since 1889. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Democrat. Supreme Chief 
of the Order of Knights of the Golden Eagle, 
1906-7; member Knights of Pythias. Office: 
19 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 876 Lawton 
Avenue. 

HARGREAVES, George, Jr.; born, Stafford- 
shire, Eng., Mar. 12, 1852; son of Thomas and 
Dinah (Lawton) Hargreaves; educated in com- 
mercial school, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng.; cams 
to America, 1872; located in Detroit; mar- 
ried at Cincinnati, 1874, Mary E. Bryan; 3 
children: Charles, Fannie L., Rachel (Mrs. 
S. D. Campbell). Served apprenticeship in 
iron and steel business in England; began 
active career in Detroit with George Har- 
greaves & Bro., picture frame manufacturers, 
1872; removed to Cincinnati, 1873, and was 
connected for thirteen years with the Globe 
Eolling Co.; returned to Detroit, 1886, as roll 
designer and consulting engineer Detroit Steel 
and Spring Co., Eureka Iron and Steel Co., 
Baugh Steam Forge Co., Toledo Eolling Mill 
Co. (at one and the same time), until 1890; 
rolling mill superintendent for Detroit Steel 
and Spring Co. until 1902, when it was merged 
into the Eailway Steel Spring Co., and since 
superintendent Detroit plant; also director 
Lewis Spring & Axle Co., of Jackson, Mich. 
Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 



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Board of Commerce. Mason (32°). Clubs: De- 
troit Motor Boat, Felloweraft. Eecreations: 
music, boating. OflSce: cor. Hubbard and Mich- 
igan Aves. Kesidence: 419 Vinewood Ave. 

HABISON, Veverley D., physician; born, 
Canton, N. Y., May 8, 1855; son of Minturn 
Harison and Susan (Drake) Harison, daughter 
of Judge Caleb Beverly Drake, Ithaca, N. Y.; 
first American ancestor, Francis Harison, bar- 
rister of London, Eng. (grandson of Sir Kich- 
ard Harison, Baronet of Hurst House, Berk- 
shire, Eng), landed in New York, 1708, mem- 
ber North American Council, 1820-40; his sou 
George married Jane Nichols, niece of Gen- 
eral Kichard Nichols, commander North Amer- 
ican Station, and who named New York, and 
his grandson, Eichard Harison, first U. S. dis- 
trict attorney of New York, married Frances, 
daughter of Sir George Duncan Ludlow, chief 
justice of New Brunswick; direct descendant 
of Edward I, of England, and Phillip III, of 
France; educated in Bishop's College School, 
Lennoxville, Que., Trinity College School, 
Port Hope, and by private tutelage up to 
1872; Literary Department, University of 
Trinity College, Toronto, 1873-77; M.D., To- 
ronto University, 1882; (hon. M.A., University 
of Michigan, 1910); married, Sarnia, Ont., 
Oct. 9, 1889, Josephine Lister, daughter of 
late Hon. Justice Lister of the Court of Ap- 
peals, Ont.; one daughter, Frances Lister. 
Practiced, Ontario, 1882-88, at Sault Ste. 
Marie, Mich., 1888-1906, and at Detroit since 
Jan., 1906. Organizer and secretary Michi- 
gan State Board of Eegistration in Medicine; 
secretary American Confederation State Med- 
ical Boards; ex-president Michigan State Med- 
ical Society; ex-president Board of Trustees, 
Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane; 
member Wayne County, Michigan State and 
American Medical associations; hon. member 
Medical Eeserve Corps, U. S. A. Practice 
limited to association with attorneys in legal 
questions involving medicine. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Le Sault Sainte Marie 
(Sault Ste. Marie), Country. Eecreations: 
yachting, golf, summer cottage at Sault Ste. 
Marie. Office: 504 Washington Arcade. Eesi- 
dence: 47 Stimson PI. 

HARLAND, George, printer; born, London, 
Ont., Feb. 3, 1869; son of George Henry and 
Sarah Ann (Tune) Harland; educated common 
schools of Ontario; Central High School, De- 
troit; Detroit Business University; married, 
Dec. 26, 1895, Adelaide Marr, of Lapeer. 
Mich.; 2 daughters: Cecil and Mildred. Came 



to United States Feb. 1, 1889; organized The- 
George Harland Co., printers, 1900, as sole 
proprietor. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Universalist. Member 
United Typothetae of America, Detroit Typoth- 
etae, Ben Franklin Club of America, Detroit 
Allied Printing Trades Association, Michi- 
gan Printers' Cost Commission. Mason; Odd 
Fellow, Grand Herald of Grand Lodge I. O. 
O. F. of Michigan, 1913; formerly chairman 
Grand Lodge finance committee and of Odd 
Fellows' Home committee. Office: 71-73 Shel- 
by St. Eesidence: 872 Brooklyn Ave. 

HARMON, Claude M., real estate; born, 
Augusta, Mich., Feb. 17, 1868; son of George 
W. and Alvena (Moore) Harmon; educated 
in public schools of Augusta, Irving and Cass 
Schools, Detroit, and Detroit High School; 
married at Kingston, N. M., Jan. 28, 1895, 
Margaret V. Cain; two sons: Austin Cain, 
John Moore. Began active career as clerk in 
law office of Moore & Canfield, Detroit, and 
continued, 1887-91; went to New Mexico as 
representative of Detroit capital in mining 
interests, continuing until 1893, still retaining 
Detroit real estate interests; returned to De- 
troit, 1894, and entered into partnership in 
real estate business with E. C. Van Husan; 
has operated alone in real estate since 1898. 
Local correspondent for Connecticut Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. Member Detroit Eeal Es- 
tate Board, Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Baptist. Club: Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, 
Felloweraft. Eecreation: golf. Office: 610 
Wayne Co. Savings Bank Bldg., Detroit. Ees- 
idence: 59 Winona Ave., Highland Park. 

HARMON, Henry A,, lawyer; born, Aug. 
22, 1846; died, Mar. 12, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

HARMON, Rawson Blaine, real estate and 
insurance; born, Chicago, Sept. 6, 1884; son 
of Benjamin Franklin and Fanny (Tuttle) 
Harmon; descended from John Harmon, born 
in England, 1617, one of the first settlers of 
Springfield, Mass.; father was major 140th 
New York Eegiment and fought through 
Civil War with Army of the Potomac, 
afterward member Chicago Board of 
Trade and prominent Chicago business 
man; educated in Kenwood Institute and in 
public schools, Chicago; public schools, De- 
troit; graduated Detroit University School 
(Technical Course), 1905; University of Mich- 
igan, 1905, 1906; married, Oct. 8, 1908, Mary 
Eoby Waldo, of Detroit. Secretary and treas- 
urer McCleary-Harmon Co., 1907-10; resigned: 
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ance business in Detroit, and has conducted 
same in own name. Presbyterian. Member 
National Geographic Society, Sons of Ameri- 
can Eevolution, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, Detroit, Tennis, University of Michigan 
Club of Detroit. Eecreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 1022 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 67 Willis 
Avenue E. 

HAEMON, Watson Gilbert, civil engineer; 
born, Toledo, O., Oct. 7, 1883; son of Gilbert 
and Lucie C. (Watson) Harmon; educated in 
grade schools, Toledo; Toledo High School 1 
year; graduated Toledo Polytechnic School, 
1903; B.S. in Civil Engineering, Engineering 
Department, University of Michigan, 1909; 
married Dec. 24, 1910, Paula Mery, of Toledo, 
0. Began professional career Sept. 1, 1903, as 
a recorder under the U, S. Engineer Office at 
Cleveland; engaged in harbor improvement 
work with exception of time attending col- 
lege, until Oct. 1, 1908; service U. S. Lake 
Survey, since June 27, 1909, rank of U. S. 
junior engineer. Independent in politics. 
Member Detroit Engineering Society, Na- 
tional Geographic Society, Tau Beta Pi. Eec- 
reation: boating. Office: 205 Old Custom 
House. Eesidence: 1448 Cass Ave. 

HAEMS, Edwin Paul, vice-president De- 
troit Vapor Stove Co.; born, Napoleon, O., 
Sept. 9, 1882; son of George H. and Jennie 
(Dulitz) Harms; educated in public grammar 
schools of Detroit; graduate Detroit Eastern 
High School, 1899; unmarried. Engaged as 
moulder, 1899-1901; became connected with 
the Detroit Vapor Stove Co., manufacturers 
of vapor stoves, 1901, and now vice-president 
same. Christian Scientist. Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling, motor boating. Office: Detroit 
Vapor Stove Co., foot of Orleans St. Eesi- 
dence: 332 Hamilton Ave. 

HAEPEE, David N., lawyer; born, Milford, 
Mich., Sept. 1, 1870; son of John and Jane 
(Haines) Harper; educated in public and high 
schools, Michigan State Normal School and 
Law Department, University of Michigan, 
graduating, LL.B., 1897; unmarried. Ad- 
mitted to bar in Michigan, 1897; began prac- 
tice in offices of Bulkley, Gray & More, Chi- 
cago, continuing 2 years; went to South 
America and on return located in Detroit, 
where he has since continued in practice of 
law. Formerly member First Eegiment Hli- 
nois National Guard; served in Cuba at time 
of Spanish-American War. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit. Club: 



Fellowcraft. Office: 55 Home Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: Winthrop Apts. 

HAEEAH, Charles Wendell; born, Daven- 
port, la., Feb. 22, 1862; son of William De 
Laney and Hester (Hartzell) Harrah; edu- 
cated in public schools of Davenport and De- 
troit and at Detroit Business University; 
married at Detroit, Dec. 31, 1890, Lela Eus- 
sell; children: Helen, Hester. Began in em- 
ploy of H. P. Baldwin, 2d, & Co.; engaged in 
real estate business on own account, 1888-98; 
then in military service until mustered out; 
was one of the promoters and director of the 
Detroit, Monroe & Toledo E. E.; became in- 
terested in Cuban lands and development; 
secretary Santiago de Cuba Plantation Co., 
Cuban Development Co., Cuban-American Co., 
Cuban Colonization Co.; in real estate busi- 
ness since 1908. Enlisted in Michigan Na- 
tional Guard, and advanced to captain; 
served in Spanish-American War; elected col- 
onel First Eegiment, M. N. G., 1900; brigadier 
general, commanding M. N. G., 1905-9. Cuban 
consul in Detroit. Eepublican. Member Chris- 
tian (Disciples) Church. Mason; member Duf- 
field Camp, Spanish-American War Veterans. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Eecre- 
ations: baseball and rowing. Office: 301 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 120 Pingree Ave. 

HAEEIGAN, James M.; born. New Castle, 
N. B., Feb. 20, 1861; son of Patrick and Cath- 
erine (Hogan) Harrigan; educated in public 
schools of Wisconsin; married at Stevens 
Point, Wis., Jan. 3, 1889, Ellen Patterson; 5 
children: Ethel M., Leon J., Fayette P., 
Berenice M., Mildred P. Began active career 
at saw mill and continued, 1873-82; was in 
retail meat business 3 years and in U. S. mail 
service 5 years; entered life insurance, be- 
ginning as solicitor for the National Life In- 
surance Co. of Vermont, and became manager 
at Milwaukee, Wis., in 1901, for the Pacific 
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of California; man- 
ager of the Pacific Life Insurance Co. at De- 
troit, Jan., 1907- July, 1908; then manager at 
Detroit for National Life Insurance Co. until 
1910; since in lumber business as J. M. Har- 
rigan Lumber Co. County judge Oneida Co., 
Wis., 1897-1900. Eepublican. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner; member Knights of Pythias. Office: 
St. Paul and Inner Belt E. E. Eesidence: 431 
Helen Ave. 

HAEEIS, Anson C, insurance and real es- 
tate; born, Macomb Co., Mich., Sept. 3, 1866; 
son of Alexander L. and Eemembe (Lock- 
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married Ethel M. Snider, of Norwich, Ont., 
Nov. 30, 1907. Taught school, Mt. Clemens, 
Mich., 3 years; engaged as contractor and 
builder in Hamtramck for 18 years; in gen- 
eral insurance business since 1906. Served as 
township clerk and president, treasurer and 
assessor of Hamtramck Village. Democrat. 
Methodist. Mason; Odd Fellow. Eecreations: 
baseball, bowling. Address: 1869 Joseph Cam- 
pau Ave., Hamtramck. 

HARRIS, George Bailey, dentist; born. Fac- 
tory ville. Pa.; son of John Howard and Lucy 
(Bailey) Harris; graduated Bucknell Acad- 
emy, Lewisburg, Pa., 1902; graduated Buck- 
nell University, 1906, Sc.M., 1910; D.D.S., 
School of Art, 1901; Sc.B., Bucknell University, 
University of Michigan, 1908; married, June 
23, 1910, Myrta L. Stafford, of Detroit. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1908. Eepubliean. Mem- 
ber 1st District Dental Society, Michigan 
State Dental Society, National Mouth Hygiene 
Association, Phi Gamma Delta, Theta Phi. 
Member Detroit Citizens' League. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports, chess. Office: 998 14th 
Ave. Residence: 34 LaSalle Gardens N. 

HARRIS, John J., sales manager; born, 
Sheldrake, N. Y., June 29, 1872; son of J. 
Scott and Delia S. (Covert) Harris; public 
school education; unmarried. Began in whole- 
sale and retail business with brother, George 
G. Harris, at Ypsilanti, Mich.; came to De- 
troit, 1899, with the J. B. Ford Co., chemicals, 
as manager of Chicago branch, continuing 
until 1902; manager sales department same 
company at Wyandotte, Mich., since 1902. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit Golf, Wolverine Auto, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: golf, tennis and automo- 
biling. Office: The J. B. Ford Co., Wyandotte, 
Mich. Residence: 42 Erskine St. 

HARRIS, Joseph M.; born, Poland, Russia, 
Dec. 15, 1870; son of Solomon and Esther 
(Lipke) Harris; was brought to America, 
1876; educated in public schools, Cleveland; 
married, Aug. 15, 1897, Miriam Greenberg, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Louis J., Henrietta. Be- 
gan active career in Cleveland in employ of 
the Burgman Jewelry Co., 1888; later identi- 
fied with sale of wearing apparel; came to 
Detroit, 1908; now general manager The Out- 
let Co., wearing apparel for women, men and 
children. Jewish religion. Recreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 154-156 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 
328 Medbury Ave. 

HARRIS, Julian H., lawyer; born, Chicago, 
Jan. 22, 1876; son of Rt. Rev. Samuel S. and 



Mary G. (Pickett) Harris; educated in public 
schools of Detroit, and University of Michi- 
gan, Literary and Law Departments, B.A., 
1898, LL.B., 1900; unmarried. Admitted to 
the bar, 1900, and was member of law firm of 
Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark until 
1908; since member Beaumont, Smith & Har- 
ris. Director Detroit Trust Co.; president Gear 
Grinding Machinery Co.; vice-pres. Stephens 
Lumber Co. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Lawyers' Club of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Democrat. Episcopalian. 
Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country, Prismatic, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt. Recre- 
ation: outdoor sports: Office: 1124 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 177 Seminole Ave. 

HARRIS, William P., manufacturer; born, 
Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 8, 1869; son of Samuel 
Smith Harris (who was the second Protestant 
Episcopal bishop of Michigan) and Mary G. 
(Pickett) Harris; educated in private schools 
of Detroit; graduate University of Michigan, 
degree of B.L., 1890; married, Detroit, 1897. 
Edna McGraw (died. May 12, 1900); 1 son^ 
William P., Jr. Has resided in Detroit since 
1879; connected with engineering department 
Michigan Central R. R., 1890-1900; secretary 
and treasurer Wolverine Manufacturing Co. 
since 1900. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Alpha Delta Phi. Member Michigan 
Naval Reserve for 3 years. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit 
Boat, Country, Grosse Pointe Hunt. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, golf, horseback riding. 
Office: 12th St. and Grand Trunk R. R. Resi- 
dence: 1751 Jefferson Ave. 

HARRIS, Williams Cooper, lawyer; born, 
Pontiac, Mich., July 23, 1866; son of John A. 
and Jane (Cooper) Harris; graduate Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, degree of 
LL.B., 1891; married, Detroit, June 29, 1899, 
Blanche Clough; children: John C, Elizabeth 
J. Has practiced in Detroit since 1891; mem- 
ber firm of Harris & Bloomer, 1905-7, since 
alone. Director Huetteman & Kramer Co. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Methodist. Mem- 
ber board of directors Michigan Society Sons 
of American Revolution, Society of Colonial 
Wars. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: country life at Orchard Lake, 
Mich. Office: 610 Wayne Co. Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 40 Hazelwood Ave. 

HARRISON, William H,; born. Wheeling, 
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Mary Jane (McConkey) Harrison; educated 
in public and high schools, Cumberland, Md.; 
married, May, 1889, Augusta Mattern, of San- 
dusky, O. Began as shoe clerk at Cumberland, 
Md., 1876, continuing 3 years; learned the 
machinist's trade at Cumberland; machinist 
in the Baltimore & Ohio Ey. shops, Newark, 
O., 1883-85; general foreman, shops of same 
railway, Sandusky, O., 1885-89, Newark, 1889- 
96; master mechanic same road, Ohio Divi- 
sion, Sandusky, 1896-1900; since connected 
with Chicago Eailway Equipment Co., as 
superintendent Chicago plant, 1900-1, Jersey 
City plant, 1901-8, Detroit plant since 1908. 
Eepubliean. Episcopalian. Mason, K. T. Eec- 
reation: outdoor sports. OflSce: 1956 West 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 118 Willis Ave. W. 
HARRY, William, retired; born, Cornwall, 
Eng., Aug. 14, 1843, became an orphan at 12 
years of age and was self-educated; came to 
America, 1861; married at Hancock, Mich., 
Oct., 1870, Elizabeth J. Carah (died, 1880); 
children: Mamie, William G., Fred, Joseph. 
Was timekeeper in iron mine near Dover, N. 
J., 1861; removed to Hancock, Mich., and 
worked in copper mines, 1863; began learning 
trade of tinsmith, 1865; entered general hard- 
ware business, 1869; organized the Hancock 
Banking Co., 1872; was director and later 
president of the First National Bank of Han- 
cock; was connected with the Northern Mich- 
igan Building and Loan Association, the 
Peninsular Electric Light Co. and other enter- 
prises. Eetired from active mercantile life 
Jan. 1, 1890, and has been a resident of De- 
troit since 1900. Vice-president Voelkner & 
Eeinke Manufacturing Co.; director Huette- 
man & Cramer, German-American Loan & 
Trust Co. Member Michigan Legislature, 
1891-92. Eepubliean. Congregationalist. Mason; 
Odd Fellow. Club: Fellowcraft. Address: 50 
Eliot St. 

HARSHA, Walter Sutherland; see Vol. 
1908. 

HART, Gilbert; born, Aug. 11, 1828; died. 
May 24, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

HART, Henry Gaylord; born, Detroit, Oct. 
20, 1874; son of Simeon Henry and Emma 
(Gaylord) Hart; educated in grammar and 
high schools, Detroit; married, Detroit, Aug. 
6, 1907, Emma Bezner; 1 son, Frederick 
Henry. Began with the Michigan Central Ey. 
at Detroit, in purchasing department, remain- 
ing for 12 years; then with Gregory, Mayer 
& Thom Co. for 12 years; treasurer and gen- 
eral manager since Apr., 1910, of Hilton, Hart 



& Koehn Co., stationers, etc. Eepubliean. 
Baptist. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 193-195 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores. 

HART, George L., tobacco merchant; born, 
Bavaria, Germany, Apr. 10, 1869; son of John 
Thomas and Catherine (Pensel) Hart; edu- 
cated in parochial schools of Bavaria; unmar- 
ried. Emigrated to America, 1881; has been 
identified with tobacco business since begin- 
ning of active career; associated with brother, 
Louis F., in firm of Hart Bros, since 1903. 
Eoman Catholic. Member of the Pastime Gun 
Club since 1895. Eecreation: outdoor sports. 
Office: 152 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 910 East 
Grand Boul. 

HART, Louis F., wholesale tobaccos, cigars, 
etc.; born, Bavaria, Germany, Apr. 24, 1872; 
son of John Thomas and Catherine (Pensel) 
Hart; educated in parochial schools, Germany, 
also schools of Toledo, O., and Detroit; mar- 
ried, Nov. 29, 1899, Ella Terrien, of Detroit; 
3 children: George J., Charles L., Louis Lee. 
Came to America, 1881; learned lithographic 
engraving and was employed by the Calvert 
Lithographing Co., Detroit., for nearly 15 
years; engaged in the wholesale tobacco busi- 
ness with brother, George L., as Hart Bros., 
since 1903. Served as Captain 32d Michigan 
Vol. Inf. during Spanish-American War. Re- 
publican. Eoman Catholic. Eecreation: sum- 
mer home. Office: 152 Gratiot Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 910 East Grand Boul. 

HARTENSTEIN, Robert F., insurance, real 
estate and loans; born, Detroit, Feb. 4, 1862; 
son of Pius and Lissette (Henn) Hartenstein; 
educated in parochial schools, German-Amer- 
ican Seminary; married. Began in real estate 
and insurance business with Alex. A. Saenger, 
Nov. 1, 1876; entered business on own ac- 
count, Apr. 1, 1891, and continues as proprie- 
tor Hartenstein 's Agency; also president Vic- 
tor Jar Co. Republican. Mason; Odd Fellow. 
Member German- American Association. Clubs: 
Detroit Yacht, Harmonic. Office: 202-3 Breit- 
meyer Bldg. Eesidence: 41 Edmund PL 

HARTMAN, Walter C, wholesale cooperage 
stock; born. South Bend, Ind., Feb. 11, 1873; 
son of Ezra D. and Mary (Cunningham) Hart- 
man; educated in common and high schools. 
Auburn, Ind., graduating, 1891; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1894; married, Sept. 26, 
1895, Nellie L. Barns, of Auburn, Ind.; 1 son, 
Stanley. After leaving college engaged in 
real estate business in Auburn and also be- 
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man, attorneys; associated with father, who 
later was elected circuit judge of the 15th 
District of Indiana. In 1897 purchased a half 
interest in the National Manufacturing Co., 
manufacturers and jobbers of high-grade 
slack and tight cooperage stock; bought out 
his partners, 1904, and has since been presi- 
dent and proprietor of the business, which 
extends over the United States and to for- 
eign countries. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: 
golf, automobiling. Office: 1926-1930 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 75 Edison 
Avenue. 

HABTV/ELL, Arthur; see Vol. 1908. 

HAETWIG, William J., electrical supplies; 
born, Germany, Julj' 30, 1872; son of Fred 
and Eachel (Everet) Hartwig; came to 
America with parents, 1874; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan. 
30, 1900, Clara Wagner; 4 children: Evelyn, 
Harriett, Esther, Marion. Began in business 
under title of American Electric Co., at 254 
Eandolph St., Detroit, 1893, with partner by 
name of A. Miller, bought out partner's in- 
terest, 1902; sold out stock of merchandise 
and name of company, 1903, and organized a 
new company under name of W. J. Hartwig 
Co., wholesale and retail jobbers in electrical 
supplies and machinery, of which was pro- 
prietor until firm was incorporated, 1910, since 
which time has been secretary and treasurer; 
also treasurer Armature & Motor Works. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Protestant. Clubs: Eushmere, Ausable, 
Blue Wing Shooting. Eecreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 205 Jefferson Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 284 Yinewood Ave. 

HARTZ, Henry Jasper, physician; born, 
Kiel, Germany, May 14, 1861; son of John 
Christian and Mary (Behrens) Hartz; at- 
tended public schools; matriculated in Michi- 
gan College of Medicine, 1881; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1889; post-graduate 
studies University of Bonn, Germany, and at 
Berlin and Vienna; married Elizabeth B. 
Eead, of Utica, N. Y., June 11, 1910; 1 daugh- 
ter, Jane H. Began active career as steward 
in U. S. Marine Hospital Service, 1880, sta- 
tioned at Detroit; has engaged in practice at 
Detroit since 1891, specializing in nose, ear, 
throat and lungs; lecturer on diseases of nose 
and accessory sinuses, Dental Department, 
Detroit College of Medicine; president board 



of trustees, Michigan State Sanatorium for 
Cure of Tuberculosis. Eepublican. Protestant. 
Member Society for Study and Prevention of 
Tuberculosis, American Ehinological, Otolog- 
ical and Laryngological Society, American 
Medical Association, American Society of 
Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, Michi- 
gan State and Detroit Medical societies. 
Member Nu Sigma Nu, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: golf, traveling. 
Office: 27 Adams Ave. E. Eesidence: 1022 
Cass Ave. 

HABTZ, Johannes Frederick; born, Kiel, 
Germany, 1864; came to America at age of 
10 years; educated in public schools, Charles- 
ton, Mich., and business college, Detroit; mar- 
ried, Detroit, 1892, Gertrude K. Boynton. Be- 
gan business career in 1883 as bookkeeper in 
physicians' supply house, continuing until 
1897, when he organized and became president 
of The J. F. Hartz Co.; proprietor Detroit 
Medical Journal; director C. W. Warren & 
Co., The Victor Electric Co., Chicago, The 
Detroit Times; vice-president Williams Bros. 
Co., Detroit; president and treasurer E. C. H. 
Corporation, Detroit; president H. H. Hessler 
Co. (Cleveland), J. F. Hartz Co., Ltd. (To- 
ronto), C. M. Hall Lamp Co., Detroit. Demo- 
crat. Unitarian. Club: Detroit golf. Eecrea- 
tiou: automobiling. Office: E. C. H. Corpora- 
tion. Eesidence: 55 Woodward Ter. 

HAEVEY, Fred Charles, lawyer; born. Men- 
don, Mich., June 1, 1858; son of N. Smith and 
Lydia P. (Cole) Harvey; educated in public 
schools and at University of Michigan; mar- 
ried at Monroe, Mich., Nov. 28, 1884, Miss 
Mary E. Adams; children: Fred P., Helen H., 
Bessie May, L. Marguerite. Studied law and 
was admitted to the bar, 1879; began practice 
as member of firm of Wisner, Speed & Harvey, 
the firm later becoming Wisner & Harvey; has 
practiced alone since death of Mr, Wisner, 
Aug., 1902. Secretary Detroit Timber and 
Lumber Co.; director E. Ferguson Co., Lim- 
ited, Ferguson Estate Co., Limited. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Mason. Club: Cribbage. Eecreation: yacht- 
ing. Office: 309-310 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 
956 Trumbull Ave. 

HARVEY, John G., physician; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 29, 1875; son of John and Jessie 
(Campbell) Harvey; educated in Cass School, 
Detroit, until 1890; Detroit Central High 
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Medical Department, University of Michigan, 
degree of AI.D., 1902; married, Evelyn Beat- 
tie, of Detroit, Oct. 3, 1912. In practice in 
Detroit since June, 1902. Treasurer and direc- 
tor The John Harvey Co., drugs. Member 
Wayne County and Michigan State Medical 
societies, American Medical Association. 
Member Lambda Sigma, Cliosophic Hall. 
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Automobile, Detroit 
Boat Club Yachtsman, Detroit Tennis. Eeere- 
ations: sailing and rowing. Office: 209 Stevens 
Bldg. Residence: 100 Kirby Ave. W. 

HAEVEY, William M., physician; born, 
Romeo, Mich., Oct. 8, 1863; son of James 
and Hattie (Penoyer) Harvey; graduate 
Romeo High School, 1882; Detroit College of 
Medicine, M.D., 1887; post-graduate course, 
Berlin, Germany, 1900; married, Ohio, Oct., 
1891, Miss Alice Fox; 1 daughter, Mildred. 
Began practice in Detroit, 1887; since taking 
course at Berlin has made specialty of dis- 
eases of the stomach and intestines. City 
physician of Detroit for 8 years, and for 12 
years on medical staff of Michigan National 
Guard, with rank of major. Member Ameri- 
can Medical Association, Wayne County Med- 
ical Society. Mason. Ciubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat, Fellowcraft. Recreations: fishing and 
all athletic sports. Office: 270 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 303 Seminole Ave. 

HAEWAED, Frederick Thatcher, lawyer; 
born, Richmond, Me., Dec. 9, 1872; son of 
John Thatcher and Mary Averill (Hunter) 
Harward. (The Harwards are descended from 
Hereward, "The Saxon patriot." The first of 
the name to come to America was Rev. Dr. 
Thomas Harward, who arrived in Boston, 
1730, as a lecturer at King's Chapel. The 
maternal ancestors of Frederic Thatcher Har- 
ward, the Hunters, are of Scotch-Irish de- 
scent, and have lived in the state of Maine 
for generations. Col. James Hunter assisted 
in building Fort Halifax, in 1754. Another 
maternal ancestor, Capt. Tobias Lord, was an 
officer in the Revolutionary War and one of 
his sons was with Arnold on his expedition 
against Quebec.) Frederick Thatcher Har- 
ward was graduated at Williams College, Wil- 
liamstown, Mass., B.A., 1894; Law Depart- 
ment, Yale University, LL.B., 1897; married 
at Sea Gate, N. Y., June 29, 1906, Edith 
Augusta Booth, of New York; 3 children: 
Thatcher, Mary Booth, Anne Augusta. Has 
practiced in Detroit since 1897. Member Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, American Bar 



Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Member Sons of the American 
Revolution, New England Society. Clubs: 
North Channel, Church, Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: hunting and other outdoor diversions. 
Office: 1416 Ford Bldg. Residence: 80 Con- 
necticut Ave. 

HARWOOD, Claude Mansar, railway ser- 
vice; born, Dundee, Mich., Mar. 12, 1878; son 
of Edwin and Mary J. (Houghton) Harwood; 
educated high school, Dundee; married, Sept. 
26, 1900, Laura E. Hastings, of Detroit; 2 
children: Thelma E., Edwin R. Began railway 
service as messenger, with Ann Arbor R. R., 
at Dundee, Mich., 1894; successively with 
Pere Marquette R. R., 1900-3; Michigan Cen- 
tral R. R., at Toledo, O., 1903-7; Grand Trunk 
Railway, at Lansing, 1907-13, and city passen- 
ger and ticket agent same system, Detroit, 
since Mar. 1, 1913. Member Masonic order, 
B. P. O. Elks. Club: Detroit Traffic. Recrea- 
tions: fishing, baseball. Office: 118 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 262 Warren Ave. W. 

HASKEL, Fred, manufacturer of sheet 
metal stampings, etc.; born, Detroit, Dec. 7, 
1880; mother, whose maiden name was Clara 
Reinke, came from Germany at age of 12; 
lost father when was about 3 years of age; 
limited opportunities of education in country 
school at Redford, Mich., and Newberry 
grammar school, Detroit; part of course in 
mechanical drawing in International Corre- 
spondence Schools; weekly lessons on violin 
about 3 years; unmarried. Began to work for 
the Voelkner & Reinke Manufacturing Co. in 
the fall of 1895 as handy boy, eventually 
learning the machinist's trade which devel- 
oped into that of diemaker; was made fore- 
man of a department, 1900, and later super- 
intendent The Reinke & Shirray Manufactur- 
ing Co., now The Kales-Haskel Co., of which 
is secretary and superintendent, also stock- 
holder. Represented City of Detroit at the 
National Conservation Congress, Kansas City, 
1911. Republican. Lutheran (member Gen- 
eral Synod). Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Credit Men's Association, 
Wayne County Sunday School Association 
(1st vice-president). National Conservation 
Association, National Geographic Society. 
Club: Adcraft. Recreations: automobiling, 
fishing. Office: 445 Lafayette Boul. Resi- 
dence: 26 Cartridge St. 

HASKINS, Bertram B., insurance and 
surety bonds; born, North Adams, Mass., July 
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tomley) Haskins; educated in public schools; 
married at North Adams, Sept. 21, 1892, Eva 
E. Barnett; children: Ealph L., Howard B., 
Lewis H., Chester W. Began active career as 
clerk in insurance office at North Adams, 
1889, continuing until 1891; entered insur- 
ance business for himself at North Adams, 
1891; came to Detroit, 1901, as state agent 
for the Maryland Casualty Co.; president 
and manager The Haskins Agency Co., incor- 
porated, Jan., 1906. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Independent in politics. Con- 
gregationalist. Mason (Corinthian Lodge). 
Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreation: motor 
boating. Office: 921-922 Hammond Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 120 Pallister Ave. 

HASSE, Julius C; born, Westphalia, Ger- 
many, July 25, 1845; son of Frederick and 
Henrietta Hasse; educated in Germany; came 
to America, 1858; married at Ovid, Mich., 
1870, Georgia Clark; 7 children: Grace (Mrs. 
Fred S. Eice), Earl E., Maude (deceased), 
Florence (Mrs. William Colwell), Thio (Mrs. 
Henry Westgate), Dean, Joyce. Lived at 
Ovid, St. Joseph, Three Eivers and Grand 
Eapids, Mich., previous to locating in De- 
troit, 1876; entered clothing business as mem- 
ber of firm of Hasse & Dings, 1881, firm be- 
coming J. C. Hasse & Son, 1893. Lutheran. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Mem- 
ber Hickory Island Association, Harmonie So- 
ciety. Office: 21-25 Grand Eiver Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 23 Brady St. 

HASTINGS, Charles Douglas, manufacturer 
of automobiles; born, Hillsdale, Mich., Aug. 
25, 1858; son of Andrew M. and Mary A. 
(Weir) Hastings; educated public and high 
schools, Detroit; married, Apr. 3, 1893, Mary 
Eobinson, of Detroit; 2 children: Don T., 
Helen L. Began active career as road sales- 
man, continuing until 1890; railroad account- 
ant, 1890-94; in wholesale business, 1894-1902; 
with Olds Motor Works, 1902-7; with Hupp 
Motor Car Co. since 1908 and now secretary, 
general manager and director same. Eepubli- 
can. Protestant. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Automobile Chamber of Commerce, 
National Manufacturers' Association. Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic. Eeereations: fishing, sail- 
ing. Office: care Hupp Motor Car Co. Eesi- 
dence: 347 Warren Ave. E. 

HASTY, Eliphalet F., manufacturer; born, 
Portland, Me., Oct. 25, 1856; son of Joseph F. 
and Annie N. (Phillips) Hasty; educated pub- 
lic schools of Elsie, Mich.; married, Nov. 25, 



1885, Kate A. Leonard, of Detroit. Came to 
Michigan from Canada, 1870; conducted coun- 
try store with father, at Elsie, 5 years; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1878, and associated with 
father as J. F. Hasty & Sons, in manufacture 
of shocks, staves and heading; now manager 
of the company; also partner J. F. Hasty & 
Sons, Paragould, Ark. Democrat. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
32° Mason, Shriner. Eeereations: theatre, 
outdoor sports. Office: 44 Standish St. Eesi- 
dence: 46 Sycamore St. 

HATCH, Charles H., lawyer; born, Bay 
City, Mich., Nov. 22, 1866; son of Herschel 
H. and Eliza E. (Houghton) Hatch; educated 
in Bay City public schools, graduating from 
the high school, 1884, and University of Mich- 
igan, degree of B.S., 1S88; married at New 
Haven, Conn., Jan. 4, 1894, Katy H. Gower; 
children: Melville H., Alfred G. Began prac- 
tice at Bay City, 1891; moved to Detroit, July, 
1895; has been associated with H. B. Graves 
since 1899. Director City Lumber Co., Central 
Electric Co. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Lawyer's Club. Eepublican. Club: 
University. Eecreation: reading. Office: Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 99 Delaware Ave. 

HATCH, Herschel Harrison, retired; born, 
Morrisville, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1837; son of 
Julius Wells and Harriet (Bicknell) Hatch; 
educated in academy in New York; studied 
law at Hamilton College Law School, Clinton, 
N. Y., under Professor Theodore W. Dwight, 
graduating, LL.B., Dec, 1857; married at Mor- 
risville, N. Y., June 21, 1864, Eliza E. Haugh- 
ton; 5 children: Charles H., Ellen L., Alice 
(Mrs. Clayton E. Taylor, of Pasadena, Cal.), 
Jessie A. (deceased), Frank A. Began prac- 
tice at Morrisville, Feb., 1858; removed to 
Bay City, Mich., 1863; member of firm of 
Marston & Hatch, Bay City, 1863-74, Hatch & 
Cooley, Bay City, for more than twenty years; 
practiced in Detroit, 1895-1911 (retired). 
Member Board of Education, Bay City, for 
many years; member first Common Council, 
Bay City, 1865; judge of probate. Bay County; 
member Constitutional Commission of Mich- 
igan, 1873; member commission to revise tax 
laws, 1882; member of Congress, 1883-5. Mem- 
ber Detroit and Michigan State Bar associa- 
tions. Eesidence: 24 Euclid Ave. 

HATCHEE, Leslie Clayton, merchant; born, 
Comber, Ont., Can., Oct. 20, 1886; son of 
Thomas and Amy Bessie (Mellish) Hatcher; 
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married, Sept. 20, 1911, Florence Glennie Pul- 
fer, of Walkerville, Ont. Began in employ of 
The Oak Hall, Windsor, Can.; buyer for Eob- 
inson & Co., Hamilton, Ont., 1907-8; with 
Baumgardner Fashion Co., Detroit, 1908-11; 
started in business on own account, 1911, as 
Hughes & Hatcher, men's furnishers. For- 
merly member 21st Essex Fusiliers. Demo- 
crat. Baptist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
Mason. Eecreations: hunting, fishing. Office: 
333-335 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 27 Willis 
Ave. E. 

HATHAWAY, Frederick R., secretary 
Michigan Sugar Co.; born, Addison, Mich., 
Nov. 30, 1863; son of Isaac N. and Lydia 
(Osborn) Hathaway; graduated Eaisin Valley 
Seminary, Adrian, Mich., 1881; B.S., Earl- 
ham College, Eichmond, Ind., 1884, A.M., 
1886; married, Harriet Wood, of Mt. Gilead, 
O., Aug. 3, 1887; 3 children: Lois, Phoebe, 
Isaac H. Principal Eaisin Valley (Mich.) 
Seminary, 1885-90; superintendent of schools 
at Hudson, Flint and Grand Eapids, 1890-1900; 
general manager Alma Sugar Co., 1900-6; sec- 
retary and director, Michigan Su.gar Co. since 
1906. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf. Eecreations: motoring, fishing. Office: 
1010 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 49 Atkin- 
son Ave. 

HA WES, Oren Starr, lumberman; born, 
Housatonic, Mass., Mar. 9, 1868; son of 
Stephen Starr and Mary E. (Bond) Hawes; 
educated common schools, Housatonic; high 
school. Great Barrington, Mass.; married, 
Apr. 26, 1893, Susan E. Sailing, of Manistee, 
Mich. Engaged in hardware business at Man- 
istee, Mich., 1884-91; purchasing agent, Man- 
istee & Northeastern Ey., 1891-4; in lumber 
business with the Sailing Hanson Co., Gray- 
ling, Mich., since 1894, and now vice-presi- 
dent of the company; also vice-president 
Johannesburg Manufacturing Co.; treasurer 
Thomas Forman Co.; secretary and treasurer 
Grayling Lumber Co.; director Detroit Trust 
Co. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Country, Fellowcraft. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 1610 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HAWKINS, Charles W., secretary and 
treasurer The Eeading Truck Co.; born, Lor- 
ain County, O., Mar. 28, 1866; son of Henry 
Nelson and Melvina A. (Fuller) Hawkins; 
educated public schools of Ohio and Michi- 
gan; Detroit Business University; married, 



Aug. 30, 1890, Vernice L. Lewis, of Elsie, 
Mich.; 2 children: Fayette Charles, Henry 
Alger. Began as stenographer and bookkeeper 
at Detroit for E. L. Ginsburg & Son, continu- 
ing 7 years; held similar position with J. L. 
Hudson & Co. 4 years; became bookkeeper and 
cashier The Eeading Truck Co., and has been 
secretary, treasurer and general manager 
same since July, 1910. Eepublican. Method- 
ist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, De- 
troit Credit Men's Association, Y. M. C. A. 
Eecreation: reading. Office: Sixth and Con- 
gress Sts. Eesidence: 1011 Eoosevelt Ave. 

HAWKS, James Dudley, railway official; 
born, Buffalo, N, Y., Oct. 13, 1847; son of 
Thomas Sidney and Hester Ann (Layton) 
Hawks; educated in Buffalo High School and 
University of Michigan; married at Buffalo, 
Oct. 7, 1875, Caroline Amelia Cooke; 4 chil- 
dren: Alice (Mrs. H. S. Waterman, of Los 
Angeles, Cal.), Edward A., James E., Ma- 
rion. Began as assistant engineer, Buffalo 
division Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 
Ey., 1870, continuing until 1875; was assist- 
ant engineer, Erie division, 1875-78, and Lake 
Shore division, 1878-81; superintendent of 
construction New York, West Shore & Buf- 
falo Ed., 1881-83, and engineer maintenance 
of way, 1883-84; chief engineer Michigan 
Central Ed., 1884-92; general manager De- 
troit Citizens' Street Ey., 1892-93; manager 
Detroit, Bay City & Alpena Ed., 1893-95; 
vice-president and general manager Detroit 
& Mackinac Ey. since 1895. Mason. Member 
Society of Mayflower Descendants, Society 
of Colonial Wars, Society of Colonial Gov- 
ernors, Society of Sons of American Eevolu- 
tion. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Turtle Lake. 
Office: Boyer-Campbell Bldg. Eesidence: 999 
Jefferson Ave. 

HAWKSWOETH, David West; born, Bur- 
lington, la., Aug. 22, 1873; son of David and 
Catherine (Schaefer) Hawksworth; educated' 
public schools, Plattsmouth, Neb.; B.Sc, Uni- 
versity of Nebraska, 1897; unmarried. Con- 
nected with mechanical engineers' offices of 
U. P. E. E. and C, B. & Q. E. E. at Platts- 
mouth and Omaha, Neb., 1897-1901; drafts- 
man American Car Foundry Co., Detroit, 
1901-7; assistant to vice-president of the 
Dominion Car & Foundry Co., Montreal, Can., 
1907-9; returned to Detroit, Aug., 1909, and 
engaged as mechanical engineer; vice-presi- 
dent Hutchins Car Eoofing Co. since 1911. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Engineering 
Society. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Boat, North 



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Channel, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: hunt- 
ing, fishing. Office: 1212 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Alhambra Apts. 

HAWIiEY, George Elijah; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 5, 1880; son of Charles P. and Harriet 
(Morhouse) Hawley; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools; married, Detroit, June 28, 1910, 
Bessie W. Fisher. Began active career with 
the Photochromo Co., continuing for six 
years; has been secretary and treasurer of 
the Gray-Hawley Manufacturing Co., manu- 
facturers of automobile and motor boat spe- 
cialties, since 1905. Executive member Michi- 
gan Naval Reserves for three years. Repub- 
lican. Baptist. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Fellowcraft. Recreation: boat- 
ing. Office: 937 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
60 W. Palmer Ave. 

HAWLEY, Oliver Perry, manufacturer chil- 
dren's dresses; born, Detroit, Nov. 7, 1881; 
son of Charles and Harriet Sinclair (Mor- 
house) Hawley; educated public schools, De 
troit; married at Detroit, Nov. 18, 1913, Re- 
becca Ann Ireland. Began active career in 
employ of the Acme White Lead & Color 
Works, continuing for 3 years; then with De- 
troit Garment Co. for 4 years; became con- 
nected with the Colonial Garment Co., 1912, 
and now treasurer and director same; vice- 
president Gray-Hawley Manufacturing Co., 
auto accessories; treasurer C. S. Hawley 
Co., contractors and builders. Formerly 
member Detroit Division, Michigan Naval 
Reserves. Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Boat. Recreations: fishing, sailing, 
shooting. Office: 98 West Woodbridge St. 
Residence: 98 Palmer Ave. E. 

HAWLEY, Watson; see Vol. 1908. 

HAYES, CJlarence M., photographer; born. 
Chardon, O., Mar. 31, 1863; son of Enos and 
Emeline M. (Griffith) Hayes; educated in 
public and high schools of Ohio; came to De- 
troit, 1885; married at Painesville, O., 1884, 
Emma L. Tibbals; one daughter. Alberta 
(Mrs. Harry Postal). Began in photography, 
1882; senior member C. M. Hayes & Co. since 
1891. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
President National Association of Photog- 
raphers, 1901; member Detroit Archaeological 
Society. Universalist. Mason (32°), Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile, Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 30 Prentia Ave. 



HAYES, Dennis Benjamin, lawyer; born, 
Adrian, Mich., Oct. 10, 1868; son of Cornelius 
and Margaret (Dawson) Hayes; educated in 
public schools of Adrian and Law Department, 
University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 
1894; married, Chelsea, Apr. 18, 1903, Agnes 
McKune (deceased). Began active career as 
clerk in shoe store of his father, Adrian; has 
practiced in Detroit since 1894. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Ro- 
man Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Office: 402 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 94 Lin- 
coln Ave. 

HAYES, Edward Newlands, publisher; born, 
Ingersoll, Ont., Can., Nov. 19, 1882; son of 
Newlands and Elizabeth (Davis) Hayes; 
graduated Tilden School, Detroit, 1897, and 
Detroit Central High School, Jan., 1903; un- 
married. After leaving school entered busi- 
ness with father, who published The Retail 
Druggist, a drug journal of national promi- 
nence; with Curtis Advertising Co. for one 
year; started Hayes Advertising Co., 1907; 
on death of father, 1910, took over The Re- 
tail Druggist, of which is publisher and own- 
er; also general manager and treasurer Fold- 
ing Scaffold Bracket Co.; general manager 
Hayes Advertising Co. President National 
Mercantile Association. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Yacht, Exchange, 
Aderaft, Y. M. C. A. Recreations: sailing, 
handball, swimming. Office: 57 Fort St. W. 
Residence: 38 Erskine St. 

HAYES, Hector Jay, manufacturer; born. 
Muir, Ionia Co., Mich., Apr. 23, 1869; son of 
Nathan B. and Mary Adelaide (Olmsted) 
Hayes; educated Michigan Agricultural Col- 
lege, Lansing; married, Oct. 28, 1891, Florence 
Nightingale Frain, of Ovid, Mich.; one daugh- 
ter. Ester Frain. Entered manufacturing busi- 
ness at Cleveland, 1899; now president Hayes 
Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of sheet 
metal parts and forgings; also president 
Hayes-Ionia Co.; director Detroit Motor and 
Machinery Co., Michigan Workmen's Com- 
pensation Mutual Insurance Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Auto, Curling Rink. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: Maybury Grand Ave. and Grand 
Trunk Railway. Residence: 995 Cass Ave. 

HAYES, James Eeddington, proprietor 
Wayne Hotel; born, Morrisville, N. Y., Mar. 
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(Smith) Hayes; educated in public schools 
of Grand Rapids, Mich., and at Swensburg 
Business College, Grand Rapids. Married at 
Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 26, 1900, Augusta 
Wilhelmina Stonewall; two daughters: Jo- 
sephine R., Frankie W. Began active career 
as clerk in grocery at Grand Rapids, contin- 
uing for five years; entered hotel business as 
storekeeper for Sweet's Hotel, 1874, later be- 
coming steward, clerk, bookkeeper, and finally 
assistant manager; was manager, summers, of 
the Arlington Hotel, Petoskey, Mich., 1882-89 
and winters, same period, of various resort 
hotels in Florida; in 1890 leased and con- 
ducted the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, 
Mich., continuing until 1899, inclusive. Came 
to Detroit, 1889, and has since been proprietor 
of the Wayne Hotel; also proprietor Park 
Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and lessee and 
manager of the Park Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. 
Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Convention Bu- 
reau. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner; 
member B. P. O. E. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
Monoskong Hunting and Fishing, Cherry 
Island Shooting. Recreations: golf, hunting 
and fishing. Address: Wayne Hotel. 

HAYES, Jerry C, real estate; born on farm, 
Ionia County, Mich., Nov. 18, 1871; son of 
N. B. and Mary A. (Olmsted) Hayes; edu- 
cated public schools of Michigan; married, 
June 28, 1893, Jessie E. Crowell, of Ionia, 
Mich. Followed bookkeeping in Muir, Mich.; 
also bookkeeper for 3 years with E. Bemenf 
Sons, manufacturers agricultural implements, 
Lansing; came to Detroit, 1905, and since 
1906 has engaged in real estate business in 
own name. Treasurer Muir, Mich., 2 terms. 
Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit Real 
Estate Board, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member K. O. Maccabees, Modern Wood- 
men of America. Recreation: automobiling. 
OflSce: 1103-1104 Chamber of Commerce. Res- 
idence: 192 Hazelwood Ave. 

HAYES, John J., stocks and bonds; born, 
St. Thomas, Ont., Can., Dec. 12, 1874; son of 
John J. and Joanna (Regan) Hayes; educated 
at Separate School, St. Thomas, graduating 
1885; St. Thomas Collegiate Institute, 1885- 
90; University of Toronto, 1890-92; Detroit 
College of Law, 1897-1900; graduating, 
LL.B., 1900; married at Detroit, June 10, 
1902, Louise Kerr Strong. Was in em- 
ploy of Michigan Central Railroad, in Can- 
ada, 1892-96; in practice of law in Detroit, 
1900-9; since manager for Hornblower & 



Weeks, investment bankers. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Racquet and Curling, Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 201 Penobscot 
BIdg. Residence: 497 2d Ave. 

HAYSTEAD, Robert William, vice-presi- 
dent John Lauer Machine Co.; born, Wood- 
stock, Ont., Oct. 1, 1890; son of William Fred- 
erick and Margaret (Rankin) Haystead; was 
brought to Detroit, 1892; educated public and 
high schools, Detroit; unmarried. Began act- 
ive career at age of 16 as office boy with 
Union Trust Co., Detroit, and became book- 
keeper, 1909; resigned to engage in special 
work with the Studebaker Corporation, so 
continuing until 1913; vice-president and 
general manager John Lauer Machinery Co. 
since Jan. 16, 1913. Republican. Protestant. 
Club: Oucanosca. Recreations: outdoor di- 
versions, fishing and hunting. Office: 108-114 
St. Antoine St. Residence: 333 Commonwealth 
Avenue. 

HAYWARD, Norman Wesley, general man- 
ager National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont 
in State of Michigan; born, Burlington, Vt., 
Mar. 28, 1877; son of Charles R. and Ella F. 
(Barnes) Hayward; educated public and high 
school, Burlington; married, Nov. 23, 1907, 
Ethel Robinson, of Burlington; one son, Wes- 
ley B. Began active career as a bank clerk 
at Burlington; then entered life insurance 
business with Vermont Life Insurance Co., 
Burlington, continuing 2 years; then clerk and 
cashier New York Life Insurance Co., Hart- 
ford, Conn., 2 years; state agent Connecticut 
Mutual Life Insurance Co., Providence, R. I., 
6 years; general agent Connecticut General 
Life Insurance Co., Providence, 3 years; gen- 
eral agent National Life Insurance Co. of Ver- 
mont, at Providence, 2 years, and since 
Jan. 15, 1913, general manager in Michigan 
for same company. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Life Underwriters ' 
Association, Sons of the American Revolu- 
tion. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, golf, tennis and billiards. Office: 
503 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 1823 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

HAYWOOD, George I.eon, dentist; born, 
Brattleboro, Vt., Nov. 7, 1875; son of Walter 
L. and Mary Jane (Cutler) Haywood; de- 
scendant of Roger Williams, founder of Prov- 
idence, R. I.; educated Detroit public schools; 
entered Detroit College of Medicine, fall of 
1895, graduating, D.D.S., June, 1898; special 
course University of Michigan, 1905; married, 



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June 18, 1902, Lila Pigott, of Detroit. Opened 
office at 408 Lincoln Ave., Detroit, 1898; asso- 
ciated with G. G. Gordon, M.D., 1899; asso- 
ciated with W. D. Ford, M.D., at 1022 3d Ave., 
1908; moved to the Scherer Bldg., Dec, 1912, 
and since associated in practice with C. H. 
Oakman, D.D.S, M.D, Eepublican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Michigan State Dental 
Society, First District Dental Society, Delta 
Sigma Delta. Mason. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing. Office: 605 Scherer Bldg., 27 East Grand 
Eiver Ave. Kesidence: 125 Lincoln Ave. 

HEALY, Daniel J., department store; born, 
Queenstown, Ireland, Aug. 11, 1862; son of 
Daniel and Bridget (O'Flynn) Healy; edu- 
cated in public school at Toronto, Canada; 
came to Detroit, 1880; married at Detroit, 
1883, Mary Kennedy (died Dec. 3, 1912); S 
children: Daniel J., Jr., Emeline (Mrs. Harry 
B. Sharkey), Gertrude, Sylvester, Leonard, 
Edwin, Helen, Marion. Began active career 
as dealer in ostrich feathers, continuing for 
five years; has been in dry goods business 
since 1887, and conducts a high grade depart- 
ment store, known as the D. J. Healy Shops. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Office: 222-228 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 156 W. Warren Ave. 

HEAMES, Richard M.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
26, 1877; son of William E. and Lucy M. 
(Clapp) Heames; educated public schools, De- 
troit High School and University of Michi- 
gan, class of 1898; married, Nov. 17, 1906, 
Ethel H. Broad, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Eliza- 
beth Broad Heames. Started with father in 
flour and bakers' supply business, 1898, firm 
then being W. E. Heames & Co.; on incorpo- 
ration, 1906, as the W. E. Heames Co., became 
secretary and treasurer; also secretary and 
treasurer Gunderson Walter Co. Episcopalian. 
Treasurer Gamma Deuteron Association of 
Michigan; member Theta Delta Chi fraternity. 
Clubs: Eotary, Detroit Boat. Recreations: 
automobiling, motor boating. Office: 75-79 
W. Woodbridge St. Residence: 29 Hague Ave. 

HEAMES, William E.; born, Marquette, 
Mich., Mar. 28, 1851; son of Henry and Han- 
nah M. (Carpenter) Heames; has lived in De- 
troit all his life except six months, and was 
educated in public schools of Detroit up to 
12% years of age; married, Detroit, Apr. 26, 
1876, Lucy M. Clapp, of Mentor, O.; 3 chil- 
dren: Richard M., Florence L., Helen H. 
Founded W. E. Heames Co., bakers' supplies, 
flour, 1876, of which is president. President 
Flour Men 's Association of Detroit. Repub- 



lican. Episcopalian. Office: 75-79 West Wood- 
bridge St. Residence: 86 Chandler Ave. 

HEAEN, Mark W., lawyer; born on farm, 
Redford Township, Wayne Co., Mich., Apr. 
2, 1875; son of Mark and Elizabeth Ann 
(Bryant) Hearn; educated Wayne County 
district schools; Plymouth (Mich.) High 
School; State Normal School, Colo.; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, 1909; married. Mar. 
20, 1903, Victoria M. Bondy, of Detroit; 1 
daughter, Helen Louise. Resided in Colorado 
5 years; taught school in Colorado and Mich- 
igan. Admitted to Michigan bar, 1909. Dem- 
ocrat. Presbyterian. Mason (32°), Shriner; 
member Knights of Pythias. Recreations: 
driving, baseball. Office: 1536 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Residence: 81 Scovel PI. 

HEAVENRICH, Samuel; born, Bavaria, 
Germany, June 15, 1839; son of Abraham and 
Sarah (Brill) Heavenrich; common school ed- 
ucation in Germany, and a business course 
under private teacher, in Ratisbon (Regens- 
burg) Bavaria; married. Mar. 21, 1866, Sarah 
Trounstine, of Cincinnati; 6 children: Blanche 
(Mrs. A. Rothschild), Walter S., John A., 
Carolyn (Mrs. Leo M. Butzel), Edith, Her- 
bert. Came to America, July, 1853; entered 
retail clothing business, 1853; manufacturer 
and jobber of men 's clothing, firm of Heaven- 
rich Bros., 1862-1904; vice-president Heaven- 
rich Bros. & Co., Saginaw, Mich.; now spe- 
cial agent Northwestern Mutual Life Insur- 
ance Co. For many years president Marine 
City Stave & Salt Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Detroit Light Guard 
Co., since 1864. Republican. Member Temple 
Beth-El (president, 1891-3 and 1905-8); mem- 
ber Jewish Institute, United Jewish Chari- 
ties and United Associated Charities of De- 
troit. Member B'nai B'rith. Mason (Union 
Lodge of S. O. No. 3, F. & A. M.). Club: 
Phoenix (president, 1875-80). Recreations: 
home and family. Office: 620 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 45 Pingree Ave. 

HECKEE, Christian H.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
15, 1881; son of Frank J. and Anna M. (Wil- 
liamson) Hecker; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1903; married, Sept. 5, 1906, Mabel 
Hayes, of Detroit; 3 sons: Richard H., Fred- 
erick W., Christian H., Jr. Began active ca- 
reer, 1903, with Union Trust Co., Detroit, 
continuing until 1908; with American Eadia- 
tor Co., 1908-9; secretary Detroit Lumber Co. 
since Jan. 2, 1910; vice-president LaSalle Gar- 
dens Land Co., Church-Field Motor Co.; di- 
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Loan Society. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Director Society for Prevention of 
Cruelty to Children, Detroit. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Member Alpha Delta Phi. 
Clubs: University, Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Automobile of De- 
troit. Eecreation: yachting. Office: Detroit 
Lumber Co. Eesidence: 116 LaSalle Boul. 

HECKER, Frank J., manufacturer; born, 
"Washtenaw Co., Mich., July 9, 1846; son of 
Frank and Cynthia (Shield) Hecker; educated 
in public schools; married at Omaha, 
Neb., Dec, 8, 1868, Anna M. Williamson; 5 
children: Frank Clarence, Anna C. (Mrs. Wat- 
son M. Freer, of Kingston, N. Y.), Louise M. 
(Mrs. Theo. L. Fletcher), Grace C. (Mrs. Gor- 
don T, Beahan, of Kansas City, Mo.), Chris- 
tine H. Acting division superintendent Union 
Pacific Ey., 1869; general superintendent 
Eondout & Oswego E. E., 1870-76, and Eel 
Eiver E. E., 1876-79; organized the Peninsular 
Car Co., Dec, 1879, and was connected with 
it and its successor, the Michigan Peninsular 
Car Co., as president until 1900. Director Peo- 
ple 's State Bank, Union Trust Co., Detroit 
Copper and Brass Eolling Mills, Detroit Lum- 
ber Co. Veteran of the Civil War; colonel 
U. S. Volunteers and chief of Division of 
Transportation, Spanish- American War; mem- 
ber Isthmian Canal Commission, March-De- 
cember, 1904. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, 
Country, Old Club, Detroit Boat, New York 
Yacht. Office: 915 Union Trust Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 1170 Woodward Ave. 

HEDGES, George T., fine art publisher and 
photographer; born, Detroit, Jan. 2, 1870; son 
of John and Elizabeth (Herdman) Hedges; 
educated public schools, Detroit; unmarried. 
Began active career with Holcomb & Co., 
photographers, 1885; then for 10 years trav- 
eled over the world for Eastman Kodak Co., 
demonstrating the kodaks of the company, 
and spent 3 years in London, England; as- 
sisted in establishing the Sarjeant Co., 1908, 
and sole proprietor same since 1910. Episco- 
palian. Member National Photographers' As- 
sociation. Eecreations: baseball, theatre. Of- 
fice: 903 14th Ave. Eesidence: 707 Beaubien 
Street. 

HEGEMAN, John S., sales agent, Bethle- 
hem Steel Co.; born, Pottersville, N. J., Oct. 
31, 1880; son of Simon J. and Anna Frances 
(Fisher) Hegeman; M.E., Lehigh University, 
Pa,, 1902; married, Sept. 15, 1907, Martha 
Louise Johnston, of Bethlehem, Pa.; 1 daugh- 
ter, Margaret. Was with Morgan Engineering 



Co., Alliance, O., 2 years and 2 months, 1902-4; 
became connected with Bethlehem Steel Co., 
1904, at the mills in South Bethlehem, Pa., 
and later on the road; sales agent in Detroit 
for same company since Dec. 31, 1910. Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Phi Delta Theta. 
Club: Detroit. Eecreation: driving. Office: 
919-921 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 192 Clair- 
mount Ave. 

HEHL, John P., secretary Hannan Eeal 
Estate Exchange; born, Ionia County, Mich., 
May 21, 1877; son of Adam and Margaret 
(Seibel) Hehl; educated Ionia County pub- 
lic schools; Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried, June 20, 1906, Susie Eansom, of De- 
troit; one child, Ilene Alice. Came to De- 
troit, 1896; entered Hannan Eeal Estate Ex- 
change as bookkeeper, 1898, became manager, 
1907, and secretary and director, 1909; secre- 
tary and treasurer Hemmeter Spark Gap Man- 
ufacturing Co.; director Pontiac Loan & Bldg. 
Co.; partner A. E. Knapp & Co.; secretary 
St. John's Building Association. Democrat. 
Catholic. Secretary Detroit Eeal Estate Board 
since Jan. 1, 1913; member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Wolverine Automobile, 
North Channel. Eecreations: golf, baseball, 
chess. Office: 1 McGraw Bldg. Eesidence: 
95 Atkinson Ave. 

HEIDEN, Charles, builders' and pavers' 
supplies; born, Germany, Oct. 3, 1850; son of 
Fred and Mary Heiden; educated in Germany; 
came to America, 1868; married at Detroit, 
1872, Caroline Breu; children: William, Her- 
man, Emma, Lillie, Flora, George, Eaymond. 
Has been a resident of Detroit since 1868; 
has been connected with building and paving 
business ever since the beginning of his act- 
ive career, 1871, formerly member of firm of 
Gutow & Heiden, which consolidated in 1898 
with the C. H. Little Co., of which he is vice- 
president. Member Detroit Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Lutheran. Eecreation: 
travel. Office: 318-320 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 314 Antietam St. 

HEIGHO, George William; born, Essex, 
Eng., May 8, 1862; son of George and Amelia 
(Stevens) Heigho; educated in Palmer's Col- 
legiate Preparatory School, Grays Thurrock, 
Essex; came to America, Apr., 1874; married 
at Detroit, Mar. 1, 1904, Edna Filmore Web- 
ster; 1 son, William Stevens. Began busi- 
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general store at Trenton, Mich., IST-t; moved 
to Detroit, 1875; entered employ of Detroit 
Stove Works; then with Samuel J. Kelso, in 
law office; then clerk in Detroit office of E. G. 
Dun & Co., continuing, 1876-81; connected 
with The Calvert Lithographing Co., since 
Feb., 1881, first as clerk, secretary and treas- 
urer, 1900-10, president and superintendent 
since Mar., 1910. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Montgomery Eifles. Trustee 
Detroit Association of Charities since 1907. 
Progressive Eepublican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order, Knights of Maccabees, 
Fraternal Mystic Circle. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft. Eecreation: 
golf. Office: Grand Eiver Ave. and Elizabeth 
St, Kesidenee: 112 Eliot St. 

HEIMBUCH, WUliam; born, Hesse, Ger- 
many, Dec. 31, 18.51; son of Joseph and Mary 
(Fromande) Heimbuch; educated parochial 
schools, Germany; married, Apr. 15, 1889, 
Mary Vente, of Detroit; seven children: Anna, 
William, Jr., Alfred, Sylvester, Theodore, Jo- 
seph, Veronica. Emigrated from Germany to 
Philadelphia, 1865; learned trade of cigar 
making, in Philadelphia; came to Detroit, 
1872, and started with John C. Sullivan in 
manufacture of cigars; in business for self 
since 1883; senior partner Heimbuch & Son. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member B, P. O. Elks, 
Knights of St. John, St. Vincent de Paul So- 
ciety. Eecreation: traveling. Office: 611 Mich- 
igan Ave. Eeaidence: 152 Church St. 

HEINEMAN, David E., lawyer, publicist; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 17, 1865; son of Emil S. 
and Fanny (Butzel) Heineman; educated 'in 
Patterson's School; Detroit public and high 
schools (president class of 1883) ; University 
of Michigan, degree of Ph.B., 1887, Law De- 
partment, same university, 1890 (hon. M.A., 
1912); unmarried. Practiced in Detroit since 
May 4, 1889; specialties: financial and com- 
mercial negotiations and as counsel. Director 
Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; sec- 
retary Merz Capsule Co. and other companies. 
Chief assistant city attorney, 1893-96; mem- 
ber state legislature, 1899-1900; projected the 
Belle Isle aquarium, and introduced the pres- 
ent state tax bill; member and president De- 
troit City Council, 1903-10; appointed by gov- 
ernor member State Board Library Commis- 
Bioners, 1903, and reappointed for four years, 
1907, and again, 1911; twice president League 
of Michigan Municipalities, the largest civic 
organization of the state, comprising the 
cities of the state, their mayors and officials; 



ex-president League of American Municipali- 
ties, the chief national organization of the 
cities of the United States; controller of De- 
troit since July 1, 1910. Has made many ad- 
dresses, published pamphlets and jjrepared 
many contributions and reports along lines 
suggested. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Jewish religion. Mason 
(32°), Shriner; member B. P. O. E., I. O. O. F., 
Phi Beta Kappa (Michigan Chapter). Clubs: 
University, Detroit Boat, Old, Detroit Tennis, 
' ' Scarabs, ' ' Detroit Athletic, Hopkin (found- 
er) ; also member many other local clubs and 
societies. Eecreations: foreign travel, fire- 
side reading. Office: 815 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 428 Woodward Ave. 

HELFMAN, Harry, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 15, 1876; son of Meyer L. and Hannah 
(Ettelson) Helfman; educated in public and 
high schools and at the University of Michi- 
gan, graduating, A.B., 1898, LL.B., 1900; un- 
married. Began practice in 1900 with the 
firm of Maybury & Lucking; member of firm 
of Maybury, Lucking, Emmons & Helfman, 
1903-9, since of Lucking, Emmons & Helf- 
man. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit. Repub- 
lican. Office: 1502 Ford Bldg. Residence: 107 
Eliot St. 

HELMS, Richard E.; born near Hamburg, 
Germany, Nov. 6, 1864; son of Julius and 
Johanna (Cary) Helms; came to America, 
1868; educated in Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Apr., 1882, Cora Worth; 4 
children: Minnie (Mrs. E. J. Eckart), Mabel 
(Mrs. Dean Squirs), Jessie, Eichard. Learned 
cigar makers' trade in Detroit; became su- 
perintendent Brown Bros., continuing for 
eighteen years; has been director, vice-presi- 
dent and superintendent of the San Telmo 
Cigar Manufacturing Co. since 1902. Eepub- 
lican. Lutheran. Mason (32°), Shriner, mem- 
ber I. O. F., K. O. T. M. Eecreation: fishing. 
Office: 540-550 Forest Ave. Eesidence: 765 
East Grand Boul. 

HELSON, Richard, contractor and builder, 
capitalist; born, Detroit, Jan. 14, 1839; son 
of William and Mary A. (Hortop) Helson; 
mother a native of Hortop Hall, Devonshire, 
England; educated in public schools and Greg- 
ory's Commercial College, Detroit, married, 
Feb. 8, 1863, Mary A. Boyle, of Ann Arbor, 
Mich.; children: Mary Ann (Mrs. John P. 
Glendon), Alice Maud, William J., Elizabeth 
Grace (Mrs. C. H. Stevenson). Has been en- 
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dent Acme Storage Co., Inc. Commissiouer of 
Department of Buildings since 1910. Presi- 
dent Builders' and Traders' Exchange, 1898- 
1903; treasurer State Building Association, 
1912. Republican. Episcopalian. Club: De- 
troit Fishing and Hunting Association. Office: 
141 Columbia St. W. Residence: 168 Char- 
lotte Ave. 

HEMMETEE, John P., cigar manufacturer; 
born, Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 13, 1862; son of 
John M. and Mary (Leidlein) Hemmeter; edu- 
cated in German parochial schools of Sagi- 
naw; married at Syracuse, N. Y., June 11, 
1889, Caroline H. Latterner; 3 children: Her- 
bert S., Winifred I., Clara K. Lived on farm 
near Saginaw until 1883; followed different 
lines of business until Jan. 15, 1893, when he 
established himself in manufacture of cigars 
at Saginaw, removing the business to Detroit, 
1897, where he has since continued as presi- 
dent of The Hemmeter Cigar Co. Also presi- 
dent Hemmeter, Rettich & Co., of Germantown, 
O., tobacco packers; director and member ex- 
ecutive committee National Grocer Co., De- 
troit. Independent in politics. Lutheran. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Masonic order, B. P. O. E. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. 
Recreations: automobiling, traveling. Office: 
Hemmeter Bldg., East Grand River Ave. and 
Center St. Residence: 32 E. Hancock Ave. 

HEMPSTED, David Ijee; born. Palmer, 
Mass., Apr. 7, 1840; son of David L. and 
Joanna K. (King) Hempsted; educated in 
Union School, Geneva, N. Y., until 15 yeai's 
of age; then entered Temple Hill School, Gen- 
eva, continuing about two years; married, 
Sept. 6, 1886, Sophronia C. Vose, of Spencer, 
N. Y.; 3 children: Ella V., Joanna K., Clara 
Lee. Came to Detroit, 1871, and was in em- 
ploy of F. Buhl & Co. (established, 1833), 
manufacturers of furs, until 1892; member 
Arm of Henry & Newland & Co., wholesale 
hats and furs, 1892-98; since proprietor Dollar 
Hat Store. Served in Civil War in quarter- 
master's department, 1863-64. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Office: 212 Griswold St. Resi- 
dence: l.'JS Putnam Ave. 

HENDERSON, Alexander, general superin- 
tendent Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling 
Mills; born, Aberdeen, Scotland, June 15, 
1865; son of John and Elizabeth (Watt) Hen- 
derson; came with parents to Canada in in- 
fancy; educated in public and high schools, 
Lindsay, Out.; married at Campbellford, Ont., 
1891, A!ta B. McCormack; 2 daughters: Flor- 



ence M., Alta B. Began active career as ap- 
prentice in machine shop, serving five years; 
worked at machinist 's trade until 1897, at the 
same time studying engineering; was ap- 
pointed master mechanic of the Detroit Cop- 
per and Brass Rolling Mills, 1897, assistant 
superintendent, 1905, and has been general 
superintendent since 1906. Congregationalist: 
trustee Fort St. Congregational Church. Ma- 
son (Zion Lodge and Monroe Chapter). Club: 
Fellowcraft. Recreations: fishing, automobil- 
ing. Office: 91-99 Clark Ave., Detroit. Resi- 
dence: 411 Campbell Ave., Detroit. Summer 
Residence: Arcadia, Lake St. Clair. 

HENDEBSON, Homer B., clergyman; born, 
Iberia, O., Dec. 2, 1879; son of Matthew Hall 
and Adaline A. (McFarland) Henderson; grad- 
uated Iberia High School, 1898; A.B., Cedar- 
ville College, Ohio, 1902; B.D., Xenia (Ohio) 
Seminary, 1905; married, Aug. 16, 1905, Edna 
Winona Pocock, of Seven Mile, Ohio; chil- 
dren: Homer B., Jr., John Robert. Ordained 
United Presbyterian ministry, June 11, 1905; 
pastor Uniontown, O., 1905-8, Wagoner Place 
Church, St. Louis, 1908-11, First Church, De- 
troit, since 1911. Member board of directors 
Muskingum College, Ohio. Recreations: base- 
ball, tennis, automobiling. Residence: 740 
Grand River Ave. 

HENDERSON, John Elihu, railway service; 
born, St. Johns, Mich., Nov. 28, 1869; son of 
John B. and Betsey A. (Tallmadge) Hender- 
son; educated public schools, St, Johns; mar- 
ried, Jan. 1, 1901, Annetta A. Prince, of Ypsi- 
lanti, Mich. Began as telegraph operator. 
Grand Trunk R. R., at Vernon, Mich., 1890; 
clerk in freight department, Michigan Cen- 
tral R. R. Co., Owosso, Mich., 1890-92; then 
agent on West Branch, same road; traveling 
freight agent, Chicago, Indiana & Southern 
R. R., at Chicago, 1904-10; commercial agent, 
North and South Despatch, since 1910; resi- 
dent Detroit since 1902. Republican. Meth- 
odist. Mason, K. T.; member Loyal Order 
Moose, Modern Woodmen. Club: Transporta- 
tion. Recreation: fishing. Office: 505 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 176 Smith Ave. 

HENDEBSON, Thomas, physician; born, 
Huron County, Ont., Can., Sept. 10, 1854; son 
of Peter and Jane (Ryrie) Henderson; edu- 
cated in public schools, and by private study; 
taught school 5 years; M.D., Detroit College 
Medicine, 1886; married, 1889, Rosa Both- 
acher (died July 24, 1904) ; 2d, June 28, 1909, 
Clara Measel; 4 children by first marriage: 
Leslie Thomas, Elsie Lillian (deceased), Don- 



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aid Frederick, Marian. Practiced in Detroit 
since 1886; appointed member Board of Edu- 
cation by Mayor Pingree for unexpired term, 
1897, and regularly elected, 1898, for full term 
of 4 years (president of board, 1898 to 1902). 
Member Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mem- 
ber American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County Medical societies. 
32° Mason, Shriner. Office: 889 Mt. Elliott 
Ave. Eesidence: 642 Cavalry Ave. 

HENDRIE, George, capitalist; born, Glas- 
gow, Scotland, Feb. 9, 1834; son of John and 
Elizabeth (Strathearn) Hendrie; educated in 
Glasgow High School; came to America, 1858; 
married, Detroit, Oct. 31, 1865, Sarah Sibley; 
children: Strathearn, Katherine S., Jessie S., 
George T., Sarah W., William, Margaret. Be- 
gan in cartage business, at Hamilton, Ont., 
1858; came to Detroit and established in 
same line of business, April, 1859; secured 
seven years' lease on lines of the old Detroit 
Street Ey. Co., he and his associates becoming 
owners of the lines by purchase, 1876; added 
Grand Eiver Street Ey. lines to the system, 
1890, and sold out to Citizens' Ey. Co., 1891. 
Was chief organizer and owner of the Ham- 
tramck & Grosse Pointe Ey., 1888, of the 
Wyandotte & Detroit Eiver Ey, Co., 1892, and 
of the Detroit & Pontiac Ey. Co., 1895. Or- 
ganized, with associates, 1878, what is now 
the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic E. E. 
President Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat Co., 
Michigan Avenue Land Co., Eureka Land Co.; 
vice-president Commercial National Bank; 
director Detroit Savings Bank, Wyandotte 
Savings Bank, Union Trust Co., Detroit & 
Cleveland Navigation Co. Member Christ 
Church. Mason, Knight Templar. Clubs: De- 
troit, Fellowcraft, Yondotega, Detroit Coun- 
try, Detroit Driving. Eecreation: farming. 
Office: 422 Hammond Bldg., Detroit. Eesi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HENDRIE, George Trowbridge, real estate; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 11, 1875; son of George 
and Sarah Sibley (Trowbridge) Hendrie; edu- 
cated in public and high schools of Detroit; 
St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H.; Trinity 
College, Hartford, Conn.; married at Detroit, 
1906, Kathleen Washburne McGraw, Has been 
associated with his father in business in De- 
troit since 1896; secretary and treasurer 
Grosse Pointe Lands Co., Jefferson Avenue 
Land Co.; director Wyandotte Savings Bank, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. On board U. S. 
S. Yosemite, 1898, during Spanish-American 
War. Episcopalian. Member Delta Psi. Clubs: 



University, Country, Detroit, St. Andrew's; 
Society. Office: 422 Hammond Bldg., Detroit.. 
Eesidence: Pontiac, Mich. 

HENDRIE, Strathearn; born, Detroit, Oct. 
12, 1866; son of George and Sarah Sibley 
(Trowbridge) Hendrie; educated in public- 
schools of Detroit and Trinity College, Hart- 
ford, Conn., graduating, degree of B.A., 1887; 
married at Detroit, Nov., 1894, Catherine Ma- 
rie Moran; 3 children: William Van Dyke,, 
George Trowbridge, Elizabeth. Was treasurer 
and director Detroit City Eailway, 1889-91; 
manager and treasurer various suburban elec- 
tric railways, including Wyandotte & Detroit 
Eiver and Detroit & Pontiac Ey., 1890-1902. 
General manager and treasurer Grand Eapids^ 
Holland & Chicago Eailway; treasurer De- 
troit Eiver Land Co.; director Detroit Sav- 
ings Bank, Detroit & Cleveland Navigation 
Co., Grosse Pointe Land Co. Member Michi- 
gan State Naval Brigade, 1894-1903, command- 
ing same, 1901-3; ensign U. S. Navy during. 
Spanish-American War, 1898. Clubs: Yondo- 
tega, Detroit, Detroit Boat, University, Wol- 
verine Automobile, Country. Eeereations: out- 
door pastimes. Office: 422 Hammond Bldg., De- 
troit. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HENDRIE, William; born, Grosse Pointe- 
Farms, Mich., June 9, 1884; son of George 
and Sarah S. (Trowbridge) Hendrie; educated 
public schools, Detroit; Detroit University 
School; University of Michigan; unmarried. 
Secretary Michigan Auto Parts Co., 1906-10; 
secretary and treasurer Detroit Gear & Ma- 
chine Co. since 1910. Episcopalian. Member- 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Country, 
University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Eaequet and 
Curling, Grosse Pointe Hunt. Eeereations: 
riding, golf. Office: 127 Franklin St. Eesi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HENEEL, Julius Francis, phj^sician; born,^ 
Detroit, Jan. 26, 1873; son of Peter and Ju^a 
(Mordhorst) Henkel; educated in private 
school and by private tuition, Detroit; Yates' 
Institute, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., 1886; pri- 
A^ate tuition, Marburg, a. d. Lahn, Germany, 
1887-89; graduate Detroit College of Medicine,, 
M.D., 1896; post-graduate study, Vienna (Aus- 
tria), Berlin, Munich, Marburg, Cassel and 
Hamburg, Germany; married, Detroit, Apr. 
20, 1898, Emeline Augusta Lichtenberg. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit, 1897-1907; since retired ac- 
count of ill health. Life member Association 
of Military Surgeons of the United States; 
member Wayne County Medical Society, Mich- 
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-fraternity. Enlisted as private in Michigan 
National Guard, Dec, 1891; first lieutenant 
and assistant surgeon, May 23, 1900; captain 
and assistant surgeon, July 25, 1902; major 
and surgeon, July 14, 1903; lieutenant colonel 
and chief surgeon Michigan National Guard, 
1905-7, Eeorganized medical service and or- 
ganized Medical Department, Michigan Na- 
tional Guard, 1904. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Club: Detroit Yacht. Eesidence: 193 East 
Grand Boul. 

HENKEL, Robert; born, Detroit, Jan. 20, 
1860; son of Peter and Julia (Mordhorst) 
Henkel; educated in private schools; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Mar. 23, 1887, Athena Ye- 
mans; 3 children: Eobert C. P., Athena Julia, 
Frederick Y, Began active career in grocery 
and provision house of his father, continuing, 
1873-87, entered flour milling business, 1887, 
and became secretary and treasurer of the 
Commercial Milling Co., of which has been 
president since 1902; president Commercial 
Milling Co., of Cleveland. Also director First 
National Bank, director and treasurer Beck 
Cereal Co.; vice-president Michigan Commer- 
cial Fire Insurance Co. Presbyterian. Member 
Michigan Millers' Association. Detroit Board 
of Trade, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Clubs: Harmonie Society, Country, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreations: music, 
boating. Office: Eandolph and Atwater Sts. 
Eesidence: Eiver Front, Walkerville, Ont. 

HENKEL, Walter J.; born, Detroit, Nov. 1, 
1868; son of Peter and Julia (Mordhorst) 
Henkel; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married. Mar., 1889, Nellie Kunzie, of De- 
troit; 1 daughter, Juliette. Began, 1886, with 
Peter Henkel & Co., groceries; then in livery 
business for self 20 years; assistant manager 
and director Detroit Taxicab & Transfer Co., 
since 1911. Formerly member Detroit Light 
Infantry and Orchard Lake Cadets. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Yacht, Harmonie. Eecreation: hunting. Of- 
fice: 254 W. Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 338 
East Grand Boul. 

HENNES, Leo K.; born, Detroit, Jan, 19, 
1873; sou of Louis and Catherine (Huber) 
Hennes; educated in St. Mary's parish school, 
Detroit College and University of Michigan; 
married at Detroit, June 14, 1899, Eose M. 
Lieblein; children: William E., Leona M., 
Frank E. Began in fire insurance business, 
1897, with Eichard G. Lambrecht as partner; 
purchased interest of partner, 1900, and has 
since conducted the business alone. Also sec- 



retary and treasurer Warren Brick and TUe 
Works. Member Detroit Credit Men's Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Board of Commerce. Eoman 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Of- 
fice: 621-623 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 52 
Hendrie Ave. 

HENNINGER, Frederick William, presi- 
dent Sheet Steel Stamping Co.; born, Cleve- 
land, Feb. 2, 1873; son of Louis and Kath- 
rine (Hart) Henninger; educated Cleveland 
public schools; graduated Ann Arbor (Mich.) 
High School, 1893; B.S., in Electrical Engi- 
neering, University of Michigan, 1897 (cap- 
tain of champion football team, 1895; di- 
rector Athletic Association, 3 years) ; mar- 
ried, Jan. 4, 1912, Lorena Ketchum, of De- 
troit. Electrical engineer, Detroit United 
Eailway Co., 1897-1903, and superintendent 
car inspection, motors and repairs, same, 1899- 
1903; now president and treasurer Sheet Steel 
Stamping Co.; owner Bellevue Manufacturing 
Co.; treasurer Seniinoe Mining Co.; vice-pres- 
ident Eiverbank Corporation. Democrat. 
Protestant. Mason, Shriner; member B. P. O. 
Elks. Eecreations: fishing, hunting and other 
outdoor sports. Ofiice: 343 Bellevue Ave. Ees- 
idence: 34 Westminster Ave. 

HENRY, Albert M., lawyer; born. Grand 
Eapids, Mich., Sept. 20, 1845; son of William 
G. and Huldana (Squier) Henry; educated in 
Grand Eapids public schools and University 
of Michigan, graduating, degree of B.S. and 
M.S., 1867; married at Detroit, Jan, 23, 1875, 
Frances M. Burns; 2 children: Burns and 
Edith F. (Mrs. E. S. Barbour). Admitted to 
bar at Omaha, Neb., practicing there, 1869-75; 
came to Detroit, 1875, and has since continued 
in practice of law; first president Dime Sav- 
ings Bank; member State Board of Pardons 
under Gov. Alger. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Formerly member City Coun- 
cil, Detroit, and member Board of Estimates; 
member Psi Upsilon (University of Michigan), 
Sons of American Eevolution, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. 32° Mason, Shriner. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Grosse Pointe Eiding and 
Hunt. Office: 1201 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 
"Longacres, " Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

HENRY, Burns, real estate; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 15, 1877; son of Albert M. and Frances 
(Burns) Henry; educated Phillips Academy, 
Andover, Mass., 1896; B.A., Yale University, 
1900; LL.B., University of Michigan, Depart- 
ment of Law, 1908; unmarried. Associated 
with father in real estate business since 1904. 
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University, Country, Grosse Pointe Riding and 
Hunt and Detroit Racquet and Curling. Rec- 
reation: horseback riding. OflSce: 1201 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan. 

HENK.Y, John, cartage and expressing; 
born, Wigtonshire, Scotland, May 10, 1869; 
son of David and Jane (Muir) Henry; edu- 
cated in public schools of Scotland; came to 
America, 1888; married, Dec. 23, 1891, Fannie 
E. Jackson, of Ayr, Canada; 2 children: Mar- 
guerite Jane, David Pierce. Engaged in dry 
goods business, in Toronto, Can., 1888; came 
to Detroit, 1891, and entered employ of E. 
Ferguson & Co., cartage agents, Michigan 
Central R. R.; in general cartage and express- 
ing business, on own account, since 1892; pro- 
prietor John Henry Truck Co. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, President St. Andrews' Society; 2d of- 
ficer, St. Andrew 's Highlanders. Mason. Rec- 
reation: fancy drilling. Office: 171 W. Larned 
St. Residence: 388 Lafayette Boul. 

HENEY, Oliver Dwight, manufacturing 
pharmacist; born, Joliet, 111., Aug. 13, 1876; 
son of George W. and Eleanor (Lawrence) 
Henry; educated Joliet public schools; mar- 
ried, 1897, Gertrude L. Cox, of Utica, N. Y.; 
2 children: Phillip Dwight and Rosemary 
Eleanor. Followed street railway business for 
14 years and traveled out of Johnstown, Pa., 
in same line, until became general manager 
Westchester, Kennett & Wilmington Railway; 
then successively superintendent Kansas City 
& Leavenworth Railway, at Wolcott, Kan.; 
superintendent Peoples Railway, Wilming- 
ton, Del.; assistant superintendent American 
Road Machine Co., Kennet Square, Pa.; came 
from Pennsylvania to Detroit, 1903, and asso- 
ciation with The Coonley Medicine Co., phar- 
maceutical preparations, of which is now 
treasurer and general manager. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, fishing, yachting. Office: 
235 Cass Ave. Residence: 229 Seyburn Ave. 

HENEY, Thomas Patrick; born. Brook- 
haven, Miss., Dee. 28, 1878; son of Robert 
Hiram and Ida (Johnston) Henry; educated 
in public schools and Millsaps College, Jack- 
son, Miss.; married. May 3, 1903, Beatrice 
Morris, of Parkersburg, W. Va.; 2 children: 
Thomas Patrick, Jr., Beatrice Virginia. Iden- 
tified with newspaper or printing business 
since beginning of active career; editor Clar- 
ion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., 1896-1902; later 
connected with New York Commercial, and 



the State Journal, Parkersburg, W. Va.; 
located in Detroit, 1905, and since proprietor 
Composition House. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Democrat. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber TypothetiE of America, Allied Printing 
Trades Association. Member B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Rotary. Recreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing. Office: 75 W. Larned St. Residence: 72 
Richton Ave., Highland Park. 

HERBERT, Henry J., manufacturer; born, 
Sturgis, Mich., Feb. 28, 1867; son of James C. 
and Eleanor S. (Smith) Herbert; educated in 
public schools of Sturgis; married at Detroit, 
1898, Emma Walker; 1 daughter, Marion 
Walker. Began business career with the De- 
troit Umbrella Co., which he organized, 1890; 
then went to New York City as member of 
firm of Clogg, Wright & Co., umbrella manu- 
facturers; returned to Detroit, 1899, and be- 
came member of firm of Kelsey-Herbert Co., 
manufacturers of toilet articles, of which was 
president, 1903-10; firm name was changed to 
the Herbert Manufacturing Co. (automobile 
bodies), of which is also president; secretary 
and director of the McClintock Engine Co.; 
director National Cooperage Co. Republican. 
Christian Scientist. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Golf, Bloomfield Hills Country. 
Recreations: golf, fishing, hunting. Office: 18 
Atwater St. E. Residence: Pasadena Apts. 

HEEBST, Charles William; born, Detroit, 
June 4, 1866; son of Peter and Maria (Lauth) 
Herbst; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
married, Oct. 11, 1898, Edith Strang, of 
Cleveland. Began active career in em- 
ploy of J. L. Hudson & Co., continu- 
ing 1884-89; in business on own account, 
as merchant tailor since 1889. Actively 
identified with Michigan National Guard for 
many years; was member Detroit Light In- 
fantry; captain of Detroit Greys; colonel on 
Governor H. S. Pingree 's staff, 1896-1902. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, National Merchant 
Tailors and Cutters ' Association. Member 
German- American Association. Club: Detroit 
Golf. Office: 102 Broadway. Residence: 117 
King Ave. 

HERMAN, Raphael, president Diamond 
Power Specialty Co.; born near Konigsberg, 
Germany, Dec. 15, 1865; son of Samson J. 
and Cecilia (Lumenfels) Herman; educated in 
private schools and in various colleges in the 
old country; unmarried. Came to America, 
1890; engaged in business on own account in 
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was prominently identified with the Pan- 
American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901; served 
as chairman of the Orchestra Committee, 
member of the Music Committee and in 
charge of the various buildings at the Exposi- 
tion. Publisher of the Acetylene Journal, 
1895-1903; president International Acetylene 
Association, 1900-2. Located in Detroit, 1905; 
president and treasurer Diamond Power Spe- 
cialty Co., manufacturers of steam special- 
ties, since 1905; also president and treasurer 
Power Efficiency Corporation (companies have 
factories at London, Eng., and Windsor, Can., 
also branch offices in principal cities of the 
United States) ; sole owner Keenoh Co., man- 
ufacturers of razors and razor accessories. 
One of the organizers and trustee until 1912 
of Detroit Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Unita- 
rian. Member Advisory Board of American 
Ambassadorial Association; member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, National Geographic So- 
ciety. 32° Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Country, Detroit Athletic, Players' Club, 
Union League (Chicago). Eecreations: music 
and traveling. Office: 80-82 1st St. Kesi- 
dence: Detroit Club. 

HERMAN, Samuel James, manufacturer; 
born near Leipsic, Germany, Dec. 27, 1874; 
son of Samson J. and Cecilia (Lumenfels) 
Herman; high school education and 2 years' 
collegiate work; M.D., Maryland Medical Col- 
lege, 1900; post-graduate work Baltimore Med- 
ical College, 1901; married, Oct. 7, 1901, 
Grace Katharine Taylor, of Baltimore; 2 
daughters: Cecilia, Helene Marguerite. Prac- 
ticed medicine, 1901-6; since in manufactur- 
ing business; vice-president and general man- 
ager Diamond Power Specialty Co., Power 
Efficiency Corporation. Member District En- 
gineering Society, Wa^'ne County Medical So- 
ciety, Michigan State Medical Society, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Kepubli- 
ean. Unitarian. Mason (32°). Eecreation: 
fishing. Address: 80-82 1st St., Detroit. 

HEEMANS, Daniel D., laundryman; born, 
Rensselaer County, N. Y., Jan. 30, 1862; son of 
Daniel and Adeline (Waterbury) Hermans; 
educated in public schools, Troj', N. Y. ; mar- 
ried, July 2, 1889, Carrie M. Cannon, of De- 
troit; 2 children: Grace (Mrs. S. L. Rothwell), 
Eussell W. Resident of Detroit since 1883. 
Learned printing business in Troy; removed 
to Detroit, 1883, and engaged in same line of 
business with several houses; then with John 
F. Eby & Co.; became identified with laundry 
business, 1884, under firm name of D. D. Her- 



mans & Co., continuing until 1888, when sold 
out and again engaged in the printing busi- 
ness; reentered the laundry business in 1896, 
and now partner in Troy Laundry. Protestant. 
Member National Laundrymen's Association 
of America, Michigan State Laundrymen's 
Association. Member Woodmen of the World. 
Recreations: automobiling, baseball, theatre. 
Office: 827-829 12th St. Residence: 460 Can- 
field Ave. W. 

HEBR, Joseph F., clergyman; born, Poland, 
Feb. 10, 1871; son of Anthony J. and Con- 
stance (Modrzynska) Herr; was brought to 
America, 1873; after finishing jjarochial 
schools attended Detroit Jesuit College; com- 
pleted course for the priesthood in St. Mary's 
Seminary, Baltimore. Ordained priest Roman 
Catholic Church by Bishop Foley, in St. 
Mary's Church, Detroit, 1895; assistant pas- 
tor, St. Boniface's Church, Detroit; then as- 
sistant at Sebawaing, Mich., until Nov. 19, 
1897; assistant to St. Cassimir's Church, De- 
troit, to July, 1900; pastor St. Joseph's 
Church, Jackson, Mich., 1902-13, St. Albertus 
Church, Detroit, since May 15, 1913. Resi- 
dence: 839 St. Aubin Ave. 

HEBBICK, Bimey L.; born, Worcester, 
Mass., Nov. 1, 1880; son of Charles M. and 
Ada Melissa (Ramsdell) Herriek; educated 
in graded schools, Worcester, Mass.; graduate 
Worcester English High School, 1899; mar- 
ried Marion Hughes, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., 
Aug. 13, 1904; 2 children: Dorothy Edna, 
Charles Ramsdell. Began active career as 
clerk Worcester Woolen Mill Co., June, 1899, 
continuing about 19 months; secretary The 
Shredded Wheat Co., Niagara Falls, Jan. 1, 
1901-May, 1905; was sent to Denver as gen- 
eral sales agent of the company, and re- 
mained there 4 years. May, 1905-May, 1909; 
since sales agent same company for southern 
Michigan and Ohio. Formerly corporal New 
York State Guard. Republican. Congregation- 
alist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member United Commercial Travelers of 
America. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
311 Stevens Bldg. Residence: 322 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

HEBSHEY, Archibald C; see Vol. 1908. 

HERZOQ, August, president Union Truck 
Co., Ltd.; born, Alsace, Germany, Sept. 4, 
1854; son of August and Josephine (Charley) 
Herzog; educated in public schools of native 
land; married, Jan. 20, 1875, Adeline Valley, 
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Arthur, George, Albert, James, La Vale, Ida 
(Mrs. Albert Newman), Lulu (Mrs. James 
Leach). Arrived in New York, 1871, and lived 
there 6 months; removed to Detroit, Mar., 
1872, and entered employ of Simon Karrer, 
grocer; followed various occupations for 3 
years; entered trucking business, 1875; 
founded, 1902, the Union Truck Co., Ltd., of 
which is president. Democrat. Eoman Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Knights of Columbus, Knights of St. 
John, C. M. B. A. No. 4, St. Vincent 's Y. M. 
C, St. Boniface Y. M. C. Eecreation: fishing. 
Office: 12-24 8th St. Eesidence: 435 Wabash 
Avenue. 

HESCH, Alexander, manufacturer of me- 
tallic furnishings for artificial limbs, etc.; 
born, Mildmay, Ont., Can., Oct. 7, 1865; son of 
Joseph and Sophie (Weiler) Hesch; educated 
in public schools, Ontario; married, 1905, 
Leona Wausmund, of Detroit; 1 son, Charles. 
Learned machinist's trade; came to the 
United States, 1882, and went West; located 
in Detroit, 1886; has conducted business in 
own name since 1895. Republican. Lutheran. 
Mason. Member Harmonic Society, German- 
American Association. Recreations: bowling, 
fishing. Office: 184 Beaubien St. Residence: 
707 McDougall Ave. 

HESTON, William Martin, lawyer; born, 
Galesburg, 111., Sept. 9, 1878; son of John Wil- 
liam and Etta (Gray) Heston; educated in 
public schools, Kinslej^, Kan.; public and 
high schools. Grants Pass, Ore.; State Normal 
School, San Jose, Cal.; LL.B., University of 
Michigan, 1904; married, Dec. 23, 1907, Ludia 
Frances Sisson, of Detroit; 3 children: Wil- 
liam Martin, Jr., John Francis, Jean Alberta. 
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1904, and since 
practiced in Detroit; assistant prosecuting 
attorney of Wayne County since Dec. 11, 1911. 
Was star half-back on University of Michigan 
football team for 4 years, and was selected by 
Walter Camp, of Yale, as qualified for the 
All-Star American Football team for 2 years. 
Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Recreations: athletics, fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 210 Wayne County Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 653 La Salle St. 

HETHERINGTON, Henry P., managing 
editor The Detroit Journal; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., Mar. 17, 1859; son of James and Cath- 
erine (Fraser) Hetherington; educated in 
common schools; married in Detroit, 1892, 
Lulah G. Roganni; children: Francis I., Don- 



ald A., Grace M., Paul. Has been identified 
with the newspaper business in Detroit since 
1877; editor The Detroit Journal since 1897; 
vice-president The Charles F. May Co., print- 
ers. Member Public Lighting Commission, 
City of Detroit, since 1903. Clubs: Detroit, 
Arts and Crafts. Office: Fort and Wayne Sts. 
Residence: 21 Rhode Island Ave. 

HEWITT, Herbert Windham, physician; 
born, Milford, Mich., Oct. 13, 1875; son of 
John Smith and Eunice Adelaide (Hills) Hew- 
itt; educated in public schools; graduated 
Milford High School, 1892, Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1903, with degree of M.D.; married 
Sila Hovey, of Detroit, Oct. 1, 1910; 1 child, 
Ellen Merrill. Interne Children's Free Hos- 
pital, 1 year. Harper Hospital, 1 year; assis- 
tant to Dr. William F. Metcalf, 6 years, 1904- 
10; in practice on own account in Detroit 
since 1907; now senior associate surgeon De- 
troit General Hospital. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Presbyterian. Republican, 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical socie- 
ties, Nu Sigma Nu college fraternity. Mason; 
Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, and 
Monroe Council. Club: Detroit Tennis. Rec- 
reations: fishing, tennis. Office: 502 Washing- 
ton Arcade. Residence: 79 Rowena St. 

HEWITT, William T.; born, Buckingham, 
Eng., July 22, 1865; son of William and Re- 
becca (North) Hewitt; came to Canada with 
parents, Aug., 1870, and to Detroit, Jan. 17, 
1887; educated in public schools of Walton, 
Ont.; High School, Seaforth, Ont.; Model 
School, Goderich, Ont.; graduate Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, degree of LL.B., 1896; married 
at Farmington, Mich., Sept. 3, 1902, L. May 
McCracken; 2 children: Frederick M., Ed- 
ward N. Taught school in Ontario, 1885-87; 
was in office of Calvert Lithographing Co., 
Detroit, 1887-96; engaged in practice of law, 
1896-1913; since credit manager for G. R. Mc- 
Millan Co., grocers. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason; Odd Fellow. Recreation: 
gardening. Office: 131 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 299 Holbrook Ave. 

HEYERMAN, Charles Frederic, real estate; 
born, Toledo, O., Mar. 24, 1874; son of Com- 
mander Oscar F. Heyerman, U. S. N., and 
Rebecca K. (Webster) Heyerman; educated 
in public and high schools, Detroit; Stevens' 
Preparatory High School, Hoboken, N. J., 
1891-93; Stevens' Institute of Technology, 
Hoboken, 1894-95; Cornell University, Col- 
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Detroit, June 6, 1901, Elizabeth Hosie. Served 
in Naval Eeserve during Spanish-American 
War; connected with Deep Waterway Survey, 
United States Government, 1898-99; in real 
estate business since 1899. President Blome 
Bros. Co., photographic supplies. Member 
Detroit Keal Estate Board. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Gilbert Wilkes Naval Com- 
mand No. 142, United Spanish War Veterans, 
Sons of American Kevolution, Michigan Cor- 
nell Alumni Association, Chi Phi fraternity. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, University. Recreation: 
boating. Office: 19 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 
83 Forest Ave. E. 

HIBBAED, James M., manufacturer; born, 
Palmyra, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1873; son of Charles 
B. and Mary A. (Birdsall) Hibbard; educated 
in public schools, Palraj-ra; married, Apr. 16, 
1911, Edith I. MacKnutt, of Palmyra; 1 son, 
James MacKnutt. Began business career as a 
ranchman in Texas, continuing 3 years; then 
located in Chicago and engaged in the manu- 
facturing business for 6 years; removed to 
Detroit, 1904, and was owner and manager 
Hibbard Engineering Co., 1904-6; sole owner 
of Auto Crank Shaft Co., which started in 
Detroit in 1906, employing at that time about 
10 men; now employs about 150 men. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Society of 
Automobile Engineers. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Country, Fel- 
lowcraft. Motor Boat, Wolverine Auto, Rush- 
mere. Recreations: boating and golf. Office: 
192 Piquette Ave. Residence: 427 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

HICKEY, Edward J.; born, Detroit, Nov. 
IS, 1863; son of Patrick B. and Mary (Ready) 
Hickey; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, 1890, Mary L. Mehling; 4 
children: Joseph, Edward, Helen, Frederick. 
Began active career as cash boy with George 
Peck, dry goods, 1873; was with C. R. Mab- 
ley, clothing, and J. L. Hudson & Co., continu- 
ing with latter house 20 years and becoming 
general manager; has been in business in his 
own name since 1901; also director Peninsular 
State Bank. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Liberal Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Detroit, Automo- 
bile. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 201 
Woodward Ave. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Park, Mich. 

HICKEY, Preston Manasseli, physician; 
born, Ypsilanti, Mich., Dec. 3, 1865; son of 
Rev. Mauasseh and Sarah (Bush) Hickey; 
educated in public schols; A.B., University of 



Michigan, 1888; M.D., Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1892; married at Detroit, Nov. 3, 1897, 
Grace Maley; children: Lucile Virginia, Wal- 
ter Preston, Guy Ransome. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1892; professor of pathology, 
Roentgenology and clinical laryngology, De- 
troit College of Medicine; Roentgenologist 
Children 's Hospital, Harper Hospital. Presi- 
dent American Roentgen Ray Society; mem- 
ber Wayne County and Michigan State Med- 
ical societies, American Medical Association, 
Detroit Academy of Medicine, Phi Gama 
Delta, Nu Sigma Nu. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
University, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Motor 
Boat. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 
171 Colorado Ave. 

HICKS, Arthur P., lawyer; born, Rome, 
Lenawee Co., Mich., Sept. 3, 1876; son of Ros- 
well H. and Sarah (Smith) Hicks; student 
Adrian (Mich.) College, 1895, also 1897-98; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1901, LL.B., 
1903; married, Oct. 12, 1896, Octa N. Curtis, 
of Rome, Mich. Began practice at Hudson, 
Mich., 1903; city attorney of Hudson, 1905-6; 
assistant attorney-general of Michigan, 1906- 
11; in practice in Detroit since 1911. Republi- 
can. Baptist. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon 
fraternity. Mason. Club: Lawyers'. Recre- 
ations: hunting, fishing. Office: 917-920 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 116 Monterey Ave., High- 
land Park. 

HICKS, Lyle Jewett; born, Monticello, la., 
Jan. 5, 1884; son of Eben G. and Ella (Jew- 
ett) Hicks; educated in public schools, Mon- 
ticello; B.S., in Electrical Engineering, Iowa 
State College, Ames, la., 1907; married, Feb. 
10, 1913, Maude Smith, of Schenectady, N. Y. 
In factory of General Electric Co., Schenec- 
tady, N. Y., 1907-9; engaged in manufacturing 
measuring instruments, Albany, N. Y., 1909- 
11; removed to Detroit, 1911; president Don- 
gan Electric Manufacturing Co. Eepublican. 
Protestant. Member American Institute of 
Electric Engineers, 1909. Mason. Eecreation: 
boating. Office: 741 Franklin St. Residence: 
449 Hamilton Ave. 

HIGGINS, Charles J., banker; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 27, 1871; son of James J. and 
Mary (Grensel) Higgins; educated Holy Trin- 
ity Parochial School; A.B., Detroit College, 
1889; married, June 15, 1898, Nellie Mclner- 
ney, of Bay City, Mich.; children: Neil, Mau- 
rice. Began in employ of People's Savings 
Bank, Detroit, 1890, and became paj'ing tell- 
er; also paying teller of People's State Bank, 
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Savings Banks; went to Jackson, Mich., as 
cashier Central State Bank, continuing 3i^ 
years; returned to Detroit, 1911, as cashier 
new Metropolitan State Bank, of which was 
elected vice-president, 1912. Eepublican. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Knights of Equity, Detroit Chapter, Amer- 
ican Institute of Banking. Eecreation: music. 
Office: Metropolitan State Bank. Eesidence: 
130 Westminster Ave. 

HIGGINSON, Arthiir A., life insurance; 
born, Guelph, Ont., Can., Jan. 9, 1857; son of 
Joseph and Catherine (Brown) Higginson; 
educated in public schools, Detroit, to 1872; 
married, Feb. 24, 1881, Ella M. Kautz, of Buf- 
falo, N. Y.; 2 children: Florence M. (Mrs. 
Albert E. E. Parsons), John Francis. Began, 
1872, as clerk in drug store in Buffalo; later 
press feeder in printing office; draftsman 
with Kellogg Bridge Co., Buffalo, 1874-80; in 
charge of drafting room of the Philadel- 
phia Bridge Works, Pottstown, Pa., continu- 
ing, 1880-85; with the Detroit Bridge & Iron 
Works, 1885-1900; associate general agent, 
State Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Worces- 
ter, Mass., since 1900, Director Detroit 
branch. National Society for Prevention of 
Cruelty to Children; director the Y. M. C. A. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepubli- 
can, Congregationalist. Eecreation: trout 
fishing. Office: 614 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 
146 Commonwealth Ave. 

HIGH, Marquis L., physician; see Vol. 1908. 

HILL, Hugo; born, Dec. 2, 1842; died, 1910; 
see Vol. 1908. 

HILL, Sherwin A., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 22, 1885; son of Thomas and Delphia S. 
(Stafford) Hill; educated in Detroit grammar 
and high schools; University of Michigan; 
married, June 1, 1912, Jean Boyd Allen, of 
Baltimore, Md. Admitted to Michigan bar, 
1907, and since practiced in Detroit; member 
of the firm of Warren, Cady & Ladd since 
Mar. 1, 1911; specializes in admiralty law. 
Lecturer Detroit Chapter American Institute 
of Banking. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers ' Club of Detroit, Lowell Literary Soci- 
ety, Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Clubs: Uni- 
versity, Fellowcraft. Eecreations: tennis, 
yachting, golf, hunting and fishing. Office: 
904 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 1861 2nd 
Avenue. 

HILL, Walter L., sales manager Detroit 
Stove Works; born, Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 
23, 1874; son of Henry Burton and Henrietta 



(Ezell) Hill; educated at Montgomery Bell 
Academy, Nashville; unmarried. Began active 
career in employ of J. H. Fall & Co., Nash- 
ville, Tenn., 1897; then with Belknap Hard- 
ware Co., Louisville, Ky., 1898-1904; came to 
Detroit, and has served as sales manager De- 
troit Stove Works since Jan., 1904. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Eecreations: fishing, 
horseback riding. Office: Detroit Stove Works. 
Residence: 54 Ferry Ave. E. 

HILL, William H., proprietary medicines; 
born, Cochecton, N. Y., July 16, 1852; son of 
John J. (M.D.) and Emeline (Tracy) Hill; 
attended public school of Kings Ferry, N. Y,, 
until 15; spent 3 years at Cayuga Lake Acad- 
emy, at Aurora, N. Y.; married. Grass Lake, 
Mich., Mar. 15, 1882, Alice Dwelle. Clerked 
in dry goods store at Coldwater, Mich., 1 year; 
at Kalamazoo, Mich., 2 years; removed to 
Pittsburgh and was traveling drug salesman 
until 1880, when he began manufacture of 
proprietary medicines at Fairport, N. Y., un- 
der title of W. H. Hill & Co.; moved to De- 
troit, 1885, where he continued in business as 
W. H. Hill & Co, until 1895, when firm was 
incorporated as W. H. Hill Co., of which is 
president and general manager; also president 
Beulah Land Farm, Boyne City, Mich., Ideal 
Eegister and Metallic Furniture Co. Was an 
extensive traveler, 1880-92, covering the en- 
tire United States while introducing his line 
of goods. Progressive. Congregationalist. 
Clubs: Detroit, Golf, Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Power Boat. Eecreations: yachting (owner of 
yacht Titania), automobiling, golf. Office: 56- 
60 Seldon Ave. Eesidence: 700 Cass Ave. 

HILLMANN, Max Gustav, manager at De- 
troit for The Willard Storage Battery Co.; 
born, Berlin, Germany, May 1, 1874; son of 
Albert and Augusta (Lindemann) Hillmann; 
educated in public schools, Berlin; high school, 
Hadley, Mich.; Michigan Agricultural College; 
married, June 24, 1906, Emma Fritz, of De- 
troit; 2 children: Willard, Gladys. Came to 
America, 1884, and located on farm at Had- 
ley, Mich., with mother, continuing there for 
10 years; came to Detroit, 1903, and organ- 
ized The Michigan Storage Battery Co., of 
which was manager, then superintendent, 
1903-7; manager Keeler Battery Co., Toledo, 
O., 1907-8; manager Auto Electric Co., Detroit, 
1908-9. This company consolidated with The 
Willard Storage Battery Co., 1909, of which 
has since been district manager. Eepublican. 
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troit Motor Boat. Eecreations: fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 1191 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
1100 Meldrum Ave. 

HILLS, Herbert Harrison, sales manager 
Packard Motor Car Co.; born, Davison, Mich., 
July 23, 1881; son of George and Margaret A. 
(Skinner) Hills; educated in high school, 
Flint, Mich.; M.D., University of Michigan. 
1903; married, Nov. 7, 1906, Frances M. 
Pierce, of Flint, Mich.; 1 daughter, Mary 
Louise. Practiced medicine at Flint, 1903-6; 
assistant sales manager Buick Motor Co., 
Flint, 1906-9; assistant sales manager Pack- 
ard Motor Car Co., 1909-11, sales manager 
since 1911. Episcopalian. Member Phi Beta 
Phi. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Automobile, Detroit Tennis. Eecreations: 
motoring and tennis. Office: Packard Motor 
Car Co. Eesidence: 24 Westminster Ave. 

HILTON, Charles E., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 2, 1875; son of Henry and Harriet N. 
(Holding) Hilton; educated Cass (public) 
School and High School, Detroit; Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, degree of LL.B., 1896; unmar- 
ried. Practiced in Detroit since 1896. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers ' 
Club of Detroit. Member Fine Arts Society, 
Chamber Music Society, Lowell Literary Soci- 
ety. Clubs: Detroit Boat, The Players. Office: 
720 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 78 Stimson 
Place. 

HILTON, Francis Andrew, life insurance; 
born, Perry town, Ont., Aug. 28, 1860; son of 
Eev. John and Marcella (Fowles) Hilton; 
educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto, 
and Trinity College School, Port Hope, Ont.; 
married at Toronto, June, 1887, Isobel Grace, 
daughter of Lt. Col. W. J. Lane Milligan; 
children: Eonald Lane, D 'Arcy F., Stella, 
John, Frank, Simcoe, Helen. Admitted to bar 
of Ontario, at Ontario, 1876, and began prac- 
tice of law at Trenton, Ont., as member of 
firm of Forbes & Hilton, afterward practicing 
alone at Coburg, Ont.; removed to Toronto, 
1887, and became member of firm of Meredith, 
Clark, Bowes & Hilton until 1898, when he 
formed the firm of Hilton & Woods, so con- 
tinuing until 1902; was appointed district 
manager for Western New York, for North 
American Life Assurance Co. of Toronto, with 
headquarters at Buffalo; state manager, Mich- 
igan for same company, Nov., 1906-Ma3% 1911; 
since state supervisor of American Central 
Life Insurance Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Life Underwriters' Associ- 
ation. Practicing attorney, Toronto, for 14 



years; president Conservative Association of 
West Northumberland County 2 years; was 
member 57th Battalion Peterboro Eangers, 
rank of lieutenant, for 4 years. Episcopalian. 
Mason (Master City of the Straits Lodge No. 
452, 1912-13). Clubs: Fellowcraft, Motor Boat. 
Eeereation: motor boating. Office: 908-909 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 275 Pennsylvania 
Avenue. 

HILTON, Frank; born, Detroit, Oct. 31, 
1876; son of George and Susan (Vidien) Hil- 
ton; educated in public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, 1900, Josephine M. Normyle, of Detroit; 
2 children: Frank, Jr., Madeline. Started as 
boy in drug store of Percy Hersey; then with 
Edison Illuminating Co. 3 years; has engaged 
in dealing in electric appliances and equip- 
ment since 1901; president and manager Cen- 
tral Electric Co. since 1905. Episcopalian, 
Member Employers' Association. Mason. 
Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling, baseball, yachting. Office: 118 
Broadway. Eesidence: 609 Bagg St. 

HIMES, Louis William; moved to Oregon; 
see Vol. 1908. 

HINCHMAN, Charles C; died, 1909; see 
Vol. 1908. 

HINCHMAN, Ford Archer; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 13, 1873; son of Ford De Camp and 
Mary Louisa (Thompson) Hinchman; edu- 
cated in public and high schools of Detroit and 
University of Michigan; married at Detroit, 
Nov. 11, 1897, Clara Murray Williams; chil- 
dren: Ford Archer, Jr., William Williams. 
Has been connected with various business in- 
terests in Detroit; was assistant superinten- 
dent Detroit White Lead Works and secre- 
tary Detroit, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor & Jackson 
Ey. ; since Feb. 1, 1906, has been secretary- 
treasurer and director Anderson Forge & Ma- 
chine Co. Clubs: Country, University. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: 1201 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidence: 151 Joseph Campau Ave. 

HINCHMAN, John M.; born, 1845; died. 
Mar. 3, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

HINCHMAN, Theodore Henry, Jr., con- 
sulting engineer; born, Detroit, June 24, 1869; 
son of John Marshall and Ella Kate (Cropsey) 
Hinchman; educated at Wilkins' School 
(grammar), 1878-83; Detroit High School, 
graduating, 1887; B.A., University of Michi- 
gan, 1891, B.S., 1893; married, Port Huron, 
Mich., Oct. 24, 1895, Emma McAllen Ballen- 
tine; children: Theo H., David B., John M. 
Assistant to Prof. M. E. Cooley, University 
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Smith, Detroit, 1894; member of firm of Field 
& Hinchman, 1894-1903, Field, Hinchman & 
Smith, 1903-6; member and treasurer firm of 
Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, architects and en- 
gineers, since 1906. Chief machinist U. S. 
Navy, U. S. S. Yosemite, Apr. to Aug., 1898. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Engineering Society, American Society of Me- 
chanical Engineers, Sigma Phi. Clubs: De- 
troit, University, Detroit Athletic. Office: 710 
Washington Arcade. Kesidence: 223 Seminole 
Avenue. 

HINKIiEY, Carl Clifford, chief engineer 
Chalmers Motor Co.; born Lima, O., July 15, 
1883; son of Jerry Meir and Emma Victoria 
(Smith) Chadwick, but early took name of 
Hinkley, from step-father, Leonard Ernest 
Hinkley; educated Chicago Manual Training 
School; married, July 4, 1906, Edith Belle 
Mann, of Cleveland; children (twins): Carl 
Oscar and Carol Virginia. Became connected 
with foundry at Millersburg, 0., July, 1901; 
then with Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, 
Jan., 1903, the motor car business being just 
fairly started; draftsman F. B. Stearns Motor 
Car Co., 1905; with Olds Motor Works, Lan- 
sing, Mich., 1906-9; chief engineer Owen 
Motor Co., 1910-11, Flanders Manufacturing 
Co., 1911-12; sales manager Covert Motor Ve- 
hicle Co., Lockport, N. Y., 1912; chief engi- 
neer, Chalmers Motor Co., Detroit, since May 
1, 1912. Independent Eepublican. Member So- 
ciety Automobile Engineers. Club: Wolverine. 
Office: Chalmers Motor Co. Eesidence: 1007 
E. Grand Boul. 

HINKLEY, Delbert J., lawyer; see Vol. 
1908. 

HINSCH, Frederick A., real estate and 
building; born, Detroit, Jan. 24, 1885; son of 
Adolph and Elizabeth (Brinkman) Hinsch; 
educated in public schools and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married. May 20, 1906, Miss 
Messerschmit, of Detroit; 1 son, Erwin. Be- 
gan active career as grocer, 1898, continuing 
until 1902; bookkeeper for C. Wohlfeil, fur- 
niture house, 1902-5; superintendent for A. 
Hinsch (father), real estate and building, 
1905-7; became member of firm of A. Hinsch 
& Son, 1907, Pierce-Hinsch Co., 1911, now 
treasurer and general manager of latter; also 
president Oakdale Land Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board. 32° Mason; Oriental Lodge No. 240, 
F. & A. M.; Moslem Temple, Shrine. Eecrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: 915 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 82 Tennyson Ave. 



HIRSCHMAN, Irving L.; born, Eepublic, 
Mich., Feb. 23, 1882; son of Frederick L. and 
Hannah (Labold) Hirschman; educated in 
public schools and Central High School, De- 
troit; unmarried. Appointed assistant clerk, 
Common Council, 1901; secretary Curtis Ad- 
vertising Co., 1901-4; secretary and director, 
Zenner Disinfectant Co., 1904-9; since sales 
director The Trus-Con Laboratories, manufac- 
turers waterproofings, etc. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Congregation Temple Beth El. Clubs: 
Phoenix, Adcraft. Eecreations: bowling, ten- 
nis, golf. Office: 705 Trussed Concrete Bldg. 
Eesidence: 971 Brush St. 

HIRSCHMAN, Louis Jacob, surgeon; born, 
Eepublic, Mich., Aug. 15, 1878; son of Fred- 
erick L. and Hannah (Labold) Hirschman; 
educated in public schools of Norway, Mich.; 
Detroit public and high schools, to 1895; De- 
troit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 
May 11, 1899; married, Detroit, June 22, 1904, 
Lulu Frances Carstens. Was house physician 
Harper Hospital, 1899-1900; director Harper 
Hospital polyclinic, 1904-6; appointed clin- 
ical professor of proctology Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1905, also attending proctologist 
Harper Hospital, 1906; member board of direc- 
tors and gynecologist German Polyclinic Grace 
Hospital since 190G. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. First lieutenant U. S. A. Med- 
ical Eeserve Corps. Member Wayne County 
Medical Society (secretary surgical section, 
1905-6; member and chairman board of direc- 
tors, 1906-7; vice-president, 1912-13), Lambton 
County (Canada) Medical Society (honorary), 
Detroit Physicians' Association (secretary, 
1905-6), Detroit College of Medicine Alumni 
Association (president, 1906-7), Detroit Med- 
ical Club (vice-president), Michigan State 
Medical Society, American Medical Associa- 
tion, Northern Tri-State Medical Society 
(president), American Proctologic Society, 
Harper Hospital Polyclinic Society. Editor 
Harper Hospital Bulletin since 1905; collabor- 
ator. The Physician and Surgeon since 1906; 
frequent contributor to medical literature. 
Independent Eepublican. Member Phi Beta 
Pi, Knights of Loyal Guard. Clubs: Wednes- 
day Night, Army and Navy (Washington, D. 
C). Author: Handbook of Diseases of the 
Eectuni. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
604 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 64 Gar- 
field Ave. 

HIRT, Rudolph, Jr., produce commission 
merchant; born, Aagaru, Switzerland, Apr. 
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educated in Switzerland; married, 1888, Annie 
Hurner, of Switzerland; 7 children: Lena 
(Mrs. Charles Kaess), Bella, Annie, Marguer- 
ite, Eudolph, Jr., 2nd, Arthur, Warren. Came 
to America, 1881, and located in Detroit; 
worked in foundry of the Michigan Stove 
Works, 1881-86; began as retail dealer in but- 
ter and eggs, in the Central Market, 1886; 
built and moved to present location, 1891; 
sole proprietor H. Hirt, Jr., wholesale produce. 
Protestant. Member Detroit Butter and Egg 
Board, Detroit Produce Dealers' Exchange. 
Eecreation: foreign travel. Office: 34-36 Mar- 
ket St. Residence: St. Clair Heights. 

HITCHCOCK, Charles WeUman, physician; 
born, Kalamazoo, Mich., July 26, 1858; son of 
Homer Owen and Fidelia (Wellman) Hitch- 
cock; graduate Kalamazoo High School, 1876; 
M.A., University of Michigan, 1880; principal 
and superintendent of schools several years; 
Detroit Medical College, M.D., 1885; post- 
graduate studies at various times in New 
York City, London, Paris and Munich; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Dec. 24, 1891, Mary Eunice In- 
gersoll; children: David Ingersoll, Charles 
Carleton. Began practice in Pontiac, 1885; 
removed to Detroit, 1887; attending neurol- 
ogist to Harper Hospital; adjunct professor of 
nervous diseases, Detroit College of Medicine. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Member Amer- 
ican Medical Association, Michigan State 
Medical Society, American Academy of Medi- 
cine, American Medico-Psychological Associ- 
ation, Detroit Academy of Medicine, Wayne 
County Medical Society. Member Psi Upsilon. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
golf, fishing. Office: 270 Woodward Ave. Res- 
idence: 55 Stimson PI. 

HITCHCOCK, Herbert C; born, Southing- 
ton, Conn., June 8, 1866; son of Joseph R. and 
Roxanna G. (Gridley) Hitchcock; parents 
moved to Bay City, Mich., 1868; educated in 
public schools of Bay City; married at Bay 
City, 1889, Jennie L. Lanford, 1 daughter, 
Fanny L. Entered employ of the Hitchcock 
Lumber Co., 1884; came to Detroit, 1902, and 
filled position of secretary and treasurer of 
the City Lumber Co.; was one of the organ- 
izers of the Central Lumber Co., 1905, of 
which was secretary and treasurer until 1908; 
since dealer in lumber, Mexico. Former alder- 
man and police commissioner of Bay City. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Residence: 115 Pingree Ave. 



HOAG, Reno G., hotel proprietor and man- 
ager; born. East Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y., 
July 12, 1868; son of Stephen Peasley and 
Catherine A. (Haight) Hoag; descended from 
Quaker family, early settlers of Vermont, 
later founding settlement in New York state; 
educated in common schools and short busi- 
ness course. Grand Rapids, Mich., 1892; mar- 
ried, Oct. 17, 1900, Daisy Beatrice Clough, of 
Howell, Mich.; 2 children: S. Durward, Max- 
ine Louise. Began active career as bellboy in 
Hotel Lincklaen, Cazenovia, N. Y., 1886, and 
was successively clerk, manager and proprie- 
tor of hotels in New York and Michigan 
states; since 1911 manager Hotel Charlevoix 
(Grinnell Realty Co., proprietors). Member 
and secretary Detroit Hotel Men's Associa- 
tion. Connected with newspaper business 1% 
years; now special writer Hotel Gazette, New 
York, Mid-West Hotel Reporter, Omaha, Neb. 
Secretary New York State Society of Detroit. 
Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; member B. P. O. 
Elks, Knights of Pythias, Greeters of Amer- 
ica. Residence: Hotel Charlevoix. 

HOCKETT, Charles W.; born, Plainfield, 
Ind., Jan. 11, 1860; son of Cyrus W. and 
Rebecca (Doane) Hockett; educated in public 
schools of Muncie, Ind.; married at Detroit, 
June 17, 1890, Mabel Coates Redfield; 1 son, 
Roland R. Began active career in printing 
business; was city editor Evening News, 
Muncie, Ind., 1881-83; came to Detroit and 
was connected with advertising department of 
Detroit Free Press, becoming manager of same, 
1892; has since engaged in real estate busi- 
ness. Member Detroit Real Estate Board, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Recre- 
ation: outdoor sports. Office: 707 Free Press 
Bldg. Residence: 85 Hancock Ave. W. 

HODGES, Charles H., president Detroit 
Lubricator Co.; born. Fond du Lac, Wis., 
Nov. 26, 1859; son of Henry C. and Julia A. 
(Bidwell) Hodges; educated in public schools 
of Detroit, Olivet College, Michigan Military 
Academy and University of Michigan; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June 21, 1885, Miss Eliza Kellog 
Wetmore; 2 sons: Wetmore, Charles H., Jr. 
Began business career with the Detroit Radi- 
ator Co., later becoming secretary; one of the 
organizers of the American Radiator Co., and 
was treasurer of this company with headquar- 
ters at Chicago, Jan. 1, 1893-1906; president 
Detroit Lubricator Co. since 1906; vice-presi- 
dent and member executive board of the 
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Commerce, Michigan Sugar Co., Lozier Motor 
Co., Paige Motor Car Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Yondotega, University, Detroit 
Athletic, Grosse Pointe Hunt, Huron Moun- 
tain, University (Chicago). Office: 1178 
Trumbull Ave. Kesidence: 541 Jefferson Ave. 

HODGES, Clarence B., manufacturer; born, 
at Fond du Lac, Wis., May 4, 1856; son of 
Henry C. and Julia A. (Bidwell) Hodges; edu- 
cated in schools of Detroit and at Exeter 
Academy; married, Detroit, 1880, Louise R. 
Eobinson; 3 children: Hazel Louise, Howard 
Robinson, Theodore Robinson. Vice-president 
Detroit Lubricator Co. Republican. Club: De- 
troit. Office: 1178 Trumbull Ave. Residence": 
44 Ferry Ave. E. 

HODGES, Frederick W., manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 25, 1864; son of Henry C. 
and Julia A. (Bidwell) Hodges; educated in 
public schools of Detroit, University of Mich- 
igan and Cornell University; married. Began 
with the Detroit Lubricator Co.; manager 
Detroit plant, American Radiator Co., 10 
years; has been secretary and treasurer of 
the Detroit Lubricator Co. since 1901; director 
Peoples State Bank. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Boat, University, Yondotega. 
Office: 1178 Trumbull Ave. Residence: 33 
Eliot St. 

HODGES, Henry Clay, real estate owner, 
manufacturer; born, South Hero, Grand Isle 
Co., Vt., Mar. 2, 1828; son of Nathaniel and 
Clarissa (Phelps) Hodges; educated in the 
public schools of Vermont; married at Hast- 
ings, Mich., Oct. 10, 1854, Julia Bidwell; 
children: Clarence B., Charles H., Frederick 
W., Clara B., Virginia. Became a resident of 
Detroit, 1863; engaged in life insurance busi- 
ness, as member of firm, of Hodges Bros., 
1868-1906; in 1872 became vice-president 
Wyandotte Rolling Mills Co., and later was 
president same; in 1882, organized with 
brother, Charles C, the Detroit Steam Radi- 
ator Co., which later merged into the Ameri- 
can Radiator Co.; organized, in 1879, with 
brother, C. C, the Detroit Lubricator Co., 
was president until 1906, and is now chairman 
of the board; half owner of Hodges Bldg., and 
has other realty interests. Compiler and pub- 
lisher of the "Science and Key of Life"; 
editor, proprietor and publisher of the 
"Stellar Ray." Republican; attended con- 
vention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for 
the presidency, 1860. Ex-member Board of 



Estimates. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Office: Hodges Bldg. Residence: 839 
Jefferson Ave. 

HODGSDON, Daniel Bascome, captain U. S. 
Revenue Service; born, New York, Feb. 4, 
1836; son of George and Catharine (Evans) 
Hodgsdon; educated in public and private 
schools; served in U. S. merchant marine, 
1849-61; married Georgie M. Smith, of West 
Brighton, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1869. Entered U. S. 
Revenue Service, Nov. 12, 1861, as third lieu- 
tenant; promoted second lieutenant, July 14, 
1863; first lieutenant, July 11, 1864; captain, 
Sept. 14, 1868. During Civil War on duty on 
lower Chesapeake Bay and its tributary 
waters; served in Alaskan waters at time that 
territory was transferred to the U. S. Govern- 
ment, 1867; commanded revenue training 
schoolship S. P. Chase, 1887-91. Spent about 
25 years on Atlantic coast stations, 10 years 
on the lakes and 3 years on the Pacific; or- 
dered, Nov., 1897, to command cutter McCul- 
loch, which he took through Suez Canal, reach- 
ing Singapore, Apr. 8, 1898, reported to Com- 
modore Dewey at Hongkong, Apr. 17, 1898, 
joined his squadron and took part in the bat- 
tle of Manila Bay; later commanded cutter 
Fessenden; retired on full duty pay by joint 
resolution of Congress, May 3, 1900, "for effi- 
cient and meritorious service at battle of 
Manila Bay, June, 1902"; detailed assistant 
inspector Tenth and Eleventh Life Saving 
districts, 1902-5. Relieved from duty in con- 
nection with life saving service, Jan. 31, 1905. 
Address: 8 Westminster Ave. 

HOFF, Edwin Comue, surgeon; born, Carey, 
Wyandot Co., O., Apr. 20, 1874; son of 
Charles D. and Laura Ann (Beebe) Hoff; edu- 
cated in common schools; M.D., Homoeopathic 
Medical College, Cleveland, 1901; unmarried. 
Interne Cleveland Maternity Hospital, 1900-1; 
house surgeon, Grace Hospital, Detroit, 1901-3; 
now junior attending surgeon Grace Hospital. 
Prohibitionist. Lutheran. Member American 
Institute Homoeopathy, Michigan HomcE- 
opathic Medical Society, Detroit Practition- 
ers' Society (secretary, 1907-10). Mason, 
Knight Templar. Office: 101 Broadway. Resi- 
dence: 101 Broadway. 

HOFFMAN, Jonathan P., real estate, in- 
surance and loans; born, Jan. 19, 1842; died, 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

HOFFMAN, Jules G., coal and coke; born, 
New Y^ork City, Jan. 31, 1855; son of Fred- 
erick and Mary Hoffman; educated in public 
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troit, 1885, Mary E. Pubois; 3 children: Adele 
Campau, Mary C. (Mrs. Elwood Croul), Jules 
G., Jr. Engaged in cattle raising in Colorado 
and the West for 14 years, 1871-85; came to 
Detroit, 1885, and entered coal business; has 
been producing and shipping coal in his own 
name since 1895. Mason (32°), Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 150 McDougall Ave. 

HOFFMANN, Charles; born, Pomerania, 
Germany, 1847; son of Gustav and Dorothea 
Hoffmann; educated in Germany; came to 
America, 1872; married, Detroit, 1873, Alvina 
Zeasau; 5 children: Anna (deceased), Gus, 
Leo (deceased), Lydia, Erma. Learned furni- 
ture making trade in Germany; located in 
Detroit in 1872, and followed same trade until 
he began in business for himself in 1892, as 
The Hoffmann Manufacturing Co., of which is 
president and manager. Office: 479-481 Brew- 
ster Ave. Residence: 492 Wilkins St. 

HOFMANN, George C, merchant tailor; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 4, 1874; son of George and 
Lena (Frederick) Hofmann; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; married, 1901, Elizabeth 
Tinnette, of Detroit. Began active career, 
1889, in employ of Fred Sickles & Co., Detroit, 
continuing several .years; then traveled in U. 
S., returning to Detroit, 1901; since in busi- 
ness on own account; president Home Theatre 
Co. Republican. Club: Valhalla. Office: 54 
Lafayette Boul. Residence: 719 14th Ave. 

HOLDEN, James S., real estate and build- 
ing; born, Detroit, June 12, 1875; son of Ed- 
ward G. and Jean (Stansbury) Holden; gradu- 
ate Cass School, Detroit, January, 1890; De- 
troit High School, June, 1894; Detroit College 
of Law, degree of LL.B., 1897; unmarried. Has 
been connected with real estate business since 
the beginning of his active career, 1893; firm 
of Holden & Murray formed July 1, 1907 
(composed of James S. Holden and Daniel E. 
Murray), Alfred V. Breault admitted to firm, 
Jan. 1, 1912; vice-president Michigan Savings 
Bank; director Security Trust Co.; secretary 
Stanton Farm Co., Ltd. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Board of Esti- 
mates, 1905, 1906, 1907 (president, 1907-8). 
Republican. Clubs: Detroit, University, De- 
troit Boat, Old Club, Country, Prismatic, 
Bankers'. Office: 1102 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 25 Rowena St. 

HOLDEN, Walter Roach; born, Carleton 
Co., Ont., Sept. 5, 1858; son of Horatio and 
Anna B. (Roach) Holden; educated in public 



schools of Merrickville, Ont., and at Colle- 
giate Institute, Hamilton, Ont.; married at 
Milvorton, Ont., 1880, Margaret E. Freeborn; 
2 children: Anna Mary, Edgar E. Freeborn. 
Began active career, 1885, as agent of Grand 
Trunk Ry., serving at various stations in Can- 
ada, and later train master T. S. M. division 
of the Grand Trunk, at Muskegon, Mich.; 
commercial agent Detroit & Toledo Shore 
Line Ry., at Detroit, June 1, 1904-Aug. 1, 
1912, since general agent. Mason, Knight 
Templar. Club: Detroit Transportation. Rec- 
reations: hunting, fishing, curling. Office: 
Lightner Bldg. Residence: 116 Stanton Ave. 

HOLDEN, William H,, pharmacist; born, 
Merrickville, Ont., Can., July 26, 1859; son of 
J. H. and Mary Esther Sawyer, both natives 
of Massachusetts; educated in public and 
high schols of Belleville, Ont.; Ontario Col- 
lege of Pharmacy, Toronto, degree of Ph.G., 
February, 1879; married at Belleville, June 9, 
1887, Ella Bancroft Jones: children: Howard 
Bancroft, Alma Clement. Began active career 
as apprentice in retail drug business, with 
L. W. Yeomans & Co., Belleville, 1875; was 
with R. Templeton, Belleville, retail drugs, 
1877-78; prescription clerk in drug stores at 
Montreal, P. Q., 1879-81; has been identified 
with Parke, Davis & Co., manufacturing chem- 
ists, since Mar. 21, 1881, first as foreman and 
later as general superintendent; president 
City Concrete & Coal Co., Universal Sand & 
Gravel Co. Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club 
Yachtsmen. Recreations: yachting, boating. 
Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Residence: 115 
Hancock Ave. E. 

HOLLAND, Henry H.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
22, 1862; son of William and Mary (Paeschek) 
Holland; graduate Bishop Union School, De- 
troit, 1877, and was student in Detroit High 
School 2 years; married at Kincardine, Ont., 
Can., Mar. 26, 1895, Edith Splan, who died 
Feb., 1898. Began in office of Fisher, Baker 
& Co., Detroit, 1879, continuing 9 years; trav- 
eling salesman for Brown, Hall & Co., Grand 
Rapids, Mich., 1 year, and bookkeeper with 
Limbach Sons & Co., Detroit, 3 years; entered 
employ of Schober Printing Co., as book- 
keeper, June, 1892, and is now director and 
manager. Episcopalian. Member Royal Arca- 
num, Elks. Club: German Salesmen. Recrea- 
tion: summer outings. Office: 111 Randolph 
St. Residence: 603 Mack Ave. 

HOLLAND, William H., purchasing agent; 
born. Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 31, 1877; son 



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of Charles W. and Charlotte E. (Pierson) Hol- 
land; educated in public schools, Port Huron; 
married, May 30, 1900, Marie Ethel Eose, of 
Detroit. Began active career with the Ander- 
son Carriage Co., Port Huron, 1893; removed 
to Detroit with the company, 1895; title 
changed, 1906, to Anderson Electric Car Co., 
of which has been jjurchasing agent since 
1907. Eepublican. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit 
Motor Boat. Eecreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing. Office: Clay and Eiopelle Sts. Eesidence: 
25 Hague Ave. E. 

HOLLIDAY, William Post; born, Spring- 
field, Pa., Jan. 9, 1852; son of William and 
Fanny Eunice (Post) Holliday; educated in 
academies at Springfield and Cornell Univer- 
sity Commercial College, Detroit; married at 
Albany, N. Y., June 8, 1880, Marion Barker 
Eamsey; 1 child, Mabel (Mrs. H. Pike). Was 
engaged in match making in Detroit for 6 
years, beginning at 20 years of age; has been 
engaged in manufacture of paper boxes at 
Detroit since Apr. 9, 1878. Also president 
U. S. Board and Paper Co., Carthage, Ind., 
and Central Savings Bank, Detroit. Eepubli- 
can. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Sons of American Eevolution, Society of Colo- 
nial Wars. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club of St. 
Clair Flats, Bankers ', University, Camp Fire. 
Eecreations: automobile, dogs and gun. Of- 
fice: S. E. cor. Fort and Brush. Eesidence: 68 
Davenport St. 

HOLLINGER, Thomas T.; see Vol. 1908. 

HOLMES, Almou C, automobile material; 
born, Port Huron, Mich., Oct. 28, 1885; son 
of Almon J. and Sarah Louise (Adams) 
Holmes; common school education; married, 
July 29, 1912, Anna Colwell, of Port Huron, 
Mich. Treasurer Fred E. Holmes Co., De- 
troit, manufacturers' agent automobile and 
factory material. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason (Blue Lodge, Consistory, 
Shrine). Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: automobiling, motor boat- 
ing. Office: 1598 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
210 Lothrop Ave. 

HOLMES, Arthur David, physician; born, 
Chatham, Ont., July 19, 1864; son of James 
and Jane (Forster) Holmes; educated in pub- 
lie schools; graduated Chatham Collegiate In- 
stitute, 1885; M.D., CM., McGill University, 
Montreal, Can., 1889; post-graduate study at 
Vienna and London, 1904; married at Detroit, 
Feb. 3, 1898, Margaret MacMillan; children: 
Margaret MacMillan, Agnes May. Has en- 



gaged in practice in Detroit since 1889, spe- 
cializing in treatment of diseases of children; 
attending physician Children's Free Hospital, 
First lieutenant Medical Eeserve Corps, U. 
S. A. Was quartermaster sergeant 24th Bat- 
talion, Kent Canadian Militia. Director News- 
boys ' Association, Detroit. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Wayne County and Michi- 
gan State Medical societies, American Med- 
ical Association, Detroit Academy of Medi- 
cine, Association of American Teachers of 
Diseases of Children. Mason (32°), K. T., 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Office: 270 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 666 Jefferson Ave. 

HOLMES, Arthur Logan, lumberman; 
born, Detroit, June 17, 1862; son of Oscar 
FitzAUen and Nellie M. (Fitzgibbon) Holmes; 
graduate of Detroit High School and of Bry- 
ant & Stratton Business University; married 
Marie E. Collins, of London, Ont., June 17, 
1891: children: Oscar F., Arthur L., Jr., Kath- 
lyn, Josephine, Dorothea. Engaged in general 
lumber business with E. G. Allen, 1876; em- 
ployed by George W. Loonier, successor to Mr. 
Allen, 1877-78; worked in lumber woods, re- 
turning to Detroit later; in employ of Wil- 
liam W. Crapo, continuing until 1909; then 
established Arthur L. Holmes Lumber & Fuel 
Co., of which is president and treasurer. 
Served in U. S. Volunteers, Spanish-American 
War. Member Michigan State Senate, 1897- 
1901. Eepublican. Eoman Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Mendels- 
sohn. Eecreation: reading. Author: The Ee- 
tail Lumberman and Scout, 1908. Office: 878 
Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 352 Cadillac Ave. 

HOLMES, Frank B.; born, Detroit, Nov. 13, 
1862; son of Marquis Lafayette and Ann 
(Strong) Holmes; educated in public schools; 
married, Detroit, 1892, Mabel E. Wormer; 4 
children: Mabel L., Louise W., Hazel S., 
Frank B. Began in wholesale hardware busi- 
ness, 1879, with Standart Bros., Detroit, and 
later with Loekwood-Taylor Co., Cleveland, 
continuing until 1887; president and general 
manager Barnum Wire & Iron Works, 1887-89; 
president F. B. Holmes & Co., manufacturers 
and jobbers of builders' supplies, etc., since 
1889. Member National Builders' Supply As- 
sociation, Detroit Builders' and Traders' Ex- 
change, Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepubli- 
can. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Eushmere, Country. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting, fishing. Office: 710 Penobscot 
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HOLMES, Fred E., president Fred E, 
Holmes Co., automobile material; born Port 
Huron, Mich., Nov. 5, 1872; son of Almon J. 
and Sarah Louise (Adams) Holmes; educated 
in common schools; unmarried. Has been iden- 
tified since beginning of active career with 
carriage and automobile business in Detroit; 
began sale of automobile material, 1907; 
president and manager Fred E. Holmes Co.; 
vice-president F. B. Ensley Co., Detroit (mail 
order house). Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Congregationalist. Mason (Blue Lodge, 
Chapter, Consistory, Knight Templar, Shriner). 
Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Fellowcraft. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, motor boating. OflSce: 
1598 Woodward Ave. Kesidence: 2884 East 
Grand Boul. 

HOLMES, Harold Wheeler, mechanical en- 
gineer and manufacturer; born, Detroit, Jan. 
19, 1884; son of William Lane and Emma 
(Wheeler) Holmes; educated in Detroit public 
schools; Detroit School for Boys; Cornell Uni- 
versity; B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1906; unmarried. Started 
work in engineering department of Ohio 
Cement Co.; also designed a combination ma- 
chine for the Detroit Tool Co.; sales manager 
of Puritan Brick Co., 1909-11, since general 
manager; vice-president and general manager 
Detroit Tool Co. since 1912, and secretary and 
treasurer Grant Automatic Machine Co. Meth- 
odist. Junior member American Society of 
Mechanical Engineers; member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Tennis, Fellow- 
craft. Recreation: athletics. Office: 1325 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 251 Putnam Ave. 

HOLMES, William Lane, real estate and 
manufacturing; born, Huron Co., Ont., Can., 
July 13, 1859; son of Matthew and Martha 
(Lane) Holmes; educated in public schools 
of Birmingham, Mich.; married at St. Louis, 
Mich., Apr. 27, 1881, Emma L. Wheeler; 4 
children: Harold Wheeler, Florence J. (Mrs. 
Frederick C. Solms), Helen Margaret, Ruth 
Elizabeth. Began active career in 1875 as 
clerk for J. M. Arnold, bookseller and sta- 
tioner, Detroit, and later was with C. R. Mab- 
ley; was connected with Allan, Shelden & Co., 
wholesale dry goods, 1878-81, was with Peter 
Hayden & Co., wholesale saddlery, hardware, 
1881-83, and from 1883 to 1889 was with D. 
Appleton & Co., publishers, as manager for the 
state of Michigan; entered real estate busi- 
ness in 1889, in which has since continued; 
organized, with others, in 1896, the Detroit 



Telephone Co., of which was elected president, 
1897; organized, with others, in 1898, the 
Michigan Portland Cement Co., of which he 
was president, and in 1899 organized, with 
others, the Tola Portland Cement Co. of Kan- 
sas, of which he was also elected president; 
organized in 1907 the Puritan Brick Co., of 
which is president; president of Detroit Tool 
Co., organized in 1905; president Puritan 
Building Co., organized, 1912. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Meth- 
odist; for 3 years president Detroit Methodist 
Episcopal Church and Sunday School Alliance. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Bloomfield Hills Country. 
Recreations: golf, literature. Office: 1325 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 251 Putnam Ave. 

HOLT, Frederick Holford, district manager 
for Michigan of Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., 
of Pittsburgh; born, Manchester, Eng., Jan. 
18, 1867; son of James Robert and Mary 
(Holford) Holt; educated in Manchester gram- 
mar school and 6 months at Victoria Univer- 
sity, Manchester; came to America, Mar., 
1884, and located in Detroit; married, Detroit, 
Nov. 20, 1890, Lilian Silk; children: Dorothy 
Elizabeth, Frederick Farrington. Began ac- 
tive career as messenger of the Michigan Sav- 
ings Bank, becoming successively, bookkeeper 
and paying teller; severed connection with the 
bank, 1901 ; treasurer and manager F. A. 
Goodrich & Co., Detroit, representing inde- 
pendent steel interests, 1901-July 1, 1911 ; 
since district manager for Michigan of Jones 
& Laughlin Steel Co., of Pittsburgh; also 
president and treasurer The Williams Bros. 
Co. of Detroit, manufacturers of high-grade 
food products; secretary C. M. Hayes & Co., 
photographers, Detroit; director C. W. Warren 
& Co., jewelers. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Fine Arts Society. Unitarian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Golf. Recreation: golf; advocate of outdoor 
sports. Office: 810-812 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 116 Boston Boul. 

HOMRIG-HAUS, Albert, clergyman; born, 
Berleburg, Prussia, May 1, 1848; son of John 
George and Katharine Homrighaus; came to 
America, 1867; B.A., Pennsylvania College, 
Gettysburg, Pa., 1875, A.M., 1878; graduated 
Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, 
1878; married, Aug. 10, 1880, Wilhelmina 
Halle, of Frostburg, Md.; 3 children living: 
Albert Halle, Ruth F., Esther E. Ordained 
Evangelical German Lutheran ministry, 1878; 
pastor Schenectady, N. Y., 1878-79, Frostburg, 
Md., 1879-82, Zion's Church, Washington, 



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1882-1903, Messiah Church, Detroit, since May 
1, 1903. Secretary Educational Committee of 
Maryland Synod for over 12 years; president 
Detroit Presbyterian Ministers' Association, 
1907; president Detroit Pastor's Union, 
1908-9; now member examining committee of 
the Northern Indiana Synod of the Lutheran 
Church of General Synod of North America. 
Director Wittenberg College, Springfield, O. 
Eepublican. Eecreations: hunting, reading. 
Residence: 130 Toledo Ave. 

HOOD, Arthur John, investment banker; 
born, Ontario, Can., May 8, 1873; son of An- 
drew M. and Henrietta (Selby) Hood; edu- 
cated in public and high schools, Ontario; 
married at Chicago, 1902, Olive B. Dixon. 
Came to Detroit, 1889; was with Michigan 
Central R. R. as special accountant, 1891-97; 
dealer in bonds as A. J. Hood & Co., since 
1897; president and treasurer Oelwein Gas & 
Power Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Automobile. Office: 706-708 Penobscot 
Bldg. Residence: 2989 East Grand Boul. 

HOOPER, Alfred; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

HOOPER, Vernon J., physician; born. South 
Lyon, Mich., Dec. 27, 1870; son of Henry B. 
and Elizabeth (Sopp) Hooper; educated in 
public schools of Salem, Mich.; Michigan Ag- 
ricultural College, 2 years; Fenton (Mich.) 
Normal School, graduating, 1893; Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 2 years; Michigan College 
of Medicine and Surgery, graduating, 1898; 
New York Post-Graduate School, 1899; Army 
Medical School, Washington, D. C, 1906; mar- 
ried at South Lyon, Mich., Dec. 21, 1899, Es- 
tella Donovan; children: Roma G., Royce Bur- 
ton. Began practice in Detroit, 1898. Served 
as captain and assistant surgeon, U. S. Volun- 
teers in Philippines; major and surgeon Mich- 
igan National Guard. Member Wayne County 
Medical Society, Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety, Association of Military Surgeons of the 
United States. Member Masonic order. Rec- 
reation: hunting. Office and Residence: 1993 
Jefferson Ave. 

HOPKIN, Robert, artist; boru, .Jan. 3, 1832; 
died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

HORNIK, Charles Albert, printer and book 
binder; born, Detroit, Apr. 19, 1881; son of 
John A, and Mary (Dvorak) Hornik; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 
7, 1902, Amelia Kollmorgen, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Edgar Charles. Entered bindery of Winn & 
Hammond Co., May 21, 1895, and learned book 
binder's trade; became associated with Rich- 



ard C. Pohl and was appointed foreman of 
the Pohl Printing Co., Apr., 1906 (company 
established Oct. 1, 1905) ; has been manager 
of the business in full charge since death of 
Mr. Pohl, Nov. 25, 1912. Republican. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit 
Men's Association, Detroit Typothetse, Allied 
Printing Trades Association. Mason; member 
Knights of Pythias (Past Chancellor). Recre- 
ation: water sports. Office: 148-150 Wayne St. 
Residence: 848 Cadillac Ave. 

HORNUNG, Jesse Burroughs; born, Gen- 
esee Co., Mich.; son of John T. and Julia E. 
(Parker) Hornung; educated in public schools 
and University of Michigan, graduating, de- 
gree of A.B., 1893; unmarried. Came to De- 
troit, 1893, associated with father as dealer 
in lumber, grain and cooperage stock, 1893- 
1910. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Club: Detroit. Office: 35 Campau Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 133 Woodland Ave. 

HORNUNG, John Tyler; see Vol. 1908. 

HORTON, Bryson Dexter, electrical engi- 
neer; born, Fenton, Mich., Sept. 28, 1871; son 
of Dexter and Lavina (Losee) Horton; de- 
scended from Barnabas Horton, of England, 
1623; graduated Fenton High School, 1890; 
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of 
Michigan, 1895; married, June 28, 1905, Bes- 
sie Bouslog, of Peru, Ind. ; 2 children: Miriam 
Lavina, Dexter. Began active career as fore- 
man Bartlett Hluminating Co., Saginaw, Mich., 
1895-96; assistant engineer Park and Boule- 
vard Commission, Detroit, 1896-97; electrician 
Public Lighting Commission, Detroit, 1897; 
chief electrician Public Lighting Commission, 
1899, and superintendent of construction, 
1900; electrical engineer, Detroit Copper Min- 
ing Co., Morenci, Ariz., 1900-2; general man- 
ager Detroit Fuse & Manufacturing Co. since 
1903. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Chief electrician U. S. S. Yosemite during 
Spanish-American War. Member Spanish- 
American War Veterans ' Association. Pro- 
gressive. Member Iron and Steel Electrical 
Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society, 
Jovian Order. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Yacht. Recreation: general outdoor 
sports. Office: 1414 Rivard St. Residence: 146 
Calvert Ave. 

HORTON, Henry Wilber, Jr., secretary 
Buhl Sons Co.; born, Garrettsville, 0., Aug. 4, 
1855; son of Henry W. and Mary (Allen) 
Horton; educated in public schools of Gar- 
rettsville; married at Jefferson, O., 1879, Cora 
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active career as clerk in retail hardware store 
of Henry Talcott, Jefferson, 1872; went to 
Painesville, 0., and later to Sharon, Pa., where 
he filled position of paj'master for the Sharon 
Iron Co.; removed to Detroit, 1887, and be- 
came connected with Buhl Sons & Co., whole- 
sale hardware, and has been secretary and 
director of the company since its reorganiza- 
tion, 1902. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian, Member 
Protected Home Circle. Eecreations: music, 
baseball and other outdoor diversions. Office: 
103-119 Woodbridge Ave. Residence: 316 Hud- 
son Ave. 

HOSKINS, Frank Edward, laundry propri- 
etor; born on farm near Alexis, O., 10 miles 
from Toledo, Aug. 24, 1869; son of William 
Henry and Mary L. (Johnson) Hoskins; edu- 
cated in public schools; married, Detroit, Oct. 
4, 1904, Georgiana Wilson; 1 son, Robert Lee. 
Engaged in various pursuits from 1886-90; in 
railroad ticket brokerage business, 1890-1902; 
traveling salesman about 1 year; in laundry 
business in Detroit since Dec. 3, 1903; owner 
and manager of Hoskins Laundry; director 
Roseland Park Cemetery Association. Repub- 
lican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit, Michigan State and National Laun- 
drymen's associations, Detroit Business Ex- 
change. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreation: automobiliug. Office: 302- 
304 Grand River Ave. Residence: 20 Pitcher 
Street. 

HOSKINS, Neal Luther, physician; born, 
Lisbon, N. H., Mar. 18, 1876; son of Seth 
Fisher and Martha (Stevens) Hoskins; A.B., 
Dartmouth College, 1899; student Medical De- 
partment, University of Michigan, 1900-2; 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1902-5, M.D.,1905; 
University of Berlin, Germany, 1906-7; mar- 
ried, Oct. 26, 1910, Emily Struebe, of San- 
dusky, 0. Began practice in Detroit, Apr. 15, 
1905; assistant to chair of medicine, Detroit 
College of Medicine; junior attending physi- 
cian, St. Mary 's Hospital. First lieutenant. 
Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, American 
Electro-Therapeutic Association. Member Psi 
Upsilon, Sphinx. Recreation: art. Office: 308 
Washington Arcade. Residence: 89 Selden 
Avenue. 

HOSMER, George (Stedman), judge; born, 
Detroit, May 13, 1855; son of John and Lucy 
Jane (Buttrick) Hosmer; educated in De- 
troit schools; B.A., Literary Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1875 (LL.D., 1910); 



studied law with Griffin & Dickinson, De- 
troit, and admitted to bar, 1878; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 30, 1889, Margaret S. Bagley 
(now deceased); 1 daughter, Margaret; mar- 
ried, 2d, Mrs. Frances Bagley Brown, 1908. 
Member of law firm of Griffin, Dickinson, 
Thurber & Hosmer, until 1883, and of Dick- 
inson, Thurber & Hosmer, 1883-88; judge cir- 
cuit court. Third Judicial Circuit of Michi- 
gan, since Jan. 1, 1888. Democrat. Unitarian. 
Mason, K. T. Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, 
Yondotega, Old Club, Detroit Boat, Country, 
Witenagemote, Prismatic, University, Au Sable 
Fishing. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 51 
Eliot St. 

HOUCK, Jonas Byron, lawyer; born, Lex- 
ington, Mich., Apr. 23, 1869; son of Henry 
and Miriam (Cook) Houck; educated in dis- 
trict schools and at Flint (Mich.) Normal 
College; read law with the late Judge George 
H. Durand, of Flint, and was admitted to the 
bar, 1890; married, at Croswell, June 28, 1893, 
Gertrude Houghtalin; children: Elsie B., 
Eugene E., Kenneth. Worked as trimmer in 
saw mill and as timber inspector previous to 
reading law; began practice in Croswell, June 
1, 1890, and after ten months moved to De- 
troit, where he has since practiced. Served 
as private in Co. A, Michigan National Guard. 
Democrat. Member American Lodge No. 441, 
I. O. O. F. (P. G.), Knights of Pythias 
(Wayne Lodge 104), Old Glory Encampment 
(P. C. P.), Captain Canton American Eagle 
No. 41, I. O. O. F. (P. M.), and T. 0. of T. I. 
Recreation: bowling. Office: 8 Buhl Blk. Res- 
idence: 219 Richmond Ave. 

HOUGH, Wmis; born, Hadley, Mich., Feb. 
17, 1864; son of Norman Fox and Elizabeth 
(Mathews) Hough; educated in public schools 
of Hadley, 1870-73, Flint, 1873, Fenton, 1873- 
82, graduating from Fenton High School, 
1882; student University of Michigan, one 
year, 1882-83, and at Detroit Business Uni- 
versity, summer of 1883; married at Detroit, 
Oct. 26, 1886, Carrie Mansfield; 2 children: 
Earle M., Helen. Began as entry clerk for 
Peter Hayden; saddlery hardware, 1883; was 
connected with the P. Hayden Saddlery Hard- 
ware Co., as cashier and bookkeeper until 
the Detroit house was closed, 1890; assisted 
in organizing firm of Pierson & Hough, which 
began busines Apr. 1, 1890, wholesale jobbers 
and manufacturers of harness, incorporated, 
1903, as Pierson & Hough Co., and since secre- 
tary-treasurer of the company. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Baptist. Club: De- 



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troit Boat. Eecreation: farming. OflBce: 158 
Congress St. W. Eesidence: "Pine Crest," 
Eoyal Oak, Mich. 

HOUGHTEN, Henry; born, May 21, 1850; 
died, July, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

HOUGHTEN, Eobert, president Houghten- 
French Coal Co.; born, Detroit, Nov. 19, 1852; 
son of John and Margaret Houghten; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 
2, 1876, Elizabeth Cox, of Eoseville, Mich.; 
4 children: Mabel, Mylo E., Lester O., Harvey 
G. In general teaming business, 1873-83; then 
with Belle Isle Ice Co., 1883-86; partner 
Houghten-French Ice Co., 1886; sold out ice 
department and now engages in wholesale and 
retail coal. Eecreation: automobiling. Main 
Office: cor. Canfield Ave. E. and G. T. E. E. 
Eesidence: 321 Pennsylvania Ave. 

HOUGHTON, Elijah Mark, physician; born, 
Antwerp, N. Y., Apr. 29, 1867; son of William 
and Harriet C. (Simons) Houghton; educated 
in public schools up to 1883; Ives Seminary, 
Antwerp, 1884-85; Potsdam State Normal 
School, 1886-89; University of Michigan, 1889- 
95; degree of Pharmaceutical Chemist, 1893, 
M.D., 1894; married at Antwerp, Apr. 23, 
1893, Jennie Z. Hunt; 3 children: Euth C, 
Agnes H., Ealph H. Began practice at Ann 
Arbor, 1894; assistant in pharmacology. Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1895; lecturer in experi- 
mental pharmacology Detroit Medical Col- 
lege, 1897-1902; special lecturer Department 
of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1902-7; 
connected with Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, 
as pharmacologist and bacteriologist since 
1895. Has been directing the production of 
diphtheria antitoxin since its discovery, 1894. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, American Physiological 
Society, American Association of Bacteri- 
ologists, American Public Health Association, 
Society for Study and Prevention of Tuber- 
culosis, etc. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit, 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen, 
Eecreations: automobiling, horticulture and 
aquatic sports. Office: Parke, Davis & Co. 
Eesidence: 130 Longfellow Ave. 

HOUGHTON, Lew M., printing; born, Cass 
Cit}', Mich., June 9, 1869; son of David M. 
and Margaret (Landon) Houghton; educated 
in public schools of Cass City; married, Lex- 
ington, Mich., 1891, Eose Henry; 2 children: 
Una, Max. Began active career, 1886, in 
country newspaper office and continued for 
twelve years; removed to Detroit and en- 



gaged in general job printing; superintendent 
Houghton-Jacobson Printing Co. Eepublican. 
Eecreations: shooting and fishing. Office: 81- 
83 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 200 Baldwin 
Avenue. 

HOUSE, George Worthington, sales agent, 
iron and steel; born, Detroit, July 31, 1872; 
son of William Corlett and Julia (Adams) 
House; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, Dec. 2, 1902, Mrs. Mary Louise Chase, 
of Kalamazoo, Mich, (she died, Mar. 2, 1909); 
1 daughter, Suzanne Louise. Began active 
career at 14 years of age with James A. 
Jones, insurance; then with Eiverside Stor- 
age & Cartage Co. for 8 years; clerk for the 
Michigan Peninsular Car Co. 2 years; sales 
agent since 1895, now representing the Supe- 
rior Steel Co., Otis Steel Co., West Penn Steel 
Co., Champion Eivet Co., Garland Nut & 
Eivet Co.; director Metropolitan State Bank. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try, Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: automo- 
biling, fishing, golf. Office: 1822 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 440 L. Grand Boul. 

HOUSER, Elmer, newspaper business; born, 
Town of Genoa, Cayuga Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 
1849; son of Jacob and Martha J. (Brasted) 
Houser; educated at Friends' Academy, 
Union Springs, N. Y., and Cazenovia Semi- 
nary, Cazenovia, N. Y., graduating from lat- 
ter, 1868; married, Detroit, Sept. 5, 1882, 
Mary E. Arnold; children: Morris E., Arnold 
W. Entered newspaper business by starting 
the Lima Eecorder, Lima, N. Y., and contin- 
ued 2y2 years, 1869-72; editorial writer on 
Auburn Morning News and Auburn Evening 
Bulletin, 1872-79; removed to Detroit and 
since Oct., 1881, connected with Michigan 
Christian Advocate, business manager and 
associate editor same since 1904, also secre- 
tary of the corporation. Secretary Board of 
Trustees of Detroit Deaconess Home of M. E. 
Church. Member Board of Education, City 
of Auburn, 1874-75. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Eecreation: walking. Office: 21 Adams Ave. 

E. Eesidence: 157 Avery Ave. 

HOUSTON, James, retired; born, Balti- 
more, Md., Dec. 21, 1842; son of William and 
Mary Ann (Eraser) Houston; educated in 
public and high schools of Baltimore; mar- 
ried at Eau Claire, Wis., Nov. 25, 1875, Mary 

F. Stouch. Began as telegraph operator, con- 
tinuing, 1861-64; in mercantile pursuits, 1864- 
71; telegraph operator and superintendent of 
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ton Eailroad, 1871-74; chief clerk in general 
freight office, Missouri Eiver, Fort Scott & 
Gulf Eailroad, at Kansas City, 1874-78; su- 
perintendent Kansas City, Burlington & Santa 
Fe Eailroad, 1878-81; superintendent and di- 
rector Natchez, Ked Eiver & Texas Eailroad, 
1881-83; general superintendent Pontiac, Ox- 
ford & Port Austin Eailroad, 1883-88, and 
later receiver same road; general superintend- 
ent Pontiac, Oxford & Northern Eailroad, 
1889-94; secretary and treasurer Michigan 
Passenger Association, 1895-1903, chairman, 
1903-13 (retired). Presbyterian. Eesidence: 
310 Forest Ave. W. 

HOVEY, Frank D., real estate; born, Na- 
pauee, C. W., Oct. 11, 1852; son of Henry and 
Anna (Terwilliger) Hovey; educated semi- 
nary, Ypsilanti, Mich.; high school, Jackson, 
Mich.; married, June 11, 1879, Hattie Cor- 
bet, of Adrian, Mich. Newsboy during Civil 
War, at Jackson, Mich.; in retail dry goods 
business, Jackson, 1865-79, wholesale, De- 
troit, 1879-88; engaged in real estate busi- 
ness in Detroit since 1888. Built first flats 
in Detroit and first apartment house in Mich- 
igan; owner and general manager The El 
Dorado. Inaugurated, May 7, 1911, a crusade 
in favor of a clean city. Eepubliean. Metho- 
dist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eesidence: 31 Longfellow Ave. 

HOVEY, Horatio N., lumberman; born, Ox- 
ford, Oaklau.l Co., Mich., Feb. 20, 1853; son 
of Horace and Hannah (Scribner) Hovey; 
educated in public schools of Oakland County, 
Mich., and at Eastman Commercial College, 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; married at Muskegon, 
June 1, 1874, Nellie Merrill; 4 children: An- 
nie (wife of Eev. C. F. Patterson), Eleanor 
(wife of Dr. J. E. Gleason), Sila (wife of 
Dr. H. W. Hewitt), Willard M. Began active 
career as clerk in grocery, at Muskegon, 1867; 
became clerk, Muskegon post office, 1868, 
and deputy postmaster, 1870; member hard- 
ware firm of Merrill & Hovey, Muskegon, 
1875, and of McCracken, Hovey & Co., lum- 
ber dealers and manufacturers, 1881; became 
member of firm of Hovey & McCracken, deal- 
ers in timber lands and logs, 1883, the firm 
buying mill and property belonging to Mc- 
Cracken, Hovej' & Co., and later buying an- 
other mill and operating two large saw mills 
at Muskegon until 1899; retired from manu- 
facture of lumber and removed to Detroit, 
1904; now devoting attention mainly to South- 
ern and Western timber lands, of which is a 
large owner. Also president Muskegon Sav- 



ings Bank; president Peninsular Salt Co.; di- 
rector Dime Savings Bank (Detroit), Shaw- 
Walker Company, Grand Eapids Desk Co. 
Was for number of yea,Ts vice-president Na- 
tional Lumberman's Bank, Muskegon, for 
three years president Muskegon Chamber of 
Commerce, and for ten years member and 
treasurer Muskegon Board of Education. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
liean. Member Masonic order (32°), Knights 
Templar (Michigan Sovereign ConsistoryJ. 
Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, and member of 
several hunting and fishing clubs. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting and fishing. Office: 518 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 825 Cass Ave. 

HOVEY, SUas P.; born, Apr. 10, 1837; died, 
Apr., 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

HOWARD, Earle Clarke, sales manager, 
Cadillac Motor Car Co.; born, Sparta, Wis., 
Apr. 18, 1880; son of Alonzo E. and Susan 
Eebecca (Clark) Howard; educated public 
schools, Sparta; University of Wisconsin; 
married, Feb. 12, 1907, Florence Webber, of 
Dayton, O.; one son, Jerome Webber. En- 
gaged in railroad service, Columbus, O., 
1901-2; in employ of National Cash Eegister 
Co., Dayton, 1902-6; connected with Cadillac 
Motor Car Co. as follows: in charge of stock, 
1906-8, in sales department, 1908-9, assistant 
sales manager, 1909-12, sales manager, since 
June 1, 1912. Eepubliean. Presbyterian. 
Member Theta Delta Chi. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Eec- 
reations: automobiling and golf. Office: Cad- 
illac Motor Car Co., 1343 Cass Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 148 Longfellow Ave. 

HOWARD, Frank M., banker; born, Wash- 
tenaw County, Mich., May 23, 1840; son of 
Martin and Julia Howard; educated in dis- 
trict school Washtenaw County; widower. 
Engaged for several years in lumber business 
in California; returned to Ann Arbor, Mich., 
and entered manufacture of farm implements; 
has devoted his attention mainly to banking 
interests since 1880 and is identified with the 
First National Bank and State Savings Bank, 
Ann Arbor, and the Peninsular State Bank, 
Detroit. Member Knights of Columbus. Of- 
fice: 40 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 369 John E 
Street. 

HOWARTH, John Bradshaw, president the 
Pingi-ee Co., wholesale shoe manufacturers; 
born, Graniteville, Mass., Mar. 29, 1858; son 
of George and Margaret (Bradshaw) How- 
arth; educated in common schools and at 
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Apr. 8, 1884, Fanny Child Perkins; three chil- 
dren: Marjorie, Winslow, Donald Gr. Upon 
leaving school Dec, 1875, entered employ of 
the Pingree Co. (then Pingree & Smith, or- 
ganized, 1866) ; became member of the firm, 
1883, was treasurer of the company from time 
of incorporation, 1902, to May, 1910, when be- 
came president. Has confined his business 
activities to the Pingree Co. and its branches. 
Episcopalian. Treasurer Board of Missions 
P. E. Diocese of Michigan. Director Detroit 
Y. M. C. A. Club: Detroit. Eecreation: study 
of sociology and political economy. Office: 
104 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 785 Cass Ave. 

HOWE, Charles John, tire repairing and 
accessories; born, Detroit, Nov. 25, 1880; son 
of Solon G. and Jennie M. (Hooper) Howe; 
educated public schools, Detroit; married, 
Jan., 1911, Marie A. Cottrell, of Buffalo, N. 
Y. Began active career with Newton Annis, 
furs, Detroit, continuing 4 years; then en- 
gaged in pattern making at Detroit, Chicago, 
St. Louis, Kansas City, Mo., and Buffalo, N. 
Y.; connected since 1907 with the Central 
Tire Repair Co., dealers in all makes of tires 
and auto accessories, etc. Republican. Uni- 
versalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 24 E. Elizabeth St. Residence: 162 
Charlotte Ave. 

HOWE, Jeremiah, retired; born, Tipperary 
County, Ireland, Aug. 15, 1850; son of Thomas 
and Bridget (Tuohey) Howe; came to Amer- 
ica, 1871; educated in common and night 
schools in United States; married at Torring- 
ton, Conn., May, 1878, Margaret Ganley. Was 
connected with the Coe Brass Manufacturing 
Co., Torrington, for ten years; came to De- 
troit, 1881, and entered employ of Detroit 
Copper and Brass Rolling Mills and was su- 
perintendent of the company, 1883-1905; re- 
signed position and was general superintend- 
ent of the Michigan Copper and Brass Co., 
Feb., 1905-9 (retired). Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Engineering 
Society. Club: Rushmere. Residence: 227 W. 
Grand Boul. 

HOWES, B. L., wholesale produce mer- 
chant; born, Benton Harbor, Mich., Dee. 29, 
1872; son of Henry H. and Mary E. (Laur) 
Howes; educated public schools, Adrian, 
Mich.; Raisin Valley Seminary, Adrian; 
Brown Business College; married, Oct. 3, 
1901, Bertha J. Shoemaker, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Elizabeth, Hugh C, Margaret. Lived 
on farm in Lenawee Co., Mich., until 1895; 
removed to Detroit, 1896; associated with 



Boyce & Spencer in wholesale butter, egg and 
cheese business, 1898 and 1899; member since 
1900 of firm of Spencer & Howes, same line 
of business, and manufacturers of creamery 
butter. Republican. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Butter and 
Egg Board, National Poultry, Butter and 
Egg Association, Michigan Poultry, Butter 
and Egg Association (president since 1912). 
Mason. Club: Rotary. Recreation: fishing. 
Office: 26-28 Market St. Residence: 1033 Con- 
cord Ave. 

HOYT, Henry Warrington; born on farm, 
Walworth County, Wis., July 29, 1852; son of 
Avery A. and Caroline M. (Hoyt) Hoyt; 
graduate University of Wisconsin, Ph.B. and 
M.L., 1872; married at Chicago, Dec, 1875, 
Florence L. Hastings. Began active career 
as editor and proprietor Saline County Post, 
Crete, Neb., 1872, continuing until 1877; post- 
master, Crete, 1875-77; chief editor Daily 
Democrat, Madison, Wis., 1877-83; proprietor 
Gault House, Chicago, 1883-87; secretary and 
general manager Gates Iron Works, Chicago, 
1887-1901; second vice-president and sales 
manager Allis-Chalmers Co., Chicago, 1901-5; 
retired and devoted attention to private in- 
terests, 1905-7; removed to Detroit, May, 
1907, and became vice-president Great Lakes 
Engineering Works, of which is also secre- 
tary. Christian Scientist. Club: Detroit. Rec- 
reation: fishing. Office: foot of Rivard St. 
Residence: 179 E. Grand Boul. 

HOYT, Hobart Bimey, vice-president Union 
Trust Co.; born, Grand Rapids, Mich., 
Mar. 24, 1874; son of Birney and Helen M. 
(Noye) Hoyt; graduated Grand Rapids High 
School, 1892; A.B., University of Michigan, 
1896, LL.B., 1898; married, June 17, 1902, 
Katherine B. Durfee, of Detroit; 3 children: 
Hobart Durfee, Birney, Allen Noble. Ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, 1898, became identi- 
fied with Union Trust Co., 1899, trust officer,. 
1906, vice-president, 1912; 2d vice-president 
Lake Superior Iron & Chemical Co.; treas- 
urer Michigan Steel Casting Co., Detroit 
Pressed Steel Co., Michigan-Durango Land 
Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Delta Upsilon frater- 
nity. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Office: 
Union Trust Co. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

HUBBARD, Peter; born, St. Clair Town- 
ship, Macomb Co., Mich., 1883; son of Frank 
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lie schools of Macomb County; unmarried. 
Began active careei* as clerk in general store, 
New Baltimore, Mich., 1896, continuing until 
1903; came to Detroit and served as clerk 
with A. W. Koenig Co., dry goods; later be- 
came manager of the New Baltimore branch 
store of the firm; after Mr. Koenig 's death, 
in 1905, associated with E. J. Soest, and suc- 
ceeded to the business. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Member German Amer- 
ican Society. Eecreations: all outdoor sports. 
Office: 735-743 Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 255 
Antietam St. 

HUDSON, Joseph Lowthian, merchant; 
born, Oct. 17, 1846; died, July 5, 1912; see 
Vol. 1908. 

HUEBNER, Albert George, secretary Hueb- 
ner Screen Door Co.; born, Windsor, Ont., 
May 12, 1883; son of Edward and Louise 
Mary (Cross) Huebner; educated public 
schools. Central High School and Detroit 
Business University; married, Oct. 8, 1913, 
Matie E. Decker, of Detroit. After leaving 
school spent one year in employ of Citizens 
Savings Bank, Detroit; since with Huebner 
Screen Door Co., of which has been secre- 
tary since 1900. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Y, M. C. A.; active worker in Y. M. C. A. 
(chairman athletic committee and coach of 
basket ball team). Member Palestine Lodge 
No. 357, F. & A. M.; Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory; Shrine. Club: Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
reations: automobiling and all athletic sports. 
Office: Farnsworth and D. G. H. & M. E. E. 
Eesidence: 202 E. Kirby Ave. 

HUEBNEK, Edward, president Huebner 
Screen Door Co.; born, Detroit, Mich., 
June 28, 1855; son of Edward and Caroline 
Huebner; educated public schools, Detroit 
Seminary, and one year at Germany; mar- 
ried, Feb. 15, 1881, Louise Mary Cross, of 
Windsor, Ont.; 7 children: Albert G., Louise 
C, Clara E., Florence A., Edward C, Fred- 
erick H., Helen E. Engaged with father in 
manufacture of screen doors as the Huebner 
Manufacturing Co., 1871-89, the firm being 
pioneers in screen door manufacturing in the 
United States; organized Huebner Screen 
Door Co., 1889, and since president same. In- 
dependent in politics. Member Evangelical 
Church. Eecreations: fishing and automobil- 
ing. Office: Farnsworth and D. G. H. & M. 
E. E. Eesidence: 200 E. Kirby Ave. 

HUEBKER, George Charles, coal; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 6, 1857; son of Edward and 



Caroline (Hilsebecher) Huebner; educated in 
German-American Seminary and public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan., 
1885, Catherine L. Lotz; 3 sons, George J., 
Herbert L., Eaymund C. Began active career 
in manufacture of sash and doors with his 
father, Edward Huebner, the firm later be- 
coming the Huebner Manufacturing Co. (Ed- 
ward, Sr. and Jr., and George C); contin- 
ued manufacturing sash and doors for 16 
years; then entered political life and served 
as representative of First District, in Michi- 
gan legislature, 1889-90, and filled office of 
county treasurer of Wayne County, 1891-92; 
returned to business field and engaged for 
10 years in manufacture of brass goods; has 
been president of the Detroit and Pittsburgh 
Coal Co. since Mar., 1907. Member German 
American Association. Democrat. Protestant; 
member St. John's German Evangelical 
Church. Mason (32°), Knight Templar,. 
Shriner. Eecreation: outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: 1237-1238 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 200 
Atkinson Ave. 

HUEBNER, George John, coal; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 20, 1885; son of George C. and 
Catherine L. (Lotz) Huebner; educated in 
public schools of Detroit and Detroit Central 
High School, graduating June, 1903; attended 
Detroit College of Law and University of 
Michigan; married, Detroit, Nov. 24, 1909, 
Harriett Euth Eiegel, of Findlay, O.; 2 chil- 
dren: George John, Jr., Cathryn Melissa. Be- 
gan business career as salesman Globe Brass 
Co., secretary, 1903-5; then became connected 
with loan department of the National Eealty 
Co.; one of the organizers, Oct., 1906, of the 
George C. Huebner & Son Co., coal mine rep- 
resentatives; has been secretary-treasurer De- 
troit and Pittsburgh Coal Co. since its es- 
tablishment, Mar., 1907. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Phi Kappa Delta of Detroit 
College of Law, Harmonie Society. Mason 
(Palestine Lodge). Eecreations: motoring, 
bowling, tennis. Office: 1237-1238 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 239 Taylor Ave. 

HUETTEMAN, Frank J.; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 15, 1874; son of Frank and Bernadine 
(Wessel) Huetteman; educated in parochial 
schools, Detroit, and at Detroit College; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Oct. 10, 1899, Eose M. 
Schulte; 6 children: F. Anthony, Armella 
Marie, Eaymond, Edwin, Francis B., Marie 
Eose. Began active career as apprentice to 
machinist trade, with The Huetteman & Cra- 



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mer Co., 1889; became shop foreman, assist- 
ant treasurer, and since 1904 has been secre- 
tary and treasurer of the company. Member 
O. M. B. A. Eecreations: fishing and bowling. 
Office: Mar It Ave. and Belt Line. Residence: 
1002 Sheridan Ave. 

KUGET, J. Percival, clergyman; born. Fort 
Dodge, la., Dec. 30, 1873; son of James and 
Helen (Link) Huget; graduated Fort Dodge 
High School, 1890; M.Di., Iowa State Teach- 
ers' College, Cedar Falls, la., 1892; Ph.B., 
Iowa State University, 1903; A.M., Coe Col- 
lege, Cedar Rapids, la., 1905 (D.D., Coe, 1911, 
Knox College, Galesburg, 111., 1912) ; married, 
July 26, 1895, Annie Lees, of Cedar Falls, la.; 
children: Miriam L., James Philip, Elizabeth 
H. In public school and college work in 
Iowa, 1892-1903; member of Coe College fac- 
ulty, 1899-1902, of State University facul- 
ty, 1902-3; ordained Congregational ministry, 
1903; pastor First Church, Cedar Rapids, 
1903-7, Central Church, Galesburg, 111., 1907- 
10, First Church, Detroit, since 1910. Trustee 
Knox College, Chicago Theological Seminary. 
Republican. Residence: 216 Hancock Ave. W. 
Address: First Congregational Church. Sum- 
mer Home: "Sequanota, " Charlevoix, Mich. 

HUGHES, Ben Chapoton, real estate bro- 
ker; born, Detroit, Mar. 31, 1884; son of Wil- 
liam Henry and Adele Marie (Bour) Hughes; 
educated Detroit College; University of De- 
troit School of Law; married, June 6, 1911, 
Eleanor Vaughan, of Lansing, Mich. In real 
estate business in Detroit since July, 1910. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Pro- 
gressive. Catholic. Recreation: motoring. Of- 
fice: 71 Washington Boul. Residence: Varney 
Apartments. 

HUGHES, John Wesley; born, Brampton, 
Ont., Feb. 9, 1860; son of John and Maria 
(Sparling) Hughes; educated schools of Brant- 
ford, Ont.; married, Feb. 18, 1890, Florence 
Madden, of Detroit; 5 children: Stanley, Mar- 
garet, Alan H., Charlotte, Florence. Learned 
photography as apprentice to Park & Co., 
Brantford; engaged in business in Coldwater, 
Mich., 4 years; located in Detroit, 1892. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Member Na- 
tional Photographers' Association, Michigan 
State Photographers' Association, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Rotary. 
Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 7-9 Mil- 
waukee Ave. W. Residence: 90 King Ave. 

HULL, Lawrence Cameron, life insurance; 
born. Saline, Mich., May 4, 1857; son of 
George Lafayette and Isabella (McFarlane) 



Hull; father's ancestry English, descendant 
from the Rev. Joseph Hull, an Oxford grad- 
uate, who came to Massachusetts in 1634; 
mother's ancestry Scotch, her father being 
the Rev. Alexander McFarlane, A.B., D.D., 
graduate of Union College, also of Princeton 
Theological Seminary; graduated Ann Arbor 
(Mich.) High School, 1873; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1877 (A.M., 1897); married, 
Dec. 29, 1885, Eliza Darling, of La Porte, Ind. 
(she graduated, A.B., University of Michigan, 
1882; daughter of Nelson S. [M.D.] and Eliza 
[Wetmore] Darling), who died, Feb. 1, 1906; 
four children: Lawrence Cameron, Jr. (A.B„ 
University of Michigan, 1905, B.C.L., Oxford, 
1909, Rhodes scholar at Oxford, 1907-10; law- 
yer, 63 Wall St., New York; also secretary to 
Justice John W. Goff, of the New York Su- 
preme Court; married, Nov. 1, 1913, Margaret 
Mae Simmons, of Brooklyn) ; Leroy Wetmore 
(A. B., University of Michigan, 1909, M.D., 
1911; physician at 229 24th St., Detroit; hos- 
pital and mining practice in Upper Peninsula, 
1911-13); Isabella McFarlane (A.B., 1912, 
University of Michigan; teacher of English, 
High School, St. Joseph, Mich., 1912; studied 
domestic science at the State Institute, Me- 
nominee, Wis., 1913); Grace Darling (A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1913; assistant sec- 
retary to the manager of Department of Em- 
ployment and Education, Sears, Roebuck & 
Co., Chicago). Principal of high schools in 
Battle Creek, Coldwater and Detroit, 1877- 
87; Latin master in Lawrenceville (N. J.) 
School, 1887-99; head master, Polytechnic 
Preparatory School, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1899- 
1902; principal Shortridge High School, In- 
dianapolis, 1902-3; head master, 1903-6, pres- 
ident and superintendent, 1906-9, Michigan 
Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; life 
insurance agent and manager since June, 
1909, in the service of the Massachusetts 
Mutual and Equitable companies; now special 
representative of the Massachusetts Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Life Underwriters' Asso- 
ciation. Republican (with progressive in- 
clinations). Presbyterian. Member National 
Education Association, National Life Under- 
writers' Association, American Philological 
Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Tau Delta 
(University of Michigan), National Economic 
League, Michigan Schoolmasters' Club, Mich- 
igan Union (University of Michigan), Clio- 
sophic Society of Princeton University (hon- 
orary). Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Uni- 
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sau (Princeton, N. J.), Hamilton (Brooklyn), 
Century (Indianapolis). Part author: Preble 
and Hull's Latin Lessons, 1896. Office: 901 
Chamber of Commerce. Eesidence: 541 Second 
Avenue. 

HUMPHREYS, E. C; born, Columbus, O., 
May 21, 1872; son of Thomas E. and Cor- 
nelia (Zinn) Humphreys; public school edu- 
cation; married, 1896, Minnie A. Coppes, of 
Chicago. Engaged in iron and steel business 
in Cincinnati, 1900-12; came to Detroit, sum- 
mer of 1912, and since president Detroit Elec- 
tric Appliance Co., manufacturers of "Deaco" 
Starting Lighting Systems. Kepublican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member B. 
P, 0. Elks. Eecreation: golf. Office: Dodge 
Power Bldg., Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 2985 
W. Grand Boul. 

HUMPHRY, Joseph W., lawyer; see Vol. 
1908. 

HUNT, Harmon J.; born, Cass City, Mich., 
May 19, 1877; son of George Byron and Har- 
riet Amelia (Belmer) Hunt; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Caro and Lapeer, 
Mich.; studied architecture Seranton (Pa.) 
School; married, Los Angeles, Cal., 1911, 
Marie F. Flanigan; one son, Gordon J. Came 
to Detroit, 1896; with A. C. Varney & Co., 
architects, 1897, 1898, Nettleton & Kahn, ar- 
chitects, 1899; manager firm of William Eeid, 
show case manufacturers, 1899-1904; secre- 
tary and manager Eeid Manufacturing Co., 
1904-7; since president Hunt Show Case and 
Manufacturing Co. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber B. P. O. Elks, Moose, Knights of Pythias, 
D. O. K. K. Club: Wolverine Auto. Eecre- 
ations: automobiling, fishing. Office: 656-672 
Humboldt Ave. Eesidence: 91 Calvert Ave. 

HUNT, Harry E,, lawyer and publisher; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 21, 1881; son of Frank J. 
and Ella (Atchinson) Hunt; educated De- 
troit public schools; LL.B., Detroit College 
of Law, 1904; married. Mar. 26, 1906, Kath- 
erine K. Hunt, of Detroit; one son, Charles 
K. Practiced law in Detroit since 1904; pub- 
lisher of "Progression," official organ of the 
Great Lakes International Arbitration So- 
ciety, Inc. Three times invited guest Lake 
Mohonk conferences on international arbitra- 
tion. Democrat. Three times unsuccessful can- 
didate for alderman, First Ward. President 
Great Lakes International Arbitration So- 
ciety; member India Society of Detroit, Cos- 
mos Society. Club: North Channel. Author: 
Laws of Michigan Eelating to Women and 



Girls, 1911; also of many articles on peace 
and arbitration, and of peace novel; contribu- 
tor American Journal of International Law. 
Eecreations: literature, cards. Office: 1421 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 141 Arden Park. 

HUNT, Ormond F., lawyer; born, Saranac, 
Mich., Sept. 4, 1856; son of Herman and 
Elizabeth (English) Hunt; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1881; LL.B., Law Department, 
University of Michigan, 1882; married at De- 
troit, June 14, 1899, Caroline Bloom; 1 daugh- 
ter, Elizabeth. Began practice of law at De- 
troit, 1883, as member of firm of Griffin, War- 
ner & Hunt, continuing until 1893; assistant 
prosecuting attorney, 1893-1901; prosecuting 
attorney Wayne County, 1901-7; member firm 
Hunt & Altland, 1908-12, now alone. Eepub- 
lican. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Beta Theta Pi college fraternity, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Mason (32°); mem- 
ber Detroit Commandery No. 1 and Moslem 
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Club: Detroit. Eec- 
reations: books and outdoor sports. Office: 
Penobscot Bldg. 

HUNT, Wellington Quelos, real estate and 
insurance; born, Detroit, Aug. 31, 1860; son 
of George Wellington and Louise C. (Quelos) 
Hunt; educated in public and high schools, 
graduating from Detroit High School, 1879; 
married at Detroit, Nov. 21, 1888, Mabel T. 
Loud; children: Harriet Mabel, Wellington L., 
John L. Began in real estate and insurance 
business, 1881, and has since continued in 
same lines. Democrat. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat. Eecreations: boating, hunting and 
fishing. Office: 523 Hammond Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 189 Van Dyke Ave. 

HUNT, Wetmore, land commissioner; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 31, 1859; son of Cleaveland and 
Helen (Wetmore) Hunt; educated in public 
and high schools of Detroit, graduating, 1878; 
Ph.B., University of Michigan, 1881; married 
at Detroit, June, 1886, Isobel Kerr Muir; 2 
children: Cleaveland Muir, Helen Wetmore. 
Entered service of Detroit, Mackinac & Mar- 
quette E. E., 1882, and has been director and 
assistant land commissioner of the road since 
1890; also treasurer Mexican Crude Eubber 
Co.; treasurer Mailometer Co., manufacturers 
of mailing machines. Democrat. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Sons of American Eevolution, 
Society of Colonial Wars, Delta Kappa Epsi- 
lon. Clubs: Country, Detroit Boat, Univer- 
sity, Yondotega, Witenagemote, Boylston. 
Eecreation: yachting. Office: 410 Penobscot 
Bldg. Eesidence: 677 Jefferson Ave. 



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HUNTEE, J. Ralph Clifford, manufacturers' 
agent; born, London, Can., Apr. 16, 1885; son 
of John Wood and Georgina (French) Hunter; 
educated public and high schools, London; 
married, Sept. 27, 1911, Kathrine Busby, of 
Ottawa, Can.; 1 daughter, Katherine Doro- 
thy. Began active career in a wholesale hard- 
ware house, London, continuing 4 years; lo- 
cated in Detroit, 1906; was connected with 
purchasing department of Packard Motor Car 
Co., Chalmers Motor Co., Cadillac Motor Car 
Co., and purchasing agent McCord Manufac- 
turing Co., until Sept., 1912; since manufac- 
turers' agent automobile accessories. Eepub- 
lican. Methodist. Mason. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Wolverine Auto Club. 
Eecreations: boating, hunting, fishing. Of- 
fice: 2033 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: 228 Marston Ct. 

HUNTER, Joseph H., manufacturer; born, 
Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 23, 1867; son of John 
F. and Mary A. (Fedder) Hunter; educated 
in public schools of Pittsburgh, and at West- 
ern University; married at Pittsburgh, Nov. 
19, 1893, Sarah P. Ford; one daughter, Doro- 
thea Eebbaca. Began active career as elec- 
trician in employ of the Allegheny County 
Light Co., in charge of electric testing; man- 
ager Pittsburgh Light Co., which was merged 
with Allegheny County Light Co.; resigned 
to accept positiou as superintendent of the 
Ferrous Chemical Co., later associating for 
about two years with Dr. J. A. Koch in ex- 
perimental work; engineer Pittsburgh & Alle- 
gheny Telephone Co.; acted as vice-president 
and general manager National Cable Wire Co. 
until the company went into hands of re- 
ceiver; was appointed by the court as re- 
ceiver of the company; assisted, 1906, in or- 
ganizing and incorporating the Detroit Insu- 
lated Wire Co. of which has since been vice- 
president; also vice-president Insulating Ma- 
terials Co. and Wyandotte Whiting Co.; di- 
rector of Gogebic Iron Syndicate of Wiscon- 
sin; administrator of the late Henry P. Ford, 
Pittsburgh. Eepublican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Wire Engineers' Associa- 
tion of New York. Mason. Club: Detroit. 
Eecreation: amateur photography. Office: De- 
troit Insulated Wire Co. Eesidence: 26 
Bethune Ave. W. 

HUNTER, Thomas; began at Indianapolis, 
1873, in employ of the merchandising house 
now known as the Pettis Dry Goods Co.; 
came to Detroit and in 1892 assisted in or- 
ganizing the Porteous Hunter Co., dry goods. 



which became Hunter, Gleen & Hunter the 
year following, and in 1899 was changed to 
Hunter & Hunter. Also member of The Hunter 
Tuppen Co., Syracuse, N. Y., and A. S. & T. 
Hunter, Utica, N. Y. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Office: 397 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 57 Eliot St. 

HUNTER, W. Egerton N., architect; born, 
Hamilton, Ont., Can., Feb. 16, 1868; son of 
William and Dina (Sutton) Hunter; educated 
in Hamilton (Ont.) Collegiate Institute; mar- 
ried at Dundas, Ont., 1893, Elizabeth Alice 
Kaye; children: Elsie M., Edgerton Kaye, 
Donald W. Came to Detroit, 1891; has been 
engaged in profession as architect since 1897; 
devotes special attention to church design- 
ing. Mason. Eecreations: outdoor and ath- 
letic diversions. Office: 1306-1307 Chamber 
of Commerce. Eesidence: 190 Blaine Ave. 

HUPP, Charles J., railway service; born, 
July 18, 1848; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

HURD, William F., manufacturer; born, 
Warsaw, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1851; son of Frank- 
lin D. and Anna (Hosiel) Hurd; educated in 
public schools of Wyoming County, N. Y.; 
married at Buffalo, N. Y., 1867,"johanna 
Lavey; 5 children. Has been identified with 
manufacture of sash, doors and interior fin- 
ish ever since the beginning of active career; 
came to Detroit, 1877; was connected for a 
number of years with De Man Bros, and John 
Pigott & Sons, in Delray and Detroit; organ- 
ized the W. F. Hurd Co., 1898, and since 
head of company. Democrat. Episcopalian. 
Mason. Eecreations: automobiling, shooting 
and outdoor exercises. Office: 200 Campbell 
Ave. Eesidence: 1627 Lafayette Boul. 

HURST, James T.; born, July 28, 1843; 
died, Dec. 9, 1910; see Vol. 1908."^ 

HURST, William A., lawyer; manufactur- 
ers' agent; born, Ontario, Can., Apr. 8, 1862; 
son of William and Margaret Storey (Cath- 
cart) Hurst; educated public schools, St. 
Clair, Mich.; Detroit Business University; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1896; mar- 
ried, Sept. 17, 1889, Ida E. Clark, of Detroit; 
one daughter, Helen Claire. Admitted to 
Michigan bar, 1896; Circuit Court commis- 
sioner, 1896-1900; member Michigan House 
of Representatives, 1902; has represented 
Wolverine Manufacturing Co.^ of Detroit, 
selling furniture exclusively on commission, 
since 1905. Assistant sfecretary Michigan Com- 
mission at St. Louis World's Fair, 1903. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
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Golf. Recreations: golf, hunting. Office: Wol- 
verine Manufacturing Co., 12tli and Stanley 
Ave. Residence: 24 Westminster Ave. 

HUSEN, Alfred; born, Tannersville, Pa., 
Sept. 8, 1861; son of William and Eliza Hu- 
sen; married at Detroit, Mar. 18, 1891, Lottie 
Dandell (died, June 21, 1911); 4 children: 
Edwin W., Alfred, Otto, Lottie. Began in 
tobacco business as "stripper" for Scotten, 
Lovett & Co., 1876; at 19 went on the road 
as traveling salesman, and later was made 
superintendent of department for manufac- 
ture of plug tobacco, the firm being at that 
time Daniel Scotten & Co., which sold out to 
the Continental Tobacco Co., 1898; assisted 
William E. Scotten, 1899, in organization of 
the Scotten Tobacco Co., of which was vice- 
president and director until 1909; since build- 
ing contractor. Republican. Residence: 423 
Hubbard Ave. 

HUSTON, Clifford R.; born, Canton Town- 
ship, Wayne Co., Mich., Mar. 22, 1865; son of 
Reuben and Sarah E. (Gill) Huston; gradu- 
ated Michigan State Normal School, 1886; 
University of Michigan, Law Department, 
1900-1; married, Detroit, Sept. 10, 1901, Sara 
E. Fairbairn; children: Glen F. (deceased), 
Marian J. In grain and hay business, under 
firm name of Huston & Dawson, Ypsilanti, 
Mich., 1892-1900, Moorman-Huston Co., Ypsi- 
lanti, 1895-96, C. R. Huston, Detroit, 1907-11, 
Ellair, Huston & Co., 1911-12; partnership dis- 
solved by death of Mr. Ellair, Sept. 14, 1912; 
business now conducted in own name. Taught 
school 3 years; school inspector. Canton Town- 
ship, 1886-1890; alderman, Ypsilanti, 1897- 
1901; mayor of Ypsilanti, 1903-4; register of 
deeds, Washtenaw County, Mich., 1901-5. Dem- 
ocrat. Methodist. Mason; member B. P. O. 
Elks, L O. Foresters. Club: Transportation. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 710 Chamber of 
Commerce. Residence: 726 Trumbull Ave. 

HUTCHINGS, Frank W.; born, Belle 
Plaine, la., July 27, 1873; son of Gideon and 
Mary Augusta (Dresser) Hutchings; educated 
in public schools and at Columbian and 
Georgetown universities, graduating from the 
latter, with degrees of LL.B. and LL.M.; mar- 
ried at Lyons, Mich., Oct. 6, 1897, Eva Man- 
ning. After graduation from university, was 
private secretary for Hon. Richard C. McCor- 
mick, of New York, and later associated with 
the official stenographers of the House of 
Representatives, Washington; connected with 
Congressional Library Building and Grounds, 
subsequently being appointed chief clerk; re- 



moved to Detroit, July, 1902, and acted as 
secretary National Founders ' Association un- 
til Dec. 31, 1911; treasurer Lake Superior 
Iron & Chemical Co. since Jan. 1, 1912. Re- 
publican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit. Office: 701 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 108 Atkinson 
Avenue. 

HUTCHINGS, WiUard Hunter, surgeon; 
born, Leslie, Mich., Aug. 25, 1873; son of Wil- 
liam and Nora (Hunter) Hutchings; educated 
Leslie High School; A.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1895, M.D., 1899; University of Wiirz- 
burg, Germany, 1903; University of Berlin, 
1904; married, Sept. 6, 1899, Emma Burt, of 
Saginaw, Mich.; one daughter, Nora. Began 
jjractice at Ann Arbor, Mich., 1899; located 
in Detroit, 1906. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Racquet, Country, Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 202 Fine Arts 
Bldg. Residence: 473 .Jefferson Ave. 

HUTCHINS, Jere Chamberlain, street rail- 
way official; born in Carroll parish. La., Oct. 
13, 1853; son of Anthony W. and Mary B. 
(Chamberlain) Hutchins; moved to Lexing- 
ton, Mo.; educated in public schools; studied 
civil engineering; married, 1881, Anna M. 
Brooks, of Waco, Tex. (died, 1900); 2d, 1903, 
Sarah H., daughter of Dr. George B. Russel, 
of Detroit. Began railway service in construc- 
tion of Missouri, Gulf & Lexington Ry. ; later 
construction engineer on Missouri railroads; 
reporter Waco (Tex.) Examiner, 1876-81; re- 
turned to railroading, serving thirteen years 
with New Orleans & Pacific, Missouri, Kan- 
sas & Texas, Louisville, New Orleans & Texas, 
Illinois Central Ry. companies; manager De- 
troit Citizens' Street Ry., 1894; worked for 
amalgamation of lines; now president and 
general manager Detroit United Ry., owning, 
operating and controlling about 800 miles of 
electrical railway. Member American Society 
Civil Engineers; Detroit Chamber of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Fellowcraft, 
Yondotega (Detroit), Metropolitan (New 
York), Union (Cleveland). Recreations: golf, 
farming. Office: 12 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 149 McDougall Ave. 

HUTCHINSON, WiUiam G., physician; 
born, Detroit, June 23, 1876; son of Edwin 
B. and Delia M. (Gillett) Hutchinson; edu- 
cated at Detroit Church Academy and De- 
troit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 
1897; married, Apr. 18, 1911, Emma Brede, of 
Detroit; one child, Mary E. Interne at Har- 
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staff Eastern Michigan Asylum, 1898-99; in- 
terne Children's Free Hospital, 1899-1900; 
now attending surgeon Children's Free Hos- 
pital; adjunct professor of anatomy Detroit 
College of Medicine; medical director Mich- 
igan Mutual Life Insurance Co.; assistant 
surgeon Michigan State Naval Brigade, 1906- 
10. Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, Nu Sigma Nu. Office: 
612 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 139 
Seward Ave. 

HUTTER, Charles J., clergyman; born, Ger- 
many, Aug. 3, 1865; son of Caspar and Jo- 
sephine (Schmidt) Hutter; educated parochial 
schools and gymnasium, Germany; Seminary 
of St. Peter in Glasgow, Scotland, 1885-87; 
Holy Ghost Seminary, Paris, France; semi- 
nary, Milwaukee, Wis., 1890. Ordained E. C. 
priest, by Bishop Foley, 1891; assistant pas- 
tor St. Joseph's Church, Detroit, 1891-94; ad- 
ministrator Sacred Heart Church, 1894-95; 
pastor St. Anthony's Church, since 1895. Ad- 
dress: 1229 Sheridan Ave. 

HUTTON, George E. ; born, Hartford, Conn., 
Oct. 5, 1861; son of George and Annie (Mc- 
Ginnis) Hutton; educated in public schools 
of Detroit and at Patterson's College; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Apr. 23, 1893, Minnie Leay- 
craft (died, July, 1907); 2d, Nellie Doucher, 
of Port Huron, Dec. 23, 1907. Came to De- 
troit, 1867; was engaged in U. S. lighthouse 
service for seven years, after which he lived 
upon a farm in Wayne County, Mich., for 
eight years; in employ of American Express 
Co. at Detroit three years; became connected 
with Hannan & Co., real estate, Feb., 1890; was 
with real estate firm of Adams & Peck for 
three years, and entered business for self, 
1895; member of firm of Hutton & Nail since 
1904. Member Detroit Eeal Estate Board, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Detroit 
Board of Education, 1907-11. Eepublican. Ma- 
son (32°), Shriner. President Detroit Matinee 
Club. Eecreations: driving and fine horses. 
OflSce: 1009 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 643 
Brooklyn Ave. 

HUTTON, Robert; born, Apr. 19, 1846; 
died, Apr. 21, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

HUYETTE, Carl Edward, lumberman; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 18, 1879; son Miles Clayton and 
Cecelia (Smith) Huyette; educated public 
and high schools, Detroit; married, Apr. 24, 
1903, Euth C. Harding, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Euth Harding, Hannah Barker, Agnes 
Louise. Was with American Eadiator Co., De- 



troit and Chicago, 13 years; secretary H. W. 
Harding Lumber Co. since 1905. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Athletic, Y. M. C. A. Eecreations: golf and 
baseball. Office: 3140 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 112 Hague Ave. 



ING-DAHL, John, merchant tailor; born, 
Ingelstad, Sweden, Apr. 19, 1865; son of Pahr 
J. and Elna (Olsson) Jonson; educated public 
schools of Sweden; married, Dec. 26, 1893, 
Amida Sofia Blomgren, of Lufvehute, Sweden; 
children: Bernhard, Harry, Margaret, Edward, 
Elna. Came to America, 1892; engaged in 
merchant tailoring business since Oct. 1, 1904; 
member firm of Ingdahl & Blomgren since 
Mch. 1, 1913. Served in Swedish army for 
three years as member of the Vendes Ar- 
tillery. Progressive in politics. Methodist. 
Member Cutters' Association, Detroit. Ma- 
son. Eecreation: reading. Office: 1503 14th 
Ave. Eesidence: 79 Waverly Ave. 

INGLIS, David, physician; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 27, 1850; son of Eichard and Agnes 
(Lambie) Inglis; educated in public schools 
of Detroit and Grand Eapids, Mich., Univer- 
sity of Michigan, Detroit Medical College, de- 
gree of M.D,, 1871; Bellevue Hospital Medi- 
cal College, New York, 1872; married at 
Jonesville, Mich., Aug. 1, 1877, Jennie H. 
Baxter; children: Henry B., Lois, Winifred 
(Mrs. Douglas Hall), Dorothy. Began prac- 
tice, 1874; post-graduate studies at Vienna 
and University of Berlin, two years; has made 
a specialty of mental and nervous diseases 
since 1885; professor nervous and mental 
diseases Detroit College of Medicine; con- 
sulting neurologist to Harper and St. Mary's 
hospitals. Universalist. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society (president, 1906), American Me"d- 
ical Association, Detroit Academy of Medi- 
cine. Eecreation: agricluture. Office: 32 
Adams Ave. W. Eesidence: Grosse He, Mich. 

INGLIS, James, manufacture; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 15, 1864; son of Eichard and 
Agnes (Lambie) Inglis; educated in Detroit 
public and high schools; married at Fort 
Wayne, Ind., Oct. 20, 1903, Elizabeth Hughes; 
2 children: Elizabeth Agnes, James Hughes. 
Began in manufacturing business in Detroit, 
1887; president and general manager Amer- 
ican Blower Co., manufacturers of heating, 
ventilating, drying and mechanical draft ap- 
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Canadian Sirocco Co., both of Windsor, Ont.; 
director National Bank of Commerce, Michi- 
gan Savings Bank, Detroit. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce (president, 1906). Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. Office: 
American Blower Co., 1400 Eussell St. Eesi- 
dence: 626 East Grand Boul. 

INGLIS, William; born, Grand Eapids, 
Mich., Mar. 15, 1867; son of Dr. Eichard and 
Agnes (Lambie) Inglis; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married, Apr. 26, 1894, Caro- 
lyn C. Eittenhouse, of Washington, D. C; 
children: David, Carolyn, William, John. Pro- 
prietor William Inglis Wire & Iron Works 
since 1894. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Clubs: De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Of- 
fice: 59-61 E. Woodbridge St. Eesidence: 38 
Edmund PI. 

INGRAM, Frederick F.; born, Hastings, 
Mich., May 9, 1856; son of Orrin L. and Lydia 
A. (Benson) Ingram; educated at Hastings 
High School and Olivet College; married, 
Hudson, Wis., June 15, 1889, Laura A. Mayo; 
1 son, Frederick F., Jr. Began in retail drug 
business, at Ypsilanti, Mich.; traveled for 
pharmaceutical house several years before 
becoming partner in firm of Milburn & Wil- 
liamson, manufacturing pharmacists, Detroit-, 
1885; later firm became Williamson, Ingram 
& Griggs; in the 90 's Mr. Ingram bought out 
other interests and was proprietor under firm 
name of Frederick F. Ingram & Co., until 
firm incorporated, 1909, as Frederick F. In- 
gram Co., of which is president. Member De- 
troit Public Lighting Commission for six 
years, ending 1905; elected Charter Commis- 
sioner-at-large for Detroit, 1913. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, American-Yorkshire 
Club, Henry George Association (president). 
Eecreations: farming and stock breeding; in- 
terested in economic and industrial better- 
ment movement. Office: 50-56 Tenth St., cor. 
Lafayette Boul. Eesidence: 409 Lafayette 
Boul. 

IRELAND, David M., general manager Ire- 
land & Matthews Manufacturing Co., sheet 
metal goods. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 51- 
79 Iron St. Eesidence: 165 East Grand Boul. 

IRVINE, George W., physician; born, St. 
Lawrence, N. Y., June 6, 1866; son of Eobert 
and Areis C. (Millen) Irvine; educated in 
common school; Chammont High School; 
graduate Dominion Business College, King- 
ston, Ont.; Detroit College of Medicine, grad- 



uating, M.D., Mar. 19, 1891; married at De- 
troit, Des. 12, 1906, Annie F. Booth. Has 
practioced in Detroit since 1891; medical ex- 
aminer Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Asso- 
ciation of Philadelphia; on staff Providence 
Hospital. Member Wayne County Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association. Contract sur- 
geon, Fort Wayne, during Spanish-American 
War; assistant in chemical laboratory De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1896-1908. Eepub- 
lican, Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 511 
Washington Arcade. Eesidence; 736 Cass Ave. 

IRVINE, William Henry, real estate; born, 
Mackinaw Island, Mich., Mar. 4, 1849; son of 
John Dunseith and Matilda (Drew) Irvine; 
educated in public schools and Detroit High 
School, graduating, 1865; unmarried. Be- 
came connected as accountant with Detroit 
Stove Works in 1866, and continued with the 
company for twenty-seven years, filling posi- 
tions of treasurer and director the greater 
part of the time; resigned. Mar., 1593, to take 
an active part in real estate business of Ir- 
vine & Wise, handling mostly own property; 
incorporated, Jan. 1, 1910, as Irvine Wise 
Eealty Co., of which is president. Member 
Eeal Estate Board. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 214 
Moffat Blk. Eesidence: 43 Garfield Ave. 

IRWIN, John A.; born, Durham, Ont., Apr. 
6, 1881; son of George and Susan Elizabeth 
(Humphries) Irwin; graduated from Cheboy- 
gan (Mich.) High School, 1908; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Low, 1903; married, June 22, 
1907, Maud Anna Foote, of Detroit; two chil- 
dren: John Marquis, Lucile Augustus. Em- 
ployed by Sibley Lumber Co., 1900-3; secre- 
tary Ternes Coal & Lumber Co., 1903-6; with 
Grace Harbor Lumber Co., 1906-7; president 
State Coal & Lumber Co., 1907-10; president 
Talbot-Irwin Co. since 1910; also operates as 
builder under own name. Member Detroit 
Chamber of Commerce. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Member Y. M. C. A. Mason. Club: 
Valhalla. Eecreations: automobiling, fishing. 
Office: 1175 Trumbull Ave. Eesidence: 697 
Lothrop Ave. 

ISHAM, Frederic Stewart, author; born at 
Detroit, Mar. 29, 1866; son of Charles S. and 
Lucy B. (Mott) Isham; graduate High School, 
Detroit; studied for two years at Eoyal Acad- 
emy Music, London, and two years Munich; 
married, Apr. 15, 1895, Helen M. Frue. Author: 
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The Strollers, 1902; Under the Rose, 1903; 
Black Friday, 1904; Lady of the Mount, 1907; 
Half a Chance, 1908; The Social Buccaneer, 
1910; A Man and His Money, 1911; Aladdiu 
from Broadway, 1913. Residence: 59 Rowena 
Street. 

IVUS, Augustus W., physician; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 21, 1861; son of Lewis T. and Mar- 
garet W. (Leggett) Ives; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; was student in College de 
France, Paris, France, and Heidelberg Uni- 
versity, Germany, three years, 1878-81; De- 
troit College of Medicine, M.D., 1891; post- 
graduate course in Vienna, summer of 1904; 
married at New York, Aug. 31, 1901, Claire 
Chandler; children: Chandler, Margaret. Has 
been engaged in practice in Detroit since 
1891; professor nervous diseases, Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine; visiting neurologist to St. 
Mary's and Providence hospitals. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation. Republican. Unitarian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. jVu Sigma Nu. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: automobil- 
ing, fungi. Office: 608 Gas Office Bldg. Res- 
idence: 73 W. Euclid Ave. 

IVES, Percy, portrait painter; born, De- 
troit, June 5, 1864; son of Lewis Thomas and 
Margaret Wright (Leggett) Ives; educated 
in grammar and high schools of Detroit to 
17; studied Pennsylvania Academy of Fine 
Arts for 4 years, and in Paris, France, for 6 
years; married at Detroit, June 16, 1890, Elise 
Caron; 1 son, Lewis W. Has painted por- 
traits of many of the prominent men of Mich- 
igan and of a number outside of the state, 
including ex-President Cleveland; has exhib- 
ited in Paris, New York, St. Louis, Philadel- 
phia, Cincinnati, Boston, Chicago, Buffalo; 
received honorable mention Pan-American 
Exposition, Buffalo, 1901; member Jury of 
Admission, Art Department, St. Louis Exposi- 
tion, 1904. Republican. Member Detroit 
Museum of Art (incorporator and trustee, 
also treasurer). Society of Western Artists, 
Fine Arts Society, Archaeological Society 
(treasurer Detroit branch), Detroit Post G. 
A. R. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Prismatic, Hop- 
kin, Scarab. Recreation: outdoor sports. 
Studio and Residence: 502 Cass Ave. 



JACKLIN, James E., clergyman, editor; 
born, Lenawee Co., Mich., Jan. 1, 1847; son 
of William T. and Mary Ann (Buff) Jacklin; 



educated in public schools, Detroit, University 
of Michigan; Boston School of Theology; 
married, 1875, Emma Belman, of Detroit; 1 
daughter. Flora E. Ordained M. E. ministry, 
1875; pastor, Saginaw, 1875-77, NorthviUe, 
1877-80, Monroe, 1880-83, Bay City, 1883-86, 
Flint, 1886-90; associate editor Michigan 
Christian Advocate since 1890. Trustee Old 
Peoples' Home of Chelsea, Detroit Deaconess 
Home. Recreation: gardening. Office: 21 
Adams Ave. E. Residence: 147 Kirby Ave. W. 
JACKSON, Archibald Charles, director 
Michigan Conservatory of Music; born. North 
Hatley, Quebec, Can., Dec. 14, 1874; son of 
Charles and Priscilla (Call) Jackson; gradu- 
ated New England Conservatory of Music, 
Boston, 1902; married. May 25, 1892, Mary 
Ellen LeBaron, of North Hatley, Quebec; 1 
son, Harold C. L. Taught in Baptist Univer- 
sity for Women, Raleigh, N. C, 1903-5, Whit- 
man College, 1906-9; studied in Berlin, Ger- 
many, 1910-11; director music, Michigan Con- 
servatory of Music, since 1912. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Member William T. Hill Lodge, 
A. F. & A. M., Raleigh, N. C. Club: Fine Arts! 
Recreation: golf. Office: 1020 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 1196 Brush St. 

JACKSON, Edmund Davis, contractor; 
born, near Peru, Miami Co., Ind., Mar. 25, 
1873; son of John M., Jr., and Emma (Davis) 
Jackson; ancestors on both sides arrived in 
America over 150 years ago; graduated Peru 
(Ind.) High School; B.S. in Electrical Engi- 
neering, Perdue University, 1896; married, 
1904, Isabel G. Diack, of Detroit; children: 
Edmund D., Jr., Katharine, Irwin. Began as 
a surveyor in Indiana; in telephone business, 
1898-1901; erection superintendent Russel 
Wheel & Foundry Co., 1901-8; erection super- 
intendent Vinton Co., 1908-9; engaged as con- 
tractor, in own name, 1909-10; member Jack- 
son & Maurice, builders of concrete and fire- 
proof factories and commercial buildings, 
since 1910; also superintendent construction 
for Ford Motor Co. Democrat. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Detroit Boat. Recreations: motoring, swim- 
ming. Office: 1708 Ford Bldg. Residence- 
213 Pallister Ave. 

JACKSON, Harry Hamilton, dentist; born. 
Arcade, N. Y., Sept. 25, 1835; son of Harry 
and Aurora (Hinckley) Jackson; educated 
at Arcade, N. Y.; studied dentistry with Dr. 
A. B. Botsford; married, Sept. 4, 1864, SaraG 
Scott, of Plymouth, Mich.; children: Harry 
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Mt. Gilead, O., 1858; removed to Northville, 
Mich., 1859, to Detroit, 1873. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member of Michigan Dental Asso- 
ciation since 1862; member American Dental 
Association since 1863; ex-president Detroit 
Dental Association. Was one of dentists who 
initiated eifort to establish dental college at 
University of Michigan. Mason (32°), K. T., 
Shriner. Club: Wayne. Eecreations: golf, 
fishing, bowling. Office and Residence: 317 
Jefferson Ave. 

JACKSON, John J., lawyer; see Vol. 1908. 

JACKSON, Richard, Jr., sales manager 
W. B. Jarvis Co.; born, London, Eng., Aug. 
14, 1873; son of Richard and Amelia (Pyar) 
Jackson; educated Boys' School, Woolwich, 
Eng., High School, Detroit; married, Aug. 2, 
1909, Marion Christine Wise, of Detroit. En- 
gaged in china and glassware business for 
self at Detroit, 1897-99; traveling salesman 
for Barley & Tyrrell, wholesale china and 
glassware, Chicago, 1899-1901; manager at 
Detroit for A. G. Spalding & Bros., sporting 
goods, Dec. 1, 1901-13; now sales manager, W. 
B. Jarvis Co., Detroit and Grand Rapids, 
Mich.; vice-president Oriental Mining 
Co. President Border Baseball League. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Michigan National Guard, 6 years. 
Episcopalian. Member Palestine Lodge, F. & 
A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter, R. A. M.; Knight 
Templar; Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft (mem- 
ler board of governors), Bloomfield Hills 
I ountry, Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, De- 
Iroit Y. M. C. A. Recreation: golf. Office: 
237 Woodward Ave. Residence: 1885 2nd 
Ave. Summer Home: Mackinac Island, Mich. 

JACKSON, Roscoe Bradbury, secretary, 
treasurer and general manager Hudson 
Motor Car Co.; born, Ionia, Mich., Jan. 30, 
1879; son of Andrew J. and Frances (Brad- 
bury) Jackson; educated Ionia public schools; 
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of 
Michigan, 1902; married, Sept. 12, 1908, 
Louise A. Webber, of Detroit; 2 children: 
Eleanor W., Richard W. Served as assistant 
superintendent Olds Motor Works, Lansing, 
Mich., 1904; assistant to general manager, 
same company, 1905, and factory manager, 
1906-7; became connected with E. R. Thomas 
Motor Co., Buffalo, N. Y., as general manager, 
1908; assisted in organizing the Hudson 
Motor Car Co., Detroit, 1909, becoming sec- 
retary, treasurer and general manager; direc- 
tor Provident Loan Association. Clubs: De- 



troit, Detroit Athletic, Country, Boat, Auto- 
mobile, University. Office: 2901 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 151 Ferry Ave. E. 

JACKSON, WiUiam A.; born, Ithaca, N. Y., 
Sept. 9, 1848; married at Three Rivers, Mich., 
1873, Nellie M. Moore; 1 daughter, Louise 
(Mrs. H. H. Robinson). Entered telephone 
business, 1877, in employ of the Michigan 
Telephone Co.; came to Detroit, 1882; was 
president Central Union Telephone Co., Chi- 
cago, 1899-1904; returned to Detroit as presi- 
dent of the Michigan State Telephone Co., 
1904; became president United Machine Co., 
continuing until 1907; president Home Tele- 
phone Co. of Michigan, 1907-12, when this 
company consolidated with Michigan State 
Telephone Co. President Municipal Lighting 
Commission of Detroit under Mayor H. S. 
Pingree, 1893-94. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Old Club, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 307 Stevens Bldg. 
Residence: 24 Ferry Ave. W. 

JACOB, Abram A.; born, Russia, Sept. 15, 
1863; son of Joseph and Anna Jacob; edu- 
cated in Russia; came to America, 1882, and 
located in Detroit; married at Detroit, 1886, 
Yetta M. Lavine; 2 sons: Benjamin, Nathan. 
Has been engaged in wholesale fruit and pro- 
duce commission business since 1893, and is 
senior member of firm of A. Jacob & Co. 
Member Detroit Produce Exchange, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Jewish reli- 
gion. Member Knights of Pythias, Hebrew 
Protective Union, Sons of Benjamin. Office: 
22-24 Woodbridge St. W. Residence: 100 
Roweua St. 

JACOB, Bernhardt; born, Detroit, Mar. 31, 
1870; son of John Christian and Margaretha 
(Conrad) Jacob; educated in public schools; 
M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1891; post- 
graduate courses, Berlin, Heidelberg, Wurz- 
burg and Dresden, Germany; married, Oct. 
21, 1903, Hulda Gorenflo, of Detroit. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1891; county physician, 
Wayne County, 1893-95; physician to Detroit 
House of Correction, 1896-1913; superinten- 
dent House of Correction since June 1, 1913. 
Member Michigan Medical Society. Mason; 
member Odd Fellows, Woodmen. Clubs: Har- 
monie, Detroit Athletic, German-American 
Association, Detroit Yacht. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Address: House of Correction. 
Residence: 368 Alfred St. 

JACOB, Max; born, Russia, July, 1864; son 
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old country and America; married, 1882, 
Bertha Eosenberg, of Sweden (she died, 
1901); 5 children: Lillian (Mrs. Joe Epstein), 
William, Ben, Esther, Samuel. Came to Amer- 
ica, 1878, and located in Detroit; engaged in 
wholesale bottle business for over 35 years, 
also in real estate business since 1908; senior 
partner M. Jacob & Sons, wholesale bottles. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Jewish religion. President Beth Jacob 
Congregation. Member Knights of Pythias, 
I. O. O. F., Sons of Benjamin, B'nai B'rith. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 527-537 
Beaubien St. Eesidence: 131 E. Hancock St. 

JACOBS, Abraham, investments, retired 
manufacturer; born, Swak, Eussia, Feb. 15, 
1856; son of Aaron and Fannie (Jacobs) 
Jacobs; educated in public schools of New 
York and Washington, D. C; married, Feb. 
29, 1879, Etta Goldstein, of Syracuse, N. Y.; 
8 children: Charles L,, Sadie (Mrs. Alexander 
Friedman), Harry, Eose, Edward, Mabel, 
Sydney, Lucille. Came to United States, 1866, 
with parents, who located in New York and 
later removed to Washington, D. C; settled 
in Detroit, 1868, and became connected as 
errand boy with Edson, Moore & Co., whole- 
sale dry goods, continuing for 1 year; then 
with Thomas Walsh & Co., auctioneers, 3 
years; started dry goods business in St. Clair, 
Mich., 1879; removed to Detroit, 1883, and 
engaged for 21 years in wholesale men's fur- 
nishing business and as clothing manufacturer 
under title of A. Jacobs & Co.; retired from 
active business on acount of ill health, 1904, 
but name of A. Jacobs & Co. still continues 
as brokers in real estate, bonds and mort- 
gages. Was the originator of the central heat- 
ing system now applied in Detroit; obtained 
first franchise to lay heating pipes through 
the streets, particularly in the East End; is 
the only individual in the United States who 
has been granted a franchise to install public 
heating and lighting in a city the size of 
Detroit; disposed of his heating and lighting 
interests 9 years ago. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Jewish religion. 
Vice-president Shaarey Ardek Congregation; 
member B 'nai B 'rith. Free Sons of Israel. 
Eecreation: traveling. Office: 180 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 52 Alfred St. 

JACOBS, Albert Poole, lawyer, author; see 
Vol. 1908. 

JACOBS, Charles Huntington; born, July 
17, 1857; died, 1909; see VoL 1908. 



JACOBS, William John, clergyman; born, 
Cleveland, O., Sept. 5, 1865; son of John 
Hobart and Ellen Grace (Wilson) Jacobs; 
educated Preparatory School, Hudson, O.; 
A.B., Adelbert College, Western Eeserve Uni- 
versity, Cleveland, 1888, M.A., 1891; Lane 
Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, 1891; Ober- 
lin Theological Seminary, O., 1891-92; post- 
graduate study, Western Eeserve University; 
Ph.D., Wooster University, O., 1902; married, 
July 15, 1896, Sallie T. Wick, of Butler, Pa.; 
5 children: Helen C, Emma G., Dorothy, 
George W., Donald W. Ordained Congrega- 
tional ministry, 1896; pastor Penfeld, O., 
1896-99, Boulevard Church, Detroit, since Apr. 
8, 1899. Member of Phi Beta Kappa. Pro- 
gressive. Mason. Eecreations: fishing, hand- 
ball. Author, pamphlet. The Immigration 
Problem, 1902. Address: 1052 Warren Ave. 

JACOBSON, Benjamin, lawyer; born. East 
Saginaw, Mich., June 21, 1874; son of Levi 
and Hannah (Feldstein) Jacobson; educated 
in public schools of East Saginaw, Charlotte 
High School and University of Michigan, 
graduating LL.B., 1898; unmarried. Has been 
in practice in Detroit since 1898. President 
and treasurer Houghton-Jacobson Printing 
Co. and Detroit Film Exchange Co. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce, B'nai B'rith. Club: 
Phoenix. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
612 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 982 Brush St. 

JAKEIt, Frank Ferdinand; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 13, 1879; son of Ferdinand and Amelia 
(Schneider) Jakel; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; unmarried. Began active career with 
the Detroit Machine Valve Works and learned 
machinist's trade; traveled and worked at 
trade in New York, Buffalo, and other cities; 
came to Detroit from Plymouth, Mich., 1906, 
and associated with E. E. Stoddard, 1909, in 
organizing the Stoddard-Jakel Machine & 
Tool Co., with which has since been identified. 
Eecreations: automobiling, fishing. Office": 
80-82 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 290 Eandolph 
Street. 

JAMES, Delbert Cronk, lawyer; born. 
Maple Grove Township, Saginaw County, 
Mich., Apr. 11, 1872; son of Henry and Phina 
(Parmelee) James; educated in public schools 
of Saginaw; graduate International College, 
1911; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1903; 
married, Sept. 23, 1897, Maude M. Parker, of 
Saginaw; children: Parker H., Helen E., Del- 
bert F. Began practice, 1903, under firm name 
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ganized, 1910, Delbert C. James Co., general 
insurance, of which is secretary and treas- 
urer. Member of Committee of 50 appointed 
by Mayor Breitmeyer on street railway inves- 
tigation. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club. Mason; 
Palestine Lodge; King Cyrus Chapter. Club: 
Felloweraft. Kecreations: bowling, hunting, 
fishing. Office: Chamber of Commerce. Eesi- 
dence: 130 Euclid Ave. W. 

JAMIESON, Robert Gary, physician; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 18, 1881; son of Eobert Andrus 
and Emma Louise (Thompson) Jamieson; ed- 
ucated in public and high schools; M.D., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1903; post-graduate 
work. University of Vienna, 1905-6; married, 
June 16, 1909, Carolyn Poppleton, of Birming- 
ham, Mich. Practiced in Detroit since 1903; 
attending dermatologist. Harper Hospital out 
patient department. Eepublican. Episcopa- 
lian. Member American Medical Association, 
Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Detroit Medical 
Club, Phi Kho Sigma fraternity. Eecreations: 
automobiling, golf. Office: 604 Washington 
Arcade. Eesidence: 1099 Brush St. 

JANSON, W(illiam) Harry, manufacturer; 
born, Harriston, Ont., Apr. 17, 1874; son of 
William Thomas and Anna (Gallman) Janson; 
educated public schools of native town to 
1883, when removed to Detroit; graduated 
from grammar school, Detroit, and attended 
High School 1 year; married, Detroit, June 
17, 1895, Ellen Eugenia Fitzsimmons; 6 chil- 
dren: Charles E., William H., Jr., Ellen Euge- 
nia, Walter Smith, Harriet Anna, Chester 
Emmet. Began active career at 15 as errand 
boy for Michigan Drug Co. and advanced to 
city salesman to manufacturing trade of De- 
troit, continuing with the company for 21 
years; resigned Feb. 1, 1911, to become man- 
ager Detroit plant of F. L. & J. C. Codman 
Co., manufacturers of buffing wheels, Boston. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Credit 
Men's Association. Mason (Zion Lodge No. 1, 
Detroit). Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 
139 Beaubien St. Eesidence: 169 Atkinson 
Avenue. 

JANUARY (Janvier), William Louis, law- 
yer; born, near Xenia, O., Jan. 9, 1853; son of 
George Wadman and Mary Standifore (Gar- 
nett) January (descendant of the old French 
family of Janvier, and direct descendant of 
Thomas Janvier, who settled in Philadelphia, 
in 1686, and became a large land owner; the 



name was changed to January in 1720); edu- 
cated in district schools of Green Co., O.; 
elective course, University of Michigan; Law 
Department, University of Michigan, gradu- 
ating, LL.B., 1883; married at Shelby, O.^ 
May 25, 1886, Carrie B. Brucker; 1 daughter, 
Marie Margueretta (graduate Michigan Con- 
servatory of Music; studied Overland Con- 
servatory of Music). Admitted to Michigan 
bar, 1883, and since practiced continually,* 
principally corporation, patent infringement 
and interference cases. Elected to Michigan 
House of Eepresentatives, 1896; introduced 
charter amendments affecting City of De- 
troit; also first bill providing for general 
primary election reforms throughout the state 
and abolition of caucuses and conventions; 
introduced and secured passage of bill for 
protection of parks and boulevards, notably 
the Belle Isle bridge approach, making it a 
part of the City Park; also active in reduc- 
tion of taxation, and repeal of M. C. charter. 
Delegate to World's Congress of Lawyers and 
Jurists, St. Louis, 1904; appointed by Detroit 
County and Michigan State bar to compile 
and edit memorial of John Marshall Day 
celebration. Eepublican. His services in the 
sound money campaign, 1896, were conspicu- 
ous, his clear comprehension of the issues at 
stake making him a valuable adviser; took 
active part in the campaign, rendering valu- 
able services to his party on the stump, and 
by his writings through the press and other- 
wise. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association, American Bar Associ- 
ation (general council), International Law 
Association, L'Institut de Droit Compare, 
Bruxelles; member University of Michigan 
Association of Detroit, Ohio Society of De- 
troit. Club: Detroit Yacht. Eecreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 12-13 Buhl Blk. Eesi- 
dence: 110 Woodland Ave. 

JAPES, Henry; born, Detroit, 1863; son of 
John and Elizabeth Japes; educated in 
parochial schools, Detroit; Detroit College; 
unmarried. Began active career with father 
in manufacture of doors, sash, interior finish, 
etc., and continued with other firms; in busi- 
ness for self since 1892 as H. Japes & Co., 
manufacturer, also dealer in lumber. Catholic.. 
Member Detroit Builders' and Traders' Ex- 
change, German-American Association, Of- 
fice: 713 St. Aubin Ave. Eesidence: 534 St. 
Aubin Ave. 

JAR VIS, William Brown, merchant; born, 
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and Eliza (Brown) Jarvis; educated in public 
schools, Brantford; Forest City Business Col- 
lege, Loudon, Ont.; married, Aug. 12, 1907, 
Minnie E. Evans, of Grand Eapids, Mich,; 3 
children: Lewis A., Bernice M., Beatrice C. 
Bookkeeper for E. G. Studley, sporting goods, 
bicycles and mill supplies, 1886-89; engaged 
as traveling salesman for same firm, 1889-91, 
manager, 1891-95, junior partner under title 
of Studley & Jarvis, 1896-98; succeeded to 
business, 1898; organized W. B. Jarvis Co., 
Detroit and Grand Rapids, 1902, and is presi- 
dent and general maanger same. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Clubs: Wolverine Auto, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Athletic, Rotary. Recre- 
ations: shooting, fishing. Office: 237-239 
Woodward Ave. Residence: The Lenox. 

JASNOWSKI, Charles H., lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 3, 1882; sou of Philip and Nora 
(Kane) Jasnowski; educated Webster Gram- 
mar School and Western High School, De- 
troit, graduating, 1902; University of Michi- 
gan, literary course, 1 year; LL.B., Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, 1906; mar- 
ried, May 12, 1907, Euphemia Brotherton, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Charles Ford, Regina. 
Began practice in Detroit, 1906, associating 
with Charles T. Wilkins; appointed assistant 
prosecuting attorney of Wayne County, Jan. 
1, 1909, and chief assistant, Oct., 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Member Ashlar 
Lodge, F. & A. M.; Peninsula Chapter, Royal 
Arch Masons; B. P. O. Elks. Member West- 
ern High School Alumni. Clubs: Lawyers', 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: motoring, read- 
ing. Office: Wayne County Bldg. and 902 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 242 Stanton Ave. 

JAYNE, Ira W., lawyer; born, Fenton, 
Mich., 1884; son of Daniel G. and Alice C. 
(Waite) Jayne; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1905; married, Dec. 27, 1911, Jean Far- 
land Bilton, of Detroit. Superintendent of 
Burt Township schools, Alger County, Mich., 
1905-7; professor and director of Model 
School, Kentucky State Normal, 1907-9; ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, 1908; attorney and 
agent Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 
to Children, Detroit, since 1909; professor in 
Detroit College of Law since 1911. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Sons of Ameri- 
can Revolution. Mason (Knight Templar). 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Lawyers'. Recrea- 
tions: farming, shooting. Office: 606 Breit- 
meyer Bldg. Residence: 291 Pallister Ave. 



JENKS, Charles Carleton, banker, manu- 
facturer; born at St. Clair, Mich., Aug. 24, 
1854; son of B. W. and Sarah (Carleton) 
Jenks; educated in St. Clair High School and 
at academy, Fort Edward, N. Y.; married at 
Detroit, Nov. 5, 1879, Christine Strachan; 
children: Irene S., Eloise E. Removed to De- 
troit, 1875, and became connected with the 
Wyandotte Rolling Mills as bookkeeper; later 
acted as salesman for the mills and witTi 
successor, the Eureka Iron Co.; was identified 
with the wholesale hardware business as mem- 
ber of the firm of Fletcher, Jenks & Co., 1884- 
94; assisted, 1894, in organizing the Jenks & 
Muir Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of 
iron and brass bedsteads, etc., and has since 
been president of the company. President 
Newland Hat Co., and of the Commercial and 
Savings Bank, St. Clair, Mich.; president 
Michigan Savings Bank and Security Trust 
Co. Republican. Protestant, Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Country, Detroit Athletic. Office: 1441 Has- 
tings St. Residence: 472 Woodward Ave. 

JENKS, Harrison Darling, physician; born, 
Warsaw, N, Y,, Oct, 14, 1867; son of Henry B. 
and Mary E. (Darling) Jenks; prep, educa- 
tion at Warsaw High School to 1885; A.B., 
Harvard, 1890, A.M., 1894; M.D., Harvard 
Medical School, 1894; unmarried. Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1895. Republican. 
Mem.ber Wayne County Medical Society, De- 
troit Academy of Medicine, Michigan State 
Medical Society, American Medical Associa- 
tion. Recreation: athletics. Address: 97 La- 
fayette Boul, 

JENKS, Nathan, physician; born, Detroit, 
June 3, 1872; son of Edward Watrous and 
Sarah Reed (Joy) Jenks; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; B.S,, Dartmouth College, 
1896; M,D,, Medical Department Cornell Uni- 
versity, New York City, 1899; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 8, 1902, Elizabeth C. Cady; 1 
daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. Member house 
staff Bellevue Hospital, New York, 1899-1900; 
has practiced in Detroit since 1900; adjunct 
professor obstetrics and clinical midwifery, 
Detroit College of Medicine; visiting obstetri- 
cian. Women 's and Providence hospitals. 
Member Wayne County and Michigan State 
Medical societies, American Medical Associ- 
ation, American Association of Obstetricians 
and Gynecologists. Clubs: University, De- 
troit, Detroit Boat. Office: 271 Woodward 
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JENNINGS, Alfred E.; moved to Ann Ar- 
bor, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

JENNINGS, Alpheus Felch, physician; 
born, Detroit, June 22, 1884; son of Dr. 
Charles Godwin and Helen (Felch) Jennings; 
educated Detroit University School; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1907; M.D., Harvard 
Medical School, Harvard University, 1910; 
married Catharine Longworth Anderson, of 
Grosse He, Mich., Apr. 19, 1913. Has been 
associated with father in general practice 
since Sept., 1912; junior attending physician 
to Out-Paticnt Department Harper Hospital. 
Episcopalian. Member Wayne County Med- 
ical Society, Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. 
Clubs: University, Country. Recreation: 
yachting. Office: 437 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: IS McDougall Ave. 

JENNINGS, Charles Godwin, physician; 
born, Lcroy, N. Y., Feb. 4, 1857; son of 
Thomas A. and Matilda (Godwin) Jennings; 
graduate Mynderse Academy, Seneca Falls, 
N. Y., 1875; Detroit Medical College, M.D., 
1879; married, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mar. 6, 
1884, Helen Louise Felch; 1 son, Alpheus F. 
Has practiced in Detroit since 1880; professor 
practice of medicine Detroit College of Medi- 
cine since 1897; attending physician Harper 
Hospital (chairman medical board); president 
Detroit Clinical Laboratory since 1901; first 
lieutenant U. S. A. Medical Reserve Corps. 
Member Wayne Co. and Michigan State Med- 
ical societies, Detroit Academj^ of Medicine, 
American Medical Association, American 
Climatological Association, American Pediat- 
ric Society (president, 1904), Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Member Sons of 
American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Y'^ondo- 
tega. Country, St. Clair Flats, Detroit Boat, 
Witenagemote. Recreations: yachting, hunt- 
ing and fishing. Office and Residence: 435 
Jefferson Ave. 

JENNINGS, Jarvis Slade, merchant tailor; 
born, New York, Jan. 25, 1845; son of Wil- 
liam Thomas and Mary Fosdick (Starr) Jen- 
nings; descended on both sides from English 
ancestry; educated in public schools. New 
York; Amenia Seminary, Dutchess County, N. 
Y.; married, Aug. 28, 1872, Sarah Carman, of 
New York; children: Emily S., Mary F., Hen- 
rietta (Mrs. Fritz Goebel), Jarvis S., Jr., 
Charles H., Raymond C, Frank C. H. In 
merchant tailoring business in Detroit since 
1871. President Traverse Point Association 
(summer resort). Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Democrat. Universalist. Clubs: 



Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
billiards. Office: 101 W. Fort St. Residence: 
57 Garfield Ave. 

JEROME, George, civil engineer; bom, De- 
troit, Dec. 24, 1870; son of Franklin H. and 
Nora F. (Daly) Jerome; grandfather, Edwin 
Jerome, settled in Detroit, from New York 
State, in 1829, and a leading civil engineer 
of the earlier days; father also a civil engi- 
neer; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
studied engineering under private tuition; 
married, Feb. 6, 1894, Eleanor G. Wiltsie, of 
Detroit; 3 children: Eleanor, George Leonard, 
Gilbert T. Began as civil engineer with 
brother about 1890; assistant city engineer 
of Detroit, 1891-1907; since engaged on own 
account. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Motor Boat, New Detroit Athletic. Office: 
939-940 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 1137 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

JEROME, James Daly, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 29, 1875; son of Frank H. and Nora 
F. (Daly) Jerome; educated in Detroit public 
and high schools; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, LL.B., 1898; unmarried. Has practiced 
in Detroit since 1898. Elected to Michigan 
House of Representatives 1904-6-10-12. Repub- 
lican. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Presbyterian. 
Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: motoring. Of- 
fice: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 109 Washing- 
ton Boul. 

JEWELL, William Franklin, educator; 
born. Mar. 7, 1837; died, Oct. 15, 1911; see 
Vol. 1908. 

JEWETT, Edward Hunting; born, Elmira, 
N. Y., Apr. 26, 1874; son of Arthur Le Roy 
and Gertrude (Mulford) Jewett; educated in 
Chicago public schools and University of 
Notre Dame, graduating, degree of B.S., 
1894; married, Detroit, June 5, 1900, Emma F. 
Farwell. Began as member of firm of H. M. 
Jewett & Co., miners and wholesale dealers 
in coal, 1894, name of firm becoming Jewett, 
Bigelow & Brooks, 1896, which has since 
continued and of which is vice-president. 
Also vice-president J. B. B. CoUeries Co., 
Maher Coal and Coke Co., Twin Branch Min- 
ing Co., Paige Motor Car Co.; director Big 
Sandy Coal and Coke Co. Was member De- 
troit Naval Reserves during Spanish-Ameri- 
can War. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 
Country, Detroit, Automobile. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
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JEWETT, Harry Mulford; automobile 
manufacturer and wholesale coal dealer; 
born, Elmira, N. Y., Aug. 14, 1870; son of 
Arthur Le Eoy and Gertrude (Osborne) Jew- 
ett; graduate University of Notre Dame, 
Notre Dame, Ind., degree of C.E., 1890; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Feb. 19, 1900, Mary Visscher 
Wendell; 2 children: Eleanor Osborne, Ed- 
ward Hunting, 2nd. Began active career as 
civil engineer on Chicago Drainage Canal, 
later with Michigan Central E. E. as assis- 
tant engineer, with headquarters in Detroit; 
entered coal mining with the W, P. Eend 
Coal Co., Chicago, and began for self in same 
business, 1903, at Detroit; assisted in organ- 
izing firm of Jewett, Bigelow & Brooks, min- 
ers and wholesale dealers in coal, of which is 
president. Also president J. B. B. Coal Co.; 
president Lozier Motor Co., 1912-13, since 
director; president Paige Detroit Motor Car 
Co. Member Automobile Board of Trade, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Appalach- 
ian Engineers' Society. Member Michigan 
Naval Eeserve, U. S. war with Spain, and on 
board U. S. S. Yosemite. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit Country, 
Detroit Athletic, Grosse Pointe Eiding and 
Hunt. Eecreations: automobiling, baseball, 
hunting. Offices: Penobscot Bldg. and Paige- 
Detroit Motor Co. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

JOHNSON, Edward Roberts, coal dealer; 
moved to Cincinnati, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

JOHNSON, Frank Augustine; born. Saline, 
Mich., Aug. 12, 1874; son of George E. and 
Joanna (Lane) Johnson; educated Ypsilanti 
(Mich.) Normal School; married, Nov. 10, 
1899, Elizabeth P. Padgett, of Denton, Mich. 
Engaged in the commission business at Caro, 
Mich.; came to Detroit, 1901, from Ypsilanti; 
member of firm of Johnson Bros., produce 
commission, established, 1901. Catholic. 
Chairman Executive Committee for Michigan 
of National League Commission Merchants 
of U. S.; president Detroit Butter and Egg 
Board. Member Knights of Columbus. Eecre- 
ation: hunting. Office: 364 E. High St. Eesi- 
dence: 720 Field Ave. 

JOHNSON, Fred William; born, Lena, 0., 
June 19, 1883; son of Joseph Warren and 
Lorella (Cox) Johnson; educated in public 
and technical schools, Cincinnati; High 
School, Piqua, O.; married, Sept. 19, 1911, 
Caroline Lakemond, of Detroit; 1 son, Fred- 
erick Lakemond. Began with Pease Foundry 
Co., Toronto, Can., as draftsman, 1905-7; then 



with United States Heater Co., Detroit, as 
city salesman, 1907; assistant superintendent 
the Vinton Co., heating department, 1908; 
vice-president Johnson, Larsen & Co., heating 
and contracting engineers, since 1912. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Detroit Board of Commerce,. 
Master Steam and Hot Water Fitters' Associ- 
ation. Mason. Eecreations: hunting, fishings 
automobiling. Office: 12 Griswold St. Eesi- 
dence: 415 Ferdinand Ave. 

JOHNSON, Homer Sturtevant, manufactur- 
er; born, Brooklyn, N. Y., June 21, 1880; son. 
of S. Olin and Lilla (Sturtevant) Johnson; 
educated in Detroit School for Boys, and Co- 
lumbia University; married, Detroit, Nov. 11,. 
1911, Norma Eeese; 1 daughter, Katherine. 
Became connected with the Penberthy Injec- 
tor Co., manufacturers of the Penberthy in- 
jector, steam specialties and lubricating de- 
vices, in 1900; was in manufacturing depart- 
ment, 1900-2, manager Canada plant, at Wind 
sor, 1902-4, elected vice-president and secre- 
tary of the Detroit company in 1905, and is 
now manager, manufacturing appliances for 
feeding boilers. Eepublican. Unitarian. 
Member Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Univer- 
sity, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Old, Colum- 
bia University. Eecreation: outdoor sports 
(was member of winning relay team at Co- 
lumbia University; president freshman class, 
1902). Office: Holden Ave. and Grand Trunk 
E. E. Eesidence: 145 Boston Boul. E. 

JOHNSON, John Glldden, physician; see 
Vol. 1908. 

JOHNSON, Jolin H., banker; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 18, 1860; son of Jacob and Ann (Dolan) 
Johnson; educated in private schools and De- 
troit public and high schools; married at De- 
troit, May 26, 1886, Frances N. McGrath; 1 
daughter, Grace E. Clerk in wholesale dry 
goods house of Allan Sheldon & Co., 1879-89; 
with the Peninsular Savings Bank, first asi 
teller and accountant, then assistant cashier, 
1891-96, cashier, 1896-1907, president since 
Jan., 1907; director Security Trust Co. Mem- 
ber American Bankers' Association. Member 
Captain Pelouze Cadets, 1874-76, Detroit High 
School Cadets, 1877-78. Eoman Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Golf, Detroit Fishing and Hunt- 
ing Association. Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 40 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 34 Pallister 
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JOHNSON, Richard; born, Saline, Mich,, 
June 4, 1860; son of George E. and Joanna 
(Lane) Johnson; educated in public schools. 
Saline; married, June 27, 1889, Genevieve 
Peters, of Grosse Pointe Township, Mich. 
Lived on farm, until 22 years of age; engaged 
in butter and egg storage business; moved to 
Saline and later to Ypsilanti; settled in De- 
troit, 1899; member firm of Johnson Bros., 
wholesale produce. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Produce Board, National League Commission 
Merchants. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Office: 364 E. High St. Eesidence: 1031 Con- 
cord Ave. 

JOHNSON, S. Olin, president Penberthy 
Injector Co.; born, Westfield, Mass., June 15, 
1847; son of Philo J. and Eliza (English) 
Johnson; educated in public schools of New 
York City; married at Brooklyn, N. Y., 1873, 
Lilla L. Sturtevant; 4 children: Homer S., 
Alice J., Claire Olin (Mrs. Elmer Staples, of 
Wycliffe, B. C), Charles B. Began active 
career in employ of firm of William B. Kit- 
tredge & Co., New York, manufacturers of to- 
bacco; became connected with E. I. Horse- 
man, toy manufacturer, 1871, and after the 
second year acquired an interest in the busi- 
ness, continuing until 1877, when he removed 
to Colorado on account of health; located in 
Detroit, 1884, and was manager of the Detroit 
Knitting and Corset Works until the business 
was sold to the Schilling Corset Co.; organ- 
ized, with others, in 1886, the Penberthy In- 
jector Co., of which was elected treasurer and 
general manager, and since 1892 has acted as 
president of the company, which maintains 
the largest factory of the kind in the world, 
the business extending to all countries of the 
globe. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. First 
president Brass Manufacturers' Association; 
on amalgamation of metal trades, forming 
the Employers' Association, was chosen vice- 
president of that organization. Eepublican. 
Unitarian. Eecreations: golf, trout fishing. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Old, Country, 
Eainbow Trout. Office: Penberthy Injector 
Co. Eesidence: 56 Eowena St. 

JOHNSON, William North; born, Vassar, 
Mich., Sept. 13, 1872; son of James and Mary 
E. (North) Johnson; educated in public and 
high schools, Vassar; Saginaw Business Col- 
lege; married, Feb. 17, 1898, Clara L. Andrus, 
of Millington, Mich. Began active career as 
bookkeeper, Vassar, continuing 1895-1903; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1903, and associated with 



C. E. Bruce in organization of the Detroit 
Hay Co., in which still continues. Member 
Detroit Credit Men's Association. Eecrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. Office: 13 12th St. Eesi- 
dence: 21 Owen Ave. 

JOHNSTON, Donald A., life insurance; 
born, Lamberton Co., Ont., Apr. 24, 1874; son 
of Samuel and Christiana (McDonald) John- 
ston; educated in common schools; married 
at Detroit, Mar. 19, 1902, Florence Julia Wid- 
man; 1 daughter, Florence Carolyne. Came 
to Detroit, 1892, and engaged in various pur- 
suits until breaking out of the Spanish-Amer- 
ican War, in which he served as member of 
Co. L, Thirty-second Michigan Volunteer In- 
fantry; entered life insurance business at 
close of the war as cashier in Detroit office of 
the Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., of 
Portland, Me.; resigned, Dec, 1901, to be- 
come manager of the life insurance depart- 
ment of Peter White & Co., Marquette, Mich.; 
returning within a year to Detroit as super- 
intendent of agents for the Penn Mutual Life 
Insurance Co., May 1, 1907-May 1, 1910; since 
state manager Hartford Life Insurance Co., 
every position he has held being more re- 
munerative than the one preceding it. Mem- 
ber Detroit Life Underwriters' Association 
(secretary-treasurer, 1906-8, 2nd vice-presi- 
dent, 1908, 1st vice-president, 1909, president, 
1910). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Detroit Light Infantry (National 
Guard) for 6 years. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Mason, Palestine Lodge No. 357, King Cyrus 
Chapter No. 133, Detroit Commandery No. 1, 
Knights Templar; Moslem Temple, Mystic 
Shrine. Member I. O. O. F. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreation: outdoor diversions. Office: 
716-718 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 123 
Garfield Ave. 

JOHNSTON, Frank Potter, manufacturer; 
born, Lansing, Mich.; son of Eev. Charles and 
Elizabeth A. (Potter) Johnston; educated at 
Kalamazoo College; married, Feb. 3, 1886, 
Anna Johnson, of Kalamazoo; 2 sons: Elwood 
Charles and William Durand. Began business 
career with the American Express Co. at Kal- 
amazoo, 1881, continuing until 1884; in the 
manufacturing business with firm of B. S. 
Williams & Co., Kalamazoo, 1884-1901; lived 
in New York City, 1901-5; came to Detroit, 
1906, and since vice-president and general 
manager Detroit Screw Works; also president 
Employers' Association of Detroit; treasurer 
Manufacturers' Mutual Hospital Association, 
Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 



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Eepublican. Episcopalian. Mason (Blue 
Lodge, Chapter, Commandery). Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Golf. Eecreation: golf. Office: Detroit 
Screw Works, cor. Franklin and Eiopelle Sts. 
Residence: Stratford Apts., Hancock Ave. and 
Brush St. 

JOHNSTON, George; born, Taylor, Cort- 
land Co., jST. Y., Aug. 20, 1851; son of Eev. 
Isaac and Jane Louise (Camp) Johnston; edu- 
cated in public schools and Adrian College, 
Mich.; married. May 20, 1883, Carrie E. Hen- 
drickson, of -Ann Arbor, Mich. Began as 
commercial traveler, handling optical goods; 
founded the Johnston Optical Co., manufac- 
turing and wholesale opticians, 1876, and 
since president and treasurer same. Eepubli- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Country. Eecreation: golf. Office: 66-68 
State St. Eesidence: 468 Woodward Ave. 

JOHNSTON, Joseph G., district manager 
American Car and Foundry Co.; born, New 
Hagerstown, O., Jan. 27, 1850; son of Francis 
and Caroline (Geiger) Johnston; educated in 
public schools of New Hagerstown; unmar- 
ried. Began active career as clerk in store 
in Ohio and continued until 1874; engaged in 
retail book business at Logansport, Ind., 1874- 
81; removed to Detroit, 1881, and has ever 
since been connected with the American Car 
and Foundry Co., formerly as superintendent 
of foundries, district manager since Feb., 
1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Independent in politics. Presbyterian. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Office: cor. Ferry Ave. and Eio- 
pelle St. Eesidence: 24 E. High St. 

JONES, Albert Barnett, civil engineer; 
born, Clayville, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 1, 
1887; son of John Eichard and Sarah Adelia 
(Gray) Jones; educated in grammar and high 
schools, Torrington, Conn., graduating June, 
1905; University of Michigan, Department of 
Engineering, graduating June, 1910, with de- 
gree of B.C.E.; unmarried. Assistant instruc- 
tor in civil engineering, University of Michi- 
gan, 1909-10; recorder. United States Lake 
Survey, 1910-11, junior engineer same since 
Aug., 1911. Progressive. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Engineering Society, Sigma 
Xi. Member Sanquoit Lodge No. 150, F. & 
A. M.; corresponding member of Quatuor Cor- 
onati Lodge No. 2076, F. & A. M., of London, 
Eng. Office: 303 Old Customs House, Griswold 
St. Eesidence: 497 Cass Ave. 

JONHS, Arthur, lawyer; born, Lansing, 
Mich., Aug. 17, 1861; son of Ezra and Marcia 



(Peet) Jones; educated in public schools of 
Lansing until close of school year, 1876; 
Bartlett Business College, Lansing, 1 year, 
ending, 1877; entered Michigan Agricultural 
College, Lansing, Mar., 1878, graduating, Aug. 
6, 1881, with degree of B.S.; entered Law 
Department of University of Michigan, Oct., 
1883, graduating, degree of B.L., Mar. 24, 
1884; married, Dec. 2, 1885, Elizabeth Tryon 
Haines, of Lansing, Mich.; 4 children: Ezra 
H., Elizabeth H. (Mrs. Bernard J. Shelton, of 
Lonaconing, Md.), Arthur H., Marcia Alice. 
Began practice in Muskegon, Mich., 1884, and 
continued there until Jan. 1, 1903, when he 
removed to Detroit; makes specialty of 
municipal and private corporation law. Dem- 
ocrat. Member American Bar Association, 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member B. P. O. Elks, Knights of 
Pythias, Royal Arcanum, National Union. 
Office: 517 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 139 Pin- 
gree Ave. 

JONES, Charles E.; see Vol. 1908. 

JONES, Ezra H., real estate; born, Muske- 
gon, Mich., Feb. 17, 1887; son of Arthur and 
Elizabeth Tryon (Haines) Jones; educated 
University of Michigan and Albion College, 
to 1905; married, Sept. 10, 1907, Mary Keith 
Bean, of Washington, D. C; children: Ezra 
Keith, Robert Arthur. Began active career 
with the Acme White Lead & Color Works, 
1905, continuing until 1908; with Richard! 
Irvin & Co., bankers. New York, 1908-9; with 
Seagrave & Co., bankers, Detroit, 1909-12; in 
real estate business for himself since May 1, 
1912. Episcopalian. Member Zeta Psi college 
fraternit3\ Mason; member Michigan Sov- 
ereign Consistory. Clubs: Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Athletic, Town (Detroit), Lambs (New 
York). Recreation: golf. Office: 511 Moffat 
Bldg. Residence: 60 Woodland Ave. 

JONES, Henry K., real estate; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 30, 1862; son of De Garmo and 
Caroline (Sanger) Jones; A.B., Princeton Uni- 
versity, 1885; married at Boston, Mass., 1890, 
Anna G. Paddock; children: Henry K., Jr., 
Anna S. Has been engaged in real estate 
business in Detroit since 1886. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat, Country. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: Jones Bldg. Eesidence: 898 
Jefferson Ave. 

JONES, John R., physician; born. County 
Wexford, Ireland, June 29, 1847; son of John 
and Eliza (Stevenson) Jones; educated in 
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Institution, Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, 
1862-66; came to America, Mar. 24, 1866; at- 
tended University of Michigan, 1868-72, grad- 
uating from School of Pharmacy, degree of 
Ph.C, 1870, and from Medical Department, 
degree of M.D., Mar., 1872; married at De- 
troit, June 8, 1880, Mary Elizabeth Hunt 
(died, Oct. 20, 1901); children: Dr. A. J., 
Eliza (Mrs. U. D. Cooper), Jessie Ellen, Char- 
lotte C Was assistant teacher of analytical 
chemistry University of Michigan, 1871-72; 
clerk in drug store, Detroit, 1872-77; engaged 
in practice in Detroit from Mar. 1, 1878. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association. Eepubliean. Episcopa- 
lian. Kecreations: chess, draughts. Office and 
Eesidence: 2299 Gratiot Ave. 

JONES, Lewis Henry, president Detroit 
Copper and Brass Rolling Mills; born, De- 
troit, May 3, 1856; son of Edward D. and 
Mary (Griffith) Jones; educated in public 
schools of Detroit and at Detroit Business 
University; married at Detroit, Feb. 8, 1883, 
Ida Sales; 2 children: Janet L., Marion A. 
Began active career in employ of Second 
National Bank (now Detroit National Bank), 
continuing 1873-77; went to Colorado, but re- 
turned to Detroit, 1878; was connected with 
the Peninsular Car Works, 1879-81; became 
identified with the Detroit Copper and Brass 
Rolling Mills, 1882, and has been president 
of the company since Jan. 1, 1907. Also presi- 
dent Diamond Manufacturing Co.; vice-presi- 
dent Grace Harbor Lumber Co.; director De- 
troit Twist Drill Co., Old Detroit National 
Bank, National Bank of Commerce, Lozier 
Motor Co., Michigan Sugar Co. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit Boat, Country (Detroit), Engineers' 
(New York). Recreation: golf. Office: 91-99 
Clark Ave. Residence: 1721 Jefferson Ave. 

JONES, Nelson B., retired ; born, New York 
City, Oct. 22, 1835; son of Joseph A. and 
Eliza (Bradley) Jones; educated in public 
and private schools of Jackson, Mich., up to 
16; married at Lansing, Mich., May 9, 1865, 
Irma T. Andrews; children: Nurah (Mrs. 
James P. Edwards), Carl S., Perley B. 
Learned printer's trade in Jackson; estab- 
lished in 1858 the Dowagiac Republican, and 
was manager and local editor Lansing State 
Republican, 1860-66; entered real estate and 
general insurance business, 1867, and retired 
in 1910. Resided at Lansing, 1857-1900, where 



he was member of real estate firm of Jones & 
Porter, 1867-92; clerk Michigan House of Rep- 
resentatives, 1863-71; member common coun- 
cil, Lansing, 6 years, and of board of educa- 
tion 6 years; removed to Ann Arbor, 1900, 
and remained there until 1904; has been a 
resident of Detroit since 1904. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Mason, K. T. Residence: 
65 Leicester Ct. 

JONES, Sidney Arthur; born, Bedfordshire, 
Eng., Sept. 17, 1872; son of Alfred and Eliz- 
abeth (Forth) Jones; came to America, 1884; 
educated in public schools of England and 
Illinois; married at Detroit, 1896, Nellie V. 
Sheldrick; 5 children: Morton C, Walter S., 
Florence E., Catherine, Lilian. Began active 
career as messenger boy with Grand Trunk 
Ry., advancing as clerk and stenographer in 
passenger department of the road; became 
traveling freight agent for fast freight line, 
continuing for 6 years; has been commercial 
agent at Detroit of the Delaware, Lacka- 
wanna & Western Rd. since 1903. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Mason (32°), Shriner. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Transportation. Office: 222 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 94 Melbourne. 

JORDAN, William Francis; born, Lansing, 
Mich., Dee. 14, 1873; son of Richard and 
Mary (Oakes) Jordan; educated in public 
schools, Detroit; married, Sept. 30, 1906, Geor- 
gie Mulkey, of Detroit; 3 children: John Mul- 
key, William Francis, Jr., Frances Mulkey. 
Resident of Detroit since 1883; began in em- 
ploy of Mabley & Co., clothiers, continuing 8 
years; then cutter for Pratt & Co., tailors, 
1891-93; in business for self since 1893. Was 
member Co. D, Detroit Light Infantry, for 
7 years. Democrat. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: baseball, motoring. Office: 
58 Lafayette Boul. Residence: 28 Antoinette 
Street. 

JOSLYN, Charles Durant, lawyer; moved 
to New York; see Vol. 1908. 

JOSLYN, Lee E., lawyer and referee in 
bankruptcy; born, Darien, Genesee Co., N. Y., 
July 23, 1864; son of Willis Benjamin and 
Amy R. (Foster) Joslyn; Thomas Joslyn, im- 
migrant ancestor, came to Massachusetts in 
1635; Jabez Joslyn, great-great-grandfather, 
served in Revolutionary War; educated Dry- 
den (Mich.) Union School; Lapeer High 
School; law reading in offices of Judge Wil- 
liam W. Stickney, Lapeer, Judge George H. 
Durand, of Flint, and T. A. E. & J. C. Wea- 
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City, 1886; married, June 29, 1893, Alice L. 
Wilson, of Bay City; children: Lee E., Jr., 
Alan W., Laura Alice, Mary Anne. Practiced 
alone from 1886 until 1911, when formed part- 
nership with S. G. Houghton, of Bay City, as 
Joslyn & Houghton, where business is con- 
*^inued, Mr. Houghton having principal charge 
of the office. Director Lumberman's State 
Bank, Bay City; local attorney for Grand 
Trunk Eailway Co. at Bay City; stockholder 
in Crystal Ice & Water Co., Bay City Cast 
Stone Block Co., Valley Land Co. Circuit 
■court commissioner, Bay County, Mich., 1888- 
^92; prosecuting attorney of Bay County, 
1893-94; city attorney of West Bay City, 
1899-1901; referee in bankruptcy of District 
Court of the U. S. for Eastern District of 
Michigan, Northern Division, Apr. 11, 1904- 
Nov. 21, 1910; Southern Division from Nov. 
21, 1910. Democrat. Presbyterian; chairman 
board of trustees Woodward Avenue Presby- 
terian Church. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Detroit Lawyers' Club, Detroit 
Credit Men's Association. Mason; member 
I. O. P., B. P. O. Elks, I. O. 0. F., K. of P., 
M. W. W. Clubs: Bay City, Bay City Country, 
Detroit, Detroit Golf, Y. M. C. A. Eecrea- 
tions: golf, billiards. Author (in prepara- 
tion): Treatise and Text Book on the Law and 
Practice in Bankruptcy. Office: 205 Trussed 
Concrete Bldg., 58 Lafayette Ave. Eesidence: 
66 Euclid Ave. W. 

JOY, Henry Bourne; born, Detroit, Nov. 23, 
1864; son of James Frederic and Mary 
(Bourne) Joy; educated in public and private 
schools; Michigan Military Academy; gradu- 
ate Phillips Academy, Audover, Mass., 1883; 
student Sheffield Scientific School, Yale Uni- 
versity, leaving in junior year, 1886; married 
at Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich., Oct. 11, 1892, 
Helen Hall Newberry; 2 children: Helen, 
Henry Bourne, Jr. Began as office boy. Penin- 
sular Car Co., and became clerk, paymaster 
and assistant treasurer; in mining business in 
Utah, 1887-89; assistant treasurer and direc- 
tor Fort Street Union Depot Co., Detroit, 
since 1889; president and director Detroit 
Union Railroad Depot and Station Co. since 
1896; treasurer and director Peninsular Sugar 
Refining Co. since 1899; president Packard 
Motor Car Co., became general manager and 
director, 1903; director Michigan Sugar Co., 
since 1906. President Lincoln Highway Asso- 
ciation. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
State Naval Militia 5 years; served in U. S. 
Navy during Spanish-American War as chief 
boatswain's mate U. S. S. Yosemite. Member 



Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Delta 
Psi (Yale Chapter), Navy League of the 
United States, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: Yondotega, 
Detroit, University, Country, Old Club of St. 
Clair Flats, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Detroit Motor, Automobile, Detroit Athletic, 
Bloomfield Hills, Larchmont Yacht, Detroit 
Rifle and Revolver, New York Engineers', 
New York Yacht (New York), Yale, Automo- 
bile Club of America. Recreations: automo- 
bile touring and yachting. Office: Packard 
Motor Car Co. Residence: "Fairacres, " 
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

JOY, Richard P., banker; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 25, 1870; son of James F, and Mary 
(Bourne) Joy; graduate Phillips Academy, 
Andover, Mass., 1890; married Ella Gertrude 
Hopkins, who died Apr, 10, 1897; 2d, at 
Detroit, 1908, Mary Moore. Began active 
career in engineering department, Fort Street 
Union Depot Co., and now occupies following 
offices: President National Bank of Com- 
merce (since June 1, 1907) ; president Detroit 
Union R. R. Depot and Station Co.; vice- 
president Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling 
Mills; director Packard Motor Car Co., Dia- 
mond Manufacturing Co. Controller City of 
Detroit, 1906-7; alderman, 1898-1901. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit, 
Country, Old Club, New York Yacht (New 
York). Recreation: yachting. Office: The 
National Bank of Commerce. Residence: 
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

JOY, William S., architect; born, Detroit, 
June 28, 1864; son of Frederick and Martha 
J. (Sherman) Joy; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 15, 1904, 
Agnes Lennox; 1 son, Fred C. Entered office 
of Mortimer L. Smith, 1880, to study archi- 
tecture, and was associated with Mr. Smith 
for 14 years; has practiced on own account, 
under firm name of W. S. Joy & Co., since 
1894; designer of Charlevoix Apartments, 
Wellington Apartments, The Vendome, Marl- 
borough Flats, many municipal buildings, etc. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 511 Stevens Bldg. Resi- 
dence: The Charles Apts. 

JUD, Theodore, clergyman; born, Pow- 
hatan Point, Monroe Co., O., Aug. 1, 1868; 
son of Rev. John and Mary (Umbeck) Jud; 
educated in public schools, Ohio; college pre- 
paratory, Elmhurst, 111.; graduated Theolog- 
ical College, St. Louis, 1891; married, Oct. 31, 
1895, Louisa Poehls, of Lyons, Tex.; 2 chil- 



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dren: Oscar, Harold. Ordained German Evan- 
gelical ministry, 1891; pastor. Birch, Tex., 
1891-94, Welcome, Tex., 1894-96, Lowell, O., 
1896-98, Westfield, N. Y., 1898-1901, Loudon- 
ville, O., 1901-4, Detroit since spring of 1909. 
Republican. Address: 983 W. Grand Boul. 

JUDD, Cliarles Hollister, physician; born, 
Buffalo, N. Y. ; son of Charles Hollister (U. 
S. N.) and Florence A. (Rockwell) Judd; edu- 
cated De Veaux Preparatory School, Niagara 
Falls, N. Y. ; Biological Department, Univer- 
sity of Pennsylvania; M.D., same university, 
1897; post-graduate work, Holban's Clinic, 
Vienna, Austria; married, 1903, Gertrude 
Bucknell, of Philadelphia; 1 son, Charles Hol- 
lister. Practiced in Detroit since 1906; 
gynecologist and obstetrician to Crittenton 
Hospital; assistant obstetrician to Woman's 
Hospital; lecturer on obstetrics and embry- 
ology, Detroit College of Medicine. Office: 
316 Broadway Market Bldg. Residence: 187 
Iroquois Ave. 

JUIVIPEE, Charles Henry, chemist; born, 
Terre Haute, Ind., Mar. 30, 1880; son of 
James H. and Anna J. (Fuerstenberger) 
Jumper; educated Terre Haute High School; 
B.S., Rose Polytechnic Institute, Terre HaufS, 
1902; married, July 9, 1907, Anna McCauley, 
of Altoona, Pa.; 2 children: Charles Henry, 
Jr., Sarah Ann. Assistant chemist, Pennsyl- 
vania R. R., Altoona, Pa., 1902-5; Union 
Pacific R. R., Omaha, Neb., 1905-6; chemical 
engineer for Arthur D. Little, Inc., Boston, 
1907-11; chief chemist General Motor Co., 
Detroit, since Mar., 1911. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Ameri- 
can Chemical Society, American Society for 
Testing Materials, Sigma Nu fraternity, 
American and Detroit Philatelic societies. 
Recreations: stamp collecting, bowling. Of- 
fice: General Motors Co., Brush and Congress 
Sts. Residence: 146 Pingree Ave. 



KAHL, Frederick, iron foundry; born. 
Gallon, O., July 27, 1856; son of Louis and 
Margaret (Greisel) Kahl; educated in De- 
troit; married at Detroit, 1881, Mary A. 
Foley (died. Dee. 20, 1908); 6 daughters: 
Josephine, Marie, Margaret (Mrs. Joseph 
Harris), Katherine, Hazel, Irene. Resident 
of Detroit since 1867; learned trade of foun- 
dryman at the old Frontier Iron Works, con- 
tinuing until 1891, when he entered business 
in his own name as manufacturer of machin- 
ery and architectural castings, grate bars and 



boiler fronts, etc., firm incorporated Dec. 18, 
1911, as the Frederick Kahl Iron Foundry, of 
which is president and treasurer. Independent 
in politics. Member Masonic Order (32°), 
Shrine. Recreations: driving, boating. Office: 
537 Atwater St. E. Residence: 382 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

KAHN, Albert, architect; born, Rhaunen, 
Westphalia, Germany, Mar. 21, 1869; son of 
Joseph and Rosalie (Cohn) Kahn; came to 
America, 1881; educated in public and high 
school in Germany; held American architect 
scholarship for study abroad, 1890-91; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1896, Ernestine Krolik; chil- 
dren: Lydia, Edgar, Ruth, Rosalie. Has been 
engaged in practice of profession in Detroit 
since 1904. Buildings: Burroughs Adding 
Machine plant, Temple Beth El, Packard 
Motor Car plant, Hudson, Chalmers, Lozier 
and Ford motor plants, Detroit Free Press 
Bldg., etc. Director Trussed Concrete Steel 
Co. Member American Institute of Architects, 
Fine Arts Society. Clubs: Phoenix, Bloomfield 
Hills Countr3\ Recreations: automobiling, 
traveling. Office: 58-60 Lafayette Boul. Resi- 
dence: 62 Rowena St. 

KAHN, Julius; born, Munstereiffel, Ger- 
many, Mar. 8, 1874; son of Joseph and Rosalie 
Kahn; came to America with parents, 1880; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; B.S., 
University of Michigan, 1896, C.E., 1898; mar- 
ried at New York, Dec. 25, 1903, Margaret 
Kohut; 3 children: Gisela, Katherine, Julius, 
Jr. Was civil engineer for U. S. Navy, assis- 
tant engineer U. S. Engineering Corps and in 
other engineering enterprises, 1896-1900; man- 
ager and chief engineer of sulphur and iron 
mines for the Futayama Shokai, Tokio, 
Japan, 1900-3; associate member architectural 
firm of Albert Kahn, Detroit, and president 
of the Trussed Concrete Steel Co. since 1903; 
manager Concrete Steel and Tile Construction 
Co.; director People's Ice Co. Jewish reli- 
gion. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
American Society of Civil Engineers, Ameri- 
can Society of Mechanical Engineers, Detroit 
Engineering Society. Mason. Club: Phoenix. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: Trussed 
Concrete Bldg. Residence: 104 Lothrop Ave. 

KAHN, Louis, architect; born, Honesdale, 
Pa., Mar. 5, 1886; son of Joseph and Rosalie 
(Cohn) Kahn; educated public schools of De- 
troit and Kansas; University of Michigan; 
unmarried. Has been identified with architec- 
tural work since 1907; now manager Albert 
Kahn. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 



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Jewish religion. Member Detroit Architec- 
tural Society, Engineers' Society. Mason. 
Club: Phoenix. OflSce: 62 Lafayette Boul. 
Eesidence: 74 Frederick Ave. 

KAHN, Max, lawyer; born, St. Louis, Sept. 
24, 1884; son of Gustav and Carrie (Dryfoos) 
Kahn; graduate East Denver High School, 
1904; A.B., University of Michigan, 1908, 
LL.B., 1910; unmarried. Practiced in Detroit 
since June, 1910; member Welsh, Crane & 
Kahn; secretary and treasurer Business Men's 
Credit Exchange, Inc. Member Kappa Beta 
Psi college fraternity. Clubs: Lawyers', Uni- 
versity of Michigan (Detroit). Recreations: 
hunting, fishing, camping. Office: 417-421 
Moffat Bldg. Residence: 58 Bagg St. 

KAISER, Henry, manufacturer of auto- 
mobile leather goods and specialties; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 24, 1856; son of John and Anna 
(Theisen) Kaiser; educated in Detroit paro- 
chial and public schools; married at Detroit, 
1885, Katherine Sehulte (died, 1892); 3 chil- 
dren: Harry J., Stella K. and Leo J.; married, 
2d, 1898, Catherine Stommel; 3 children: 
Leona L., Delphien J., Wilbur P. Began ac- 
tive career by learning shoemaking trade un- 
der Nick Sauer, Detroit; followed trade for 
7 years until 1885; engaged as shoe dealer 
on own account, 1885-Aug. 1, 1909; since a 
partner of the Detroit Leather Works; also 
president Detroit Chair Manufacturing Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Cath- 
olic. Member B. P. O. Elks, C. M. B. A., Ger- 
man Salesmen's Association. Clubs: Mendels- 
sohn. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 141- 
143 Champlain St. Residence: 451 E. Grand 
Boulevard. 

KAISER, John; born, Detroit, Feb. 12, 1861; 
son of John and Anna (Theisen) Kaiser; edu- 
cated in public schools and business college; 
married, Detroit, Nov. 4, 1886, Rose Trombley. 
Traveling salesman for wholesale clothing for 
23 years; one of the organizers of the Kaiser, 
Blair Co., retail clothing, 1900, of which is 
president. Catholic. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Knights of St. John, B. P. O. E. 
Office: 158 Woodward Ave. Residence: 117 
Jay St. 

KAIiES, William Robert, iron works; born, 
Chicago, Aug. 8, 1870; son of Francis Henry 
(attorney) and Ellen (Davis) Kales; educated 
in public and private schools, Chicago; Phil- 
lips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N. H.; Massa- 
chusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, 
1888-92, graduating as mechanical engineer, 
degree of B.S., 1892; married, Detroit, Oct. 1, 



1895, Alice, daughter of John S. Gray; 3 
children: Margaret, Robert Gray, Alice Gray. 
Engaged in steam engine construction at Wor- 
cester, Mass., Chicago and Milwaukee, 1892-95; 
engineer with Brown Hoisting Machinery Co., 
Cleveland, 1895-99; assisted in organizing 
firm of Whitehead & Kales, Detroit, Oct. 1, 
1899, manufacturers of structural steel for 
bridges, buildings, etc., incorporated, Nov. 1, 
1905, as the Whitehead & Kales Iron Works, 
of which is vice-president; also president 
Kales-Haskel Co.; director Detroit Trust Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Cleveland Naval Reserves, 1897. Member De- 
troit Public Lighting Commission, appointed 
by Mayor Codd, Apr., 1906-12. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, University, Detroit Boat, In- 
dian Village. Recreations: sailing and camp- 
ing. Office: Whitehead & Kales Iron Works, 
Beecher Ave and M. C. R. R. Residence: 195 
Burns Ave. 

ILAMMER, Henry W.; born in St. Clair 
Co., Mich., Dec. 11, 1868; son of Henry and 
Amelia (Zuelke) Kammer; educated in public 
schools of St. Clair Co.; married at Detroit, 
Apr. 27, 1897, Miss Clara Sehweinsberger. 
Lived on farm until 21; came to Detroit, 1890, 
and engaged in various lines of business, and 
acted for 11 years as general office man for 
Thorp, Hawley & Co., candy manufacturers; 
secretary and general manager Detroit Metal- 
lie Casket Co., 1905-10, since treasurer. Re- 
publican. Lutheran. Recreation: literature. 
Office: 862-874 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 301 
McDougall Ave. 

KAMPER, Louis, architect; born, Bliesdal- 
heim, Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 11, 1861; son of 
Peter and Maria (Esch) Kamper; educated in 
public schools and technical school, Germany; 
came to America, 1880; married at Detroit, 
July 20, 1890, Emily Kling; 1 son, Paul. Be- 
gan with firm of McKim, Mead & White, 
architects, New York City; came to Detroit 
as member of the firm of Scott, Kamper & 
Scott, 1888, and since dissolution of the firm 
2 years later has operated in his own name. 
Designed Fine Arts Bldg., Providence Hos- 
pital, Posselius Bros, plant, etc. Member 
Michigan Chapter American Institute of 
Architects. Presbyterian. Member B. P. O. E. 
Clubs: Harmonic, Detroit, Detroit Athletic. 
Office: Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 1416 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

KANE, Edward Elmore, lawyer; born, 
Plattsburg, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1848; son of Ed- 
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in public schools and University of Michigan, 
graduating, B.A., 1867; married, Mackinac 
Island, Mich., 1875, Grace Franks; 2 chil- 
dren: Grace E. (wife of Dr. Hedly William- 
son), Gertrude E. Came to Detroit, 1857; ad- 
mitted to the bar, 1873; associated in prac- 
tice with Judge A. G. Boyuton and later with 
Daniel B. Hubbard, Jr.; now practicing alone. 
Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreation: reading. Office: 318 Moffat 
Bldg. Residence: 644 Woodward Ave. 

KANTER, Charles B., retired banker; born. 
Island of Mackinac, Mich., Feb. 12, 1851; son 
of Edward and Fannie R. (Granger) Kanter; 
educated in public schools of Detroit, in col- 
lege at Racine, Wis., and South Bend, Ind., 
and at Kreuschin Institute, Dresden, Ger- 
many; married at Detroit, June 21, 1876, 
Fannie E. McKay; 5 children: Marie A. 
(Mrs. AV. S. Knox, of Portland, Ore.), Fannie 
R., Gertrude H., William G., Frank W. Began 
as messenger German-American Bank, 1867; 
held various positions and was its president, 
1906-12; president Chicago Hosiery Co., of 
Detroit; director German-American Bank. 
Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, B. P. 
O. E., Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: 
Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 149 Griswold St. Resi- 
dence: 63 Eliot Ave. 

KANTER, Henry Louis, banker; born, Aug. 
5, 1848; died, Sept., 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

KAPLAN, Harris, dry goods merchant; 
born, Poland, Russia, Oct, 1855; son of Zudras 
and Rachael (Vellansky) Kaplan; educated 
in Europe; married. Mar., 1873, Fanny Net- 
zorg, of Poland; 6 children: Rose (Mrs. Rob- 
ert Lowenberg), Sadie, Himon, Mitchell, Max, 
Wolf. In general merchandise business in old 
country for 20 years; came to America, 1890; 
opened store at 698 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, 
1890; moved to present location 1 year later; 
senior member H. Kaplan & Son; director 
Hamtramek State Bank. Director Congrega- 
tion Shaarez Zedek, Jewish Old Folks Home. 
Republican. Member K. O. T. M. Office: 712- 
714 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 712 Gratiot Ave. 

KAPS, Albert A,, funeral director; born, 
IJtica, Mich., Nov. 20, 1858; son of Joseph 
and Charlotte (De Vantier) Kaps; educated 
in public schools, Utica; married, Oct. 24, 
1886, Matilda Prof rock, of Ortonville, Mich.; 
2 children (adopted): Earl and Pearl. Learned 
carriage maker's trade and engaged in same 
at Utica until 1905; then came to Detroit and 



has since been identified with undertaking 
business as member of firm of Kaps & Ech- 
ternkamp. German Lutheran. Member Michi- 
gan Lutheran Bund, National, Michigan and 
Detroit Funeral Directors' associations. Rec- 
reation: fishing. Address: 1292 Gratiot Ave, 

KASTLER, Joseph G., architect; born, Star- 
gard, Germany, Mar. 11, 1866; son of Mathis 
and Catherine (Dysarz) Kastler; educated in 
public schools of Germany; married, Sept. 28, 
1887, Barbara Schuster, of Lorain, O.; 3 chil- 
dren: Catherine, Olive, Roman. Came to 
America, 1881; began active career with Wil- 
liam Wright & Co., interior decorators, De- 
troit, continuing 4 years; draftsman in office 
of John Scott & Co., architects, 2 years; Ue- 
gan practice on own account, 1888; senior 
jiartner firm of Joseph G. Kastler Co. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Catholic. Recreations: 
fishing, baseball, bowling. Office: 523-524 
Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Residence: 1071 
E. Grand Boul. 

KASTNER, William Roy; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 20, 1881; son of Michael and Elizabeth 
(Forrest) Kastuer; educated Detroit Univer- 
sity School; Michigan Agricultural College; 
married, June 16, 1910, Eleanor K. Brendel, 
of Detroit; 1 daughter, Elizabeth. Served as 
traveling auditor Missouri, Kansas & Texas 
R. R. Co., with headquarters in St. Louis, 
1903-8; president Kastner Bros. Coal and 
Cartage Co. since 1908. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
32° Mason, Shriner. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 187 
Maple St. Residence: 62 Ferris Ave. 

KATZ, Louis Charles, proprietor Detroit 
Photo Engraving Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 14, 
1874; son of Louis and Margaret (Herbst) 
Katz; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
unmarried. Served as apprentice in engrav- 
ing with Van Leyen & Heusler, 2 years; then 
with Detroit Free Press Engraving Co., 5 
years; organized the Detroit Photo Engraving 
Co., 1895, and since proprietor and manager 
same. Commissioner Detroit Fire Department, 
appointed by Mayor Oscar B. Marx, Apr. 1, 
1913, for term of 4 years. Republican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° MasSto. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Harmonie, Elks, Ad- 
craft, Rotary, Wolverine Auto, Detroit 
Yacht. Recreations: automobiling, baseball, 
fishing. Office: 94-96 Fort St. W. Residence: 
548 Field Ave. 

KAUFMANN, Benjamin, cleaning and dye- 
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and Jeanette (Marks) Kaufmann; educated 
Bishop School, Detroit; married, Jan. 12, 1908, 
Pearl Gerson, of Punxsutawney, Pa.; 2 sons: 
Saul Bernard, Irvine Gerson. Engaged in 
clothing business at Romeo, Mich., 1891-1901; 
since in cleaning and dyeing business, also 
manufacturing and renovating carpets and 
rugs, title of Kaufmanns, of which is co- 
partner and manager — 6 branches in Detroit 
and 2 in Toledo. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Credit Men 's Association. 
Member I. O. O. F., B. P. 0. Elks. Club: Wol- 
verine Automobile. Recreations: automobile 
touring, traveling. Office: 857 Beaubien St. 
cor. Garfield Ave. Residence: 203 E. Hancock 
Avenue. 

KAUFMANN, Saul, grocer; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 22, 1872; son of Aaron and Jeanette 
(Marks) EZaufmann; educated Bishop School, 
Detroit; married. Oct. 20, 1902, Cora Samter, 
of Detroit; 2 children: Cecil David, Estelle. 
Entered grocery business, 1891, and is now 
sole proprietor of the Kaufmann Table Supply 
Co., groceries, meats, etc.; also co-partner 
and genetal manager Kaufmanns, cleaners 
and dyers, manufacturers and renovators of 
all kinds of carpets and rugs, in which is as- 
sociated with brother, Benjamin (6 branches 
in Detroit and 2 in Toledo; largest cleaners 
of theatrical goods west of New York). Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Credit Men 's Association. Life member B. P. 
O. Elks; member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: 
Phoenix, Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: 
automobiling, outdoor sports. Oflffce: cor. Ad- 
ams and Beaubien Sts. Residence: 84 Han- 
cock Ave. E. 

KAY, David C; born. Gait, Ont., Aug. 31, 
1858; son of John and Margaret (Cavan) 
Kay; educated in public schools and collegiate 
institute, Gait; married at Detroit, 1896, Belle 
Delamater; 2 children: Edwin Delamater, 
Katharine Margaret. Began in jewelry store 
of his father at Gait, Ont., 1875; came to De- 
troit, 1882, with G. A. Strengson (jewelers) 
two years; then with Roehm & Wright (now 
Wright, Kay & Co.), 1884-98; connected with 
Ereeman, Delamater & Co, now Delamater 
Hardware Co., wholesale hardware, cutlery, 
iron and steel, since 1898, and has been sec- 
retary and treasurer of the company since 
February, 1904. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Protestant. Recrea- 
tions: baseball, boating and other outdoor di- 
versions. Office: 10 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 931 2d Ave. 



KAY, John, jeweler; born, Stranraer, Scot- 
land, Feb. 17, 1850; son of John and Margaret 
(Cavan) Kay; came to Canada, 1851; educated 
in public schools of Gait, Ont., Can.; mar- 
ried at Jackson, Mich., 1879, Carrie Garlick; 
3 children: Mildred, Wallace, Wilbur. Lived 
in New York city, 1870-74; was connected 
with jewelry business in Indianapolis, 1874- 
81; came to Detroit, 1881, and became man- 
ager jewelry firm of Roehm & Wright; one 
of the organizers, and vice-president Wright, 
Kay & Co., 1886-1907; withdrew from the firm, 
1907, and organized firm of John Kay & Co., 
jewelers, of which was president until Apr. 
4, 1911; consolidated with Grainger-HannanCo. 
and firm name changed to Grainger-Hannan 
& Kay Co., of which is vice-president. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Curling. Rec- 
reation: collecting postage stamps. Office: 238- 
240 Woodward Ave. Residence: Pasadena 
Apartments. 

KEAN, Alfred Roycroft, secretary-treas- 
urer The Jefferson Iron Works Co.; born, Lon- 
don, England, Aug. 10, 1856; son of Alfred 
Robert and Margaret (Ruff el) Kean; was 
brought to America Jan., 1860; educated in 
public schools, and Central High School, 
Brantford, Ont.; married at Brantford, Ont., 
Aug. 10, 1876, Sara E. Southwood, of Belle- 
ville, Ont.; one son, Albert Edward (de- 
ceased). Began as machinist apprentice for 
Grand Trunk Ry. Co., at Brantford, Aug. 3, 
1868; transferred to Port Huron, Mich., Mar. 
26, 1877; after serving as apprentice fore- 
man, then machine shop foreman, was pro- 
moted to general foreman of Fort Gratiot 
Locomotive Shops, May, 1897; removed to 
Detroit, 1899, and became master mechanic 
and chief engineer. Art Stove Works; secre- 
tary-treasurer The Jefferson Iron Works Co., 
general machinists and engineers, since Dec, 
1905. Served 2 terms as member of Board 
of Estimates, Port Huron, Mich., and 2 years 
and 9 months as alderman of 7th Ward, same 
city. Methodist. Member Ashlar Lodge, F. & 
A. M. ; Peninsular Chapter, R. A. M.; Michi- 
gan Sovereign Consistory 32°; Moslem Tem- 
ple, Mystic Shrine; also Jubilee Lodge, I. O. 
O. F.; Michigan Encampment, I. O. O. F.; 
Wayne Lodge, K. of P. Recreations: music 
and theatre. Office: 7-9 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 889 Porter St. 

KEANE, William Edward, physician and 
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John and Maria E. (Ryan) Keane; A.B., De- 
troit University, 1898, A.M., 1900; M.D., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1902; unmarried. 
Practiced in Detroit since June, 1902; sur- 
geon Providence Hospital since its organiza- 
tion; junior surgeon St. Mary's Hospital; in- 
structor in surgery, Detroit Medical College. 
Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Club. Detroit Athletic. Recre- 
ations: hand ball, baseball. Office: 99 Fort 
St. W. Residence: 362 Cadillac Ave. 

KEAENS, John Wilfred; born, London, 
Ont., Feb. 12, 1874; son of John Wilfred and 
Martha (Gorman) Kearns; educated public 
schools, London; married, Juue 20, 1912, Hel- 
ena I. Burke, of Detroit. Entered railway 
service with Grand Trunk R. R., as tele- 
graph operator; came to United States, 1903; 
district passenger agent, Pere Marquette R. R., 
at Detroit, since Mar. 10, 1910. Club: Trans- 
portation. Recreations: baseball and all out- 
door sports. Office: 26 Fort St. W., Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 239 Pingree Ave. 

KEATING, Maurice J.; born. New York 
city; son of Maurice and Katherine (Hannon) 
Keating; educated in public schools of Detroit 
and at Goldsmith's Business College, Detroit; 
married at Detroit, June, 1882, Delia Kean; 
children: Delia (Mrs. F. W. Birdseye), Maur- 
ice J., Jr., Glenn F., James T., George E. Be- 
gan as bookkeeper for Kennedy & Greig, con- 
tinuing in employ of the company for ten 
years; was identified with various banks of 
the city; has been engaged in real estate busi- 
uess for self since 1887. Alderman 4th Ward 
since 1900. Recreations: boating and baseball. 
Office: 318 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 44 Cherry 
Street. 

EEEIiEB, Hiram Morse; born, Grass Lake, 
Mich., Jan. 12, 1853; son of Peter Althouse 
and Selina (Osborn) Keeler; educated in pub- 
lic schools and at University of Michigan, 
graduating, B.A., 1872, M.A. (in chemistry), 
1874; married at St. John's, Mich., Mar. 28, 
1882, Sara A. Barker; 3 children: Fred B., 
Ralph W., Elsie R. Studied law in office of 
D. Bethune Duffield, and was admitted to 
practice before Supreme Court, 1879; engaged 
in practice for seven years in association with 
firm of Maybury & Conely; retired from law 
practice to engage in commercial pursuits; 
secretary and treasurer American Injector 
Co. since 1886. Mason. Club: Automobile. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 14th Ave., 
bet. Baker and Porter. Residence: 129 Selden 
Avenue. 



KEENA, James Trafton, lawyer; born, Og- 
deusburg, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1851; son of John 
C. and Margaret (Trafton) Keena; educated 
in public schools, Christian Brothers College, 
Buffalo, and Law Department, University of 
Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 1873; married. 
Began as ticket agent Detroit and Cleveland 
boats, with offices in Detroit; entered prac- 
tice of law at Detroit, 1874, as member of 
firm of Atkinson & Atkinson, later being mem- 
ber Trowbridge & Keena, Keena & Lightner, 
Keena, Lightner & Oxtoby and since 1912 
of Keena, Lightner, Oxtoby & Oxtoby. Di- 
rector Standard Accident Insurance Co. Dem- 
ocrat. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Michigan Audubon Society, New York 
Society of Detroit, Michigan Bankers' Asso- 
ciation. Roman Catholic. Served in U. S. 
navy when a young man. Clubs: Yondotega, 
Detroit, Witenagemote, Detroit Tennis, Uni- 
versity of Michigan Club. Recreations: fish- 
ing and farming. Office: Dime Savings Bank 
Building. 

KEENAN, James Joseph; born, York, Ont., 
Can., May 4, 1840; son of Michael and Jane 
(Patterson) Keenan; educated in public 
schools of Canada; came to Detroit, 1864; 
married at Detroit, June 4, 1867, Mrs. S. E. 
Smith; 3 children: James M., Joseph W., Vio- 
let E. (Mrs. Stewart Hanley). Engaged in 
farming in Canada until he was 22 years of 
age; learned furniture business under Henry 
Webber & Co., Detroit; entered house, with 
which he has since been connected, 1869, be- 
came partner, 1873, and has been chairman 
of the board of directors since incorporation 
of the business, 1902, as Keenan & Jahn, Ltd. 
Also president and director Detroit Cabinet 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Co- 
lumbus. Recreation: boating. Office: 261-263 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 50 Alfred St., 
Detroit, and Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

KEEP, William John, manufacturer; born 
at Oberlin, O., June 3, 1842; son of Rev. Theo- 
dore John and Mary A. (Thompson) Keep; 
preparatory education Oberlin College; grad- 
uated Union College, 1865, C.E.; married at 
Oberlin, 0., May 22, 1866, Frances Sarah, 
daughter of Dr. William Gates and Hannah 
(Stewart) Henderson; 2 children: Helen E., 
Henr3\ Stove manufacturer since 1865; su- 
perintendent Michigan Stove Co., 1884-1912, 
since consulting engineer; also manufacturer 
of testing machines. In 1885, discovered the 
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ical composition of cast iron, and devised the 
system of "Keep's Test;" in 1894 named 
this test "Mechanical Analysis." Member 
American Institute of Mining Engineers, 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers 
(vice-president, 1904-6), Iron and Steel In- 
stitute of Great Britain, International Asso- 
ciation for Testing Materials, American Foun- 
drymen's Association, Franklin Institute, 
Philadelphia, Detroit Engineering Society; 
fellow American Association for the Advance- 
ment of Science; honorary member Eenssa- 
laer Society of Engineers, Foundrymen's 
Association, Philadelphia. Member New Eng- 
land Society, Sons American Kevolution. Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Contributor to vari- 
ous technical journals on the chemistry, 
composition, shrinkage, etc., of cast iron. 
Author: Cast Iron, 1902. Office: Michigan 
Stove Co. Eesidence: 753 Jefferson Ave. 

KEIGHTLY, James Smith; born, Abing- 
ton, Montgomery Co., Pa., July 17, 1860; son 
of Samuel and Sarah (Clements) Keightly; 
educated Friends Central High School, Phila- 
delphia; married, Oct. 7, 1886, Martie Pen- 
nington, of Philadelphia; 1 daughter, Emma 
(wife of Dr. L. J. Beardslee). With Industrial 
Works, Philadelphia, 1876-85; in employ of 
William Sellers, Philadelphia, 1885-95; with 
George V. Cresson Co., 1898-1902; came to 
Detroit, 1902, as purchasing agent and super- 
intendent Great Lakes Engineering Woi'ks; 
president William J. Hartwig Co., electrical 
supplies; president Armature Motor Works. 
Episcopalian. 32° Mason, K. T.; Odd Fellow. 
Eecreation: drilling. Office: Great Lakes En- 
gineering Works. Eesidence: 88 Elmhurst 
Avenue. 

KELIiEB, Emil Ernest, engineer, capital- 
ist; born, New York, Oct. 16, 1863; son of 
John B. and Susan (Brueck) Keller; educated 
in public and private schools and German- 
American Institute, Eochester, N. Y.; mar- 
ried, Attica, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1884, Ella Miller. 
Learned trade of machinist and advanced to 
foreman of department, Yawman & Erbe, 
Eochester, 1883; in business on own account, 
1885-6; superintendent Clark Novelty & Ma- 
chine Works, Eochester, 1886-88; went to 
Pittsburgh, 1888, and became connected with 
Westinghouse corporations and had charge 
of electrical construction at Pittsburgh, 1888, 
later same year manager at Chicago; elec- 
trical engineer, Department of Electricity, 
World's Fair, Chicago, 1892-94, and manager 
and superintendent World's Fair Electric 



Lighting plant for Westinghouse; removed to 
Pittsburgh, 1894, as vice-president Westing- 
house Machine Co., also vice-president vari- 
ous Westinghouse companies; managing re- 
ceiver Westinghouse Machine Co., 1907-8. 
Now president Detroit Insulated Wire Co., 
Insulating Materials Co., and officer or di- 
rector in various corporations. Member Amer- 
ican Society Mechanical Engineers, American 
Institute Electrical Engineers. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Engi- 
neers' (New York), etc. Office: Wesson Ave. 
and Albert St. Eesidence: Pasadena Apts. 

KELLER, George Robert, secretary Ock- 
ford Printing Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 18, 
1886; son of Eobert and Sarah Grace (Mc- 
Conville) Keller; educated public schools and 
Detroit Central High School; married, Sept. 
23, 1909, Lillian Ockford, of Detroit; one 
daughter, Dorothy Grace. Began active career 
as salesman Eobert Keller Ink Co., 1903, con- 
tinuing 6 years; secretary Ockford Printing 
Co., railroad and commercial printing, since 
its incorporation, June 9, 1909. Episcopalian. 
Member United Tj'pothetae, Detroit Allied 
Printing Trades' Association. Member De- 
troit Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M. Eecreation: 
automobiliug. Office: 70 Howard St. Eesi- 
dence: 154 Monterey Ave., Highland Park. 

KELLER, Herman D.; see Vol. 1908. 

KELLER, Robert; born, Switzerland, July 
29, 1860; son of John and Bertha (Koch) Kel- 
ler; educated in Switzerland; came to Amer- 
ica, 1881; married, Detroit, 1886, Sarah Mc- 
Conville; 2 sons: George E., Edwin C. Learned 
drug business in Switzerland and continued 
in the business after coming to America until 
1896; started manufacture of ink, 1889, in- 
corporated, 1899, as the Eobert Keller Ink 
Co., of which has since been president and 
manager. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Eecrea- 
tions: all water sports. Office: 523-527 Fort 
St. W. Eesidence: 91 Prentis Ave. 

KELLOGG, Charles C; born, Plymouth, 
Mich., Dec. 25, 1858; son of J. W. and Caro- 
line (Carr) Kellogg; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1882; married, July 8, 1884, Eliza- 
beth Burget, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Anna- 
bel (Mrs. Don W. Van Winkle). Was deputy 
county clerk, Wayne County, Mich., 1882-95; 
appointed by President Cleveland assistant 
postmaster at Detroit, under Postmaster John 
J. Enright, 1894; superintendent of the Eegis- 
try Division, since 1898. Veteran member, 
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Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason; Con- 
sistory; Moslem Temple, Shrine. Recreation: 
reading. Office: 114 Postoffice. Eesidence: 
235 Avery Ave. 

KELLOGG, Douglas E.; born, Plymouth, 
Mich., Oct. 11, 1849; son of Joel E. and Delia 
B. (Northrop) Kellogg; educated in public 
schools of Plymouth; unmarried. Followed 
farming in Wayne County, Mich., until 1882, 
when he entered into partnership with the 
wholesale millinery firm of W. H. Mitchell 
& Co.; organized wholesale millinery firm of 
Kellogg, Sumner & Co., Detroit, 1894, contin- 
uing until 1899, when he withdrew and as- 
sisted in organizing firm of D. E. Kellogg & 
Co., 1900, of which he is senior partner. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Wholesalers ' Association. Member A. F. & A, 
M., Palestine Lodge, Peninsula Chapter and 
Detroit Commandery, Knights Templar. Club: 
Grerman Salesmen. Recreation: rusticating 
on farm. Office: 170 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 187 Putnam Ave. 

KELLOGG, William Lester, railway official; 
moved to St. Louis, Mo.; see Vol. 1908. 

KELLY, Daniel, real estate; born, Muske- 
gon, Mich., Jan. 3, 1870; son of Daniel and 
Mary (Clancy) Kelly; educated in parochial 
and public schools of Muskegon; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 27, 1904, Byrdella Brewer. Was 
connected with Hackley National Bank, Mus- 
kegon, for 17% years; member of firm of 
Lambrecht, Kelly & Co., real estate, loans and 
insurance, since Aug., 1905; secretary Ger- 
man-American Loan and Trust Co., Ltd. Mem- 
ber Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Catholic. Club: 
Bankers'. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 73-75 Griswold St. Residence: 944 Cass 
Avenue. 

KELLY, Frank A., physician; born, Al- 
pena, Mich., May 8, 1880; son of John A. 
and Sarah Ann (Hand) Kelly; educated com- 
mon schools, Alpena; Coldwater (Mich.) 
High School; M.D., Detroit Homeopathic Col- 
lege, 1903; interne, Grace Hospital, 1903, 
1904; married, June 29, 1909, Merle Kenward 
Brock, of Windsor, Ont. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1903; associate surgeon Grace Hos- 
pital; director American State Bank, of De- 
troit. Member Co. A, 32d Regt., Mich. Vol. 
Infantry, Spanish- American War; Co. A, 2d 
Regt., Mich. Nat. Guard, 1897-1900, inclusive. 
Republican. Episcopalian, Member Detroit 
Homeopathic Practitioners ' Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Association Orificial 



Surgeons, Alpha Sigma fraternity. Mason; 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem Tem- 
ple, Shrine. Clubs: Wolverine Auto, Essex 
County Golf, Country, Windsor Lawn Bowl- 
ing. Recreation: golf. Office: 623 Stevens 
Bldg. Residence: 2359 Jefferson Ave. 

KELLY, George A., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 16, 1883; son of George J. and Mary 
(Carter) Kelly; A.B., University of Detroit, 
1904, A.M., 1906; LL.B., Kentucky University, 
1908; married, Covington, Ky., June 4, 1913, 
Evelyn T. Dickey. Practiced in Detroit since 
1908; assistant prosecuting attorney Wayne 
County since 1911. Republican. President 
McKinley Club of Michigan, 1912. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Pi Kappa 
Alpha fraternity. Roman Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Formerly member 
Michigan N. G. Club: Lawyers'. Recreations: 
hand ball, outdoor diversions. Office: Prose- 
cuting Attorney's Office. Residence: 624 Helen 
Avenue. 

KELSEY, John, manufacturer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 15, 1866; son of Frank and Jessie 
(Brabyn) Kelsey; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools; married at Detroit, Apr. 23, 1893, 
Margaret M. Dallas; 2 children: Dallas Sher- 
rill, born, Sept. 13, 1905, and Virginia Eliza- 
beth, born, Nov. 26, 1908. Began business 
career in employ of Cornwall, Price & Co., 
paper, etc., Detroit, and later was connected 
with Barnes Bros, and McClure, Kelsey & 
Co., lumber; was one of the organizers, in 
1898, of the Kelsey, Herbert Co., of which 
was secretary and treasurer until 1911, since 
stockholder. President Detroit Bent Wood Co., 
Kelsey Hickory Co. until Jan., 1909, when the 
two companies consolidated in manufacture 
of complete automobile wheels, as the Kelsey 
Wheel Co., of which has since been president; 
also vice-president Fox Bros. & Co. Veteran 
member Detroit Light Guard. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; member Elks. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Old Club, Detroit Athletic 
(director). Automobile, Cass, Audubon. Rec- 
reation: all kinds of athletic sports. Office: 
1230 Military Ave. Residence: 54 Hancock 
Ave. E. 

KENDALL, Charles John; railway commer- 
cial agent; born, Cleveland, July 6, 1848; son 
of Charles and Sarah Rathburn (Butts) Ken- 
dall; educated high schools, Cleveland and 
Grand Rapids, Mich., to 1864; Immanuel Hall 
Military School, Chicago, 1864-5; married, 
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peka, Kan.; 4 children: one living, Mary Ellet 
(Mrs. J. A. Valentine, of Breckenridge, 
Minn.). Office manager Topeka Loan & In- 
vestment Co., 1882-90; manager Western Loan 
Co., Denver, Colo., 1891; entered service of 
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry., 1891; com- 
mercial agent, Detroit, Jan. 1, 1894-July, 1913 
(retired on pension). Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Transportation. Recrea- 
tion: fruit farming. Office: 151 Griswold St. 

KENDEICK, Horace, president Thiery & 
Kendrick Manufacturing Co., brass founders 
and finishers; born, Warwickshire, England, 
Dec. 7, 1871; son of Charles and Mary A. 
(Walters) Kendrick; brought to Canada, 
1874; educated public schools, Ontario; mar- 
ried, Nov. 21, 1894, Dora Lampman, of Wind- 
sor, Can. (died, Apr., 1910); one daughter, 
Hazel; married, 2d, May 3, 1911, Adeline 
Vince, of Brantford, Ont. Served apprentice- 
ship as machinist with A. Harvey & Sons, De- 
troit; with American Injector Co., 2 years; 
in employ of General Electric Co., at Peter- 
boro, Can., Detroit Sheet Metal & Brass 
Works (now Detroit Shipbuilding Co.); was 
superintendent Globe Brass Works, Detroit; 
then with Pullman Co., Chicago, 4 years, in 
mechanical department; returned to Detroit 
and since 1903 has been a permanent resident; 
mechanical superintendent of the Capitol 
Brass Works, 1903-7; one of organizers of the 
Thiery & Kendrick Manufacturing Co., June, 
1907; secretary and treasurer same, June, 
1907-Oct. 1, 1913, since president. Republican. 
Methodist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (Ashlar Lodge). Recreations: 
automobiling and baseball. Office: 660-664 
Franklin St. Residence: 333 Hurlbut Ave. 

KENNARY, J., Shurly, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 6, 1879; son of Anthony J. and 
Mina (Hutchison) Kenuary; educated public 
schools of Detroit; A.B., University of De- 
troit, 1901, A.M., 1904; LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1904; married, June 5, 1906, 
Mae Gertrude Zengerle, of Detroit. Law as- 
sistant with firm of Dickinson, Warren & 
Warren, and its successor, Dickinson, Steven- 
son, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, 1901-5; mem- 
ber of law firm of Atkinson, Kennary & Pres- 
ton, 1905-6; appointed assistant attorney gen- 
eral of Michigan, Apr. 16, 1906, resigned Oct. 
1, 1910; since member of law firm of Navin, 
Sheahan & Kennary; president and secretary 
Mascamoot Bay Hotel Co.; vice-president and 
secretary Spring Carbureter & Clutch Co. Re- 



publican. Catholic. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Theta Lambda Phi. Member 
Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, 
Elks. Recreations: athletic sports. Office: 
702-704 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 97 Al- 
fred St. 

KENNEDY, Edward H., lawyer; born, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., Mar. 23, 1868; son of John 
and Margaret (Kelly) Kennedy; descended 
from Irish ancestry; educated Ypsilanti Sem- 
inary and High School, graduating from lat- 
ter, 1886; LL.B., University of Michigan, 
1888; married, June 25, 1897, Helen M. White, 
of Detroit; children: Helen M., Edward H., 
Faith White, Virginia M. Associated with 
James H. Pound in practice until 1893; later 
in partnership with James Phelan until Mr. 
Phelan was elected and assumed the duties 
of judge of the Recorder's Court, 1900; in 
general practice alone since 1900. Detroit 
counsel for The Switchmen 's Union of North 
America. Served Michigan National Guard 
in 4th Regiment, 3 years; district revenue 
collector under Cleveland administration, 
1893-99. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' 
Club. Member Knights of Columbus, B. P. O. 
Elks, Detroit Turners. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, 
Detroit Boat. Recreations: motoring and 
other outdoor diversions. Office: 403 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 437 Fort St. E. 

KENNEDY, Frank; born, Youngstowu, O., 
May 11, 1862; son of William Carson and 
Miriam (Johns) Kennedy; educated graded 
school. Commerce, Mich.; high school, Pon- 
tiac; commercial course. Northern Indiana 
Normal School, Valparaiso, Ind.; married, 
Leonard, Mich., May 2, 1889, Emma Jane 
nibble (died, June 17, 1912). Began as book- 
keeper in manufacturing optical concern, 
1885, and continued in various capacities 
until 1905; then organized the Kennedy Op- 
tical Co., of which was secretary, treasurer 
and general manager until 1913; since presi- 
dent Michigan Optical Co., Ltd., Toronto. 
Can., assistant secretary and treasurer Mich- 
igan Optical Co., Detroit; director Northern 
Assurance Co. of Michigan; treasurer Pendry 
Button Co. Member Board of Education, De- 
troit. Congregationalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Y. M. C. A.; one 
of the incorporators Newsboys' Association. 
Mason, K. T. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Athletic, Y. M. C. A. Business Men's. Recre- 
ation: athletics. Office: 83 Beacon St. Resi- 
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KENNEDY, John Donnelly, manufacturer; 
born, Garden Island, Out., Can., Oct. 2, 1865; 
son of John and Mary A. (Donnelly) Ken- 
nedy; educated public schools, Ont., Can.; 
married, Jan., 1892, Mary Lovelace Whit- 
ney, of Buffalo, N. Y. Followed railroading 
on the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and other 
roads in the West for 9 years; came to De- 
troit from Omaha, 1896, and engaged in man- 
ufacturing; has line of toilet specialties in 
department store of Crowley, Milner & Co. 
Republican. Presbj^terian. Mason; Damascus 
Commandery, K. T., Consistory and Shrine. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: au- 
tomobiling. Office: Crowley, Milner & Co. 
Residence: 3007 East Grand Boul. 

KENNEDY, Johnston B., physician; born, 
near Brampton, Peel Co., Ont., Can., May 8, 
1858; son of Johnston and Annie (Little) 
Kennedy; educated in schools of Brampton; 
Ontario College of Pharmacy, 1876-79; Trin- 
ity College, Toronto, 1881-84; Detroit College 
of Medicine, degree of M.D., 1885; married 
at Vittoria, Ont., June, 1885, Jessie Young; 
children: Charles S., William T., Frederick J. 
Became member of firm of Bannister & Ken- 
nedy, druggists, Brampton, 1879, continuing 
two years; has been practicing in Detroit 
since 1885. Member board of directors and 
consulting surgeon, polyclinic, Grace Hospital; 
1st lieut. Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A. 
Health commissioner of Detroit; president 
Board of Health since 1913. Member Wayne 
County Board U. S. pension examining sur- 
geons; county physician Wayne County, 1894- 
96. Member American Medical Association, 
Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society. Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar. Recreation: reading. Office: 410 Wash- 
ington Arcade. 

KENNEDY, William Judson, dairy busi- 
ness; born, Detroit, June 3, 1878; son of Wil- 
liam John and Anna (McGraw) Kennedy; 
educated Barstow (public) School and 2 years 
in night school (public) ; married, June 22, 
1897, Phyllis Foret, of Detroit. Began active 
career as cash boy for J. R. Campbell Dry 
Goods Co., May 20, 1890, continuing one year; 
assistant cashier W. N. Winans Dry Goods 
Co., 1891-96; assistant bookkeeper Detroit 
Umbrella Co., 1896-97; assistant bookkeeper 
Towars' Wayne County Creamery, 1897-1906, 
and secretary and treasurer same company 
since Apr. 1, 1906. Member Detroit Light 
Infantry 3 years. Republican. Catholic. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 



Credit Men 's Association, Knights of Equity, 
I. 0. F. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Rotary. 
Recreations: baseball, fishing. Office: 73-77 
Bagley Ave. Residence: 34 Rhode Island Ave. 

KENT, Bamlet, civil engineer; born, Forest, 
Ont., Aug. 20, 1869; son of Francis Bamlet 
and Jane (Duncan) Kent; educated Forest 
High School and Michigan College of Mines, 
graduating, 1896, degrees of B.S. and M.E.; 
married, Bertha C. Woolgar, at Battle Creek, 
Mich., Feb. 6, 1909. Began active career in 
employ of engineering department, Hough- 
ton, Mich., 1895, continuing until 1902, in 
charge of breakwater construction, etc.; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1902, and has since been 
identified with improvements of St. Clair 
River, Saginaw Bay and small harbors on 
west shore of Lake Huron, as junior engi- 
neer U. S. Engineering Department. Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Michigan Min- 
ing Institute, Detroit Engineering Society; 
president Michigan College of Mines Club of 
Detroit; president Geological Section of the 
Institute of Science. Mason; Odd Fellow. Rec- 
reations: hunting and fishing. Office: 331 Fed- 
eral Bldg. Residence: 170 Blaine Ave. 

KENT, Charles Artemas, lawyer; born, 
Hopkinton, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1835; son of Arte- 
mas and Sarah (Weed) Kent; educated at 
St. Lawrence Academy, Pottsdam; Univer- 
sity of Vermont, A.B., 1856; post-graduate 
course in theology at Andover; honorary de- 
grees. University of Michigan, LL.D., 1899, 
University of Vermont, LL.D., 1904; married 
at Detroit, Apr. 30, 1874, Frances King. Came 
to Detroit, 1859; admitted to bar, May, 1860; 
member law firm of Walker & Kent, up to 
1880, since practiced alone. Professor of law. 
University of Michigan, 1868-86; member 
Michigan Tax Commission, 1882; school in- 
spector, Detroit, four years. Vice-president 
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.; direc- 
tor Citizens' Savings Bank; trustee Harper's 
Hospital. Member American Bar Association, 
Association Bar City of Detroit. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Clubs: Prismatic, Unity. 
Recreations: traveling. Office: Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Residence: 30 Alfred St. 

KERMATH, James; born, London, Ont., 
Can., May 4, 1874; son of William and Jean- 
ette (Jures) Kermath; educated public 
schools; married, Sept., 1897, Margaret John- 
stone, of London; 5 children: Lorna, Eric, 
Mae, Olga and Jack. Began to learn machin- 
ist's trade at 16; traveled as machinist, 1891- 
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successively by the Fulton Iron Works, Dodge 
Bros., Oldsniolbile Co. and Detroit Lubricating 
Works; established, 1903, the Kermath Man- 
ufacturing Co., manufacturers of automobile 
parts and special machinery, and is general 
manager same. Office: 45-51 Fort St. E. Kesi- 
dence: 325 Putnam Ave. 

KEEN, Ernst C; bom, Germany, July 7, 
1875; son of Ernst and Marie (Held) Kern; 
<?.ame to America with parents, 1883; educated 
in Germany and Detroit (academic branches); 
unmarried. Firm of Ernst Kern was estab- 
lished in Detroit by his father, 1883; father 
died, 1901, and two sons succeeded to the busi- 
ness and have conducted it under original 
name. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Harmonie Society. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit, Detroit Golf, Automobile of Detroit. 
Recreations: golf, outdoor sports and travel. 
Office: Woodward and Gratiot Aves. Resi- 
dence: West Grand and Dexter Bouls. 

KERN, Otto; born, Germany, Oct. 10, 1878; 
son of Ernst and Marie (Held) Kern; came 
to America, 1883; educated in Germany and 
Detroit; unmarried. Member firm of Ernst 
Kern, dry goods, established by his father and 
conducted by two sons since death of their 
father, 1901. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf, 
Fellowcraft, Harmonie. Recreations: golf, 
horseback riding. Office: Woodward and Gra- 
toit Aves. Residence: West Grand and Dexter 
Boulevards. 

KERR, Alexander Mills, president Kerr Ma- 
chinery and Supply Co.; born, Lanarkshire, 
Scotland, Nov. 29, 1851; son of Robert and 
Margaret (Mills) Kerr; descended from old 
Scottish stock; educated public schools; mar- 
ried, May 12, 1875, Euphemia Mills, of St. 
Marys, Ont.; 3 children: Robert, David M., 
Jessie (Mrs. James A. Sherratt). Came to 
Canada, 1873; was employed by the Grand 
Trunk Railway for short time, then with John 
McDougall, engine builder, at Montreal, Can., 
6 years; lived at London, Ont., 2 years; came 
to Detroit, 1881, to superintend the erection 
of the melting department of Detroit Steel & 
Spring Works; then with Detroit Engine 
Works, 2 years; was connected with the Ful- 
ton Iron & Engine Works for 23 years; began 
manufacture of electric driven centrifugal 
pumps, 1907, and assisted in organizing the 
Kerr Machinery and Supply Co., of which has 
since been president. Progressive. Congre- 
tionalist. Mason; member Royal Arcanum, 
St. Andrews Society. Club: Detroit Curling. 



Recreation: curling. Office: 2317 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 772 Fourth Ave. 

KERR, David M., power plant machinery; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 27, 1878; son of Alex. M. 
and Euphemia (Mills) Kerr; descended from 
Scotch ancestry; educated Detroit public 
and high schools; married, Apr. 16, 1893, 
Mary L. Bagg, of Detroit. Started in busi- 
ness, after leaving high school, with Buhl 
Sons & Co., continuing for 7 years; then with 
Fairbanks, Morse & Co., 6 years; assisted in 
organizing, 1906, the Kerr Machinery & Sup- 
ply Co., manufacturers and jobbers of pump- 
ing machinery, of which he is treasurer and 
general manager; also head of David M. Kerr 
Machinery Co., jobbers of electric driven 
pumps. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Progressive Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M.; King Cyrus 
Chapter, R. A. M. ; Detroit Commandery No. 
1, K. T. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 2317-2318 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg.; factory: cor. Fort E. and Beaubien Sts. 
Residence: 159 Ferry Ave. W. Summer Resi- 
dence: New Baltimore, Mich. 

ElERR, Robert McNab, manufacturer; born, 
Township Tilbury, E. Kent County, Ont., Can., 
Sept. 12, 1872; son John and Margaret (Mar- 
tin) Kerr; educated public and high schools, 
Chatham, Ont.; married Irene Scott Carrier, 
of Detroit, Sept. 30, 1907; 2 children: Robert 
McNab, Jr., Jean Margaret. Began as a clerk 
in coal office of Columbus & Hocking Coal 
& Iron Co., Detroit, continuing 2 years; then 
with Black Hardware Co. (now Fletcher Hard- 
ware Co.) 5 years; co-partner Detroit Dental 
Manufacturing Co. until company incorpo- 
rated, 1906, and then secretary until death 
of brother, 1907, since president. Served in 
Santiago campaign, Spanish-American War, 
as lieutenant Co. M, 33d Michigan U. S. Vol. 
Inf. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Progressive. Presbyterian. Member Military 
Order Foreign Wars, Society Army of Santi- 
ago. Mason. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 22 Milwaukee Ave. W. Residence: 138 
Seward Ave. 

KESSBERGER, George P.; born, Spring- 
field, 111., Feb. 11, 1872; son of August and 
Christina (Hagerdorn) Kessberger; educated 
Springfield public and high schools and Spring- 
field Business College; married, June 10, 1903, 
Maude Keene, of Atlanta, 111.; one daughter, 
Mary Louise. Began in insurance business, 
1887, at Springfield; state agent Milwaukee 
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traveled for the company in Illinois, Missouri, 
Colorado and Michigan; headquarters in Mich- 
igan since 1905. Was secretary Home Build- 
ing & Loan Association of Springfield, 1892- 
1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Illinois National Guard 3 years. Dem- 
ocrat. Methodist. 32° Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner; member Knights of Pythias, 
Odd Fellows. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Resi- 
dence: 188 Burlingame Ave. 

KTiSSLEB, John Austin, clergyman; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 10, 1868; son of Christopher and 
Anna Mary (Ashman) Kessler; educated St. 
Joseph's Parochial School, 1874-81; Univer- 
sity of Detroit (Jesuit), 1881-87; St. Jerome's 
College, Berlin, Germany, 1887-89; St. Mary's 
University, Baltimore, Md., 1889-92; M.A., 
University of Detroit, 1902. Ordained to 
priesthood Roman Catholic Church, July 3, 
1892; secretary to Rt. Rev. John S. Foley, 
D.D., 1892-95; assistant pastor St. Vincent's 
Church, Detroit, 1895-98; pastor of St. Mary's 
Church, Bedford, Mich., 1898, St. John's 
Church, Detroit, since 1898. Member Catholic 
Order of Foresters, Catholic Mutual Benevo- 
lent Association, Knights of Columbus. Resi- 
dence: 23 Sargent Ave. 

KEYS, John Findlay, general passenger 
agent; born, Cincinnati, Feb. 13, 1879; son of 
Richard S. and Rosa (Russel) Keys; educated 
Detroit public schools; unmarried. Resident 
of Detroit since childhood; entered railway 
service as office clerk, Detroit Citizens' Street 
Railwaj', 1895; ajjpointed division superin- 
tendent 14th St., Crosstown & Harper Street 
Car System, 1902; special car agent, Detroit 
United Lines, 1905; since 1907 general pas- 
senger agent Detroit United Ry., Rapid Rail- 
way System, Detroit, Monroe & Toledo Short 
Line Ry., Detroit, Jackson & Chicago Ry. ; 
secretary and treasurer Carrier-Keys Realty 
Co. Republican. Presbyterian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Exchange, 
Transportation, Detroit Boat, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Indian Village. Recreations: tennis, gen- 
eral sports. Office: 12 Woodward Ave. Res- 
idence: 1113 Jefferson Ave. 

KEYSER, John H.; see Vol. 1908. 

KIDNEE, Frederick C, physician; born, 
Ipswich, Mass., Apr. 13, 1879; son of Reuben 
and Katherine Clinton (Porter) Kidner; edu- 
cated St. Mark's School, Southborough, Mass.; 
A.B., Harvard, 1900; M.D., Harvard Medical 
School, 1904; unmarried. Practiced as gen- 
eral surgeon in Boston 1904-9, since specialized 
in orthopedic surgery; came to Detroit, Jan., 



1911; orthopedic surgeon Children's, Free, 
Grace and Detroit General hospitals. Episco- 
palian. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Wayne County Medical Society, Central 
States Orthopedic Club. Clubs: University, 
Detroit Tennis, Detroit Racquet. Office: 32 
Adams Ave. W. Residence: 701 Jefferson 
Ave. 

KIEFEB, Alfred K., banker; born, July 
12, 1852; died, Nov. 30, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

KIEFER, Arthur E.; born, Detroit, Aug. 
19, 1856; son of Hermann and Franciska 
(Kehle) Kiefer; educated in public schools and 
German Seminary, Detroit, and at Polytechnic 
of Karlsruhe and Munich, Germany, graduat- 
ing from Engineering Department, degree of 
M.E., 1880; married, Detroit, Dec. 9, 1884, 
Kate Reed Baker; 2 children (twins); Carl 
A., Herman G. Engaged as surveyor and me- 
chanical draughtsman, 1880-85; was one of 
the founders of the Detroit Edge Tool Works, 
of which has been secretary and treasurer 
since its organization; also president Kiefer 
Land Co. Republican. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men 's Associa- 
tion. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: 
travel, automobiling. Office: Wight St. and 
Mt. Elliott Ave. Residence: 180 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

KIEFER, Guy Lincoln, physician; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 25, 1867; son Hermann and Fran- 
ciska (Kehle) Kiefer; graduate Washington 
Union (public) School, 1880; Detroit High 
School, 1884; University of Michigan, de- 
gree of A.B., 1887, A.M. and M.D., 1891, 
D.P.H. (honorary), 1911; married at Toledo, 
May 2, 1893, Josephine Fannie Henion; two 
children: Edwina Helen and Hermine Joseph- 
ine. Began practice, 1893; countj^ physician 
Wayne County, 1895-96; city physician City of 
Detroit, 1897-98; U. S. pension examiner, 
1898-1901; health officer City of Detroit, 1901- 
July 1, 1913 (resigned) ; resumed practice. 
Attending physician Herman Kiefer Hospital 
(municipal, contagious) ; consulting physician 
on contagious diseases at Harper Hospital, 
Woman's Hospital and Infant's Home, Chil- 
dren 's Free, Providence and Grace hospitals. 
Member executive committee Children 's Free 
Hospital. Adjunct professor of hygiene and 
contagious diseases, and clinical professor of 
medicine, Detroit College of Medicine; presi- 
dent Michigan Cremation Association. Mem- 
ber Wayne County Medical Society (ex-presi- 
dent), Michigan State Medical Societ.y (pres- 
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cine, American Medical Association (chairman 
section on public health and preventive med- 
icine), American Public Health Association, 
Michigan State Health Officers ' Association 
(president). Kepublican. Member Delta Tau 
Delta, Phi Eho Sigma. Clubs: Harmonie, Turn- 
A'erein, Detroit Athletic Association. Eecrea- 
tion: travel. Office: 287 Woodward Ave. Ees- 
idence: 655 John E St. 

KHEFER, Hermann, physician; born, Nov. 
19, 1825; died, Oct. 13, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

KTLPATRICK, Arthur WeUesley, lawyer; 
born, Eothsay, Ont., Can., Feb. 28, 1874; son 
of Joseph and Joanna (Courtney) Kilpatrick; 
educated in public schools of St. Thomas, Mt. 
Pleasant, and Newburgh, Ont., and high school 
at Omemee, Ont.; was student at Newburgh 
Academy for three years; graduate Detroit 
College of Law, LL.B., June 13, 1903; mar- 
ried, July 14, 1909, Edith M. Singer, of St. 
Thomas, Ont. Engaged in practice in Detroit 
since June, 1903; member law firm of James 
& Kilpatrick until Jan. 1, 1909; since assist- 
ant prosecuting attorney of Wayne County. 
Eepublican. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Lawyers ' Club of Detroit, Theta 
Lambda Phi, St. Andrews Society, Alumni 
Association of Detroit College of Law (presi- 
dent, 1910-11). Mason, K. T., Shriner. Club: 
Noontide. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
210 Wayne County Bldg. Eesidence: Ansonia 
Apartments. 

KIMBALL, Albert Edward, brigadier of 
the Salvation Army; born, St. John, N. B., 
Can., Aug. 8, 1860; son of John and Sarah H. 
(Saunders) Kimball; descendant of Eichard 
Kimball, Parish of Eattlesden, Suffolk County, 
England, who landed in Boston, Mass., in 
1634, from Ship Elizabeth and settled in Wa- 
tertown, Mass.; educated in public schools 
and Goodwin's Academy, St. John, N. B.; 
married, Dec. 25, 1889, May M. Smith, of To- 
ronto, Ont., Can.; children: Frank H., Grace 
E. Was associated with the firm of John Kim- 
ball & Son, wool dealers, St. John, N. B., 
1882-85; since connected with the Salvation 
Army, holding responsible positions in Can- 
ada, also in Boston, Philadelphia, San Fran- 
cisco, St. Louis, Chicago and New York; pro- 
vincial officer, since 1911, for the states of 
Michigan and Indiana with executive offices 
in Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Independent Eepublican. Eecreation: 
golf. Office: 180 Michigan Ave. Eesidence: 
172 Euclid Ave. W. 



KIMBALL, George Henry, consulting engi- 
neer; born at Newburyport, Mass., Dec, 8, 
1849; son of Lafayette and Mary (Morgan) 
Kimball; educated public schools, Massachu- 
setts, and Masachusetts Institute Technology^ 
married at Maiden, Mass., Emma A. Carpen- 
ter, Feb. 25, 1874; children: Ealph C, Harold 
L., Wallace E., Euth, George H. Superintend- 
ent bridges and buildings, Pittsburgh, Cin- 
cinnati & St. Louis Ey., 1876-79; superintend- 
ent Columbus & Sunday Creek Valley Ed., 
1879-80; engineer maintenance of way Little 
Miami Ed., 1880-81; chief engineer southern 
extension Toledo, Cincinnati & St. Louis Ey., 
1881-82; superintendent New York, Chicago 
& St. Louis Ed., 1882-89; chief engineer Lake 
Shore & Michigan Southern Ey., 1889-91; in 
general practice as consulting engineer, 1891- 
98; superintendent and chief engineer Colum- 
bus, Sandusky & Hocking Ed., 1898-99; chief 
engineer Pere Marquette Ed., 1899-1902; chief 
engineer Central Electric Construction Co., 
at New York, 1902-3; engaged in design- 
ing a system of freight terminals for trunk 
lines at Buffalo, N. Y., 1903-4; chief engineer 
Chicago & Alton E. E., 1904-6; consulting en- 
gineer since Jan. 1, 1906. Member American 
Society Civil Engineers, American Eailway 
Engineers' Association, Sons American Eevo- 
lution. Baptist. Mason. Eecreation: litera- 
ture. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: Pon- 
tiac, Mich. 

KIMBALL, Balph C, civil and transporta- 
tion engineer; born, Steubenville, O., June 21, 
1878; son of George Henry and Emma (Allen) 
Kimball; student Case School of Applied 
Science, Cleveland, 2 years; married, May 21, 
1902, Euth Baker, of Grand Blanc, Mich.; 
children: Albert J., George C. Bridge inspec- 
tor and superintendent engineering work, 
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern E. E., Nickel 
Plate E. E., and Columbus, Sandusky & 
Hocking E. E. 1895-1901; engineer in charge 
grade reductions, Pere Marquette E. E., 
1901-2; superintendent electric line construc- 
tion, 1903, bridge foreman Pere Marquette 
E. E., 1904-5; superintendent construction Na- 
tional Contracting Co., Cleveland, 1906; in- 
spector, division engineer, Detroit Eiver Tun- 
nel Co., 1907-9; engineer and superintendent 
construction. Sewage Disposal Plant, Cleve- 
land Engineering Co., 1910; study of terminal 
and inside transportation, since 1910; as dis- 
trict manager The Cleveland-Galion Motor 
Truck Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Detroit Engineering Society, 
Y. M. C. A. Eecreations: bowling, swimming. 



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Office: lolO Penobscot Bldg. Residence: R. F. 
D. 5, Pontiac, Mich. 

KING, Dale Murray, physician; born, St. 
Thomas, Ont., Can., Dec. 16, 1875; son of Wil- 
liam H. and Blanche (Barrett) King; edu- 
cated in St. Thomas public and high schools; 
matriculated in Western University, London, 
Ont.; attended University of Michigan one 
year; graduated in medicine at Cleveland, O., 
1896; married Bertha Hope Smith, of Pt. 
Hope, Ont., Oct., 1911 (died, Sept. 13, 1912). 
In practice since 1896; neurologist Grace Hos- 
pital; physician to Detroit Tunnel Co., 1909- 
10. Originated plan for care of insane by 
counties, which was endorsed by State Home- 
opathic Society, 1911, and again in 1912, and 
a committee appointed to confer with the 
state legislature; same plan was endorsed by 
committee of the Ohio State Homeopathic 
Society. Member Michigan Homeopathic So- 
ciety, American Medical Association, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Practitioners' Club. 
Editor and publisher Medical Counselor (Ho- 
meopathic journal) since February, 1906. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Recreations: outdoor 
sports and games. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. 
Residence: 779 Cass Ave. 

KING, Edward Gilbert, credit insurance; 
moved to New Haven, Conn.; see Vol. 1908. 

KING, George C, manager Addison Apart- 
ments; born, Kingsville, Ont., Can., Dec. 24, 
1874; son of Sidney Arthur, M.D., and Esther 
(Wigle) King; grandson of Solomon Wigle, 
M.P., and Colonel James King, and brother 
of Colonel Arthur King; educated Windsor 
and Essex High schools; B.A., political science 
course. University of Toronto, 1899; married, 
June 20, 1905, Anna Thompson, of Detroit; 2 
daughters: Helen and Alice. Came to United 
States, Aug., 1900; clerk American Car & 
Foundry Co., St. Louis, Jan., 1903-Feb., 1904; 
with Mc Clary Manufacturing Co., London, 
Can., Feb., 1904-May, 1906; since manager 
Addison Apartment Co., also secretary and 
treasurer; secretary and treasurer Taxi Cab 
Service Co. Served as officer of First Hussars, 
London, Ont., headquarters, 15 years, retired 
rank of captain. Episcopalian. Member Zeta 
Psi. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, University, 
Bloomfield Hills Country, Rotary, also Essex 
County and London Country and Hunt clubs 
of Canada. Recreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing and golf. Residence: Addison Apts. 

KING, Louis B., president L. B. King & 
Co.; born, Detroit, Dec. 4, 1851; son of Rob- 
ert W. and Elizabeth (Buhl) King; educated 



in Detroit High School and University of 
Michigan, graduating, degree of B.S., 1874; 
married at Greenwich, N. Y., Mar. 14, 1883, 
Jennie Reid Carpenter; 5 children: Dorothea 
B., Ralph B. (associated with his father as 
vice-president of company), Robert K. (stock- 
holder in company), Janet E., Francis C. En- 
tered crockery and glassware business in 1874 
(established by his father, 1849) ; became mem- 
ber of firm, 1878; business incorporated, 1894, 
as L. B. King & Co., of which was secretary, 
1894-1907, and has been president since June, 
1907. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon, University of Michigan. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
golf and fishing. Office: 80 Library Ave, Res- 
idence: 76 Stimson PL 

KING, Ealph Benjamin; born, Detroit, May 
23, 1885; son of Louis Buhl and Jennie Reid 
(Carpenter) King; graduated Detroit Central 
High School, 1904; student University of 
Michigan, 1906-8; unmarried. Began active 
career in employ of Russell & Erwin Manufac- 
turing Co., New Britain, Conn., continuing 
1908-9; since vice-president L. B. King & Co., 
importers of china. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member University of Michigan 
Association, Chi Psi fraternity. Clubs: De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 80 Library Ave. Res- 
idence: 76 Stimson PI. 

KINGSBURY, James D.; born, Camden, 
Lorain Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1856; son of 
Charles B. and Elizabeth (Tennant) Kings- 
bury; educated public schools; married Aug. 
6, 1879, Mary A. Abell, of Saginaw, Mich.; 
6 children: Dayton, Ora (Mrs. E. D. Smith), 
Fred C, Ralph A., Selden B., Edwin B. Re- 
moved to Flint, Mich., 1866; began active 
career as clerk in law office, Saginaw, 1875; 
has been connected with the Grand Union 
Tea Co. since 1877; in charge department, 
with headquarters in Detroit, since 1896. Re- 
publican. Protestant. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member B. P. O. Elks. Recrea- 
tion: home. Office: 403 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
601 Brush St. 

KINGSBURY, Nathan Coming; moved to 
New York City; see Vol. 1908. 

KINGSTON, Samuel Robert, banking; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 5, 1876; son of George E. 
and Barbara (Steffes) Kingston; educated 
public schools and Central High School, De- 
troit; married, Dec. 1, 1897, Grace Irene Flem- 
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Grace Marian. Became connected with bank- 
ing business Jan. 26, 1891; assistant cashier 
National Bank of Commerce since 1909. Eepub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Mason. Club: Bank- 
ers'. Recreation: gardening. Office: National 
Bank of Commerce. Residence: 235 Josephine 
Avenue. 

KINNEAE, Wilson Sherman, railway of- 
ficial; moved to New York City; see Vol. 1908. 

KINNUCAN, Henry J.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
3, 1859; educated in public schools; married 
at Detroit, Feb. 24, 1897, Sarah A. Dwyer, 
Began as messenger for Western Union Tel- 
egraph Co., 1876, and became chief clerk in 
Detroit office; entered service of Postal Tele- 
graph-Cable Co., 1892; superintendent Detroit 
office, 1893-1910; since superintendent of 
Western Union Telegraph Co., Detroit. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Harmonie Society. Office: Western Union Tel- 
egraph Bldg. Residence: 414 Jefferson Ave. 

KINSEY, John Emerson, architect; born, 
Springfield, Ont., Can., 1873; son of John and 
Ann (Lindsay) Kinsey; educated Kalamazoo 
College, Mich.; married, Apr. 10, 1895, Nina 
C. Welling, of Jackson, Mich.; 3 children: 
Emerson, Donald, Helen. Came to United 
States, 1890; practiced in Detroit since Mar., 
1911; member firm of Stahl & Kinsey; also 
member of firm of Reeves & Kinsey, real 
estate, Detroit, specializing in the building of 
homes. Trustee Clinton Avenue Baptist 
Church. Recreation: motoring. Offices: 806 
Gas Office Bldg., Detroit and Strathcona Blk., 
Walkerville, Ont. Residence: 217 McDougall 
Avenue. 

KIRBY, Frank E., naval architect; born, 
Cleveland, July 1, 1849; son Stephen R. and 
Martha A. (Johnson) Kirby; educated public 
schools, Cleveland and Saginaw, Mich., and 
Cooper Institute, New York; married, Oct. 
9, 1876, Mary F. Thorp, of Wyandotte, Mich.; 
one son. Began on engineering staff, Allaire 
Works, New York, constructing machinery 
for war vessels, 1865, later with Morgan Iron 
Works; located in Detroit, 1870, and with 
brother F. A., built iron ship yards, at Wyan- 
dotte, for Capt. E. B. Ward; consulting engi- 
neer (with brother) until 1882, since with 
Detroit Dry Dock Co.; designed the steamer 
Frank E. Kirby, the St. Ignace and the Ste. 
Marie, 2 ice-crushing steamers plying between 
St. Ignace and Mackinaw City; also all boats 
of the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co., 
and hundreds of others. Has visited Europe 
many times professionally. Member Detroit 



Board Water Works Commission, 1892-96; ex- 
pert for U. S. government in selection of ships 
for transport service, Spanish-American War, 
1898. Republican. Member American Society 
Mechanical Engineers, 1880, American So- 
ciety Naval Architects, American Society Ma- 
rine Engineers, Institution of Naval Archi- 
tects, London, Institution Naval Architects 
and Engineers, Scotland, etc. Club: Engi- 
neers (New York). Office: 609 Stevens Bldg., 
Detroit. Home: New York. 

KIRBY, Joseph Henry, real estate; born, 
Grand Haven, Mich., June 21, 1880; son of 
Thomas Waters and Mary Ellen (O 'Brien) 
Kirby; educated public schools. Grand Haven; 
D.D.S., University of Michigan, 1902; mar- 
ried, Sept. 4, 1912, Katherine Claire Sullivan,, 
of Grand Rapids. Served as manager T. W. 
Kirby 's Sons, several years; assistant state 
agent, Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Co. 
for Michigan and Indiana two years, 1907-9, 
real estate, fire insurance and building, in 
Detroit, since July 15, 1909. Operates in own 
name. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Roman Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Recreations: horseback 
riding, automobiling. Office: 1412-1413 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 154 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

KIRCHNER, George H., president German- 
American Bank; born, Detroit, Jan. 1, 1866; 
son of Sebastian and Mary A. (Luttenbacher) 
Kirchner; educated in parochial schools, De- 
troit; married at Windsor, Ont., June 23, 1892, 
Marie Josephine Valentin; 5 children: Ralph 
T., Angus McL., George H., Jr., Constance L., 
Virginia M. Began active career at 14 as 
office boy in law office; became messenger in 
jsrivate banking firm of Vincent J. Scott, De- 
troit, continuing, 1882-86; was in charge of 
financial department of Jeynes & Sons, general 
contractors, 1886-90; teller City Savings Bank,. 
1890-94; cashier German-American Bank, 1894- 
1911; since president. Also vice-president Har- 
ris Amusement Co.; director Chicago Hosiery 
Co., German-American Loan & Trust Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent 
in politics. Catholic. Member Knights of Co- 
lumbus. Clubs: Bankers', Felloweraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
gardening. Office: German-American Bank. 
Residence: 365 Cadillac Ave. 

KIRCHNER, Otto, lawyer; born, Frankfort- 
on-the-Oder, Germany, July 13, 1846; son of 
Rudolph and Ottilie Kirchner; came to United 
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(Hon. A. M., University of Michigan, 1894); 
married, Feb. 17, 1869, Isabel Graham Beane, 
of Detroit (she died Nov. 30, 1884) ; 2d, Jan. 
4, 1887, Julia Edmunds, daughter of late 
Elijah Wood Meddaugh; 3 children: Isabel 
Ottilia (Mrs. Harold Eussell Griffith, of New 
York), Richard G. (lawyer) and Dorothy 
(Mrs. John H. Earle, of Washington, D. C). 
Was admitted to Michigan bar, also bars of all 
the federal courts, and has practiced in De- 
troit since 1867; attorney-general, Michigan, 
1877-81; professor law, University of Mich- 
igan, 1885-6, and again, 1893-1908; special 
lecturer on legal ethics, 1909-10. President 
Michigan Political Science Association, 1896; 
member Detroit Bar Association, American 
Society of International Law, American His- 
torical Association, Detroit Fine Arts Society, 
Society of Arts and Crafts, Harmonie So- 
ciety, Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Michigan Commandery, Loyal Legion (1st 
class, by inheritance). Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Church, also Meganticoat Golf (Camden, 
Me.), Mount Battle (Camden, Me.) and Cam- 
den Yacht. Recreation: walking. Office: 
Bank Chambers. Residence: 1717 Jefferson 
Ave. 

KIRK, James B.; born, Howell, Mich., June 
1, 1874; son of Andrew and Addie (Brown) 
Kirk; educated in public schools of Howell; 
married at Detroit, 1904, Charlotte L. Wad- 
ham; 3 sons: Emerson, Kenneth, Bruce. Be- 
gan active career in hardware business in 
Perrinville, Mich.; came to Detroit, 1897, and 
entered employ of the old Detroit, Grand 
Rapids & Western R. R.; then was employed 
in ticket office of the Union Station Co.; was 
connected with the Wabash R. R., until 1903, 
since vice-president and director of The 
People's Ice Co. Republican. Recreations: 
hunting and fishing. Office: Washington Ar- 
cade. Residence: 35 Chope PI. 

KIBKEH, George Alexander, physician; 
born Westmoreland Co., Pa., July 3, 1856; son 
of George and Mary (Gilmore) Kirker; A.B., 
Sewickley College, Pa., 1875; M.D., Starling 
Medical College, Columbus, O., 1878; unmar- 
ried. Practiced in Detroit since 1878. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State Medical 
Society. 32° Mason. Recreation: literature. 
Address: 376 Baker St. 

KITTEEDGE, Carlyle; born. Mason, Mich., 
July 19, 1874; son of Kendall and Eunice 
(Wilsey) Kittredge; B.S. in Electrical En- 
gineering, University of Michigan, 1897; mar- 



ried Mar. 9, 1903, Glendora M. Sheldon, of 
Roekford, 111.; 1 son: Richard Carlyle. Be- 
gan as engineer in Chicago, 1899; assistant 
engineer Central Union Telephone Co., In- 
dianapolis, 1907-11; engineer Michigan State 
Telephone Co. since 1911. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Engineering Society; associate 
member American Institute Electrical En- 
gineers. Recreation: tennis. Office: Mich- 
igan State Telephone Co. Residence: 124 
Burlingame Ave. 

KLEIN, Edward Frank, president Michigan 
Plumbing Supply Co.; born, Detroit, Oct. 18, 
1872; son of Charles William and Mary Ann 
(Klavon) Klein; educated Webster School 
and High School, Detroit; University of 
Michigan; Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried Aug. 19, 1896, Emma Eva Elleman, of 
Detroit; two children: Vera Lillian, Edgar 
Richard. Began active career in plumbing 
supply business with James Walker & Son, 
continuing, 1890-1905; with the Federal-Hu- 
ber Co., Chicago, in same line of business^ 
1905-12; president and treasurer Michigan 
Plumbing Supply Co., successors to Detroit 
branch of the Federal-Huber Co. since May 
1, 1912. Presbyterian. Member Masonic 
order; Damascus Commandery, K. T.; Moslem 
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Recreations: base- 
ball, bowling, automobiling. Office: 256 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 107 Brandon Ave. 

KTiFiIN, Eugene A., general insurance; 
born, Detroit, Dee. 15, 1885; son of August 
Godfrey and Bertha (Graf) lOein; educated 
parochial schools and St. Joseph 's Commer- 
cial College, Detroit; married, June 12, 1912, 
Ellennora T. Jacob, of Detroit. Began active 
career in branch office of the Germania Fire 
Insurance Co. of New York, continuing 6 
years, last year as cashier of office; in busi- 
ness on own account since 1906; vice-presi- 
dent and treasurer Montgomery and Klein; 
president Baldwin Hotel Co. Member of 
Detroit Naval Reserve. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Harmonie, De- 
troit Yacht. Recreation: water sports. Office: 
1228-29 Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 
296 Hancock Ave., E. 

KLEINSMITH, Jacob WiUiam; born, To- 
ledo, O., April 28, 1873; son of William and 
Dora (Loewenthal) Kleinsmith; educated 
Detroit public schools; married Jan. 7, 1903, 
Sarah Davis, of Montreal, Can.; 2 children: 
Elsie and Bernard. Moved with parents to 
Detroit from Toledo in early boyhood; after 
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teaching, leading an orchestra, and publish- 
ing music for 8 years; became city salesman, 
Detroit Millinery Co., 1893; later city sales- 
man for 6 years with D. K. Kellogg & Co., 
wholesale millinery; engaged on own account 
in same line since 1910, as The Kleinsmith 
Co. (not incorporated). Jewish religion. 
Member Detroit Credit Men 's Association. 
Eecreation: theatre. Office: 182 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 46 Reed Place. 

KLIPPEL, Frederick William; born in 
Tom's River, N. J., Nov. 6, 1857; son of 
John and Catherine (Grauer) Klippel; edu- 
cated in public schools of Tom's River; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Mar. 17, 1897, Julia Rivard; 1 
son, M. Rivard. Began active career in boot 
and shoe business, in New Jersey, continuing 
for fifteen years; came to Detroit, 1889, and 
became connected as bookkeeper in 1892, 
with the Detroit Cabinet Co., of which has 
been secretary and director since 1893. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Credit Men's Association. Mason. Recrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. OfiSce: 988 Riopelle 
St. Residence: 473 Iroquois Ave. 

KNAPP, Alonzo Newton; moved to To- 
ledo, O., see Vol. 1908. 

KNELL, William Frajiklin; born. Fitch- 
field, O., Feb. 10, 1861; son of Robert Charles 
and Missouri (Springer) Knell; common 
school education; business college and draft- 
ing school, Columbus, O.; married, Dec. 21, 
1882, Maria Phillips, of Columbus; 3 chil- 
dren: Robt. W., Roy H., Florence (Mrs. C. 
E. Blood, of Battle Creek, Mich.). With 
Columbus Buggy Co., 1880-94; then with 
Studebaker Co., South Bend, Ind., 1894-1902; 
located in Detroit, 1905; senior member Knell 
& Davis, automobile painters and trimmers. 
Served about fifteen years in State Militia, 
Ohio. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Board of Commerce, Ohio Society of Detroit. 
Odd Fellow. Club: Wolverine Automobile. 
Recreations: hunting, fishing. Office: 1043- 
49 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 181 Pingree 
Ave. 

KNIGHT, Stephen Herrick, physician; 
born, Salem, Mass., Oct. 31, 1862; son of 
Edward Hale and Mary Meek (Russel) 
Knight; graduate Salem High School, 1879; 
Harvard University, A. B., 1883; Bellevue 
Medical College, New York city, 1885-6; New 
York Homeopathic Medical College, M.D., 
1886; married at Salem, Oct. 16, 1900, Sarah 
Elizabeth Gifford; two sons: Hales G., Rufus 
H. Practiced in Detroit since 1890. Attend- 



ing surgeon Grace Hospital. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Progressive. Member 
of Sons of American Revolution, Society Co- 
lonial Wars, Colonial Governors. Mason. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Golf, Detroit Cur- 
ling. Recreations: fishing and golf. Office 
and Residence: 37 Willis Ave. E. 

KNILL, Edwin Gilmore, physician; born, 
Apr. 18, 1855; died 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

KNODELL, John H.; born, Cleveland, O., 
May 4, 1856; son of John H. and Mary 
Knodell; educated in public schools of Cleve- 
land; married at Detroit, 1883, Miss Mary 
Singelyn; 4 children: Charlotte, Lillian 
(Mrs. L. Lambert), Florence, Olive. Began 
active career as clerk in hotel at Cleveland; 
traveled in various parts of the West as sales- 
man for leaf tobacco house; removed to De- 
troit, 1883, and became connected with The 
Posselius Brothers Furniture Manufacturing 
Co. as shipping clerk; was one of the incor- 
porators of the company in 1890, and has 
been vice-president since 1900. Republican. 
Member Knights of Pythias. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: Harper and Mt. El- 
liott Aves. Residence: Gratiot Ave., near 
Harper. 

KNOWLSON, Albert T., wholesale dealer 
in gas and electrical supplies; born. Mill- 
brook, Ont., June 13, 1852; son of Matthew 
and Isabella (Thexton) Knowlson; educated 
in public schools and Irwin Private School, 
Millbrook; Toronto (Can.) Military School, 
graduating, May, 1869; married, Findlay, O., 
Aug. 14, 1895, Rose Elms; 2 children: Elms 
Thexton, Lois. Was in employ of postoffice 
department, Canada, 1869-70; employed on 
Pennsylvania oil properties, 1870-73; superin- 
tendent of oil properties, 1873-76; oil broker, 
1876-90; has been identified with wholesale 
distribution of incandescent gas light sup- 
plies since 1890; adding electrical supplies to 
the business, 1907. Established in 1890 and 
president since its incorporation in 1906. A. 
T. Knowlson Co.; Michigan manager Wels- 
bach Company until 1910. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Served in Pennsylvania 
militia, 1876-80. Mason, Knight Templar. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat (life member), Caledon 
Mountain Trout, Underbill Fishing, Business 
Men's Club of Y. M. C. A. Recreations: fish- 
ing and outdoor sports. Office: 99-103 Con- 
gress St., E. Residence: 44 Virginia Park. 

KNOWLTON, Harry; born, Portsmouth, 
N. H., June 28, 1840; son of John and Nancy 
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high schools of Portsmouth; married at Nor- 
folk, Va., 1866, Marie Louise Butcher; died, 
1906; 1 daughter, Mary K. (Mrs. Frank B. 
Kedington, of Chicago). Went to Chicago, 
1866, to engage in erection of flour mill, con- 
tinuing until 1871; worked in steam shop 
until 1872, then became inspector of boilers 
for the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and 
Insurance Co.; in Detroit as agent for same 
company, 1893-1911; since special agent for 
same company. Served in U. S. Navy as 
engineer during Civil War. Member Sta- 
tionary Engineers' Association. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Recreations: fishing and other outdoor di- 
versions. Residence: 35 Connecticut Ave. 

KNOX, Earle Seymour, merchant; born. 
Green Lake, Wis., Dec. 18, 1874; son of 
Frank Hosford and Elizabeth Alice (Mc- 
Donald) Knox; educated Ripon College, Ri- 
pon. Wis., freshman year; Law Department, 
University of Wisconsin, one year; student 
University of Minnesota, one year; admitted 
to Wisconsin bar, 1896; married, Feb. 11, 
1902, Emma Beatrix Collinson, of Port Huron, 
Mich.; one daughter: Hortense Madeline. 
Branch store manager and traveling super- 
intendent, S. H. Knox & Co., chain of 5 and 
10 cent stores, 1901-6 (general office formerly 
in Buffalo, N. Y., now consolidated with the 
Woolworth Co.); general manager S. S. 
Kresge 5 and 10 cent stores (chain), 1907-12; 
vice-president S. S. Kresge Co., Detroit, since 
1912; also vice-president The Meisel & Knox 
Co., department store. Port Huron, Mich.; 
president General Stores Co., department 
store, Pontiac, Mich. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Progressive. Episcopalian. 
Member Phi Gamma Delta. Clubs: Auto- 
mobile, Detroit Athletic, Felloweraft, Y. M. 
C. A. Recreations: automobiling, reading. 
Office: 701 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 80 
Lawrence Ave. 

KNOX, James W. T., writer and adver- 
tising manager; born, Havana, 111., May 17, 
1874; son of W. E. and Sarah (Lowe) Knox; 
descended from Revolutionary War ances- 
try; attended University of Michigan, 4 
years; degree of Pharmaceutical Chemist, 
1895, B.S., 1897; fellow in chemistry, same 
university; married. May 17, 1899, Julie 
Nagel, of Lansing, Mich.; children: Rosa- 
lind, Sarah Lowe. Served as editor of pub- 
lications and advertising manager F. Stearns 
& Co., Detroit, Sept. 1, 1897-1910, inclusive; 
sales and advertising manager, Chester, Kent 



& Co., Boston, 1911; advertising manager, 
Nelson, Baker & Co., manufacturing chemists, 
Detroit, since Jan. 1, 1912, also stockholder 
in the company. Progressive. Episcopalian. 
Member American Pharmaceutical Associa- 
tion, Phi Delta Chi. Clubs: Detroit, Adcraft. 
Recreations: motoring, music. Office: Nelson, 
Baker & Co. Residence: 67 Willis Ave. E. 

KOCH, Max Charles, treasurer City of 
Detroit; born, Detroit, Aug. 10, 1866; son 
of Charles and Caroline (Brueser) Koch; ed- 
uated in parochial schools, Goldsmith's Busi- 
ness College and University of Detroit; mar- 
ried, at Detroit, Helena Schuknecht; one son, 
Max E. Began active career in grocery busi- 
ness of his father; bought out his father's 
interest, 1885, and enlarged the business from 
year to year; represented Eleventh ward in 
City Council, 1898-1907; city treasurer since 
1907. Director German American Bank. Di- 
rector Michigan Optical Co. Republican. 
Lutheran. Mason (32°), Shriner, Odd Fel- 
low. Recreations: fishing, farming. Office: 
City Hall. Residence: 354 Jos. Campau Ave. 

KOFFMAN, Abraham J.; born, Russia, June 
20, 1880; son of Hyman and Mary (Slovin) 
Koffman; educated in Russia and public 
schools of Bay City, Mich., also college; 
married, Sept. 27, 1907, Rose Budd, of In- 
dianapolis. Came to America, 1892, and lo- 
cated at Bay City, Mich.; in general mer- 
chandise business in Reese and Kawkawlin, 
Mich.; removed to Detroit, 1905; since en- 
gaged in wholesale provision business under 
title of Scheller & Koffman. Republican. 
Hebrew. Member Detroit Butter and Egg 
Board. Odd Fellow. Recreation: bowling. 
Office: 323-27 Russell St. Residence: 149 
Wyandotte Ave. 

KOLB, Jacob; born, Detroit, Feb. 8, 1859; 
son of Jacob and Isabel (Mitchell) Kolb; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Jan. 11, 1881, Miss Mary 
Lawrence; 3 children: Jacob A. (deceased), 
Mary (Mrs. Benjamin Gotfredson), Matilda. 
Began active career in huckster business, in 
the early 70 's; next engaged in livery busi- 
ness and later established the Gratiot Ave. 
horse market; organized the Kolb-Gotfredson 
Horse Co., July, 1905. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
B. P. O. E., Knights of Columbus. Recrea- 
tions: horses and driving. Office: 1093-1113 
Gratiot Ave. Residence: 51 Canfield Ave. W. 

KOPPIN, Henry L., notary public, real es- 
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9, 1842; Bon of John Henry and Elizabetli 
(Schultz) Koppin; educated in church and 
city schools of native land and in English 
language under Prof. Conrad Inng, of De- 
troit; married, Mar. 28, 1872, Mary Heckroth, 
of Rochester, N. Y. (died May 28, 1882); 
2d, Oct., 1882, Elizabeth Guth, of Home- 
stead, la. (died May, 1896); 3d, Nov. 1896, 
Mary Netting, of Detroit; 12 children: Mary, 
Lydia, Henry, George, Hanna, Euth, Eva, 
Annie, Benjamin L., Elsie, Margaret, Ade- 
laide. Arrived in America June 17, 1870; 
shipping clerk with Mumford, Foster & Co. 's 
Last Works, 1871-84; in grocery business for 
self, 1884-92; notary public, real estate and 
fire insurance, since 1892. Member Detroit 
Real Estate Board. Trustee First German- 
American Baptist Church, Detroit. Repub- 
lican. Office: 742 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 
1190 Van Dyke Ave. 

KOPPITZ, Konrad E., president The Kop- 
pitz-Melchers Brewing Co.; born, Austria, 
Mar. 18, 1854; son of Benjamin and Johanna 
Koppitz; came to America, February, 1873; 
educated in Austria and Chicago; married at 
Chicago, May 3, 1881, Miss Emelie Esche; 3 
children: Benjamin A., Caroline (Mrs. Henry 
Hammer), Rose (Mrs. Herman Rosenbusch). 
Learned brewer's trade in Germany; lo- 
cated in Chicago upon first arriving in the 
United States; removed to Detroit, 1884, 
and became connected with the Stroh 
Brewing Company as brewmaster, con- 
tinuing for six years; assisted in organ- 
izing The Koppitz-Melchers Brewing Co., 
1890; acted as vice-president and brewmaster 
until death of the president of the company, 
John A. Preston, April, 1907, since which 
time has been president and brewmaster of 
the company. Member Master Brewers' As- 
sociation of the United States, American So- 
ciety of Brewing Technology, Brewers' As- 
sociation of Detroit, Master Brewers' Asso- 
ciation of Detroit. Member Schiller Lodge, 
F. & A. M., No. 263. Independent in politics. 
Lutheran. Club: Brewmasters' Bowling. 
Office: 1115-1135 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 927 
Mt. Elliott Ave. 

KOPPLE, Eugene Herman; born, Rich- 
mond, Va., Feb. 17, 1867; son of Herman and 
Mary (Smith) Kopple; educated public schools, 
Richmond; married Nov. 12, 1891, Fannie 
Marx, of Detroit; 3 children: Herma (Mrs. 
H. J. Rothschild, of St. Paul, Minn.), Melvin, 
Marguerite. Began in men's furnishina store 
at 14 years of age, at Richmond, and con- 



tinued that line of business 23 years; vice- 
president B. Marx & Son, shoes and shoe store 
supplies, Detroit, since 1911. Democrat. Jew- 
ish religion. Member Independent Order of 
Foresters, Free Sons of America. Clubs: 
City, Phoenix. Recreation: fishing. Office: 
92-94 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 168 Harper 
Ave. E. 

KOSITCHEK, Ignace, clothing; born, Selz, 
Bohemia, Aug. 6, 1862; son of Carl and Marie 
(Dux) Kositchek; educated in Vienna, Aus- 
tria; came to America, 1881; married at De- 
troit, 1895, Minnie Rosen. I'irst came to De- 
troit, 1886; engaged in clothing business for 
himself at Evart, Mich., 1888, and at Alpena, 
1891; returned to Detroit, 1895, and has been 
member of firm of Charles Goldsmith & Co. 
since 1899. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
Member Knights of Pythias, K. O. T. M., U. 
C. T. Recreation: camping. Office: 131 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 285 Warren Ave., E. 

KOTCHER, Charles Wilson; born, Detroit, 
July 2, 1862; son of Andrew J. and Ellen 
(Larkins) Kotcher; educated in private 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1885, 
Tillie E. Jansen; 3 children: George A., Helen 
B., Alice M. (Mrs. George F. Monaghan). Be- 
gan active career, 1878, in retail drug busi- 
ness, continuing for nine years; bought lum- 
ber business, 1887, which was established in 
1864, and has since operated in own name. 
Also vice-president Detroit Steamship Co.; 
director German-American Bank. Member 
Michigan Lumber Dealers' Association, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rushmere, Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Motor Boat, Toledo Yacht, To- 
ledo Power Boat, Point Huron Fishing and 
Hunting. Recreation: boating, golf. Office: 
639 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 50 Warren 
Avenue E. 

KOTTING, Charles, architect; born, Amster- 
dam, Netherlands, Dec. 31, 1865; son of Abra- 
ham and Christina Hendrika Gritters (Doub- 
let) Kotting; educated in public schools of 
Amsterdam and by private tuition; came to 
Detroit, 1888; married at Detroit, June 17, 
1890, Emma Marie Caroline Runkel; chil- 
dren: Henry Lester, Marie Henrietta, Helen 
Gertrude, Ludolph Richard. Began as archi- 
tect in Netherlands, 1887; was in employ of 
various architectural firms in Detroit until 
1903, when he entered into partnership with 
A. W. Chittenden as Chittenden & Kotting, 
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Chapter American Institute of Architects. 
Member Dutch Reformed Church. Eecrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. Office: 2306 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 60 Seward Ave. 

KRAMEB, Herman; born. Saxony, Ger- 
many, Feb. 11, 1867; son of Edward and 
Frederika (Heineman) Kramer; educated in 
Germany; came to America, 1884, and located 
in Detroit; married at Detroit, 1891, Miss 
Eleanor Wolf; 2 sons: Herman, Walter. 
Learned trade of paper hanging and paint- 
ing and followed it, 1884-92; in furniture 
business in his own name since 1892. Repub- 
lican; estimator of Sixteenth ward, 1908. 
Member Masonic order, I. O. O. F., K. O. T. 
M. Recreation: theater. Offices: 1609 Mich- 
igan Ave. and 1697 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 
1611 Michigan Ave. 

KRAPP, Ernst, dry goods; born Neustadt, 
Germany, Dec. 17, 1849; son of John and 
Mary Ann (Ruhl) Krapp; educated parochial 
schools, Germany; married, Sept. 12, 1892, Ab- 
bie Martz, of Detroit; 1 daughter: Clara E. 
Emigrated to America, 1864; began active 
career in employ of Anthony Kirchner, dry 
goods, Detroit; engaged in dry goods busi- 
ness on own account, 1876, and so continues. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus. Club: Harmonie Society. Recreations: 
automobiling, bowling. Office: 612-616 Gra- 
tiot Ave. Residence: .552 Congress St. E. 

KRAUSE, John C; born, Detroit, Nov. 26, 
1871; sou of Christian and Dorothy Krause; 
educated in public and German schools of 
Detroit and at Detroit Business University; 
married, Detroit, May 9, 1895, Hannah Hoff- 
mann (died, Oct. 25, 1909); 2 children: Ray- 
mond, Dorothy; married, 2nd, Detroit, Feb. 
10, 1911, Anna Yunkers; 1 son, John G. Sec- 
retary and treasurer The Hoffmann Manufac- 
turing Co. since 1892. Member Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Member B. P. O. E. Office: 
479-481 Brewster Ave. Residence: 695 E. 
Grand Boul. 

KRESG-E, Sebastian S., merchant; born. 
Bald Mount, Pa., July 31, 1867; son of Se- 
bastian and Catherine (Kunkle) Kresge; ed- 
ucated in common schools of Pennsylvania, 
Fairview Academy, Broadsville, Pa., and 
Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. 
Y., graduating, March, 1889; married at Mem- 
phis, Tenn., Dec. 19, 1897, Anna E. Harvey; 
5 children: Stanley S., Howard C, Ruth H., 
Catherine H., Anna E. Lived on farm until 
21 years of age; taught one term of school 



at 19; clerked in hardware store two years; 
traveling salesman 1892-97; started at Mem- 
phis, Tenn., in 5 and 10 cent store. Mar. 20, 
1897, with J. G. McCrorey and continued with 
him two years, then associated with Charles 
J. Wilson, at Detroit, and the firm became 
Kresge & Wilson, and in Jan. 1907, title was 
changed to S. S. Kresge; firm incorporated 
spring of 1912 as S. S. Kresge Co. (5 and 10 
cent sj'ndicate), of which he has since been 
president, the company operating stores in 
over 100 cities in the United States. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Y. 
M. C, A., Detroit Civic Uplift League. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Mason (Palestine 
Lodge). Recreations: hunting, fishing, auto- 
mobiling, traveling. Office: 165-169 Wood- 
ward Ave. Residence: 45 Pallister Ave. 

KROLIK, Henry A.; born, Germany, Sept. 
30, 1836; son of Joseph and Taube (Gutman) 
Krolik; educated in Kempen, Germany; came 
to America, 1852; married, Detroit, Jan. 23, 
1883, Ida G. Brown; 1 son, Julian H. Sold 
goods in New York and Connecticut, 1852-54; 
came to Michigan and engaged in same line 
1854-57; in business for self at Northville, 
Mich., 1857-58, then traveling salesman in 
Michigan until entered dry goods business 
at Detroit, Jan., 1871, and is now senior 
member of the firm of A. Krolik & Co. Re- 
publican. Jewish religion. Member B'nai 
B'rith, Free Sons of Isreal. Club: Phoenix, 
Office: 138-140 Jeffersou Ave. Residence: 
115 E. High St. 

KROLIK, Herman; born, Prussia, Sept. 14, 
1847; son of Joseph and Taube (Gutman) 
Krolik; educated in public schools of Prussia; 
unmarried. Came to America, 1865; engaged 
in retail dry goods business in Oakland Co., 
Mich., 1865-71; located in Detroit, 1871, and 
assisted in establishing the dry goods house 
of A. Krolik & Co.; also treasurer Trussed 
Concrete Steel Co. Jewish religion. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit 
Men's Association. Mason. Clubs: Phoenix, 
Fellowcraft. Office: 138-140 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 70 Rowena St. 

KRUG, WUliam N.; born, Detroit, Aug. 27, 
1867; son of Joseph T. and Catherine (Meneil- 
ley) Krug; public school education; married 
at Detroit, 1891, Hettie Dieterle. Began in 
employ of freight department of the Wabash 
R. R., continuing for ten years; then be- 
came connected with the Michigan Car As- 
sociation and continued for 7 years; was 
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tered business as the Commercial Coal Co., 
wholesale coal, of which is owner and man- 
ager. Member Masonic order (32°), Knights 
Templar, Shrine. Office: 1210 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence : 329 Commonwealth Ave. 

KEUM, Album Hager; born, North Blen- 
heim, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1848; son of Hiram and 
Delia Maria (Hager) Krum; educated in pub- 
lic schools and academy, Glens Falls, N. Y.; 
married at New York City, June 20, 1872, 
Ethalind Brainerd; 1 daughter, Grace B. Ee- 
moved with parents to Glens Falls, 1854; 
clerked in store at Glens Falls, Jan., 1864, 
autumn of 1865; located in New York City 
and entered employ of Hurd & Houghton, pub- 
lishers, later with Oakley & Mason; became 
member of firm of Mason, Baker & Pratt, 
1872, and Baker, Pratt & Co., 1874; organized 
firm of Anderson & Krum, stationers, con- 
tinuing until 1892; became connected with 
rubber footwear business, 1894, and three 
years later removed to Detroit; since in 
charge of A. H. Krum & Co. and its succes- 
sor, the Detroit Eubber Co., wholesale rub- 
ber footwear. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Sons of American Eevolu- 
tion. Democrat. Methodist. Eecreation: 
gardening. Office: 161-163 Jefferson Ave. 
Eesidence: 36 Seward Ave. 

KUHLMAN, Henry; born. New York City, 
Nov. 27, 1866; son of August and Louise 
(Finer) Kuhlman; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married, Detroit, 1893, Lu Ella 
Craig; children: Marian Euth, Henry, Jr. Be- 
gan as assistant to his father in manufac- 
ture of surgical instruments; became a part- 
ner in the firm and since the death of his 
father, 1901, has been proprietor of A. Kuhl- 
man & Co. Eepublican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight Temp- 
lar, Shriner; member Odd Fellows, B. P. O. E. 
Club: Motor Boat. Office: 203 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 275 E. Grand Boul. 

KUHN, Charles F., physician and surgeon; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 1, 1870; son of Jacob and 
Elizabeth (Hochstadt) Kuhn; educated in 
Detroit public schools, night school, Detroit 
Business College; M.D. Michigan College of 
Medicine and Surgery, 1901; married May 
31, 1911, Ella Mienke, of Detroit; 1 son: 
Charles Francis. Began active career as 
apprentice in carriage trimming at 12 years 
of age; was foreman carriage factory from 
18th to 25th year; became partner in firm of 
Winfield & Kuhn, carriage builders, 1895, pur- 
chased partner's interest, 1895, and continued 



until 1896, when entered medical college. In 
practice in Detroit since 1901; president Sa- 
maritan Hospital, Detroit. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Tri-State Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, Am- 
erican Medical Association. Eepublican. 
Member I. O. O. F., Maccabees, Amaranth. 
Eecreation: literature. Address: 999 Hast- 
ings St. 

KURTZ, William W.; born, Chester Co., Pa., 
Mar. 18, 1858; son of John S and Martha 
M. (McDermond) Kurtz; graduate Philadel- 
phia High School, degree A.B., 1874; married 
at Philadelphia, June 23, 1887, Annie W. Wil- 
kinson; 1 daughter, Helen W. Engaged as im- 
porter and jobber of hosiery and underwear, 
Philadelphia, 1874-89; came to Detroit 1889; 
began in manufacturing business, 1892, and 
has been president Kurtz Paper Box Co., man- 
ufacturers of paper boxes, since 1892; director 
United States Straw Board & Paper Co., Car- 
thage, Ind. Member Masonic order. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Whist. Office: 59 Larned 
St. W. Residence: 959 2d Ave. 

KULWICKI, Martin, funeral director; born, 
Prussia, Germany, Nov. 10, 1859; son of John 
and Wilhelmina Kulwicki; came to America, 
1873; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, June 6, 1887, Anastasia Siasikoska, of 
Germany; 9 children: Elizabeth, Theodore, 
Proxseda, Clara, Joseph, Mary, Anastasia, 
Helen, Cecelia. Learned cigar maker's trade 
and followed same in Detroit for 15 years; 
attended Barnes School of Embalming, Chi- 
cago; has engaged in undertaking business 
since 1880. Member Board of Estimates, 9th 
Ward, 1908-12. Democrat. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Detroit Funeral Directors' Association, 
Michigan State Funeral Directors' Associa- 
tion. Member Polish Olives of America. Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Address: 814-816 St. 
Aubin Ave. 

L 

LABADIE, Edwin, president Labadie Ice 
Co.; born, Ecorse, Wayne County, Mich., Nov. 
16, 1853; son of Simon and Sarah Baxter 
(Branaman) Labadie; ancestors on father's 
side came to Detroit with Cadillac, 1702; ed- 
ucated Wyandotte High School; married Apr. 
30, 1885, Ida A. Longtin, of Detroit; 8 chil- 
dren: William J., Grace A. (Mrs. A. Hogan- 
Bon), Viola S., Lillian I., Marion M., Florence 
M., Edwin Francis, Francis Edwin. Taught 
in Ecorse township district school 7 years; 
bookkeeper for Richard Beaubien, ice dealer, 
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ness, 1896; associated with brother, Ora A., 
Jan. 1, 1897, and started in ice business as 
the Labadie Ice Co.; also president Detroit 
Automatic Telephone Co. Eepubliean. Cath- 
olic. Keereation: automobiling. Office: 1118 
West Jefferson Ave. Residence: 430 Hubbard 
Avenue. 

LACY, Arthur J., judge; born, Nirvana, 
^ake County, Mich., Sept. 30, 1876; son of 
Francis D. and Eunice A. (Stephens) Lacy; 
descendant of Benjamin Franklin; educated 
public schools; Northern Indiana Normal 
School, Valparaiso, Ind.; Northern Indiana 
College of Law, Valparaiso; University of 
Michigan; married, Nov. 1, 1898, Beth Gar- 
wick, of Morrison, 111. Began practice in 
Clare, ' Mich., Jan. 1, 1899; removed to De- 
troit, July 1, 1909; associated with firm of 
Lucking, Emmons & Helfman; member of 
law firm of Millis, Griffin & Lacy, May 1, 
1912- July 1, 1913; appointed judge Domestic 
Relations Circuit, of Wayne County, July 1, 
1913, taking office Sept. 1, 1913. Member 
firm of Lacy-Garwick Co., vice-president Au- 
tomobile Equipment Co.; director Palms-Book 
Land Co. City attorney, Clare, 1899-1909; 
mayor, 1902-6 (4 terms) ; Democratic can- 
didate for Congress 11th District of Mich- 
igan, 1906; candidate for Regent of Univer- 
sity, 1908; delegate to Democratic National 
Convention, Denver, 1908; financial secre- 
tary Michigan Democratic State Central 
Committee, 1912-13. Democrat. Member 
Christian Church. Member American Bar As- 
sociation, Michigan State Bar Assn. (chmn. 
com. on codification of laws), Lawyers' Club 
(chmn. legislative and law reform com.), De- 
troit Bar Assn., Commercial Law League of 
America, Northwestern Business Men's Assn., 
etc. Associate editor ' ' Progression, ' ' a non- 
partisan monthly. Mason, Woodman. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Cosmos, Northwestern, Research. 
Office: County Bldg. Residence: 1912 W. 
Grand Boul. 

LADD, Sanford W., lawyer; born, Milford, 
Mich., Dec. 2, 1877; son of Frank M. and 
Mary Elizabeth (Webb) Ladd; descended 
from New England ancestry; educated pub- 
lic schools of Milford; graduated Ann Arbor 
High School, 1897; A.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1901; student Law Department, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 2 years; married, June 29, 
1904, Nina Axtell Truesdell, of Port Huron, 
Mich.; 3 children: Helen Elizabeth, Virginia 
Mary, Elizabeth. Began practice of law in 
Port Huron, 1902; later member of firm of 



Moore, Brown, Miller & Ladd; came to De- 
troit in the fall of 1908 and subsequently be- 
came a member of the firm of Merriam, 
Yerkes, Simons & Ladd, member of firm of 
Warren, Cady & Ladd, since Mar., 1911; 
general attorney Michigan United Traction 
Co.; director Michigan Mutual Life Insurance 
Co. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber American Bar Association, Michigan Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: De- 
troit University, Detroit Athletic, University 
(Chicago). Recreation: outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 72 Dela- 
ware Ave.; summer residence: Gratiot Beach, 
Port Huron, Mich. 

LADUE, Theodore Pomeroy; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 21, 1861; son of John T. and Cornelia V. 
(Pomeroy) Ladue; educated public and high 
schools, Detroit; unmarried. Began active 
career with Ladue Bros., wholesale hides and 
wool, Detroit, 1880; lived in State of Wash- 
ington (Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham Bay, 
etc.), 1890-95; returned to Detroit and or- 
ganized firm of Ladue & Isham, produce com- 
mission merchants, 1895; title of firm 
changed, 1901, to Theodore P. Ladue & Co., of 
which is proprietor. Member Detroit Produce 
Exchange. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Philatelic Society. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 41 Woodbridge St. 
W. Residence: 185 Canfield Ave. W. 

LA FERTE, Alfred D., surgeon; born, De- 
troit, June 9, 1886; son of Dr. Daniel and 
Ida (Bour) La Ferte; member of one of the 
old French families of Detroit dating to times 
of Cadillac; graduated Detroit University 
School, 1906; University of Detroit; Detroit 
College of Medicine; M.D., Jefferson Med- 
ical College, Philadelphia, 1910; unmarried. 
Began practice in Detroit, 1910; instructor 
and clinical assistant in orthopedic surgery 
to Detroit College of Medicine; orthopedic 
surgeon for out-patients' department. Harper 
Hospital; assistant attending orthopedic sur- 
geon. Children 's Free Hospital. Appointed 
by President Wilson first lieutenant Medical 
Reserve Corps, U. S. N. Democrat. Catholic. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society. Recreation: 
automobiling. Office and Residence: 362 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

LA FERTE, Daniel, surgeon; born, Am- 
herstburg, Ont., Can., Jan. 3, 1849; son of 
Jacques and Victorie (Langlois) Laferte; ed- 
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son Medical College, Philadelphia, degree of 
M.D., Mar. 13, 1871; honorary degree from 
French government, Officier d'Academie de 
France, May, 1906; married at Detroit, Mar. 
28, 1881, Ida Bour; 2 children: Alfred D., 
Adele (Mrs. P. J. Brown). In practice in 
Detroit since May 11, 1871; professor anat- 
omy, orthopedic and clinical surgery, Detroit 
College of Medicine. Member American Med- 
ical Association, Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Recreation: horseback 
riding. Office and Residence: 362 Jefferson 
Axe. 

LA FOND, Charles Francois, wholesale and 
retail tobacco and cigars; born, Maidstone, 
Ont., Can., Oct. 1, 1879; son of Francois 
Xavier and Catherine (O'Keefe) La Fond; 
educated Windsor public schools; Collegiate 
Institute; L'Assomption College, Sandwich; 
married, Apr. 18, 1906, Helen Valerie Dono- 
van, of Philadelphia; 3 children: Virginia 
E., Charles D., Walter K. Began as a retail 
clerk in the Chamber of Commerce Cigar 
Store, Detroit, in 1899; bought out the busi- 
ness, with brother, M. A. La Fond, 1901; firm 
now owns and operates: The Majestic Cigar 
Store, 133 Woodward Ave.; "Ye London 
Pipe Shop," Springfield Bldg.; Bowles Build- 
ing Cigar Store, 20 Grand River Ave.; The 
Chamber of Commerce Cigar Store; The 
Hammond Building Cigar Store, 13 Ford St.; 
The La Fond Cigar Co., 127 Woodward Ave. 
Active member M. A. La Fond & Co.; The 
La Fond Cigar Co., and secretary and treas- 
urer of San Etta Cigar Manufacturing Co. 
Republican. Roman Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Y. M. C. A., Knights 
of Columbus, Elks. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Fellowcraft, Wolverine Automobile. Recrea- 
tions, automobiling, golf. General Office: 
Springfield Bldg. Residence: 90 Alger Ave. 

LAIDLAW, Henry, sales manager pumping 
machinery; born Scotland, June 6, 1860; son 
of Robert and Jennie (Euman) Laidlaw; edu- 
cated in public schools of Scotland; came to 
America, 1880; married, Cynthiana, Ky., 1895, 
Liah M. Greenlees; 3 sons: Robert J., H. 
Gordon, Walter C. Served apprenticeship as 
machinist in Scotland; was connected with 
McGowan Pump Co., Cincinnati, for five 
years; engaged on construction of Proctor & 
Gamble Soap Plant, Ivorydale, 0., four years; 
was in engineering department Laidlaw, 
Dunn, Gordon Co. for one year, and traveled 
for the company in Middle States until 1897, 



when he located in Detroit as manager for 
the company, of which was also secretary 
until 1908. Detroit sales manager Interna- 
tional Steam Pump Co. since 1899, represent- 
ing Henry R. Worthington, Laidlaw-Dunn- 
Gordon Co., Blake-Knowles Steam Pump 
Wks., Deane Steam Pump Co., Holly Mfg. Co., 
Snow Steam Pump Wks., Clayton Air Com- 
pressor Wks., Jeanesville Iron Wks. Co., Fred 
M. Prescott Steam Pump Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Merchants' Marine 
League of U. S. A., Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety. Republican. Protestant. Mason. 
Knights Templar (Detroit Commandery), 
Shriner; member B. P. O. Elks. Recreation: 
outdoor diversions. Office: 810-812 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 79 Rosedale Ct. 

IiAITNEB, Edward A., brush manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, Dec. 3, 1879; son of 
Alois and Emma R. (Switzgable) Laitner; 
educated Detroit public schools and Detroit 
Business University; married July 18, 1900, 
Sarah Carter, of Detroit; 4 children: Ruth, 
Frances, Edward Carter, Stanley Allen. Be- 
gan in manufacture of brushes with father, 
Jan. 1, 1900 (business established by grand- 
father in Detroit, 1855) ; became general 
manager A. Laitner & Sons, 1902, and so 
continues, the firm making floor, window and 
counter brushes a specialty. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Y. M. C. A. Republican 
(with Progressive tendencies). Methodist. 
Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: hand- 
ball, fishing, baseball. Office: 238-240 Brush 
St. Residence: 99 Gladstone Ave. 

IiAITNEE, Walter Clarence, manufacturer 
of brushes; born, Detroit, Dec. 4, 1886; son 
of Alois and Emma R. (Switzgable) Laitner; 
educated public schools of Detroit; married, 
Detroit, Kathleen D. Imrie, June 29, 1912. 
Engaged in manufacture of brushes since 
1907, and now partner firm of A. Laitner & 
Sons. Methodist. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 238-240 Brush St. Residence: 1759 
Vinewood Ave. 

LAMB, Edwin M.; born, Lenawee Co., 
Mich., Dec. 28, 1868; son of James M. and 
Eunice (Williams) Lamb; educated public 
schools; married, 1885, Flora Averill, of Clay- 
ton; 3 children. Followed farming in Lena- 
wee County until 1895, when entered manu- 
facturing business at Clayton; moved busi- 
ness to Detroit, 1900; president and treas- 
urer Perfection Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
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Office: River Rouge and Jefferson Ave. Res- 
idence: 339 W. Grand Boul. 

LAMBE, William Joseph, manager Detroit 
Branch The Fisk Rubber Company, of Chico- 
pee Falls, Mass.; born, St. Louis, Dec. 13, 
1881; son of Thomas T. and Cecelia (Burke) 
Lambe; educated in St. Louis parochial 
schools; married, Detroit, Nov. 16, 1909, Nel- 
lie Huteheson. Began active career in em- 
ploy of the E. C. Meacham Arms Co., St. 
Louis, continuing for three years; next was 
in employ of Scullin & Gallagher Steel Co., 
until he entered employ of The Fisk Rubber 
Company, December, 1899; came to Detroit 
for the company, December, 1900, and has 
been in charge since 1905. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Wolverine Au- 
tomobile, Harmonie. Recreation: baseball. 
Office: 262 Jeffersson Ave. Residence: 42 
Hancock Ave. W. 

LAMBEBT, Benjamin L.; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 11, 1862; son of Louis and Fanny (Hes- 
len) Lambert; graduate Detroit public 
and high schools and business university; 
married, Detroit, Oct. 16, 1890, Hortense 
Heavenrich; 3 children: Louis, Sarah, Ruth. 
Began as office boy with Swift & Dodds, 
wholesale druggists, and became general 
manager, remaining with the firm for nine 
years; started as manufacturing chemist, 
1889, under title of Lambert & Lowman, and 
has since continued in manufacture of chem- 
ical and pharmaceutical specialties. Repub- 
lican. Member Union Lodge, A. F. & A. M., 
Royal Arcanum. Recreations: baseball and 
golf. Office: 420-432 Howard St. Residence: 
81 Warren Ave. E. 

LAMBEBT, John E.; born, Livonia Co., 
Mich., Nov. 27, 1858; son of Joshua and 
Maria (Griffith) Lambert; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Charlotte, Mich.; married at 
Grass Lake, Mich., 1891, Jessie T. Tucker; 
one daughter, Marjorie. Began active ca- 
reer as clerk in grocery store at Charlotte, 
continuing 1881; was traveling salesman for 
wholesale grocery house, in Michigan, 1881- 
92; became interested in the Clayton & Lam- 
bert Manufacturing Co., Ypsilanti, Mich., 
1888, has been its secretary since incorpora- 
tion in 1891 (plant removed to Detroit, 1899); 
also secretary Regal Motor Car Co., A. D. 
Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Masonic order, 
Knights Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit, Detroit Motor Boat. Rec- 



reation: travel. Office: 201 Piquette Ave. 
Residence: 80 Virginia Park. 

LAMBEECHT, Bichard G., real estate, 
loans and insurance; born, Bay City, Mich., 
Sept. 29, 1870; son of Rev. John A. and 
Flora (Dreimel) Lambrecht; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Stryker, O., 1877-80; Montague, 
Mich., 1880-82, Muskegon, Mich., 1882-87, De- 
troit University School, 1887-88; married at 
Detroit, Sept. 21, 1898, Bertha Genther; chil- 
dren: Waldo, Edward, George. Began active 
career in employ of Grand Rapids & Indiana 
R. R., 1888, continuing until 1889; then be- 
came connected with Peoples' Savings Bank, 
Detroit, as clerk, and continued with the bank 
for fourteen years, having general charge of 
mortgage and real estate department; was 
secretary and treasurer City and Suburban 
Homes Co., 1903-5; has been member real es- 
tate firm of Lambrecht, Kelly & Co. since 
1905. Also president German-American Loan 
and Trust Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce and Real Estate Board. Re- 
publican. Member Evangelical Church. Ma- 
son. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling and fishing. Office: 73-75 Griswold 
St. Residence: 201 Stanton Ave. 

LAND, Charles Henry, dentist; born, Sim- 
coe, Norfolk Co., Ont., Can., Jan. 11, 1847; son 
of John Scott and Sarah (Hayden) Land; edu- 
cated public schools, New York and Brooklyn, 
and private school conducted by father, Wil- 
liamsburg, N. Y. ; studied dentistry under Dr. 
J. B. Meacham, of Brantford, Can., 1866-8, and 
in offices of Drs. M. B. Sherwood, L. P. Has- 
kell and W. W. Allport, Chicago, 1868-71; 
married, Apr. 28, 1875, Evangeline Lodge, of 
Detroit; children: Charles H., Jr., Evan- 
geline (Mrs. C. A. Lindberg). In dental prac- 
tice, Detroit, since 1871. Inventor of a gold 
and porcelain inlay system and a process of 
artificially replacing the enamel of defective 
human teeth; also gas and oil burners and 
furnaces for use in manufacture of pottery 
and artificial teeth. Patent devices for com- 
position in pottery and carborundum wheels 
for abrasing purposes. Member First District 
Dental Society, Michigan State Dental So- 
ciety, National Dental Association, Interna- 
tional Dental Congress; honorary member 
Odontological Society of Western Pennsyl- 
vania, Ohio State Dental Society. Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Author: Scientific 
Adaptation of Artificial Dentine, 1885; A 
Study in Esthetic Dentistry, 1911, on the 
Inconsistencies of Dental Organization. Rec- 



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reation: manufacture of pottery and porce- 
lain flowers. Address: 64 Elizabeth St. W. 

LANDERS, Cole Cozzens, railway official; 
moved to Danville, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

LANE, Charles, dentist; born, Goderich, 
Ont., Can., Mar. 28, 1884; son William and 
Hannah (Stewart) Lane; began study of 
dentistry, Eoyal College Dental Surgeons, 
Toronto; graduated Chicago College Dental 
Surgeons, Chicago, 1909; married, Oct. 22, 
1912, Irene Grace Acheson, of Toronto. In 
practice of dentistry in Detroit since May, 
1910. Progressive. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Dental Society, Michigan State Den- 
tal Society, National Mouth Hygiene Asso- 
ciation, Xi Xi Psi college fraternity. Club: 
Detroit Curling. Eecreation: gardening. 
Ofl&ce: 1526 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 43 
Beresford Ave., Highland Park. 

LANE, Charles Francis; born. Belief on- 
taine, O., June 2, 1866; son of John and 
Mary (McArthur) Lane; educated public 
schools. Belief ontaine; married, June, 1904, 
Mame McDonald, of Syracuse, N. Y. Was 
railroad telegraph operator in Ohio for 2 
years; then with Solvay Process Co. in Syra- 
cuse, N. Y., and Detroit for 9 years; came 
to Detroit, 1898, and continued with Solvay 
Process Co. until 1900; in coal business with 
J. A. Tynan, 1900-12; sold out coal business, 
July, 1912, and associated with Mr. Tynan, 
in parcel delivery, baggage and expressing 
business; president and treasurer Lane & 
Tynan. Catholic. Member Knights of Equity, 
Knights of Pythias. Office: 14-18 Selden St. 
Residence: 144 Alexandria Ave. W. 

LANE, William Dennis, produce commis- 
sion merchant; born, Detroit, July 16, 1874; 
son of Dennis William and Johanna (O'Con- 
nell) Lane; educated public schools, and St. 
Vincent's School, Detroit; married, Sept., 
1905, Loretta O'Keefe, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Helen M-, William D., Jr., Loretta C. 
Began active career in produce commission 
business, 1891, with Alfred Eush & Sons, con- 
tinuing 13 years; assisted in organizing firm 
of Lane & Schultz, 1904, and has since re- 
mained senior partner same. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Produce Exchange, National League 
of Commission Merchants, International 
Apple Shippers' Association. Member Knights 
of Columbus, Knights of Equity, Catholic Or- 
der of Foresters, Y. M. C. A. Recreations: 
athletic sports, automobiling. Office: 12-14 
Market St. Residence: 694 Field Ave. 



LANG, Lawrence F., railway official; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 6, 1860; son of August and Mar- 
garet Lang; graduate Goldsmith, Bryant & 
Stratton's Business University, July, 1874; 
married at Detroit, July 10, 1894, Anna E. 
Follins; 4 children: Laurence, Catherine, Jo- 
seph, Lucille. Entered railway service, Sept. 
28, 1874, with Detroit & Milwaukee E. E. 
(now a part of the Grand Trunk System); 
consecutively office boy, clerk and chief clerk 
in charge of auditor's office, lines west of 
Detroit river. Grand Trunk Railway System, 
1874-98; in auditor's office Michigan Central 
R. E., 1898-1900; traveling auditor, lines west 
of Detroit river. Grand Trunk System, 1900-3; 
auditor Detroit & Toledo Shore Line E. E., 
since Sept. 21, 1903. Club: Transportation. 
Eecreation: fishing. Office: 513 Lightner 
Bldg. Eesidence: 224 Chandler Ave. 

LANG, Louis, president Michigan Steam 
Laundry; born, Wuertemberg, Germany, May 
14, 1845; son of John George and Marguerite 
(Zobel) Lang; was brought to America at age 
of 2 years; educated in a German school 
until 12 years of age; lived in Detroit since 
1850; married, Oct. 14, 1874, Annie Landreth, 
of Niagara Falls, N, Y,; children: Nettie D., 
William E. H., Louis L., Otto J., Marguerite 
L., Lillie L. Began active career, 1859, as 
parcel boy for F. Buhl & Co., Detroit, and be- 
came clerk, continuing until 1866; fur buyer 
for New York houses, 1S67-1888; started th© 
Michigan Steam Laundry, 1886, incorporated, 
1908, and became its president, with his son, 
William E. H., as secretary and manager, and 
son, Louis L., as vice-president. Eepublican. 
Lutheran. Eecreations: flower culture, gar- 
dening. Office: 305-309 Grand Eiver Ave. 
Residence: 175 Lincoln Ave. 

LARNED, Abner E.; born, Fenton, Mich., 
Jan. 31, 1871; son of Horace J. and Flora 
(Roberts) Earned; educated in public schools 
and high school of Fenton, graduating, 1889; 
married at Muskegon, Mich., June 21, 1893, 
Minnie Seger; 2 children: Bradford Y., Cort- 
land. Began with Strong, Lee & Co., whole- 
sale dry goods, later with Edson, Moore & 
Co., until 1897; has been engaged in man- 
ufacture of overalls since 1897 under firm 
name of Earned, Carter & Co., of which he is 
president. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Country, Detroit Automobile, Old 
Club. Recreations: golf, automobiling. Office: 
cor. Howard and 8th Sts. Residence: Grosse 
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LARSEN, Christian M., heating and con- 
tracting engineer; born, Thisted, Denmark, 
July 7, 1869; son of Paul and Elsa (Knute) 
Larsen; educated public schools, Denmark; 
came to America, 1888; married, Jan. 5, 
1902, Annie L. Johnston, of Boston. Learned 
trade of steam fitting in New York and fol- 
lowed same as journeyman for 15 years; came 
to Detroit, 1906, and entered business as Dod- 
son & Larsen; bought out Mr. Dodson, 1910, 
and assisted in organizing firm of Johnson, 
Larsen & Co., of which is president. Ee- 
publican. Lutheran. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Master Steam and Hot Water 
Fitters' Association. Member Odd Fellows, 
Knights of Pythias. Club: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Office: 12 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
558 Cadillac Ave. 

IiATHAM, Charles Kellogg, lawyer; born 
in Ontario Co., N. Y., May 2, 1847; son of 
Warren Cary and Sarah (Young; Latham; 
educated in common schools; Canandaigua 
(N. Y.) Academy; University of Michigan, 
degree of B.A., 1871, LL.B., 1872, M.A., 1875; 
married three times, present wife was young- 
est daughter of the late Hon. Levi T. Griffin, 
of Detroit; children: Everett B. (by first 
wife); Charles K., Jr., Mary G., Helen C. C. 
(by third wife). Began practice, 1875, at 
Eaton Eapids, Mich., in office of John M. 
Corbin; later was principal of Fort Wayne 
(Ind.) High School, 3 years; came to De- 
troit, 1879, since which time he has continu- 
ously engaged in practice of law. Director 
A. S. Drake Cattle Co., Delray branch of 
People's State Bank, Woodward Ave. State 
Bank (Detroit), First Commercial State Bank 
(Eoyal Oak, Mich.), Sibley Quarry Co., Na- 
tional Soap Co., and interested in other busi- 
ness enterprises. Formerly member of the 
Light Guards (state troops) and served on 
Park and Boulevard Commission, under ap- 
pointment of Mayor Pingree. Member De- 
troit Bar Association. Democrat. Presbyter- 
ian. Odd Fellow and Mason; member De- 
troit Commandery and Scottish Eite. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Prismatic. Owns and person- 
ally manages 200-acre farm at Birmingham, 
Mich., on which he keeps a herd of about 
50 registered Holstein cattle. Office: 408 
Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: Latham Farms, 
Birmingham, Mich. 

IiAU, Harry Milton, lawyer; born, Adams 
Co., Pa., Jan. 6, 1872; son of Hezekiah and 
Katherine (Hollinger) Lau; educated in pub- 
lic schools and Detroit College of Law, grad- 



uating, LL.B., 1896; married, Detroit, Novem- 
ber, 1900, Belle Gillies; 2 sons: Harry Gillies, 
Frank Howard. Came to Detroit, 1889, and 
entered abstract office of C. M. Burton, where 
he studied law, attending night school; be- 
gan practice, 1897; traveled for a year and 
returned to Detroit as attorney for the De- 
troit Construction Co. and attorney and pro- 
moter of various railways; now in general 
practice. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association. Mason. Office: 508 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 212 Atkinson Ave. 

LAUEB, John P., treasurer John Lauer Ma- 
chine Co.; born, Chicago, July 30, 1869; son 
of John and Anna (Scherbarth) Lauer; ed- 
ucated in public schools of Detroit; married 
at Detroit, Nov. 24, 1892, Ottilie Eoediger; 
3 children: Clarence John, Anna Elsie, Wil- 
helmina. Began active career with his father, 
who was a machinist, remaining with him 
24 years; business incorporated, 1904, as John 
Lauer Machine Co., manufacturers and con- 
tractors special machinery, of which was vice- 
president, 1904-13, since treasurer. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Member I. O. E. M., I. O. F., B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Export Hunting and Pishing. Recrea- 
tion: fishing. Office: 108-114 St. Antoine St. 
Eesidence: 518 Clinton Ave. 

LAUEB, Peter N.; see Vol. 1908. 

LAUGHIiIN, James W.; born, Dublin, Ire- 
land, Jan. 27, 1864; son of John and Catherine 
(Laughlin) Laughlin; came to America with 
parents, 1870; educated in public schools of 
Wabash and Eich Valley, Ind., and in the 
school of experience; married. New Haven, 
Ind., Oct. 26, 1892, Catherine H. Schnelker. 
Served as telegrapher for Wabash E. E., to 
18 years of age; freight and ticket agent 
same road, 18 to 25, living at Tilton, 111., 
Clymers, Logansport and Wabash, Ind., and 
Antwerp, Ohio, etc.; began in manufacture- 
and sale of the Laughlin Fountain Pen, Oct. 
13, 1896. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, B. 
P. O. Elks. Office: 306 Trussed Concrete Bldg. 
Eesidence: 233 25th St. 

LAUHOFF, Henry A.; born, Detroit, Nov. 
12, 1866; son of Alexander and Christine 
(Dueweke) Lauhoff; educated public schools, 
Detroit; married Nov. 27, 1888, Cecelia Denk, 
of Detroit; 4 children: Corinne, Mary, Ottilie,. 
Howard. Began learning machinist's trade, 
1881, and followed same, becoming foreman 
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business for 2 years; entered merchant mill- 
ing, 1893; partner firm of H. and A. Lauhoff, 
firm consisting of self and brother Alexander. 
Office: 656 Russell St. Residence: 328 War- 
ren Ave. E. 

LAUVER, Andrew J.; general manager 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.; born, Pleas- 
ant Hill, O., Feb. 20, 1863; son of Michael 
W. and Melissa Ann (Fox) Lauver; educated 
high school, Pleasant Hill; Wilts Commercial 
College, Dayton; married, June 12, 1890, Rose 
Funderburg, of Laketon, Ind.; 4 children: 
John F., Harold J., Bessie, Dorothy. Taught 
school, 1884-87; clerk railroad office, Dayton, 
Ohio, 1887-90; entered employ of National 
Cash Register Co., Dayton, 1890, continuing 
until 1906; since with Burroughs Adding Ma- 
chine Co., Detroit, general manager since 
spring of 1910. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Member Church of 
Christ (Christian). Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf, Wolverine Auto. Recreation: farming. 
Office: Burroughs Adding Machine Co., cor. 
2d St. and Burroughs Ave. Residence: 143 
Pallister Ave. 

LAVIN, William, singer; born, Troy, N. 
Y., June 30, 1867; son of John and Annie 
(Murphy) Lavin; educated public schools, 
Troy, N. Y., and Detroit; musical education 
under best vocal instructors in Florence, 
Italy, and Paris, France; unmarried. Tenor 
soloist; sang in Europe with Adelina Patti, 
Sembrich, and as soloist with Berlin Philhar- 
monic Society, Liverpool Philharmonic So- 
ciety, Glasgow Choral Union, etc.; has ap- 
peared with leading societies in America, also 
in opera, Europe and America, and many con- 
certs; has sung in "Aida," "Romeo and 
Juliet," "Trovatore," "Les Huguenots," 
etc. Located in Detroit, 1904, and conducts 
institute for vocal training. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Fine Arts Society. 
Club: New Detroit Athletic. Recreation: out- 
door life. Home: 270 Woodward Ave. 

IjAWEENCE, Richard Henry, theatrical 
manager; born, Clayton Township, near Flush- 
ing, Mich., May 11, 1887; son of Richard 
Conklyn and Hannah (McGlinchey) Law- 
rence; educated country school, Clayton 
Township, until age of 9 years; business 
course of 9 months, Ferris Institute, Big 
Rapids, Mich.; unmarried. Began active 
career in employ of Thomas A. Carten, dry 
goods merchant, Ionia, Mich., 1900; returned 
to farm and worked 2 years at $156 per year 
until Jan., 1903, at which time left for Fer- 



ris Institute; became connected with C, B. & 
Q. Ry., Chicago, 1903; started with E. D. 
Stair, as stenographer, in March, 1904; man- 
ager of Garrick Theatre since 1909. Mason; 
member B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Rotary, Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreations: hunting, fishing, out- 
door sports. Office: Garrick Theatre. Resi- 
dence: Lothrop Apartments, 117 Wayne St. 

LAWSON, George E., banker; born, Howell, 
Mich., Dec. 1, 1861; son of B. H. and Maria 
S. (Holling) Lawson; educated public schools 
and Michigan Agricultural College; married 
at Brighton, Mich., Sept. 7, 1885, Kate C. Al- 
bright; 1 son, Carroll H. Came to Detroit, 
1881, entered banking business and became 
cashier of the People's Savings Bank, which 
consolidated with the State Bank, Jan. 1, 
1907, forming The People's State Bank, of 
which is vice-president. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Michigan Bankers' As- 
sociation (president, 1913). Republican. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Country, Bankers' (treas- 
urer), Detroit Golf. Recreation: golf. Office: 
People's State Bank. Residence: 250 Burns 
Ave. 

LAWSON, Richard I., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 4, 1868; son of Alexander and 
Mary J. (Martin) Lawson; educated public 
schools, Grand Ledge, Mich.; married, Flor- 
ence Farnam, of Sand Lake, Mich., 1898; 5 
children; Mary, Jane, Margaret, Florence, 
Farnam, Richard. Read law in offices of Mc- 
Peek & Clark, Grand Ledge, and Atkinson, 
Carpenter & Brook, and James H. Pound, De- 
troit; admitted to bar, 1890; member law firm 
of Hayes & Lawson, 1890-95; then practiced 
alone; corporation counsel of City of Detroit 
since Jan. 1, 1912. Democrat. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit. 32° Mason, 
Consistory and Shrine. Clubs: Harmonie, 
Lawyers. Recreation: farming. Office: 301 
City Hall. Residence: 328 Calumet Ave. 

LEACH, Henry W., real estate; born, Cin- 
cinnati, May 21, 1871; son of Christopher F. 
and Mary (Tippen) Leach; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
May 8, 1906, Blanche Hall. Began in grocery 
store at age of 18, then kept books for Hut- 
ton Bros. & Co., 1889-92; in real estate busi- 
ness in his own name since 1892. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real 
Estate Board. Member Michigan National 
Guard since 1892 except during Spanish-Am- 
erican war, when he served as Sergeant Co. 
L, Thirty-second Michigan Volunteer regi- 
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regiment, M. N. G., at the close of the war; 
served on staffs of Generals Terrill, Boynton, 
and McGuerin, and was chief commissary on 
Governor Warner's staff with title of major 
until 1911. Kepublican. Presbyterian. Ma- 
son. Keereatiou: outdoor sports. Office: 417 
Hammond BIdg. Kesidence: 443 Merrick Ave. 

LEDYAKD, Henry, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 7, 1875; son of Henry B. and Mary 
(L'Hommedieu) Ledyard; educated St. Paul's 
School, Concord, N. H. ; graduate Yale Univ., 
A.B., 1897; LL.B., Harvard University, 1900; 
married at Hamilton, Can., Sept. 5, 1900, 
Maude Hendrie; children: Augustus, Canfield, 
Henry, Mary H., William. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1900; member law firm of Eus- 
sel, Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard until 1911, 
since of Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard; di- 
rector Great Lakes Engineering Works. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Fine 
Arts Society of Detroit, Michigan-Yale Al- 
umni Association. Clubs: University, Yon- 
dotega, Country, Boylston, Fontinalis, Grosse 
Pointe Biding and Hunt, Maiden Marsh 
Shooting, Harvard of Michigan, Graduates 
(New Haven, Conn.). Office: 604 Union 
Trust Bldg. Residence: 579 Jefferson Ave. 

LEDYAED, Henry Brockholst, railway of- 
ficial; born, Paris, France, Feb. 20, 1844, of 
American parents, his father, Henry Led- 
yard, being secretary United States legation, 
his mother, Matilda, daughter of Gen. Cass; 
graduated West Point, 1865; married, Oct. 15, 
1867, Mary R. L'Hommedieu (died March 30, 
1895); 3 children: Henry, Matilda Cass (Mrs. 
Clemens Von Katteler), Hugh. Served as 
first lieutenant in Fourth U. ,S. artillery, 
1865-70; resigned to join engineering force 
Northern Pacific R. R.; afterwards clerk and 
later assistant superintendent and superin- 
tendent Eastern Division Chicago, Burling- 
ton & Quincy R. R. Since 1874 with Mich- 
igan Central R. R.; assistant general super- 
intendent and chief engineer, 1874-75, general 
superintendent, 1875-77, general manager, 1877- 
83, president, lS83-Jan. 31, 1905, since chair- 
man board of directors. Director Union Trust 
Co. (member executive committee and chair- 
man board of directors); director Pere Mar- 
quette R. R. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, 
Country, Knickerbocker (New York). Rec- 
reations: reading and golf. Office: Michigan 
Central R. R., Detroit. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Farms, Mich. 

LEE, Adalbert R.; born, Steuben Co., N. 
Y., .Jan. 5, 1846; son of Lester and Salina 



(Brundage) Lee; educated in public schools; 
married at Dresden, N. Y., Jan. 18, 1887, 
Jeannette Graves; one son, Charles B. Began 
active career as clerk in drug store, 1865, 
continuing for ten years; then became pur- 
ser on steamer plying between Bay City and 
Alpena, Mich., and continued for four years; 
general passenger and freight agent same line 
of steamers until 1891; has been general 
manager Star-Cole Line Steamers with head- 
quarters in Detroit since 1892; also vice- 
president Detroit Socket Co. Republican. 
Protestant. Club: Detroit Transportation. 
Office: 21 Atwater St. Residence: 2863 
East Grand Boul. 

LEE, Gilbert W,, wholesale grocer; born, 
Romeo, Mich., Mar. 28, 1861; son of Nathan 
and Amelia (Peck) Lee; educated in public 
and high schools of Romeo; married at De- 
troit, 1885, Sarah Hammond (now deceased); 
one son, George Hammond (died Oct. 24, 
1912); married, 2d, Detroit, 1896, Harriet 
Norton; one son, Norton D. Came to Detroit, 
1879; began active career as clerk in employ 
of George C. Wetherbee & Co., continuing 
until 1885; entered wholesale grocery busi- 
ness, 1885, by buying out D. D. Mallory & 
Co., the title becoming The D. D. Mallory Co., 
and so continued until 1892, when it was 
changed to Lee & Cady, succeeded. Mar., 1907, 
by Lee, Cady & Smart; corporation name 
changed, 1909, to Lee & Cady, of which is 
president. Company owns and operates, be- 
sides the parent organization, Lee & Cady 
"Eastern Market Branch," Detroit; Lee & 
Cady, Saginaw; Lee & Cady, Kalamazoo; 
Bay City Grocer Co., Bay City; Valley City 
Coffee and Spice Mills, Saginaw. Director 
First National Bank (Detroit), Hammond- 
Standish & Co., Michigan Sugar Co., Lozier 
Motor Co., Paige-Detroit Motor Co., Ham- 
mond Building Co., and Hammond Estate Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondo- 
tega, Old Club, Bloomfield Hills. Recreations: 
automobiling and outdoor sports. Office: Fort 
St. W., and Michigan Central R. R. Resi- 
dence: 67 Ferry Ave. E. 

LEE, James L.; born, Brighton, Mich., July 
25, 1858; son of James B. and Samantha B. 
(Chad wick) Lee; educated in public schools 
of Brighton; married at Brighton, Nov. 27, 
1879, Mary Lawson; 3 children: Edna M. 
(M>s. A. k. Root), Fannie L. (Mrs. J. C. 
Murray), Howard B. Came to Detroit, 1876, 
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wholesale dry goods; admitted to partnership 
as junior member of the firm, 1888, and on 
death of Mr. Eoot, four months later, the 
firm of Strong, Lee & Co. was organized; 
continued in wholesale dry goods business for 
fifteen years; associated with W. M. Finck, 
1902, and organized firm of W. M. Finck & 
Co., manufacturers of overalls, of which is 
treasurer. Also director Bower Roller Bear- 
ing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Democrat. Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tion: golf. Office: 1156 Gratiot Ave. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

LEE, John, physician; born, Detroit, Feb. 
13, 1869; son of John and Catherine (Doran) 
Lee; educated public schools, Detroit; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1890; married, 
Nov. 29, 1900, Rose A. Campros, of Detroit; 
7 children: Margaret, Robert E., John, Jr., 
Catherine, Rose Mary, Eleanor, Joseph. Be- 
gan practice in Detroit, 1890; ambulance sur- 
geon in charge of down-town station, for the 
Harper Hospital, 1% years; member staff of 
visiting physicians, St. Mary's Hospital; 
clinical professor in medicine, Detroit College 
of Medicine. President Lariviere Printing 
Co. Democrat. Catholic. Member American 
Medical Association Michigan State, and 
Wayne County Medical societies. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Residence: 317 Cass 
Ave. 

LEECH, Charles William; born, Newboro, 
Ont., Can., Mar. 11, 1856; son of Robert and 
Ann (Barber) Leech; educated Gorrie pub- 
lic schools and Brantford High School; mar- 
ried, Nov. 15, 1894, Anna Jackson, of Blue- 
vale, Ont.; 6 children: Grant, Gertrude, Vir- 
gil, Frederick, Dorothy, Anna Jean. Asso- 
ciated for 17 years with William Roche in 
the lumber business as Leech, Roche & Co.; 
manager and senior partner of the Gregg 
Hanna Box Co., since 1908. Trustee Grand 
River Ave. M. E. Church. Prohibitionist. 
Recreation: amateur gardening. Office: Mich- 
igan Ave. and M. C. R. R. Viaduct. Resi- 
dence: 9 Taft Ave. 

LEECH, Edward W., hardwood lumber; 
born, Newboro, Ont., Jan. 20, 1849; son of 
Robert and Elizabeth (Earl) Leech (both 
natives of Canada) ; educated in rural com- 
mon school and at Berlin (Ont.) High School; 
married, at Gorrie, Ont., 1878, R. May Jack- 
son; one son. Earl; married, 2d, at London, 
Ont., Jan., 1892, Christina Henderson; one 
daughter, Margaret (deceased). Located in 



Detroit, 1879, and entered hardwood lumber 
business, in which is engaged in his own 
name as wholesale and retail dealer. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Methodist. 
Member Royal Arcanum, Maccabees. Recre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: 17th St. and 
Warren Ave. Residence: 75 Commonwealth 
Ave. 

LEETE, Frederick De Land, clergyman; 
moved to Atlanta, Ga.; see Vol. 1908. 

LEETE, Thomas T. Jr., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 26, 1858; son of Thomas T., Sr.,. 
and Jean (Hopkins) Leete; educated in De- 
troit public and high schools; Law Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, 1880; married 
at Detroit, 1885, Miss Mary Cooper; one 
daughter, Lillian G. Has been engaged in 
practice in Detroit since 1880; member of 
firm of Corliss, Andrus & Leete, 1885-1902; 
member of firm of Corliss, Leete & Joslyn 
since 1902. Vice-president Dearborn Transit 
Co. Formerly assistant city attorney, assist- 
ant corporation counsel and member Detroit 
Board of Education. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit (executive committee), 
Michigan State Bar Association, Y. M. C. A. 
(board of directors), McGregor Institute 
(board of directors); trustee Y. W. C. A. 
Republican. Baptist. Club: Orchard Lake 
Yacht. Recreation: golf. Office: 1424 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 64 Alexandrine Ave. W. 
Summer home at Orchard Lake. 

LEGG, Thomas Milton, funeral director; 
born, Butler County, O., Mar. 4, 1834; son of 
John and Anna (Whalen) Legg; educated 
public school, Piqua, O.; married, 1858, Jem. 
B. Breckon, of St. Mary's, O.; 2 children: 
Eva (Mrs. James R. Webster), Bess (Mrs. 
Nelson M. Gass). Engaged in retail hard- 
ware business at Celina, O.; then farmed for 
2 years; entered the furniture and undertak- 
ing business at St. Mary's, O., 1870; was in 
the undertaking business exclusively at Union 
City, Ind., for 4 years; came to Detroit, 1888; 
member firm of T. M. Legg & Co., funeral di- 
rectors, 1888-1900, when took his son-in-law,. 
Nelson M. Gass, as a partner, and firm and 
name became Legg & Gass. Sheriff of Mer- 
cer Co., Ohio, for 8 years. Republican. Trus- 
tee Simpson M. E. Church. Member De- 
troit Funeral Directors' Association. Mason. 
Recreation: summer outing. Residence: 376 
4th Ave. 

LEGGETT, John Wheeler; see Vol. 1908. 

LE GEO, Albert Leland, dental surgeon; 
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Eichard Purrington and Cathryn A. (Smith) 
Lie Gro; graduate Santa Rosa (Calif.) High 
School, 1891; student University of Califor- 
nia, 1891-93; graduate University of Michi- 
gan, 1895; married, Oct. 1, 1908, Golden Filer, 
of Detroit; children: Catharine M., Frank 
Filer. Began practice at Athens, Mich., 1896; 
has practiced in Detroit since Oct., 1906. 
Republican. Member Michigan State Board 
of Examiners in Dentistry (appointed secre- 
tary by Gov. Warner, Nov. 12, 1905), and 
member National Committee to promote uni- 
form dental examinations in all states of the 
Union; member Southwestern Michigan 
(president, 1904-5, 1905-6), Michigan State 
(president, 1907), Northern Ohio and National 
Dental associations. Central Michigan Dental 
Society (honorary). Delta Sigma Delta. Ma- 
son, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat. Recreation: 
horseback riding. Office: 271 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 91 Ferry Ave. E. 

IiEHMANN, William J., lawyer; born, 
Adrian, Mich., Nov. 21, 1879; son of Chris- 
topher G. and Caroline C. (Eiseh) Lehmann; 
educated public schools; Adrian College; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1904, A.M., 
1905; unmarried. Admitted to Michigan bar, 
1905, and since practiced in Detroit; mem- 
ber firm of Choate, Webster, Robertson & 
Lehmann, 1909-12; Choate, Robertson & Leh- 
mann, since Oct., 1912. Republican. Lutheran. 
Member German-American Society. Member 
Schiller Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Club: Law- 
yers'. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
433 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 776 Baldwin 
Ave. 

LEHNER, WiUiam; born, Mt. Clemens 
Mich., Feb. 24, 1872; son of Leonard and 
Catherine (Bartholomae) Lehner; educated in 
Mt. Clemens public schools and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married at Detroit, Nov. 21, 

1893, Miss Belle Shook; one daughter, Alice 
K. Began active career in men's furnishings 
establishment, Mt. Clemens; came to Detroit, 

1894, and was identified with John Gorman, 
the hatter, for four years, and then with J. L. 
Hudson for two years; was traveling sales- 
man for the Detroit White Lead Works until 
Jan., 1906, since connected with the American 
Paint and Glass Co. Member Detroit Paint 
and Varnish Club. Presbyterian. Member 
Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
North Channel. Recreation: tennis. Office: 
30 Cadillac Sq. Residence: Mt. Clemens, 
Mich. 



LEHB, Andrew Adam, manufacturers' 
agent; born, Sandusky, O., July 27, 1880; 
son of Adam Henry and Elizabeth Dorothy 
(Klem) Lehr; educated public schools; high 
school 2 years; private tutelage for busi- 
ness 2 years; mechanical engineering 4 years; 
married, Feb. 27, 1901, Lillian Cathleen 
Adams, of Toledo, 0. Entered employ of the 
Pope Motor Car Co. when the company started 
building steam carriages, 1898; gave up posi- 
tion to assist in organizing the DeLuxe Motor 
Car Co., Detroit, 1906; assisted in organizing 
the E-M-P-Co., 1907; director of purchases of 
General Motors Co., 1911-13; in business for 
self as manufacturers' agent since Aug. 1, 
1913, representing Chisholm & More Mfg. Co., 
of Cleveland (malleable iron castings), Sagi- 
naw Sheet Metal Works and Page-Storms 
Drop Forge Co., Chicopee, Mass. Has served 
in practically every capacity known in the 
auto industry. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Protestant. Mem- 
ber Zion Lodge, F. & A. M.; Michigan Sov- 
erign Consistory; Moslem Temple, Mystic 
Shrine; also Knights of Pythias, K. O. T. M, 
Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: mo- 
toring and scientific research. Office: Suite 2, 
790 Woodward Ave. Residence: 1909 Scotten 
Ave. 

LEIDICH, Christian; born, Germany, Jan. 
19, 1868; son of Christian and Marie Eliza- 
beth Leidich; college education in Germany 
and Detroit College of Law, LL.B., 1902; 
married, Paris, France, Sept. 30, 1897, Olga C. 
Dohmstreich, of Detroit. Came to America, 
1889; located in New York City and first en- 
gaged in preparing boys for college; entered 
tourist business, 1893, traveling as director 
and lecturer of De Potter parties to countries 
of Europe and the Orient; became manager 
of Dr. De Potter's Paris tourist office and 
assistant manager of the New York office; 
removed to Detroit, 1899, and since passenger 
agent for ocean and lake lines; also has prac- 
ticed law since 1902. Protestant. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Har- 
monie, Arion, Turnverein, Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: gardening, music. Office: 174 Gris- 
wold St. Residence: 150 E. Grand Boul. 

LEITH, Campbell Hamilton, men's tailor; 
born. Point Edward, Ont., Nov. 26, 1881; son 
of Thomas B. and Louisa Anne (Saunders) 
Leith; was brought to America in infancy; 
educated public schools and Saline (Mich.) 
High School; married, June 25, 1907, Cynthia 
E. Dean, of Detroit. Came to Detroit, 1898, 



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from Saline, Mich; in men's furnishing busi- 
ness, 1905-9; assisted in organizing, Aug., 
1909, firm of Leith & Young, of which is 
senior partner. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Palestine Lodge 357, F. & A. M. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: Bowles Bldg. 
Residence: 51 Chope PI. 

LELAND, Frank Bruce, banker; born, 
Rose, Mich.; graduate University of Michi- 
gan, degree of B.A., 1882, Law Department, 
same university, LL.B., 1884; married; one 
daughter, Katherine. Practiced in Flint, 
Mich., 1885-90; removed to Detroit, 1890, and 
continued in general practice until 1895, 
when he became general counsel, and later 
general manager National Loan and Invest- 
ment Co., continuing until 1910; organized 
Detroit United Bank, 1901, of which is presi- 
dent. Elected Regent University of Michigan, 
1907. Republican. Member Phi Kappa Phi. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club, American 
Alpine Club. Recreation: mountain climbing. 
Office: 206 Griswold Bldg. Residence: 185 
Burns Ave. 

LELAND, Henry Martyn; born, Danville, 
Vt., Feb. 16, 1843; son of Leander B. and 
Zilpha (Tifft) Leland; educated in public 
schools of Worcester and Milbury, Mass.; 
married at Milbury, Mass., 1867, Miss Ellen 
R. Hull; children: M. Gertrude (Mrs. Angus 
C. Woodbridge), Wilfred Chester, Miriam (de- 
ceased). Learned machinist's trade in Wor- 
cester, Mass.; tool maker in U. S. Armory, 
Springfield, Mass., 1862-65; was connected for 
twenty years with Brown & Sharp, Providence, 
R. I., becoming superintendent of sewing ma- 
chine department; removed to Detroit, 1890, 
and started small machine shop on Bates 
street as manufacturer of special machinery; 
organized the Leland & Falconer Manufactur- 
ing Co., of which was manager until merged 
into Cadillac Motor Car Co., 1904, of which 
was founder and general manager until 1909, 
since advisory manager; also director Detroit 
Gas Co. President Detroit Citizens' League. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Office: 1343 Cass 
Ave. Residence: 2984 W. Grand Boul. 

LELAND, Wilfred Chester, automobiles; 
born, Worcester, Mass., Nov. 7, 1869; son of 
Henry M. and Ellen R. (Hull) Leland; ed- 
ucated Providence (R. I.) public schools; 
Providence High School; Brown University 
to 1890; married, June 27, 1907, Blanche M. 
Dewey, of Detroit; 1 child: Wilfred Chester 



Leland, Jr. With Leland Faulconer & Norton 
Co., manufacturers of machinery and tools, 
Detroit, 3 years, then with Brown & Sharpe 
Manufacturing Co., Providence, R. I., 1 year; 
returned to Detroit and was assistant man- 
ager Leland & Faulconer Mfg. Co., 1900-4; 
became connected with the Cadillac Motor 
Car Co., 1904, was assistant manager until 
1909, since vice-president and general man- 
ager; vice-president Automobile Chamber of 
Commerce; Trustee Detroit Museum of Art; 
director Detroit Orchestral Association; chair- 
man Y. M. C. A. State Executive Committee. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Zeta Psi. 
Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Automobile, 
Detroit Boat, Bloomfield Hills Country, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreations: automobiling, 
stock raising, farming. Office: 1343 Cass Ave. 
Residence: 2980 W. Grand Boul. 

LE MESSURIER (or LA MEASURE), 
Joses Tallman; born, Hamilton, Out., Feb. 9, 
1868; son of Peter and Rachel (Langlois) Le 
Messurier; educated Ontario schools; married, 
Sept. 17, 1891, Christina W. Sartor, of Alma, 
Mich.; 2 children: Vida Rachel, Lawrence 
Joses. Began in laundry business as parcel 
boy and continued in various capacities until 
1897; since member La Measure Bros., laun- 
dry. Detroit Laundry Machinery and Supply 
Co., since 1906. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, National, Michigan State 
and Detroit Laundrymen's associations. 32° 
Mason; member Knights of Pythias, K. O. T. 
M., B. P. O. Elks. Office: 255 Lafayette 
Blvd. Residence: 463 Baker St. 

LEMKE, Alexander, hardware merchant; 
born, Berend, Germany, Mar. 12, 1858; son of 
John and Dorothy Lemke; was brought to 
America, 1859; educated in parochial and 
public schools, Detroit; married, Feb. 7, 1887, 
Christine Brobecker, of Detroit; 6 children: 
Dorothy (died 1888), Elizabeth (died 1890), 
John (died 1902), Mary (died 1905), Antoi- 
nette and Rose. Began active career in the 
retail grocery store of his father, later was 
admitted as a partner; continued in grocery 
business for 38 years; also engaged as retail 
hardware merchant on own account since 
Oct. 13, 1893, and since 1906 has devoted en- 
tire time to same. Trustee Mt. Elliott and 
Mt. Olivet cemetery associations; treasurer 
Retail Hardware Dealers' Association (since 
organization, 1902), treasurer Order of C. M. 
B. A. Democrat. Catholic. Recreations: 
automobiling, boating and summer home. Of- 
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St. Aubin Ave. Summer Eesidence: New 
Baltimore, Mich. 

LEMMEK, Gustave H.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
5, 1866; son of Henry and Catherine (Gies) 
Lemmer; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married, Sept. 19, 1890, Elizabeth Van Hoff- 
man, of Detroit; 2 children: Harry, Irene. 
Has been engaged since 1874 in granite and 
marble work, the business having been es- 
tablished by his father, manager and director 
Henry Lemmer 's Sons since 1898; was man- 
ager of Estate of Henry Lemmer who died in 
June, 1897. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus, C. M. B. A. Office: 104 Elmwood 
Ave. Eesidence: 106 Elmwood Ave. 

LEMMEB, Theodore C, monumental work; 
born, Detioit, July 15, 1876; son of Henry 
and Catherin'i (Gies) Lemmer; educated 
parochial schools, Detroit; married, Sept. 27, 
1899, Elizabeth Colerus, of Detroit; 4 chil- 
dren: Jerome, Elizabeth, Catherine, Theodore. 
Learned trade under father who established 
business in 1874; after death of father, in 
1897, title of firm was changed to Henry 
Lemmer 's Sons, which still continues. Cath- 
olic. Office: 104 Elmwood Ave. Eesidence: 
750 Champlain St. 

liENHARD, Charles A., physician; born, St. 
Agatha, Waterloo County, Ont., Can., Oct. 14, 
1859; son of Adam and Frances (Kaizer) 
Lenhard; educated parochial schools, St. 
Agatha and Detroit; St. Jerome College, Ber- 
lin, Ont., 2 years; M.D., Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1890; married, 1891, Dorothea Mich- 
enfelder, of Detroit. Associated with Dr. 
Kaizer until his death, 1893, and succeeded 
to his practice. Supreme medical examiner 
in United States and Canada for Knights 
of St. John. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County medical societies. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Eecreations: 
baseball, outdoor sports. Office and Eesidence: 
cor. East Grand Boul. and Gratiot Ave. 

LENOX, Harry, merchant tailor; born, De- 
troit; son of James and Sarah (McKenna) 
Lenox; of Scottish- American descent; edu- 
cated public schools. Entered merchant tail- 
oring business in Detroit, 1875; began on own 
account, after returning to Detroit from Kan- 
sas City, Mo., 1895, and has since continued in 
own name on steadily increasing scale. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, National Mer- 
chant Tailors' & Cutters' Association. Eecre- 
ations: athletic sports, and art (owner of 



some notable works of art). Office: 56 Lafay- 
ette Boul. Eesidence: 115 W. Euclid Ave. 

LEONARD, Arthur Alexander, warehousing; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 12, 1888; son of Henry 
James Leonard, Jr., and Annie (Adams) 
Leonard; descended from English ancestry; 
educated public schools and high school, De- 
troit; married, Oct. 19, 1912, Mary Ladue 
Dunbar, of Detroit. Began active career, 
1905, in warehouse business, founded, 1886; 
vice-president Leonard 's Eeliable Storage Co. 
since 1908. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
American Warehousemen's Association. Ma- 
son, Damascus Commandery No. 42, Knights 
Templar. Eecreations: fishing and all out- 
door sports. Office: 23-29 W. Alexandrine 
Ave. Eesidence: 850 Cass Ave. 

LEONARD, Charles Henri, physician, 
author; born, Akron, 0., Mar. 28, 1850; son of 
Charles H. and Ann S. (Gary) Leonard; edu- 
cated at Hiram College, O.; Genesee College, 
Lima, N. Y.; Union College, Schenectady, N. 
Y., graduating, A.B., 1872, A.M., 1882; 
studied medicine at Clevelant^, under Pro- 
fessor G. C. E. Weber; M.D., University of 
Wooster, 1874; post-graduate courses at Col- 
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, and Wom- 
an's Hospital, New York; married at Avon 
Springs, N. Y., June o, 1872, Cornelia S. Wil- 
liams. Has practiced in Detroit since 1874; 
professor gynecology Detroit College of Med- 
icine, 1879-1910, now emeritus professor. Vice- 
president Detroit Coin Wrapper Co. Mem- 
ber Board Public Library Commissioners for 
six years, and its president, 1901. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State Medical Society, Wayne County Medi- 
cal Society (president, 1888-90), Detroit Gyne- 
cological Society( vice-president, 1892). State 
committeeman Pan-American Medical Con- 
gress. Eepublican. Methodist. Mason. Au- 
thor: Pocket Anatomist; A Manual of Band- 
aging; Hair: Its Growth, Care, Diseases and 
Treatment; Materia Mediea and Therapeu- 
tics; etc. Eecreation: whist. Eesidence: 
3087 West Grand Boul. 

LEONARD, Everett Austin; born, ilount 
Clemens, Mich., Sept. 26, 1855; son of Theo- 
dore Otis and Mary Townsend (Jenney) Leon- 
ard; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
unmarried. Began active career as clerk in 
wholesale department of E. B. Smith & Co., 
books and stationery, where he remained for 
six years; then was bookkeeper in Detroit, 
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fice; bookkeeper for George E. Angell, pho- 
tographic supplies, 6 years; secretary Stand- 
ard Life and Accident Insurance Co., 1885- 
1912; since vice-president and treasurer 
Standard Accident Insurance Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Episcopalian. Member Sons of American Kev- 
olution. Clubs: Wayne, Detroit Boat. Eecre- 
ations: automobiling, baseball and other out- 
door diversions. Office: Penobscot Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 60 Stimson PI. 

LEONARD, George Edward, life insurance; 
born, Argentine, Mich., May 28, 1878; son of 
Edward F. and Maggie (Berry) Leonard; 
graduate Fenton High School, Fenton, Mich., 
June, 1899; LL.B., University of Michigan 
Law School, 1902; married, Nov, 27, 1907, Ma- 
bel Traphagen, of Fenton; one child: George 
Edward, Jr. In practice of law at Detroit, 
1902-11; since auditor Northern Assurance 
Co. of Michigan. Progressive. Methodist. 
Mason, K. T. Office: 3d floor Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 135 Eosedale Ct. 

LEONARD, Henry R., president H. E. Leon- 
ard Furniture Co.; born, Aug. 27, 1847; died, 
Jan. 10, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

LEONARD, Orvice R,; born, Keene, N. H., 
Sept. 24, 1865; son of Henry O. and Harriet 
(Hendrick) Leonard; educated in public 
schools of Keene, N. H., Brattleboro, Vt., and 
six months at Vermont Academy, Saxtons 
Eiver, Vt.; unmarried. Began as clerk in 
grocery and furniture store, later learning 
organ and piano tuning; was chief clerk in 
oflSce of register of deeds for two years and 
in surety bond business 11 years; resident 
manager National Surety Co., of New York, 
at Detroit, 1903-8, since general agent same. 
Member Michigan House of Eepresentatives 
since 1911. Member Vermont National Guard 
9 years; on board U. S. S. Yosemite during 
Spanish-American War. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Mason; member I. O. 0. F. Club: 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: outdoor sports. 
Officee: 1018-1020 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 165 
Kirby Ave. W. 

LEPPER, Louis J., vice-president Detroit 
Insurance Agency; born, Detroit, Nov. 27, 
1884; son of James H. and H. Belle (Briggs) 
Lepper; descended from early Colonial an- 
cestry; graduated Ann Arbor (Mich.) High 
School, 1903; married, Mar. 9, 1910, Agnes 
Foreman, of Detroit. Began active career as 
clerk Crowley Bros., wholesale dry goods, De- 
troit, June, 1903, continuing until Aug., 1905; 
salesman Belding Bros. & Co., Chicago, Aug., 



1905-Jan., 1909; vice-president Detroit In' ar- 
ance Agency since Jan., 1909. Eepublii n. 
Episcopalian; choirmaster Trinity Episcoj^ 
Church. Member Palestine Lodge No. 357, . . 
& A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. 133, E. A. M.; 
Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T.; Mosle 
Temple, Shrine. Clubs: Business Men's Y 
C. A., Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: music, 
gardening, handball. Office: 1104-1112 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 60 Colorado 
Avenue. 

LERCHEN, William Godfrey, bonds; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 9, 1879; son of Edward Henry 
and Melena Ann (Eoe) Lerchen; educated 
public schools, Detroit; married, Nov. 8, 1905, 
Mabel Dorothy Hodson, of Detroit. Secre- 
tary and treasurer Gibraltar Quarry Co., 
1905-9; assistant manager bond department 
First National Bank, Detroit, 1909-13, since 
manager department. Eepublican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Clubs: Orpheus, Players, Detroit 
Golf (secretary and treasurer), Detroit Ath- 
letic, Fine Arts Society. Eecreations: out- 
door sports, music. Office: First National 
Bank. Eesidence: 152 Gladstone Ave. 

LE SEURE, Oscar, physician; born, Dan- 
ville, 111., Jan. 27, 1851; son of Prosper and 
Elizabeth (Wilhoit) Le Seure; educated pub- 
lic schools, Danville; M.D., University of 
Michigan, 1873; house physician U. S. Marine 
Hospital, Detroit, 6 months; post graduate 
degree at Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., Mar., 
1874; studied in Paris, France, 1886; Edin- 
burgh and London, 1892; hospitals of Lon- 
don, Berlin and Vienna, 1906-7; married, 
Dec. 24, 1874, Caroline Stansbury, of Dan- 
ville, 111. Practiced, Danville, 1874-86; re- 
turned to Detroit and later appointed surgeon 
and gynecologist to Grace Hospital; member 
Detroit Board of Health, 1895-98 (president, 
1897-98) ; professor surgery, Homeopathic De- 
partment, University of Michigan, 1895-1900. 
President Board of Eegistration of Michigan, 
1906; surgeon in chief Michigan Central R. E. 
since Mar., 1907; president Medical Board 
Grace Hospital, since 1904, also senior sur- 
geon. Appointed by President McKinley 
brigade surgeon with rank of major U. S. 
Vols. 1898; on duty at Sternberg General 
Hospital, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Member 
Michigan Homeopathic Medical Society (pres- 
ident, 1894), American Institute of Home- 
opathy, American Association Military Sur- 
geons, American Association Eailway Sur- 
geons, American Medical Association, Michi- 
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Me(lical Society. Club: Prismatic. Kecrea- 
tioi^, farming. OfJfice: 607 Fine Arts Bldg. 
P . \ience: 25 Eowena St. 

.'J3SHER, George Henry, lawyer; born, 
Easton, Pa.; son of Joseph H. and Susan 

Bher; educated in public schools of Detroit 
Mayhew's Business College; admitted to 
tiie oar, 3888; married at Sharon, Pa., Ber- 
aella E. Hulette. Deputy clerk in Eecorder's 
Court, 1873-77; clerk, 1877-1900; began prae- 
♦^ice of law, 1888. Director Peninsular State 
Bank, Stewart Transportation Co.; secretary 
Sheboygan (Wis.) Gas Light Co. Eepublican. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Harmonie Society. Mason (32°), K. T., 
Shriner; member B. P. O. E, Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen, Detroit 
Yacht, Detroit Athletic. Eeereation: yacht- 
ing. OfBce: 815 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 
Lucerne Apts. 

IiESTTFiB, Howard J., retired; born, Easton, 
Pa., Aug. 9, 1856; son of Joseph H. and Susan 
(Kortz) Lesher; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Joliet, 111., Aug. 15, 
1896, Misa Louise Minihan; 2 children: George 
W., Ealph H. Began as messenger First Na- 
tional Bank, Detroit, continuing one year; in 
the office of collector of customs four years, 
two years in office of register of deeds and 
four years in money order department of the 
Detroit postoffiee; after serving a year as 
deputy collector of customs was for four years 
in the office of city assessor and for four years 
acted as cashier of the postoffiee; with Union 
Trust Co., 1893-1902; treasurer Detroit Trust 
Co., 1902-12 (retired). Eepublican. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Old Club. Eesi- 
dence: 106 Warren Ave. W. 

L'ESPEEANCE, David A., Jr., lawjer; 
moved to New York City; see Vol. 1908. 

LESZCZYNSKI, Peter J.; born Detroit, 
June 29, 1866; son of Anthony and Anna 
(Skiba) Leszczynski; educated public schools 
of Detroit; married, Aug. 5, 1890, Stella 
Wieruszewska, of Detroit; 6 children: Wanda, 
Irene, Isabelle, Eobert, Florence, Henry. In 
mercantile business in Detroit since 1902; also 
partner M. J. Maloney «&; Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member Knights 
of Columbus, Elks, Polish National Alliance. 
Eeereation: automobiling. Office: 873-881 Eus- 
sell St. Eesidence: 1260 Brush St. 

LEVY, David J., physician; born, Kalama- 
zoo, Mich., Feb. 8, 1881; son of Jacob and 



Alice (Desenberg) Levy; educated public 
schools, Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo College; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1902, M.D., 1906; 
post-graduate courses, Boston, New York, Ber- 
lin and Vienna; married, June 30, 1913, Helen 
K. Blitz, of Detroit. Practiced in Kalamazoo, 
1906-9; went abroad for 1 year and in 1911 
located in Detroit; associate physician, De- 
troit United Jewish Charities, Franklin Street 
Dispensary, Salvation Army Dispensary, Milk 
Fund Clinic, Detroit General Hospital. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. 
Member American, Michigan State and Wayne 
County Medical associations, Detroit Society 
of Neurology and Psychiatry. Club: Phoenix. 
Office: 513 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 
165 Pingree Ave. 

LEVYN, William Mark, merchant; see Vol. 
1908. 

LEWIS, Alex. I.; bom, Detroit, Aug. 21, 
1874; son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Inger- 
soll) Lewis; educated in Detroit public 
schools; Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass.; 
Yale University, degree of B.A., 1898; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Nov. 28, 1900, Bertha Palms; 
3 children: Elizabeth, Annette, Alex. I., Jr. 
Began as secretary of the Bailey Coal Co., 
1899; was next with Michigan Brass and Iron 
Works as treasurer; has been secretary and 
treasurer The Newland Hat Co. since 1904; 
also director Detroit Fire & Marine Insurance 
Co., Detroit Trust Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, University, De- 
troit Boat. Eeereations: outdoor diversions. 
Office: 164-168 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 
Grosse Pointe Farms. 

LEWIS, Alexander; born Oct. 24, 1822; died 
Apr. IS, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

LEWIS, E. St. Elmo, advertising manager; 
born Philadelphia, Mar. 23, 1872; son of Enos 
Eees and Mary Bartram (Gibson) Lewis; de- 
scended on mother's side from Chief Justice 
Gibson, of Pennsylvania, also from John 
Bartram, first botanist of America, founder of 
Bartram 's Garden, Philadelphia; on father's 
side from the same family as Meriwether 
Lewis, of Virginia, leader of the Lewis and 
Clark expedition which first explored the 
Northwest; educated Eastburn Academy, 
Philadelphia; University of Pennsylvania Law 
School, to 1894; married, Nov. 16, 1905, 
Maude E. Wherry, of Detroit; 1 son, Bartram 
Durfee Lewis. Began in advertising business 
in Philadelphia, Sept., 1896; with National 
Cash Eegister Co., Dayton, O., 1902-3; manag- 
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1904-5; advertising manager Burroughs Add- 
ing Machine Co., since 1906. Member National 
Progressive Party State Executive Commit- 
tee, Michigan, 1912; president Wayne County 
Progressive Club, 1913. Protestant. President 
Association of National Advertising Mana- 
gers, 1910-11; president Adcraft Club of De- 
troit, 1909; member Efficiency Society, Amer- 
ican Philosophical Society, American Eco- 
nomic Association, Association of Corporation 
Schools (vice-president), Associated Adver- 
tising Clubs of America (executive commit- 
tee), Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M., Detroit; corre- 
sponding member Quatuor Coronati Lodge, 
F. & A. M., London, Eng. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Automobile, Ad- 
craft. Eecreations: motoring and golf. Public 
speaker on business and civic affairs. Office: 
Second Ave. and Amsterdam St. Eesidence: 
109 Pingree Ave. 

LEWIS, Eugene W., manufacturer; born. 
Belle Vernon, Pa., Sept. 6, 1870; son of Thorn- 
ton F. and Margaret E. (Evans) Lewis; edu- 
cated Curry University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; mar- 
ried, June 3, 1902, Margaret M. Mellinger, of 
Canton, O. Began business career as a clerk 
in office of the Raney & Berger Iron & Steel 
Co., Nevi' Castle, Pa., continuing for 2 years; 
then TPith the Bradford Window Glass Co. 2 
years and in the general offices of the Buffalo, 
Rochester & Pittsburgh Railroad; entered em- 
ploy of the Standard Oil Co. and was located 
in Pennsylvania and Ohio, first as office man, 
assistant secretary, secretary and treasurer; 
later with the Commercial National Gas Co., 
Bradford, Pa.; was assistant general manager 
of the East Ohio Gas Co.; engaged in the 
manufacturing business as member of the 
J. H. McLain Co., manufacturers of radiators 
and hot water systems. Canton, O. Located 
in Detroit, 1909; secretary and treasurer, The 
Timken Detroit Axle Co.; treasurer and di- 
rector Timken-David Brown Co.; director Se- 
curity Trust Co. (Detroit), J. H. McLain Co., 
Canton, O. Member board of directors of So- 
ciety for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, 
Ohio Society (director), Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Masonic bodies and 
Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Automobile 
Country (director), Aero Club of Michigan 
(director), Detroit Athletic (director), De- 
troit Boat, Automobile. Recreation: golf. 
Office: Timken Detroit Axle Co., 132 Clark 
Ave., near Fort St., W. Residence: 144 Vir- 
ginia Park. 



LEWIS, George Andrew; born, Tilsonburg^ 
Ont., Can., Apr. 25, 1870; son of William and 
Martha (Shippy) Lewis; married, July 30, 
1895, Amy Neal, of Philadelphia; three daugh- 
ters: Evangeline, Lucile, Georgia. Founder The 
Lewis School for Stammerers, and head of 
same. Member board of directors Newsboys' 
Association; member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Baptist. Mason, K. T., Shriner; mem- 
ber B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Wolverine Auto, Ad- 
craft, Exchange. Writer on stammering. 
Recreations: automobiling; interested in an- 
tique clocks. Office: 35 Adelaide St. Resi- 
dence: 38 Adelaide St. 

LEWIS, Henry B.; born, Detroit, Nov. 18, 
1866; son of Alexander and Elizabeth J. (In- 
gersoll) Lewis; educated in public schools of 
Detroit and at Trinity College, Port Hope, 
Ont; married at Detroit, 1900, Margie E. 
Croul; one son, Alexander Jerome. Engaged 
in manufacture structural iron since 1893, and 
proprietor of works conducted in his own 
name. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Yondotega, Boat, Old Club, Detroit 
Curling, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Recre- 
ation: golf. Office: Ferry Ave. E. and Roby 
St. Residence: 685 Jefferson Ave. 

LEWIS, Lincoln G,, transportation official; 
born, Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18, 1863; son of 
Sewell B. and Mattie Lewis; educated in De- 
troit public schools; married at Detroit, Sept. 
8, 1885, Mary Zoellner; 2 children: Grace May 
(Mrs. Stewart Monroe), Lincoln A. Has been 
a resident of Detroit since 10 years of age; 
began, 1876, as cash boy for C. R. Mabley, 
clothier, and advanced through various de- 
partments until 1884, when he entered De- 
troit & Cleveland Navigation Co. 's office as 
clerk; became chief clerk and ticket agent to 
general passenger agent, assistant general 
passenger agent, 1902, and has been general 
passenger and ticket agent same since 1904. 
Republican. Methodist. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Club: Transportation. Recreation: bowling. 
Office: Foot of Wayne St. Residence: 520 
Willis Ave. W. 

L'HOMMEDIEU, Charles Hammond, law- 
yer; born, Jackson, Mich., May 4, 1880; son of 
Richard Henry and Angelina Catherwood 
(Marston) L'Hommedieu; educated Detroit 
public schools; A.B., Yale University, 1903; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1906; unmar- 
ried. Admitted to Michigan bar, 1906; entered 
employ of Russel, Campbell & Bulkley, 1906; 
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title being changed to Campbell, Bulkley & 
liedyard; director and secretary Tessmer Ma- 
chine & Tool Co., Benjamin Douglas Co., Na- 
tional Hide & Leather Co.; assistant secre- 
tary and treasurer Home Construction Co. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Phi Delta 
Phi. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Law- 
yers', Detroit Athletic. Recreations: fishing, 
hunting. Office: 604 Union Trust Bldg. Resi- 
dence : 191 McDougall Ave. 

L'HOMMEDIEU, Richard Henry, retired; 
born, Cincinnati, Dec. 29, 1850; son of Stephen 
S. and Alma (Hammond) L'Hommedieu; edu- 
cated by tutors and at private academies; 
married, Chicago, May 13, 1878, Angelina C. 
Marston; 3 children: Eloise M. (Mrs. Philip 
Russell, of Philadelphia), Charles H., Alma. 
Began in locomotive machine shops of the 
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry., 1872; was 
clerk in division superintendent 's office, Chi- 
cago, Burlington & Quincy R. R., 1872-73; train- 
master Michigan Central Ry., 1873-77; superin- 
tendent West Division, Chicago, 1879-90, as- 
sistant general superintendent of the road, 
1890-96, general superintendent, 1896-1903, gen- 
eral manager same road, 1903-12 (retired). 
Club: Country. Recreation: reading. Resi- 
dence: 191 McDougall Ave. 

LICHTENBERG, William; born, Baden, 
Germany, Apr. 20, 1842; son of John George 
and Catherine Lichtenberg; educated in Ger- 
many and in piiblic schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried, Oct. 20, 1868, Mina Weitzel, of Detroit; 
4 children: Ella D. (Mrs. Stanton Crawford), 
William G., Minnie E. (Mrs. Joseph Perrien), 
Cora L. (Mrs. Malcolm McKinnon). Came to 
America, 1852, and located in Detroit; was en- 
gaged in the grocery business, 9 years; firm 
of Lichtenberg & Son, grain, mill feed, etc., 
was established, 1863, reorganized, 1888. Alder- 
man old Fourth Ward (now Fifth Ward), 
1871; commissioner Detroit House of Correc- 
tion for 20% years. Republican. German 
Lutheran. Member Detroit Board of Trade 
(president, 1872), Harmonic Society. Office: 
121 Vermont St. and M. C. R. R. Residence: 
715 East Grand Boul. 

LICHTENBERG, William George; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 19, 1875; son of Frederick William 
and Mina (Weitzel) Lichtenberg; educated 
grammar schools and High School, Detroit, 
graduating from latter, 1893; married, Oct. 
10, 1900, Eunie Plass, of Detroit; one son, Wil- 
liam 6., Jr. Has been identified with whole- 
sale grain and feed business since beginning 



of active career; member firm of Lichtenberg 
& Son since 1903. Presbyterian. Member Har- 
monie Society. Mason, K. T. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: automo- 
biling, outdoor sports, summer home. Office: 
121 Vermont Ave., cor. M. C. R. R. Residence: 
114 Pingree St. 

LICHTIG, William; born, Hungary, Aus- 
tria, Mar. 26, 1861; son of John and Fannie 
(Wohl) Lichtig; came to America, 1867; edu- 
cated in public schools of Ohio; married, 
Cleveland, June 28, 1883, Bertha Meth; 4 chil- 
dren: Henry, Edward, Fannie, Allen. Learned 
trade of cigar maker in Cleveland, 1874-77; 
worked in various cities up to 1883, and then 
returned to Cleveland, where he started a 
cigar factory; district manager American 
Cigar Co., 1907-11; secretary and manager Se- 
curity Cigar Co., 1911-13; since partner and 
manager Lilies Cigar Co. Deputy internal rev- 
enue collector, Cleveland, 1894-98; superinten- 
dent of streets, Cleveland, 1899-1901. Demo- 
crat. Jewish religion. Member Knights of 
Pythias. Club: Phoenix. Recreations: hunt- 
ing and fishing. Office: 222 Forest Ave. Resi- 
dence: 826 2d Ave. 

LIDDY, Ralph William, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, May 8, 1886; son of Frank N. and 
Mary A. (Shaw) Liddy; educated Detroit 
public and high schools; LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1907; unmarried. Began prac- 
tice of law in Detroit, 1907; supervisor of 
schools in the Philippines, 1909-11. Member 
Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Republican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreation: 
boating. Office: 815 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
57 Selden Ave. 

LIEBERMAN, Herman; born, Rochester, 
N. Y., Nov. 24, 1875; son of William and Anna 
(Grossman) Lieberman; educated public 
schools of Rochester and Detroit; married, 
Oct. 14, 1903, Rose Rosengarten, of Detroit; 
one daughtei', Elizabeth Ann. Was with Fort 
St. Union Depot Co., representing the Wabash, 
Pere Marquette and Canadian Pacific rail- 
ways, 1896-1913; general manager Central 
Cigar Co. since Apr., 1913. Musician 1st In- 
fantry, Mich. N. G., 7 years. Republican. 
Recreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 568 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 582 Brush St. 

LIEBERMAN, John P.; born, Detroit, Oct. 
10, 1854; son of Constantine and Margaretha 
(Hilzinger) Lieberman; public schools, De- 
troit; Herman's private German school, 1861- 
65; married, June 24, 1885, Emma Hamburg, 
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Earle), Norma (Mrs. J. E. Decker, of Bay 
City, Mich,), Florine. Began as newsboy, 
1865; apprenticed printer's trade, 1867-72; 
then in job printing office, 1872-74; with K. C. 
Barker Co., manufacturers of tobaccos, as 
manager of printing and advertising depart- 
ment, 1874-76; manager of printing and ad- 
vertising department. Globe Tobacco Co., 
1876-80; in tobacco business on own account 
since 1880, incorporated, 1898, under firm 
name of John P. Lieberman and Co., of which 
is president. Member Detroit Scott Guards, 
Michigan National Guard, 1882-86. Repubffi- 
can. Lutheran. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, German American Association. 
Mason. Clubs: Exchange, Detroit Athletic, 
Harmonic. Recreations: traveling. Office: 84 
Gratiot Ave. Residence: 133 Virginia Park. 

IiIEBIG, William, machinist; born, Macomb 
County, Mich., Aug. 26, 1866; son of William 
and Bertha (Dietz) Liebig; educated public 
schools, Macomb Co.; married, Nov. 20, 1888, 
Bertha Ketel, of Detroit; 6 children: Walter, 
W'illiam, Edwin, Elsie, Viola, Gertrude. Came 
to Detroit, 1883; learned machinist's trade 
with George Mead & Co., continuing with the 
oompany for 10 years; then with Detroit 
Specialty Co., 2 years; foreman Cartwright 
Manufacturing Co., 1 year; with John Lauer, 
1 year; in business on own account since 1901, 
as William Liebig & Co., manufacturers of 
special brush machinery, on which he holds 
a dozen patents. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member German Lutheran Church. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: 96-100 Le- 
land St. Residence: 485 Sherman St. 

LIGHTNER, Clarence A., lawyer; born, 
Binghamton, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1862; son of Rev. 
Milton C. Lightner; educated in public schools 
of Detroit and University of Michigan, grad- 
uating, degree of B.A., 1883; married, 1892, 
Frances B. McGraw; children: Theodore A., 
Clarence H., Alice M., Martha F, Studied law 
in office of Hon. Alfred Russell, was admitted 
to the bar, 1888, and has since practiced in 
Detroit; member firm of Keena, Lightner, Ox- 
toby & Oxtoby. Member American and Mich- 
igan State Bar associations. Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: University, Country, Detroit Boat, Of- 
fice: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
1708 Jefferson Ave. 

LIGHTNER, Edwin N,; see Vol. 1908. 

LrLLIBEIDGE, Francis Marion; born, 
Blossville, N, Y., Sept. 9, 1848; son of Ira 
and Sophronia (Merrick) Lillibridge; edu- 



cated district schools of New York state; 
married, Jan. 1, 1879, Ruby E. McMillen, of 
Chelsea, Mich.; one daughter, R. Birdsall 
(Mrs. A. E. Peters), In lumber business in 
Detroit since 1873; established the F. M. Lil- 
libridge Lumber Co., retail, 1905, and con- 
tinues as proprietor. Republican. Mason. Of- 
fice: 652 Grand River Ave. Residence: 96 
Ferry Ave. W. 

LINCOLN, Addison I., real estate; born, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., Jan. 9, 1875; son of Charles 
Henry and Mary Jane (Smith) Lincoln; grad- 
uated Armada (Mich.) High School, 1893; 
attended the Ypsilanti Normal School 2 years; 
Michigan Agricultural College; married, Apr. 
14, 1904, Helen Caroline Palmer, of Detroit; 
children: Palmer, Marjorie, Joyce, June. Be- 
gan in real estate business in Chicago, Apr, 
1, 1901; in same line of busines in Detroit 
since 1903, Republican. Congregationalist, 
Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, North Channel Fishing and 
Shooting. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
412 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 1126 3d Ave, 

LINDEMANN, Frank W,; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 20, 1880; son of William and Emma 
(Schnikter) Lindemann; educated Detroit 
public schools and Washington Normal 
School; married, June 24, 1902, Agnes M. Cor- 
coran; 2 children: Marguerite, Frank W., 3d. 
Partner with Wm. Lindemann & Sons, car- 
riage and wagon manufacturers, since 1909. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Protestant. Mason. Recreation: auto- 
mobile touring. Office: 160 Madison Ave. Res- 
idence: 846 East Grand Boul. 

LINDKE, Gustav A., shoe merchant; born, 
Casco, St. Clair Co., Mich., July 4, 1876; son 
of Christian and Wilhelmina (Mackelburg) 
Lindke; educated public schools, Casco; mar- 
ried, Feb. 20, 1901, Anna Stayner, of Chicago. 
Began active career, 1891, in employ of Val- 
pey & Co.; started on own account as the 
Triangle Shoe Co., on Grand River Ave., 1892; 
bought out Valpey & Co., June, 1902, and 
conducted same 10 years as The Valpey Shoe 
Co., Ltd.; incorporated, 1912, as the Lindke 
Shoe Co., of which is president and manager. 
Conregationalist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member B. P. O. Elks. Club: Ex- 
change. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 29- 
31 Monroe Ave, Residence: 145 Pingree Ave, 

LING, J. Henry; born, Detroit, Oct, 10, 
1864; son of Conrad and Damaris V, (CaSy) 
Ling; educated German school until 11 j^ears 
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6 months; married, Oct. 18, 1893, Augusta 
D, Guest, of Detroit; 2 daughters: Elizabeth 
Irving, Constance Cliflford. Has engaged in 
selling pianos since 1880; successor to C. Ling, 
established, 1860. Trustee Central Methodist 
Church. Progressive. Member Civic League. 
Recreation: farming. Office: 78 Library St. 
Residence: Ford City, Ont., Can. 

LING, Louis; born, Detroit, Feb. 12, 1874; 
son of Conrad and Damaris Victoria (Cady) 
Ling; educated Detroit High School; private 
tutelage; B.A., Harvard, 1898; University of 
Michigan Law School, one year; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1900; unmarried. On 
staff of Detroit Journal, 1901-12; dramatic, 
musical and literary editor for 9 years, also 
other positions; now with The McManus Co., 
magazine and newspaper advertising. Meth- 
odist. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Fine 
Arts Society. Clubs: University, Country, De- 
troit Athletic, Harvard Club of Michigan, The 
Players. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
Journal Bldg. Residence: 115 Alfred St. 

LINK, Harry N.; see Vol. 1908. 

LIPPHARDT, Herman John, retail cloth- 
ing merchant; born, St. Louis, Nov. 20, 1863; 
son of John and Catherine (Hede) Lipphardt; 
educated public schools, St. Louis; married, 
Apr. 26, 1905, Dorothea Finck, of St. Louis; 

1 daughter, Marion Finck. Was with Arbuckle 
Bros., coffee merchants. New York, 1894-1901; 
member firm Lipphardt & Klie Clothing Co., 
East St. Louis, 1901-3; became treasurer of 
Lipphardt & Heymann Clothing Co., Detroit, 
incorporated Sept. 1, 1903; after death of 
Samuel Heymann, Oct., 1907, was elected sec- 
retary and treasurer; store name of Lipp- 
hardt & Heymann Clothing Co. changed from 
"The Good Luck" to The Schmitz & Shroder 
Co., 1910. Republican. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce; member B. P. O. Elks. Recre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: 53-57 Farmer 
St. Residence: 51 Melbourne Ave. 

LISK, Cliarles Wayland, life insurance; 
born, Rockford, HI., Mar. 20, 1868; son of 
James and Mary Lutherana (Pratt) Lisk; 
A.B,. Brown University, 1890; B.D., Rochester 
(N. Y.) Theological Seminary, 1893; married, 
Oct. 17, 1904, Lulu M. Wellman, of Detroit; 

2 children: Atwood Granville, Grace Pauline. 
Ordained Baptist ministry, 1893; pastor at 
Ithaca, Mich., 1893-1900; editor Michigan 
Christian Herald, Detroit, 1900-5; since spe- 
cial agent Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co. 
of Milwaukee. Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Delta Upsilon 



fraternity. Mason (32°); member Michigan 
Sovereign Consistory; Shrine. Club: Fellow- 
craft (life member). Recreations: country 
life, outdoor diversions. Office: 620 Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 115 Webb Ave. 

LITTLE, Charles H., manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 14, 1839; son of Thomas and 
Marie (Stock) Little; educated in public 
schools of Detroit (Barstow, principally) and 
course in Prof. W. D. Cochran's Academy, 
Detroit; married at Mount Clemens, Mich., 
Feb. 22, 1870, Fannie J. Wise; 3 daughters: 
Ida L. (wife of Dr. Edward L. Merritt), Lil- 
lian L. (Mrs. Cornelius N. Ray), Clara H. 
(wife of Dr. William F. Bernart, of Chicago). 
Began active career in employ of Frederic B. 
Sibley, dealer in builders' supplies, 1856; ad- 
mitted to partnership under title of F. B. 
Sibley & Co., 1865, and succeeded to the busi- 
nes, 1887, when the name of the firm became 
C. H. Little; organized stock company under 
title of The C. H. Little Co., Jan. 1, 1898, of 
which was elected president; organized the 
Ray Chemical Co., and was its president until 
1905, when he disposed of his interest; also or- 
ganized the Union Tale Co., of New York. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), 
Shriner. Died, Sept. 6, 1913. 

LIVINGSTON, WiUiam T.; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 2, 1858; son of Allan and Euphemia 
Livingston; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; married at Detroit, Aug. 19, 1885, Delia 
G. Gilbert; 1 son, William Gilbert. Began 
active career as parcel boy for R. H. Fyfe & 
Co., 1871, and has been partner in the firm 
since 1886, and vice-president since incorpo- 
ration, 1910. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Methodist. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreation: golf. 
Office: 183 Woodward Ave. Residence: 50 
Bethune Ave. 

LIVINGSTONE, WiUiam, banker; born, 
Dundas, Ont., Jan. 21, 1844; son of William 
and Helen (Stevenson) Livingstone; academ- 
ical education; married, Detroit, June, 1866, 
Susan Downie; children: William Allan, Mar- 
garet, Helen E., Robert B., Susie A., Sea- 
bourne R., Florence M. and T. W. P. Be- 
came connected with the shipping interest on 
the Great Lakes at beginning of his active 
career, 1864, and has been identified with it 
for more than 45 years. President Dime Sav- 
ings Bank since its organization, 1884. Pres- 
ident Lake Carriers' Association; director Se- 
curity Trust Co. Former publisher Detroit 
.Journal. President American Bankers' Asso- 



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ciation, 1911-12 (chairman executive commit- 
tee, 1909-10) ; ex-president Michigan Bankers ' 
Association; ex-president Detroit Board of 
Trade; member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Member Michigan legislature, 
1875; ex-president Detroit Park & Boulevard 
Commission; formerly chairman executive 
committee, Eepublican State Central Commit- 
tee; delegate Republican National Convention, 
1896 (chairman Michigan delegation). Mem- 
ber St. Andrew's Society (ex-president), 33° 
Mason, K. T. (past eminent commander De- 
troit Commandery No. 1). Clubs: Detroit, Fel- 
lowcraft. Country, Detroit Bankers' (ex-presi- 
dent), Detroit Golf, Automobile, also Press 
(New York). Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 40 Eliot St. 

LIVINGSTONE, WUliam Allan, manager 
Detroit Publishing Co.; born, Detroit; son 
of William and Susan (Downie) Living- 
stone; descended from Scotch ancestry on 
both sides of the house; educated Detroit 
public schools, and Capitol High School; B.S., 
in Mechanical and Marine Engineering, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1889; unmarried. Iden- 
tified with the Detroit Publishing Co., art 
publications and technical and educational 
publications, since 1901, now vice-president 
and manager of the company; secretary Mich- 
igan Navigation Co. For some years also 
vessel agent and marine consulting engineer. 
Has contributed many special articles to mag- 
azines and newspapers. Public lighting com- 
missioner, City of Detroit, 1896-99. Trustee 
and treasurer Detroit High School Scholarship 
Association. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber American Society of Naval Engineers, 
Detroit Engineering Society, Tau Beta Pi. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Old Club, Arts 
and Crafts, Detroit Boat. Eecreation: sail- 
ing. Office: 723 Vermont Ave. Eesidence: 40 
Eliot St. 

LLOYD, Ernest Frederick; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 21, 1866; son of Gordon William and 
Laura (White) Lloyd; attended Assumption 
College, Sandwich, Ont., 1876-82, and high 
school, Windsor, Ont., 1882-84; apprenticed as 
architectural student in father's office, at De- 
troit, 1884-89; married at Fort Wayne, Ind., 
Dec. 12, 1895, Mabel Eobertson. Entered gas 
business at Akron, O., 1889; became secretary 
and treasurer Western Gas Construction Co., 
Fort Wayne, Ind., 1893; sold out, 1901, and 
in 1902 established the Lloyd Construction 
Co., Detroit, of which is president. Member 
American Gas Institute. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 



Detroit Athletic, Chemists' (New York). Rec- 
reation: yachting. Office: 860 Greenwood Ave. 
Eesidence: 106 Merrick Ave. 

LOCKE, Charles E.; born, Detroit, Mar. 9, 
1858; son of Charles H. and Avis C. (Fiske) 
Locke; educated in Prof. Patterson's private 
school, Detroit; married, Detroit, 1888, Sarah 
W. Hinchman; 1 son, Edward H. Began ac- 
tive career as clerk with DuCharme, Fletcher 
& Co., wholesale hardware, 1876; entered em- 
ploy of A. C. McGraw & Co., wholesale shoes, 
1879, as clerk, and later became assistant man- 
ager; resigned, 1895, and organized the Michi- 
gan Shoe Co. and was its president until Feb., 
1908; since secretary and treasurer Menzies 
Shoe Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Member Michigan National 
Guard for twenty-one years; was lieutenant 
colonel and assistant adjutant general First 
Brigade at time of resignation, in 1892. Eec- 
reations: golf, fishing. Office: 431-433 Gratiot 
Ave. Residence: 158 McDougall Ave. 

LOCKE, William M.; born, Brantford, Ont., 
Oct. 17, 1846; son of William and Elizabeth 
(Liens) Locke; educated in public schools of 
Tonawanda, N. Y. ; married at Memphis, 
Mich., Sept. 22, 1868, Lucina Clough; 2 daugh- 
ters: Marjorie (Mrs. E. T. Paterson), Una 
Belle (Mrs. B. S. Pagel). Began in lumber 
business at East Tawas, Mich., 1869, and con- 
tinued for twenty-six years; removed to De- 
troit, 1895, associated with others and organ- 
ized The Anderson Carriage Co., of which was 
secretary, 1895-1901; treasurer of the com- 
pany, 1901-11; since treasurer Anderson Elec- 
tric Car Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Director Detroit Y. M. C. A. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: Clay and Eiopelle 
Sts. Eesidence: 2994 East Grand Boul. 

LOCKWOOD, Frederick R., civil engineer; 
born. Five Lakes, Mich., June 11, 1879; son of 
Joshua J. and Josephine (Fair) Lockwood; 
educated High School, North ville; Detroit Col- 
lege; special work Y. M. C. A., Buffalo, N. Y.; 
married, Dec. 18, 1905, Eleanor Stolz, of De- 
troit; 1 son. Began active career with Edison 
Co. of Detroit, 1901; now associated with U. S. 
Lake Survey of Detroit. Eepublican. Uni- 
versalist. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety. Mason. Eecreations: motor boating, 
fishing. Office: Old Federal Bldg. Eesidence: 
557 Sheridan Ave. 

LOCKWOOD, Harry Albert, lawyer; born, 
Petersburg, Mich., Aug. 28, 1861; son of Ezra 
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public schools, Michigan; graduated State 
Normal School (Ypsilanti), 1881; LL.B., De- 
partment of Law, University of Michigan, 
1883; married, Aug. 28, 1884, Helen Stone, 
of Washington, Mich.; children: Albert H., 
Gertrude A., Ezra W. Began practice at Mon- 
roe, Mich., 1883; city attorney, Monroe, 2 
terms; prosecuting attorney, Monroe County, 
1894-6; appointed circuit judge of 38th Ju- 
dicial Circuit by Governor Bliss, Sept. 5, 
1901; elected circuit judge for balance of term 
in 1902; reelected for full term, 1906; resigned 
Feb. 1, 1909; now member firm of Clark, Lock- 
wood, Bryant & Klein; director, The Boehme 
& Ranch Co. (Monroe), Detroit National Fire 
Insurance Co. Member Association of Judges 
of Michigan (president, 1906), Michigan 
State Bar Association (president, 1909-10), 
Sons of the American Revolution. Director 
Y. M. C. A. Republican. Methodist. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, traveling, reading. Office: 
1301-1308 Ford Bldg. Residence: 1077 2d Ave. 
LODGE, Albert, physician; born, Brooklyn, 
July 26, 18.52; son of Edwin Albert and Emma 
(Kissane) Lodge; educated in public schools 
and at University of Michigan, graduating, 
M.D., 1879; married at Detroit, Oct. 20, 1875, 
Louisa Freeman; one daughter, Florence. Has 
practiced in Detroit since 1879; member State 
Board of Medical Registration, 1899-1903; on 
staff Grace Hospital eight years. Homeopath. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Recreation: 
automobiling. Address: 44 High St. W. 

LODGE, Edwin, physician and surgeon; 
born, Cincinnati; son of Edwin Albert and 
Emma (Kissane) Lodge; educated in public 
schools. University of Michigan and New York 
Homeopathic College, M.D., 1871; married at 
Detroit, Dec. 12, 1899, Alice Dwight Berry; 
children: Joseph B., Adelaide D. Began prac- 
tice at Detroit, then in Ionia, Mich., 1871; 
practiced in San Francisco, 1874-75, Detroit 
since 1875; surgeon to Grace Hospital until 
1903. Homeopath. Manager Joseph Berry Es- 
tate. Was member Old Detroit Light Guard. 
Trustee Grosse Pointe Farms. Republican. 
Mason. Recreation: traveling. Office: 76 
Broadway, Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich. 

LODGE, Frank Terrell, lawyer; born, Madi- 
son, Ind.; son of John James and Mary (Ter- 
rell) Lodge; educated public schools, Chicago 
and Indianapolis; A.B., DePauw University, 
Greencastle, Ind., 1884, A.M., 1887; student. 
Law School, Columbian University, Washing- 
ton, D. C, 1878-80; M.D., Michigan College of 



Medicine and Surgery, 1903; married, Nov. 
25, 1908, Genevra Rose Buck, of Brighton, 
Mich, (died Aug. 3, 1911); one son, Cameron 
W. Private secretary to first comptroller of 
the U. S. Treasury, Albert G. Porter, 1878-80; 
law secretary. Judge William Lawrence, first 
comptroller, 1880-2; admitted to bar, 1884, and 
since in practice at Detroit; medico-legal 
expert, City of Detroit; professor medical 
jurisprudence, Michigan College Medicine and 
Surgery, for 14 years; member firm of Lodge 
& Brown. Republican. Methodist. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Institute of Science, 
Beta Theta Pi, Michigan Society Sons Amer- 
ican Revolution. Mason (33°); member 
Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Lawyers'. Au- 
thor of a number of monographs on medico- 
legal and general subjects. Recreations: study 
of psychology; flowers. Office: 715 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 75 Tuxedo Ave. 

LODGE, John Christian, lumber dealer; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 12, 1861; son of Edwin 
Albert and Christina (Hanson) Lodge; edu- 
cated Detroit public and high schools; Pat- 
terson's School for Boys; Michigan Military 
Academy; unmarried. In lumber business since 
1897; secretary Dwight Lumber Co. since 1909. 
Member Detroit Light Infantry, 1884-90; 
member Michigan House of Representatives, 
1909; alderman City of Detroit, since 1911; 
also chairman Wayne County Board of Super- 
visors. Member Michigan Commission Perry's 
Victory Centennial. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Mason. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recre- 
ation: baseball. Office: Dwight Lumber Co., 
River Rouge, Mich. Residence: 44 Garfield 
Ave., Detroit. 

LOGAN, Charles Harrison, joint express 
agent; born, Thorndale, Ont., Can., Feb. 11, 
1860; son of William H. and Maria (Harri- 
son) Logan; educated public school. Thorn- 
dale; high school, St. Mary's, Ont.; Colle- 
giate Institute, London, Ont.; married, Dec. 1, 
1886, Catherine Payne, of London West, Ont.; 
6 children: William Richard, Evelyn Maria, 
Ethel Mary, Charles George Harold, Gladys 
Florence, Mildred Helen. Bookkeeper and 
traveling salesman, A. MeCormick & Sons, 
London, Ont., 1879-82; clerk Grand Trunk Ry., 
at London, Ont., 1882-5, at Windsor, Ont., 
with same company, 1885-91, Detroit, with 
same company, as accountant, 1891-1904; joint 
express agent. Electric Depot Co., Detroit, 
since 1904. Member Detroit Board of Com- 



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merce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Local Freight Agents ' Association, West War- 
ren Eesidents' Association, La Salle Gardens 
Improvement Association. Member Indepen- 
dent Order of Foresters, Canadian Order of 
Chosen Friends. Club: Detroit Transportation. 
Eecreations: baseball, fishing and hunting. 
Office: Electric Depot Co., 5th and Congress 
Sts. Kesidence: 20 La Mothe Ave., La Salle 
Gardens. 

IiONDY, Samuel M.; born, Germany, Dec. 
20, 1878; son of Jacob and Miriam Londy; 
was brought to America with parents early in 
life and educated in public schools of New 
York state; unmarried. Lived for many years 
in New York state, and in New York city for 
three years; then removed to Chicago, where 
he remained six years; came to Detroit, Oct., 
1906; has been connected with same line of 
business ever since the beginning of his active 
career; resident partner of L. Londy & Co., 
Chicago and Detroit, dealers in ladies' cloaks, 
suits, etc., established in Detroit, Oct., 1906. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 217 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: The Tuller. 

LONG, Irvin, lawyer; born, Monroe, Mich., 
Oct. 3, 1884; son of Amos M. and Susan 
(Westover) Long; educated public schools 
Monroe; A.B., University of Michigan, 1906 
LL.B., 1908; unmarried. Admitted to Michi 
gan bar, 1908, and since practiced in Detroit 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit. Ee 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Phi Alpha 
Delta. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Lawyers'. Eecre- 
ations: fishing, tennis. Office: 915 Hammond 
Bldg. Eesidence: 476 Cass Ave. 

LONGYEAR, Howard Williams, surgeon; 
born, Lansing, Mich., July 24, 1852; son of 
John Wesley and Harriet (Monroe) Longyear; 
educated in Lansing public schools; commer- 
cial college; University of Michigan; Colum- 
bia University Medical Department (College 
of Physicians and Surgeons), degree of M.D., 
1875; post-graduate studies in hospitals of 
Berlin and Vienna; married at Lansing, Mich., 
Sept. 7, 1880, Abbie Scott; children: Esther 
(Mrs. T. A. McGraw, Jr.), Margaret M. In 
practice in Detroit since 1875; visiting phy- 
sician to Woman 's Hospital, gynecologist to 
Harper Hospital, professor clinical gynecology 
Detroit College of Medicine; vice-president 
and treasurer Universal Button Fastening and 
Button Co. Member Wayne County Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Association of Obstetricians and 



Gynecologists (ex-president). Member A. O. 
U. W. and N. U. Clubs: Detroit, Country. 
Eecreations: hunting, fishing and boating. Of- 
fice: 271 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 1699 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

LONYO, Andrew, retired; born, Detroit, 
July 28, 1850; son of Louis and Angeline 
(Eeed) Lonyo; educated public schools of 
Springwells; married, Dec, 1876, Annie Lap- 
ham, of Detroit (died Feb., 1904); 5 children: 
Orville, Emma, Andrew, Jr., Daisy, Arnold. 
Lived on farm at Springwells until 1874; 
started brick yard on farm owned by the fam- 
ily and engaged actively in business as Lonyo- 
Harsha Brick Co. for 38 years (retired, spring 
of 1912); senior member Lonyo-Harsha. Ee- 
publican. Mason. Eesidence: 435 14th St. 

LOOK, Henry, lawyer; born, Detroit, Sept. 
25, 1872; son of Henry and Theresa (Burkard) 
Look; educated parochial schools; admitted to 
Michigan bar, 1893; married, Sept. 28, 1897, 
Mary Schneider, of Detroit; children: Henry 
J., Dorothy, Eobert C, Eichard W. Practiced 
law in Detroit 1894-96; chief deputy under 
Sheriff Chipman, 1897-98; became assistant 
secretary City & Suburban Homes Co., Ltd., 
•June, 1904, secretary and treasurer since 1910. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member American Phila- 
telic Society, Detroit Philatelic Society. Mem- 
ber C. M. B. A., Loyal Guards. Eecreation: 
collecting stamps. Office: 200 Griswold St. 
Eesidence: 322 Vinewood Ave. 

LOOK, William, lawyer; born, Detroit, Mar. 
16, 1857; son of Arnold Nicholas and Cath- 
erine (Canto) Look; self-educated; admitted 
to the bar, 1880; married July 22, 1879, Chris- 
tine Audretsch, of Detroit (died Aug., 1905); 

5 children: Cordelia, Florence (Mrs. C. Dick- 
son), Viola (Mrs. Norman J. Chapton), Eugene 
Edwin, Virginia. Began practice in Detroit, 
1880; elected member Board of Councilmen 
(then the upper house of the city council), 
1885, and served 2 years, until abolishment of 
the board; judge of Wayne County Circuit 
Court, 1887-88; resumed practice after retir- 
ing from the bench; member law firm of Look 

6 Humphrey, 1894-1900, since practiced alone. 
Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Eecreations: fish- 
ing, sailing, rowing. Office: 45 Campau Bldg. 
Eesidence: 284 Monroe Ave. 

LOOKEE, Oscar K., life insurance; born, 
Columbus, 0., June 19, 1846; son of Eobert 
S. and Sarah (Hooper) Looker; educated in 
schools of Ohio; married at Detroit, Oct., 
1895, Libbie C. Sullivan; 2 sons: Oscar F., 
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1867; came to Detroit from Cleveland, O., 
1871, and has been identified with the Michi- 
gan Mutual Life Insurance Co. since June of 
that year, first as bookkeeper, next as secre- 
tary, and since 1895 as president. Served in 
Eighteenth U. S. Infantry, regular army, 1861 
to Apr., 1865, Army of the Cumberland. Ma- 
son; member Detroit Commandery No. 1, 
Knights Templar, and Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory. Past Commander Detroit Post 
No. 384, G. A. E. Eeereation: fishing. Office: 
150 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 70 Canfield 
Ave. E. 

LOOlVnS, Freeman L.; see Vol. 1908. 

LOBE, William E., automobile supplies; 
born, Camden, N. J., May 27, 1881; son of 
Charles T. and Mary (MacAfee) Lore; edu- 
cated public schools of Camden; married. May 
15, 1906, Christine E. Spencer, of Newport, 
N. J.; one son, William E., Jr. Began active 
career as salesman for Pennsylvania Salt Co., 
Philadelphia, continuing for 3 years; sales- 
man with Chicago branch of Whitman & 
Barnes, machine tools, 1904-7; with Chas. E. 
Miller, Philadelphia, auto supplies, 1907-8; 
came to Detroit, 1908, as local manager same 
company; resigned Sept., 1910; since engaged 
in business on own account under title of the 
Acme Sales Co., of which is president. Demo- 
crat. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. 32° Mason. Eeereation: thea- 
tre. Office: 237 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 124 
Webb Ave. 

LOTHEOP, Cyrus E., lawyer; see Vol. 1908. 

LOTZ, John A., real estate; born, Aug. 10, 
1858; died, Apr. 27, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

LOVE, Charles Edward; born, Charleston, 
S. C, Dec. 27, 1871; son of Charles and Mary 
A. (Fuller) Love; educated in public schools 
of Blissfield, Mich., and at Detroit College 
of Law, LL.B., 1895; married, Detroit, Nov. 
24, 1899, Florence Harmer. Practiced law in 
Detroit, 1895-1910; since secretary and treas- 
urer Art Glass Co.; assistant corporation coun- 
sel, Detroit, 3 years. Democrat. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Board of 
Education 4 years. Mason; member Loyal Or- 
der of Moose. Eecreations: fishing, baseball. 
Office: 72-76 Fort St. E. Eesidence: 362 Alger 
Avenue. 

LOVE JOY, Luther Ellsworth, clergyman; 
born, Jamestown, Mich., Mar. 21, 1864; son of 
Hiram Eeed and Harriet Helen (Eobinson) 
Lovejoy; A.B., with honors, Albion College, 
Mich., 1899; S.T.B., with honors, Boston Uni- 



versity, 1894; (D.D., Albion, 1905); married, 
June 28, 1892, Nellie S. Valentine of Litch- 
field, Mich.; one daughter, Helen Mary. Or- 
dained ministry M. E. Church, 1889; pastor 
Three Oaks, Mich., 1889-91, Bridgewater, 
Mass., 1892-95, Greenwood Ave. Church, Jack- 
son, Mich., 1895-96, First Church, Ludington, 
Mich., 1896-99, Trinity Church, Grand Eapids, 
1899-1904, First Church, Saginaw, 1904-8, Fi^st 
Church, Pontiac, 1908-10, 14th Ave. Church, 
Detroit, since 1912; handsome new church 
edifice dedicated Mar. 2, 1913. Trustee Al- 
bion College, Chelsea Home for Aged People. 
General secretary Detroit Housing Commis- 
sion, 1910-12; member National Conferejice of 
Charities and Correction; Michigan Child La- 
bor Committee, Delta Tau Delta. Progressive. 
Club: Adcraft (hon. member and chaplain). 
Eecreations: tennis, boating, fishing, walking. 
Study: cor. 14th Ave. and Poplar St. Eesi- 
dence: 222 Stanton Ave. 

LOVELAND, Harlow B., manager Loveland 
Co., automobiles; born, Suffield, Conn., Nov. 7, 
1875; son of Edward C. and Julie C. (Stowell) 
Loveland; educated common schools, N. 
Blandford, Mass.; technical education, Spring- 
field, Mass.; married, Sept. 25, 1900, Bertha 
D. Hemenway, of Chester, Mass.; one daugh- 
ter, Doris Enie. Engaged as produce mer- 
chant, Eockville, Mass., 1898-1905; district 
manager for Armour & Co., New Haven, Conn., 
1905-8; manager Loveland Co., Detroit, since 
1908; also treasurer Merril Self Starter Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Member I. O. O. F., 
Eebecca, Modern Woodman. Club: Wolverine 
Auto. Eecreations: automobiling, outing. Of- 
fice: 1197-1205 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
79 Colburn PI. 

LOVELEY, Edward Arthur, real estate; 
born, Springfield, Mass., June 11, 1879; son 
of Napoleon P. and Mary (Eno) Loveley; edu- 
cated Springfield and West Springfield public 
schools; married, Sept. 8, 1904, Lina F. Mc- 
Leod, of Detroit. Began in employ of the 
Davis Electrical Works, Springfield, continu- 
ing until 1900; with the Western Envelope 
Co., Centralia, 111., until 1901; learned real 
estate business in Cleveland; removed to De- 
troit, 1900, and became connected with W. W. 
Hannan; incorporated, 1904, the Stormfeltz- 
Loveley Co., of which is vice-president and 
secretary; also vice-president Stormfeltz-Love- 
ley Neville Co., New York, N. Y., American 
Construction & Eealty Co.; president Grosse 
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Kealty Co. President Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board, 1913; treasurer National Association 
of Real Estate Exchanges of America; mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. 
Clubs: Detroit, Automobile, Bloomfield Coun- 
try, Detroit Athletic, Harmonie. Office: 76 
Griswold St. Residence: 120 Seward Ave. 

LOWE, William Baird, treasurer and busi- 
ness manager The Detroit Journal; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 27, 1871; son of Thomas and Mary 
Ann (Poole) Lowe; educated in Detroit High 
School; married at Detroit, 1889, Gertrude 
Merrell; 1 daughter, Helen Rosemary. Began 
active career as counter clerk, The Detroit 
Journal, advancing through advertising de- 
partment to position of advertising manager; 
has been business manager since 1901; treas- 
urer since Apr., 1910. Republican. Baptist. 
Member Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Golf (president, 1910). Recreation: 
golf. Office: cor. Fort and Wayne Sts. Resi- 
dence: 43 Atkinson Ave. 

LOWELL, George K., railway official: 
moved to New York; see Vol. 1908. 

LOWE.IE, Albert Bruckner; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 2, 1870; son of George P. D. and Jus- 
tine E. (Bruckner) Lowrie; educated public 
schools and Detroit High School, graduating 
June, 1890; married, Mabel Gale, of Aurora, 
111., June 25, 1902; 2 children: Justine G., Ed- 
mund G. Began working in the woods and 
saw mill at LeRoy, Mich., for the Cutler & 
Savage Lumber Co., 1891; came to Detroit, 
1894, and was employed as manager of the 
West Detroit Lumber Yard; associated with 
Mr. Robinson, 1904, and bought out the West 
Detroit Lumber Yard; now vice-president, sec- 
retary and treasurer Lowrie & Robinson Lum- 
ber Co. Member Board of Education, De- 
troit, 1912-15. Republican. Presbyterian. Ma- 
son, K. T. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit, Ro- 
tary. Recreations: automobiling, fishing. Of- 
fice: 2569 West Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
Grosse He, Mich. 

LOWRIE, Frederic Low; born, Detroit, July 
24, 1878; son of George Pike Dowling and 
Justine Ernestine (Bruckner) Lowrie; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1901; married, Sept. 29, 1906, 
Charlotte Jane Bamford, of Detroit; 2 daugh- 
ters: Marguerite Bamford, Charlotte Jane. 
Began with the West Detroit Lumber Yard, 
1904, title becoming Lowrie & Robinson, 1905; 
elected director Lowrie & Robinson Lumber 
Co., 1909; resigned, Jan. 1, 1913, and formed 
the F. L. Lowrie Lumber & Finish Co., of 



which has since been president. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Progressive. Pres- 
byterian. Member Phi Delta Theta frater- 
nity. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: automobiling, baseball. Office: 
Dix Ave. & M. C. R. R. Residence: 220 Han- 
cock Ave. W. 

LUCE, Barnard Coffin; born, Hollister, 
Mass., Feb. 27, 1879; son of Barnard and 
Sarah Osborn (Coffin) Luce; ancestry in 
America dates from 1640; graduated Phillips 
Andover Academy, Mass.; student Dartmouth 
College, 2 years; S.B., Harvard, 1902; mar- 
ried. Mar. 22, 1913, Bernice F. Heyworth, of 
Providence, R. I. Chemist Lake Superior 
Smelting Co., Houghton, Mich., 1902-5; asso- 
ciated with Paine, Webber & Co., stocks and 
bonds, Boston, 1907-13; manager at Detroit, 
for Paine, Webber & Co., since 1913. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Board of Trade, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Recreations: ten- 
nis, hunting, fishing. Address: 218 Ford Bldg. 

LUCE, Theodore, banker; born. Crystal 
City, Mo., Dec. 31, 1873; son of Theodore and 
Mary (La Montague) Luce; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
1898, Delia Thompson; one daughter, Nancy. 
Came to Detroit with parents, 1876; began as 
messenger Merchants ' and Manufacturers ' 
National Bank, 1890, continuing for four 
years; was next identified with the Union 
Trust Co., and was in charge of the bond de- 
jjartment of the company when he left, after 
twelve years ' service, in 1905, to become man- 
ager of the Detroit office of N. W. Halsey 
& Co., bankers, New York and Chicago; also 
vice-president and treasurer The Ballantine 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Member Corinthian Lodge, F. & 
A. M. Clubs: New Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Fishing and Hunting Associa- 
tion, Detroit Curling, Union League (Chica- 
go). Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 1518 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 777 2d Ave. 

LUCKING, Alfred, lawyer; born, Ingersoll, 
Ont., Dec. 18, 1856; son of Joseph and Ellen 
Margaret (P^rd) Lucking; removed with par- 
ents to Ypsilanti, Mich., when an infant; edu- 
cated in Ypsilanti High School, and State 
Normal College; Law Department, Univer- 
city of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1878; mar- 
ried, Feb. 23, 1881, Vie Loree Rose; 2 sons: 
William Alfred, Dean Loree. Admitted to bar, 
1878, and began practice at Jackson, Mich., 
as member of firm of Conely & Lucking; lo- 
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Maybury & Lucking, 1882-92, Maybury & 
Xiucking, 1892 to 1903, Maybury, Lucking, Em- 
mons & Helfman, 1903-9, since Lucking, Em- 
mons & Helfman. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion. Temporary chairman Michigan State 
Democratic Convention, 1900; temporary and 
permanent chairman State Democratic Con- 
vention, 1902 and 1908; member Congress, 
First District, Michigan, 1903-5. Democratic 
primary nominee for U. S. Senator 1912; re- 
ceived entire Democratic vote in the legisla- 
ture Jan., 1913, for U. S. Senator. President 
Vancouver Timber Co. ; director North Ameri- 
can Timber Holding Co., Nelson, Baker & Co., 
Grainger-Hannan-Kaye Co., Hoskins Manufac- 
turing Co. Member board of trustees De- 
troit General Hospital. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, 
Les Cheneaux. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 1502 Ford Bldg. Residence: 32 Rowena 
Street. 

LUNDY, C. Bradford, physician; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 14, 1878; son Dr. Charles J. and 
Elizabeth (Bradford) Lundy; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; Detroit College, and 
Michigan Agricultural College; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1904; unmarried. Has 
practiced in Detroit since 1904; instructor in 
pathology, Detroit College of Medicine, until 
1910. Member Wayne County and Michigan 
State Medical societies, American Medical As- 
sociation, Society for Prevention of Tubercu- 
losis, Detroit Council Boy Scouts of America. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat. Recre- 
ation: athletics. Office: 208 Scherer Bldg. 

LUNN, Thomas Henry; born, Syracuse, N. 
Y., Dec. 25, 1868; son of Thomas and Eliza- 
beth (Ashfield) Lunn; common school edua- 
tion; married, Apr. 25, 1894, Marjory Young, 
of Syracuse. In real estate business in Detroit 
since Mar. 1, 1908. Republican. Unitarian. 
Member Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 1317-1318 Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Residence: 127 Charlotte Ave. 

LUSCOMBE, Thomas Lapthome; born, Lon- 
don, Ont., Can., June 29, 1876; son of Thomas 
L. and Bessie (Lapthorne) Luscombe; edu- 
cated public schools, London and Guelph, Ont.; 
married June 14, 1899, Lillian A. Kydd, of 
Detroit; 4 children: Thomas Lapthorne, Jr., 
John McPherson, William Kydd, Elizabeth 
Lapthorne. Came to Detroit, Sept., 1892; be- 
gan in employ of the Valpey Shoe Co., 1893; 
then in shoe department of Goldberg Bros.; 



in business on own account as the Luscombe 
Factory Outlet Shoe Co., since 1908. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Club: Adcraft. Recreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 402 Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 
Birmingham, Mich. 

LUSH, Firmon, lawyer; born, Ontario, Can., 
July 22, 1878; son John F. and Lavinia (Ar- 
nold) Lush; one of the ancestors on maternal 
side was Baron Mathias Osborne, of England; 
educated public and high schools, Detroit, 
also by private tutors; unmarried. At age of 
12 entered the office of Cleaveland Hunt, with 
whom he later read law; admitted to Michi- 
gan bar, 1903; practiced with Mr. Hunt until 
his death. Mar. 17, 1906; associated with 
Judge W. W. Chapin since 1909. President 
National Insulating Manufacturing Co. Clerk 
of Training School Committee of Grace Hos- 
pital since 1906. Presbyterian. Member Law- 
yers ' Club. Mason (Oriental Lodge, King 
Cyrus Chapter, Monroe Council). Member 
German American Society. Office: 820 Free 
Press Bldg. Residence: 533 Cass Ave. 

LUTHS, Henry J,, jeweler; born, Germany, 

June 7, 1869; son of Fred and Louisa (Melms) 
Luths; was brought to America, 1872; edu- 
cated Norvell School, Detroit; married, June 
6, 1893, Ida A. Brandes, of Detroit; 1 daugh- 
ter, Edna. Began learning jeweler's trade 
with house of G. A. Strengson, Detroit, 1884; 
associated with the Steere Jewelry Co., 1906, 
title becoming Luths, Dorweld, Haller Co., 
wholesale jewelers, 1910. Republican. Luth- 
eran. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Jewelers' Board of Trade. Mason; 
Odd Fellows. Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 68 Woodward Ave. Residence: 260 Hib- 
bard Ave. 

LUTZ, William; born, Manchester, Mich., 
Nov. 18, 1866; son of Jacob and Catherine 
(Dold) Lutz; educated district schools, Wash- 
tenaw County, Mich.; Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; married. May 18, 1892, Marie Haase, 
of Detroit; 2 children: Marie, Annetta. Be- 
gan in employ of the Prudential Insurance 
Co., 1885; then engaged as traveling cigar 
salesman; became connected with George W. 
Larkins & Co., lumber merchants, 1887, and 
continued with successor, C. W. Kotcher; has 
engaged in business on own account since 
1910. Member Evangelical Church. Member 
German American Association, I. O. Foresters. 
Mason; member Detroit Master Masons' Asso- 
ciation. Recreations: automobiling, hunting, 



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fishing. Office: cor. Farnsworth & Mt. Elliott 
Ave. Residence: 257 Seyburn Ave. 

LYDECKER, Garrett J., army officer; born, 
Englewood, N. J., Nov. 15, 1843; son of John 
R. and Elizabeth (Ward) Lydecker; educated 
in New York public schools, and College of 
the City of New York; graduate U. S. Mili- 
tary Academy, 1864; married, Detroit, Sept. 
21, 1869; Delia W. Buel. Commissioned first 
lieutenant engineers, June 13, 1864; captain, 
Aug. 8, 1866; major. Mar. 31, 1880; lieutenant 
colonel, Dec. 14, 1891; colonel, Apr. 3, 1901; 
advanced to brigadier general and retired by 
operation of law, Nov. 15, 1907. Breveted 
captain, Apr. 2, 1865, "for gallant and meri- 
torious services in siege of Petersburg, Va. " 
Extensively engaged in river and harbor work 
at Galveston, Michigan City, New Orleans, 
Chicago, Detroit, and at other points. Resi- 
dence: 160 Jos. Campau Ave. 

LYLE, Hilliard G., lawyer; born, Manches- 
ter, Ont., Can., 1874; son of Henry E. and 
Isabelle (Daniels) Lyle; graduate University 
of Michigan, 1899; Harvard University, 1899 
and 1900; married at Battle Creek, Mich., to 
Blanche A. Halladay; 1 daughter, Carolyn 
Isabelle. Began practice in Detroit, 1901, spe- 
cializing in real property and life insurance 
law; attorney at Detroit for Home Life Insur- 
ance Co., of New York. President Cross "Gear 
& Engine Co. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association. 
Club: Harvard of Michigan. Recreations: 
yachting, golf, traveling. Office: 520 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 22 Forest Ave. E. 

LYNN, James Torrence; born, Pittsburgh, 
Pa., Feb. 18, 1856; son of James and Jane 
(Ferguson) Lynn; educated in public schools 
of Allegheny; married at St. Thomas, Ont., 
Can., Frances Louise Kerr Pelton. Served 
apprenticeship in the machine shops of the 
Northern Pacific R. R., at Duluth and Brain- 
erd, Minn., and became locomotive engineer 
on the same road, also served on Pittsburgh 
& Lake Erie R. R., at Pittsburgh, Pa., 1876- 
77; employed at gas plant in Allegheny, ad- 
vanced to position of foreman of various 
plants and executive officer; came to Detroit, 
1893, and in 1898 effected consolidation of a 
number of gas and lighting plants under title 
of the National Gas, Electric Light and 
Power Co., now including fourteen public 
utility companies, of which he is president. 
Formerly captain Battery B, Light Artillery, 
Pennsylvania National Guard; member City 
Council, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1883-89. Repub- 



lican. Member Christian Church. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, American Gas 
Institute, Illuminating Gas Engineers' So- 
ciety, National Commercial Gas Association, 
etc. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, De- 
troit Country, Audubon, Bloomfield Hills, 
Country (director). Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 1715 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
93 Eliot St. 

LYON, Edward F.; born, Detroit, Feb. 19, 
1871; son of Adolph and Phyllis (Peters) 
Lyon; educated Detroit public schools; De- 
troit Business University; married, Jan. 10, 
1901, Minnie B. Lewis, of Jackson, Mich.; 2 
children: Charles A., Elizabeth F. In employ 
of J. T. Wing & Co., mill supplies, 1887-1900; 
president The Muzzy-Lyon Co., manufactur- 
ers pressure die castings and babbitt metals, 
1900-12, since vice-president; manager at De- 
troit of The Lewis Spring & Axle Co. Con- 
gregationalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Felloweraft. Of- 
fice: 1003 Woodward Ave. Residence: 110 
Taylor Ave. 

LYONS, Albert Brown, chemist; born, 
Waimea, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, Apr. 1, 
1841; son of Rev. Lorenzo and Lucia Garratt 
(Smith) Lyons; descendant of William Lyons, 
of Roxbury, Mass. (member Ancient and Hon- 
orable Artillery), who landed in Massachu- 
setts in 1635; spent early life at remote mis- 
sion station and was educated at home; 
Preparatory Department, Oahu College, 1857- 
60, Oahu College, 1861-63; Williams College, 
graduating, class valedictorian, 1865; Medical 
Department, University of Michigan, M.D., 
1868, post-graduate course, 1896; married at 
Detroit, Apr. 25, 1878, Edith M. Eddy (de- 
scendant of Miles Standish and John Alden); 
2 children: Albert Eddy, Lucia Edith (mis- 
sionary in China). Teacher Oahu College, 
1861-62; teacher (science) Englewood Mili- 
tary Academy, N. J., 1865-66; professor of 
chemistry Detroit Medical College, 1868-81; 
chemist Parke, Davis & Co., 1881-87; editor 
Pharmaceutical Era, 1887-88; government 
chemist for Hawaii, 1888-95; teacher of nat- 
ural science Oahu College, 1888-95; chemist 
Nelson, Baker & Co., Detroit, since Sept., 
1897, and secretary of the company since 1898. 
Member Citizens' guard in rebellion against 
Republic of Hawaii, 1894; member committee 
of revision U. S. Pharmacopoeia, 1900 and 
1910. Member American Medical Association, 
American Pharmaceutical Association, Chem- 
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Society, American Association for the Ad- 
vancement of Science. Independent Kepub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Author: Manual of 
Pharmaceutical Assaying, 1887; Practical As- 
saying of Drugs and Chemicals, 1899; Plant 
Names, Scientific and Popular, 1900; Lyons' 
Memorial (genealogical record of family, three 
vols.), 1905-08; also many papers for period- 
icals. Recreations: photography, botanical ex- 
cursions. Office: Nelson, Baker & Co. Eesi- 
dence: 102 Alger Ave. 

LYSTEE, Henry L., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 22, 1872; son of Dr. Henry F. and Wini- 
fred Lee (Brent) Lyster; educated in public 
schools of Detroit and at Weimar, Germany, 
and Geneva, Switzerland; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1895; LL.B., Law Department, same 
university, 1896; unmarried. Admitted to the 
bar, 1896; practiced with the firm of Brennan, 
Donnelly & Van De Mark (established 1873), 
1898-1913, and was member of the firm, 1901- 
13; firm reorganized under the name of Don- 
nelly, Lyster, Brennan & Munro in 1913. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Michi- 
gan State and American Bar associations. 
Member Michigan Naval Eeserve, 1897-99; 
was seaman on board U. S. S. Yosemite dur- 
ing Spanish-American War. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit 
Boat, Grosse Pointe Eiding and Hunt. Eecre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: 1702 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 604 Pasadena Apartments. 

M 

MABLEY, John Dingle, clothier; born, To- 
ronto, Can., Aug. 30, 1856; son of Charles and 
Susan Anna (Dingle) Mabley; was brought 
to Michigan, 1861; educated public schools, 
Fenton, married, Apr. 16, 1869, Mary S. Grace, 
of Fenton; five children: Charles E., Grace E., 
Harold J., Josephine and Donald J. Eeared 
on farm near Fenton; came to Detroit, 1880, 
and was in employ of J. L. Hudson & Co., 
clothing department, for 13 years; in business 
on own account since 1893. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Democrat. Protestant. 
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Automobile. Eecrea- 
tions: motoring, billiards. Office: 17-19 Grand 
River Ave. Eesidence: 30 Medbury Ave. 

McALPENE, Archibald Duncan, surgeon; 
bom, Glencoe, Ont., Can., Jan. 24, 1882; son 
of Peter J. and Mary (Mclntyre) Mc Alpine, 
both natives of Scotland; matriculated Uni- 
versity of Ontario; M.D., Detroit College of 



Medicine, 1905; unmarried. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1905; junior attending surgeon 
Harper Hospital, Children's Free Hospital; 
attending surgeon Jewish Institute. Eepubli- 
can. Presbyterian. Member American Medi- 
cal Association, Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety, Wayne County Medical Society, Nu 
Sigma Nu. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Athletic. Office: 357 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 32 Josephine Ave. 

MACAULEY, Alvan; born. Wheeling, W. 
Va., June 19, 1872; educated at George Wash- 
ington University, Washington, D. C, and 
Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa.; 
married at Washington, D. C, Nov. 20, 1895, 
Estelle Littlepage; 3 children: Alvan, Jr., 
Mary, Edward E. Admitted to bar in Ohio; 
practiced in Washington, D. C, for five years; 
with National Cash Eegister Co., Dayton, O., 
1895-1901; general manager Burroughs Adding 
Machine Co., at Detroit, 1901-10; since gen- 
eral manager Packard Motor Car Co.; director 
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., Automobile 
Board of Trade, National Automobile Manu- 
facturers' Association. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit, Detroit Golf, Bloomfield Hills Country. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: East 
Grand Boul. and Belt Line E. E. Eesidence: 
124 Boston Boul. 

MACAULEY, James F., bookseller; died, 
Jan. 10, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

MACAULEY, Richard Henry, manager 
Aetna Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn., 
for eastern Michigan; born, Detroit, Mar. 9, 
1873; son of Eiehard and Josephine Annette 
(Foster) Macauley; educated in public and 
private schools of Detroit, Lawrenceville (N. 
J.) Academy and Trinity College, Hartford, 
Conn.; married, Hartford, Nov. 7, 1895, Sarah 
Taintor Bulkeley; 4 children: Eiehard Bulke- 
ley, Frances Gurney, Sally Thurston, Annette 
Foster. Began active career in wholesale mil- 
linery business, in which he continued for 
nine years; has been manager for uiEtna Life 
Insurance Co., with headquarters in Detroit, 
since Apr. 10, 1905. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Delta Psi. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
Detroit Automobile, University. Eecreations: 
football, baseball, golf. Office: 929-934 Majes- 
tic Bldg. Eesidence: 267 Seminole Ave. 

MACAULEY, Ward, bookseller; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 27, 1879; son of James Francis and 
Sarah (Preston) Macauley; of Scotch-Irish 
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commercial college; married, May 26, 1904, 
Luella Moore, of Detroit. Began as book- 
seller, 1897, in store established by father and 
has since continued in same line of business; 
member Macauley Bros. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Baptist. Second vice- 
president American Booksellers' Association; 
member Michigan Authors ' Association, Na- 
tional Economic League (national council). 
Author: Cheap Turkey, 1912. Has written 
numerous plays intended for amateurs, among 
them: Graduation Day at Woodhill School; 
Mr. Editor; Back to the Country Store; Old 
Home Day in Plunket; also short stories, liter- 
ary reviews, etc. Greatly interested in work 
of the American Booksellers ' Association. Of- 
fice: 78 Library Ave. Eesidence: 328 Hudson 
Avenue. 

McCABE, Francis J., funeral director; 
born, Detroit, Sept. .3, 1871; son of Patrick B. 
and Mary J. (Curtiss) McCabe; educated pub- 
lic schools; Detroit University (formerly De- 
troit College); Detroit Business University; 
studied medicine, law and embalming; mar- 
ried, Oct. 30, 1890, Eva C. Barlow, of Detroit; 
2 children. Hazel Irene, Clifford Lee. Has en- 
gaged in undertaking business since 1893. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Secretary Detroit Un- 
dertakers' Mutual Association; member K. O. 
T. M. M., I. O. O. F. Eecreations: water 
sports. Office: 1277 Grand Eiver Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 1277 Grand Eiver Ave. 

McCAIN, Frederick E., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 21, 1875; son of Edmund S. and 
Ann J. (Ferguson) McCain; Ph.G., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1898; LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1906; unmarried. Admitted to 
Michigan bar, 1906, and since in general 
practice in Detroit; certified public account- 
ant since 1909. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Secretary and treasurer Detroit 
Institute of Science; member Michigan Asso- 
ciation Certified Public Accountants, Michi- 
gan Academy of Science. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreations: motoring, outdoor life. Of- 
fice: 828 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 34 Brainard 
Street. 

McCARROLL, John, clergyman; born, Mil- 
ford, Ont., Can.; son of John and Margaret 
(Taylor) McCarroll; undergraduate McGill 
University, Montreal, 1875; M.B., University 
of Toronto, 1879; M.D., Victoria University, 
1879, University of Toronto, 1880; M.C.P.S.O., 
1880; married at Toronto, Apr. 24, 1884, Emily 
Middleton Aird. Ordained deacon, Church of 
England, Toronto, 1881, priest, 1881; came to 



Detroit, Feb. 14, 1884; rector Grace Church, 
1884-1910; since Senior Canon St. Paul's Ca- 
thedral. Naturalized as citizen of Unite'- 
States, 1890; dean of Detroit Convocation, 
Diocese of Michigan, since 1896. Eepublican^, 
33° Mason. Eecreation: golf. Eesidence: 8s ^ 
Hancock Ave. W. 

McCIiEAR, Louis William, lawyer; born, 
Gregory, Livingston Co., Mich., May 29, 1872; 
son of Terrenee and Ann (McCarty) McClear; 
attended district schools and taught school 8 
years; read law for 1 year under brother 
James L.; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1897; married, 1904, Anna Deane, of Liv- 
ingston County, Mich.; one son, Eobert. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1899; assistant prosecut- 
ing attorney Wayne County, 1907-8. Demo- 
crat. Eoman Catholic. President Wayne 
County Federation of Catholic societies, 1905 
and 1906, vice-president National Federation 
of Catholic societies, 1906-7. Member Macca- 
bees. Club: Lawyers'. Eecreation: gardening. 
Office: 415 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 457 Sec- 
ond Ave. 

McCLEARY, Earnest; born, E. Saginaw, 
Mich., June 4, 1865; son of Archibald and 
Mary Ann (Wynne) McCleary; educated in 
primary school and by practical experience; 
married, Jan. 17, 1895, Emma Parker, of De- 
troit. Engaged in electrical contracting busi- 
ness since 1884; president, treasurer and man- 
ager McCleary-Harmon Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: base- 
ball, boating, billiards. Office: 423 Stevens 
Bldg. Eesidence: 415 West Grand Boul. 

McCLINTOCK, Charles Thomas, physician, 
bacteriologist; moved to Eichmond, Va. ; see 
Vol. 1908. 

McCLOSKEY, Charles Clark, mantels and 
lighting fixtures; born, Detroit, Oct. 31, 1857; 
son of Charles Clark and Harriot (Cook) Mc- 
Closkey; ancestors ou mother's side from 
Goshen, Conn., on father 's side from New 
York; educated Cass union school, Detroit; 
married, Aug., 1882, Elizabeth Trunk, of De- 
troit (she died 1910). Began in mantel and 
lighting fixture business in Detroit, 1880, later 
in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Omaha; returned 
to Detroit, 1904, and bought interest in the 
Barton-Netting Co., afterwards the C. J. Net- 
ting Co., of which is secretary and treasurer; 
was one of the organizers of The Barton-Net- 
ting Co., of Windsor, Ont., of which is also 
secretary and treasurer; an organizer, and 
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ber Detroit Board of Commerce. President 
Marble and Tile Dealers' Association; secre- 
ta.y Tile Dealers' Credit Association. Eepub- 
lican. Baptist. Mason; member City of the 
Ftraits Lodge No. 452; member Loyal Order 
' Moose. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Mendelssohn, 
. Ptroit Motor Boat (secretary), Rushmere. 
Recreations: hunting, boating, fishing. Office: 
71 Broadway. Residence: 300 Hurlbut Ave. 

McCOLL, Daniel M.; born, Argyleshire, 
Scotland, Oct. 25, 1867; son of Malcolm and 
Janet McColl; came to Canada with parents, 
1870; collegiate education at St. Thomas, Ont., 
Can.; unmarried. Lived on farm in Canada 
until 1891; removed to Chicago and was book- 
keeper William Deering & Co., two years; re- 
turned to Canada and in 1897 located in De- 
troit; has been engaged in manufacture of 
lap robes and overcoats since 1899; treasurer 
Hugh Wallace Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Presbyterian. Member St. An- 
drew's Society. Office: East Grand Boul. and 
Orleans St. Residence: 114 Euclid Ave. 

McCOLL, Jay Robert, mechanical engineer; 
born, Webster, Mich., Mar. 24, 1867; son of 
Robert McColl; general education Ann Arbor 
High School; graduated engineering depart- 
ment, Michigan Agricultural College, 1890; 
special post-graduate course there and at Cor- 
nell University; married, St. John's, Mich., 
Jan. 3, 1900, Belle G. Baldwin; one daughter, 
Jeanette Baldwin. Appointed member U. S. 
Geological Survey, 1890, but did not accept; 
adjutant professor mechanical engineering, 
University of Tennessee, 1890-1902; associate 
professor of thermodynamics, Purdue Uni- 
versity, 1902-3; associate professor steam en- 
gineering, in charge of department of steam 
engineering, same, 1903-05; mechanical en- 
gineer for American Blower Co., 1905-10; 
member firm of Ammerman, McColl & Ander- 
son, consulting engineers, since 1910. Dean 
of engineering. University of Detroit, since 
1911. Member American Society Mechanical 
Engineers, American Society for Promotion of 
Engineering Education, 1892-1909. Office: 1310 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 195 Chicago Boul. 

McCOLLESTEB, Lee Sullivan, clergyman; 
moved to Boston, Mass.; see Vol. 1908. 

McCOLLOM, Cecil Guy, lawyer; born, De- 
catur, 111., Jan. 29, 1882; son of Samuel G. and 
Cora B. (Friend) McCollom; descendant of 
Scotch ancestry; educated Decatur High 
School; Brown Business College; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1904; married, Feb. 14, 
1907, Ella M. Sehaffer, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 



1 daughter, Elizabeth Virginia. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1904. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Mason (R. A.). Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreations: fishing, boating. Of- 
fice: 1526-1530 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 146 Pallister Ave. 

McCOMBE, Samuel Lewis; born, Carrick- 
macross, Ireland, Feb. 22, 1876; son of Robert 
Thomas and Mary (Lewis) MeCombe; edu- 
cated grammar school, Carrickmacross; Royal 
College, Cavan, Ireland; married, Sept. 11, 
1901, Olive Harriett Blunden, of Sarnia, Ont., 
Can.; children: Katherine Lewis, Edward 
Samuel. Came to America, May, 1897, and en- 
tered business at Sarnia, Ont.; removed to De- 
troit, 1901, and since identified with American 
Oil Co., of Jackson, Mich. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Mason (32°). Office: 1320 Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 207 Medbury Ave. 

McCOEKLE, William Foster, lawyer; born, 
Thorntown, Ind., Jan. 7, 1855; son of William 
A. and Cordelia M. (Foster) McCorkle; grad- 
uate Princeton University, degree of A.B., 
1877; married, Detroit, Apr. 20, 1897, Bessie 
L. Dalzell; 1 daughter, Helen Dalzell. Studied 
law, was admitted to the bar at Brooklyn, 
N. Y., and began practice at Nyack, N. Y., 
1880; after a short time went to Chicago and 
engaged in business for a year; located in De- 
troit, 1882, where he has since practiced. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs: University, Princeton, Detroit 
Boat. Recreation: reading. Office: 1824 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 38 Alfred St. 

McCRICKETT, Thomas Francis, engineer; 
born at Detroit, Nov. 9, 1869; son of Patrick 
and Elizabeth (O'Flynn) McCrickett; edu- 
cated in private schools and at University of 
Michigan, degrees of B.S. and M.E., 1897; un- 
married. Has been identified with engineering 
department of the Russel Wheel and Foundry 
Co. as chief engineer, since 1897. Independent 
in politics. Member American Society of Civil 
Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: 
general sports and traveling. Office: Russel 
Wheel and Foundry Co. Residence: 904 Brush 
Street. 

MacDIARMID, Alexander A., Jr.; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 16, 1881; son of Alexander A. 
and Hester L. (Wright) MacDiarmid; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; married, Detroit, 
July 16, 1913, Doris J. Man. Began active ca- 
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continuing for 1 year; then one year in office 
of Michigan Inspection Bureau and 1% years 
with the Dime Savings Bank, Detroit; with 
the Brown & Brown Coal Co. and People 's Ice 
Co., 1896-1906; established, 1905, with other 
members of the family, the MacDiarmid Candy 
Co., of which is secretary and manager. Ee- 
piiblican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Tennis, Kotary. Office and Main Store: 
32 Broadway. Kesideuce: 391 Lincoln Ave. 

MacDIAEMID, C(liarles) Preston, confec- 
tioner; born. Port Huron, Mich., Jan. 24, 1877; 
son of Alexander A. and Hester L. (Wright) 
MacDiarmid; public schools, Detroit; married, 
Sept. 14, 1906, Mrs. Alice E. Stewart (nee 
Pratt), of Owosso, Mich.; 2 sons, Richard, 
Charles Preston, Jr. Eesident of Detroit since 
1881; in employ of City Savings Bank for 7 
years; then with Detroit Trust Co. as teller 
and traveling auditor until 1906; associated 
with brothers in organizing the MacDiarmid 
Candy Co. Was member Detroit Division 
Michigan Naval Eeserve, 2d enlistment; hon- 
orably mustered out, 1906. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Y. M. C. A. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Tennis, Eotary. Eecreations: camping 
out, athletic sports. Office: 211 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 395 Putnam Ave. 

MacDIARMID, Mile Stuart, civil engineer; 
born, Truxton, Cortland Co., N. Y., July 27, 
1872; son of Hugh Stuart and Lucy Louise 
(Pierce) MacDiarmid; graduated Homer Acad- 
emy, Homer, N. Y., 1891; C.E., Cornell Uni- 
versity, 1895; married. May 3, 1900, Katharine 
E. Cobb, of Homer. Held various positions in 
the building of the Ithaca Sewer System, 
1895-97; rodman on N. Y. State Canal im- 
provement, 1897-98; stadiaman and leveler, 
U. S. Deep Waterways Survey, Champlain Di- 
vision, 1898-99; inspector construction work, 
B. & O. S.-W. R. R., Osgood, Ind., 1899-1900; 
inspector and junior engineer construction Illi- 
nois and Miss. Canal, Sterling, 111., 1900-2; 
junior engineer, 1902-10, and since assistant 
engineer, U. S. Lake Survey, on surveys of 
the Great Lakes. Congregationalist. Member 
American Society of Civil Engineers, Detroit 
Engineering Society. Mason. Office: 205 Old 
Custom House. Residence: 156 Euclid Ave. W. 

McDONAIiD, Charles Sheldon, lawyer; 
born, Macomb Co., Mich.; son of Benjamin 
Fowler and Maria (Duncan) McDonald; grad- 
uate Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School; edu- 
cated at University of Michigan, University 



of Gottingen, Germany, and one year in Bos- 
ton libraries; married at Detroit, July 11, 
1900, Linda E. Harris. Has been engaged in 
practice in Detroit since 1886; member law 
firm of McDonald & Fowler, 1900-11, since 
alone. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Michigan State Bar Association. Mem- 
ber School Board, City of Detroit, one year. 
Clubs: University, Detroit. Eecreations: hunt- 
ing, fishing, traveling, athletics. Office: 715 
Hammond Bldg. Eesidence, 836 2d Ave. 

McDonald, Edward W.; born, Dundee. 
Mich., June 10, 1879; son of William J. and 
Emeline S. (McCarn) McDonald; graduated 
Dundee High School, 1896; graduated Detroit 
Business University, 1900; Alex. Hamilton In- 
stitute; married. May 8, 1900, Helen E. Wil- 
son, of Detroit; one son, Earle W. Auditor 
since June, 1906, and secretary since Jan. 1, 
1913, Trussed Concrete Steel Co.; assistant 
secretary Trussed Concrete Steel Co. of Texas. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Knights of Py- 
thias. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 502 Trussed Concrete 
Bldg. Residence: 108 Melbourne Ave. 

McDonald, Fred J., manufacturer of 
brick and drain tile; born, Springwells, Mich., 
Jan. 8, 1864; son of John C. and Margaret A. 
(McFarlane) McDonald; educated in Detroit 
High School; married, Detroit, Sept., 1888, 
Miss Martha D. Otis; children: Myrtle, Grace 
E., Clifford J., Irene. Taught school in Spring- 
wells, Mich., 1882-85; became associated with 
father in brick and drain tile manufacturing, 
1885; was admitted to firm, 1902, as J. C. Mc- 
Donald & Son, plants in Springwells, covering 
forty-five acres; president McDonald Coal & 
Brick Co. Member Detroit Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Methodist. Mason (past 
master Union Lodge), Knight Templar (E. C. 
Detroit Commandery No. 1), Shriner; member 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory. Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, Telegraph, Recreations: lodge matters 
and country life. Office: 707 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 163 Pallister Ave. 

MacDONALD, Frederick William, ortho- 
dontist; born, Ripley, Can., Feb. 12, 1876; son 
of Archibald and Elizabeth (McAsh) Mac- 
Donald; educated in public schools of Ripley, 
and Owen Sound Collegiate Institute; D.D.S,, 
Dental Department, Detroit Medical College, 
1899; graduate of The Angle School of Ortho- 
dontia, 1911; married at Centralia, Can., Sept. 
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Hutton, born, Nov. 10, 1904. Has practiced in 
Detroit since 1899; now practicing ortho- 
dontia as a specialty. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Ex-president First District Dental So- 
ciety; member American Society of Orthodon- 
tists, Michigan State Dental Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Eecreation: athletics. Office: 410 Seherer Bldg. 
Eesidence: 1717 Woodward Ave. 

McDonald, James H., born, Macomb 
County, Mich., Feb. 14, 1853; son of Theodore 
F. and Elizabeth A. (Jones) McDonald; edu- 
cated in district schools; Mt. Clemens (Mich.) 
High School, Ann Arbor High School; Univer- 
sity of Michigan, graduating from Literary 
Department, 1876, and from Law Department, 
LL.B., 1878; married, Detroit, May 18, 1904, 
Christine Jewell; four daughters: Martha L 
(Mrs. H. L. Lancashire, of Toledo, O.), Mary 
McL., Elizabeth, Margaret A. Admitted to 
the bar, 1878, and has since been in practice 
in Detroit. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Democrat. Episco- 
palian. Member University of Michigan So- 
ciety, Detroit Municipal League, Detroit Civic 
League. Club: Church Club, Lawyers'. Rec- 
reations: horticulture and farming. Office: 
1601-1602 Ford Bldg. Residence: 68 Erskine 
St., Detroit. Summer Residence: 2017 Geddes 
Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. 

McDONAIjD, John Alexander, dry goods 
merchant; born, Bruce Co., Out., Jan. 11, 1872; 
son of Archibald and Elizabeth (McAsh) Mc- 
Donald; educated public and high schools, On- 
tario; married, Sept. 28, 1897, Marion Mac- 
queen, of Glengary County, Out.; 3 children: 
Norma, John Fraser, Kenneth Stirling. Began 
in general merchandise business of his father 
in Bruce County, and continued until 1895; 
came to Detroit and entered employ of A. 
Krolik & Co., wholesale dry goods, continuing 
for 8 years; associated, 1903, with N. Davies 
in organizing firm of Davies & McDonald, 
proprietors New York Trimming & Lining 
House, laces, trimmings, silks and dress sup- 
plies; in May, 1913, acquired his partner's in- 
terests, incorporated as the New York Trim- 
ming & Lining House, and became its presi- 
dent and treasurer, business is one of the 
largest establishments of the kind in the 
United States outside of New York. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Odd Fellows, Canadian Or- 
der of Foresters. Recreations: gardening; ac- 



tive in church matters. Office: 16 John R St. 
Residence: 129 Virginia Park. 

McDonald, John C, brick and drain tile 
manufacturing; born, Springwells, Mich., Nov. 
29, 1834; educated in district schools; married 
at Greenfield, Mich., 1861, Margaret A. Mc- 
Farlane; children: Florence (Mrs. Richard 
Hartley), Frederick J., Mary L., Kate, Char- 
lotte, Emma, Carrie (Mrs. Clarence Harvey). 
Began active career as a farmer, later en- 
gaging in agricultural implement business in 
Wayne County, Mich.; entered manufacture of 
brick and drain tile at Springwells, Mich., 
1882, in which continues as J. C. McDonald 
& Son, operating two plants of forty-five 
acres. Also conducts 100-acre farm in Wayne 
County and is developing Cherry Beach, near 
Marine City, Mich., comprising tract of nine 
acres, subdivided and improved for summer 
resort cottages, for Detroit people. Formerly 
treasurer of Springwells, member board of 
public works and poor commissioner of Wayne 
County. Member Detroit Builders' and Trad- 
ers' Exchange. Republican. Methodist. Asso- 
ciate member Detroit Post, G. A. R. Recrea- 
tion: traveling. Office: 707 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: 47 Davenport St. 

MacDONALD,^ Peter A. ; born, Oxford Coun- 
ty, Ont., Can., Jan. 13, 1862; son of Donald 
and Janet (Murray) MacDonald; educated 
public schools of Oxford County, Ont.; mar- 
ried, Feb. 8, 1888, Amelia Vollans, of Wind- 
sor, Can.; 1 daughter, Elsie R. Came to De- 
troit from Windsor, Out., 1896; entered em- 
ploy of Burnham, Stoepel & Co., wholesale 
dry goods, as entry clerk, 1882; has since been 
continuously identified with the company, and 
secretary same since 1911. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Golf, FeUow- 
craft. Recreations: golf, bowling. Office: 19 
Lamed St. E. Residence: 117 Chandler Ave. 

McDonald, S. Grant, physician; born, 
Oakland, Mich., Nov. 17, 1869; son of William 
and Louise (Darnell) McDonald; educated 
common schools; M.D., Detroit College of 
Medicine, 1900; married, Emma C. Waterfall, 
of Detroit, June 30, 1903; two children: Mar- 
ion, Edward Grant. Practiced in Detroit since 
1900; attending physician Florence Crittenton 
Mission, Home of the Friendless; assistant 
attending physician Children's Free Hospital. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, Mich- 
igan State Medical Society, American Med- 
ical Association, Harper Hospital Alumni As- 
sociation. Presbyterian. Recreations: fishing, 



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fruit growing. Office: 1737 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 121 Holbrook Ave. 

McDONELL, Alexander Henry; born, Petit 
Cote, Ont., July 28, 1855; son of Donald L. and 
Frances (Gillman) McDonell; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
1880, Ellen L. Kice; children: Francis E., 
Edith L., Edwin A. Has been identified with 
the Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co. 
since 1874, and has been secretary of the com- 
pany since 1899. Episcopalian. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: social diversions. Office: 
95 Shelby St. Eesidence: 50 Virginia Ave. 

McDonnell, Henry Patrick; born. Ma- 
rine City, Mich., Nov. 17, 1855; son of Pat- 
rick and Mary McDonnell; educated Mai'ine 
City High School; married at Detroit, 1883, 
Elizabeth Creland. Has resided in Detroit 
since 1877; engaged in produce commission 
business since the beginning of active career; 
president McDonnell Bros.; director United 
Fruit Auction Co. Member Detroit Produce 
Exchange, National League Commission Mer- 
chants. Democrat. Member Knights of Co- 
lumbus, Knights of Equity, C. M, B. A. Club: 
Eushmere. Office: 35 Woodbridge St. W. Ees- 
idence: 136 Canfield Ave. W. 

Mcdonough, Terence E.; see Vol. 1908. 

MacEDWAED, Gordon Kenneth, advertis- 
ing manager; born, Huntington, Ind., Feb. 13, 
1886; son of William George and Luetta (Hille- 
gas) MacEdward; descended from Michael 
Hillegas, first treasurer of the United States; 
educated Elmira Academy; Detroit Central 
High School, 1906; University of Michigan; 
unmarried. Began active career as copy writer 
for O. J. Mulford Advertising Co., June 15, 
1907; became assistant advertising manager. 
Wolverine Manufacturing Co. and Cadillac 
Cabinet Co., June 15, 1907; advertising man- 
ager, Gray Motor Co., Nov. 15, 1908; has been 
advertising manager, Detroit Lubricator Co., 
since Aug. 1, 1910, also manager export de- 
partment. Director Advertising School, De- 
troit Technical Institute. Democrat. Member 
Alpha Zeta fraternity. Club: Adcraft (direc- 
tor for 3 years, now treasurer). Has written 
a number of technical articles on lubrication, 
for technical and class journals. Eecreation: 
shooting. Office: Detroit Lubricator Co. Eesi- 
dence: 89 Selden Ave. 

McFALL, Guy Harrison, physican; born, 
Sandusky, O., Apr. 21, 1876; son of Eugene 
and Anna (Stevens) McFall; educated in pub- 
lic schools; graduate Detroit Church Acad- 



emy, 1895; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 
1899; post-graduate study, London, Paris and 
New York; married at Louisville, Ky., Jan. 3, 
1906, Linnie Belle Tucker. Has practiced in 
Detroit since Jan., 1902; lecturer on thera- 
peutics, Detroit College of Medicine, laryngol- 
ogist Hari^er Hospital and Children 's Free 
Hospital. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State, Northern Tri-State and Wayne County 
Medical societies, American Academy of Oph- 
thalmology and Oto-Laryngology, Sons Amer- 
ican Eevolution. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Athletic. Eecreation: yachting. Office: 503 
Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 957 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

MacFABLANE, J. F. Maurice, manager Co- 
lumbia Western Mills, successors to The Hees, 
MacFarlane Co.; born, Montreal, Can., Sept. 
18, 1849; son of William Stewart and Mary, 
daughter of Hon. James Ferrier, who, with 
John Molson, brought the first steam engine 
to Canada, built the first railroad, from Mon- 
treal to Lachine, was for many years chair- 
man of the Grand Trunk Ey., and a member 
of the Quebec legislature and of the Sen- 
ate in the Canadian Parliament. Educated in 
preparatory school of McGill College, Mon- 
treal; married, 1874, Victoria A. Amsden, of 
Scranton, O. (died, 1882); 2 daughters: Mrs. 
Victoria L. Johnson, of Paris, France, and 
Lydia Dixon; again, 1887, Harriet Story, of 
New York; 1 child, Harry U. Left Montreal, 
1868, for Chicago, and was with Field, Leiter 
& Co., until 1870; returned to Montreal and 
for four years was connected with a wholesale 
dry goods house; was proprietor general mer- 
chandise business at Woodstock, Ont., 1874- 
80; removed to Toronto, Ont., and engaged in 
manufacture of window shades, 1880-94; came 
to Detroit, Jan., 1895, and organized the firm 
of Hees, Macfarlane & Co., which was incor- 
porated, 1904, as The Hees, Macfarlane Co.; 
on Jan. 1, 1912, this company was incorporated 
as the Columbia Western Mills, of which he is 
the Detroit factory manager, also a large 
stockholder in the company, manufacturers 
of window shades and window shade cloths. 
Member Canadian militia during the Fenian 
raid. Eepublican. Protestant. Eoyal Arch 
Mason; member Foresters. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Golf, Automobile. Eecrea- 
tions: golf, automobiling. Office: 957 Hubbard 
Ave. Eesidence: 109 Peterboro St. 

McFAELANE, William Phelps, automobile 
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son of James K. and Emily (Edwards) Mc- 
Farlane; educated in public schools of Romeo, 
Mich.; married, Port Huron, Mich., 1885, 
Emma Smith; one daughter, Beatrice (Mrs. 
William S. Spiegel, died June 7, 1913). 
Learned trade of carriage trimming with 
Ketchum Bros., carriage manufacturers, 
Romeo, continuing for four years; became 
foreman of carriage trimming department An- 
derson Carriage Co., Port Huron, 1886; super- 
intendent of factory, 1892 (plant removed to 
Detroit, 1895); secretary and superintendent 
of the company, 1900-11, when firm name was 
changed to Anderson Electric Car Co., of 
which has since been secretary and superin- 
tendent (company manufactures the Detroit 
Electric). Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Knights of Maccabees, Mod- 
ern Woodmen of America. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Motor Boat, Fellowcraft, Wol- 
verine Auto. Recreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: cor. Clay Ave. and Riopelle St. Resi- 
dence: 3039 East Grand Boul. 

McFATE, Robert; born, St. Catherines, 
Can., June 13, 1871; son of Robert and Mar- 
garet (Killman) McFate; educated in Dutton, 
Can.; married at Detroit, 1906, Maud Todd. 
Came to Detroit, 1891, and entered employ of 
the Vinton Company, general building con- 
tractors; has since remained with the com- 
pany, vice-president, 1906-10, treasurer and 
general manager since Dec, 1910. Republican. 
Methodist. Mason (32°), Shriner. Club:Y. M. 
C. A. Recreation: baseball. Office: 120-146 
Woodbridge Ave. E. Residence: 1042 Lothrop 
Avenue. 

McGOOKIN, Earl Wilfred, automobile ac- 
cessories; born Manistee, Mich., May 9, 1878; 
son of Arthur Richard and Rosalind (Taber) 
McGookin; educated in private schools, later 
public and high schools, Milwaukee; married 
June 1, 1905, Alice Dixon Cromwell, of Hen- 
derson, Ky. Began active career with the 
Filer & Stowell Manufacturing Co., Milwau- 
kee, and continued 3 years; then with W. J. 
Winterburn Co., Chicago, 2 years, and 5 years 
with Marshall & McGookin Co., steel, iron and 
wire products, Chicago; sales manager Stew- 
art & Clark Manufacturing Co., Chicago, 2 
years, and Detroit branch manager, since Apr. 
1, 1909; also director Culver-Taylor Chain 
Works and George Realtj'^ Co., Detroit. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Congrega- 
tionalist. 32° Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, 
Commandery, Michigan Sovereign Consistory, 
Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine). Clubs: De- 



troit Athletic (charter member), Fellowcraft, 
Wolverine Auto. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 1231-1235 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
54 Marston Ct. 

McGOUGH, Albert Lee, physician; born, 
Geneva, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1870; son of Thomas 
and Mary (Mahon) McGough; educated in 
private schools and Detroit Jesuit College; 
M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1894; in- 
terne Wayne County Hospital 2 years; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1898, Marie Lodewyck; again 
at Dalton, Ga., 1905, Mary Wortley; 1 daugh- 
ter, Henrietta Wortley. Began practice in De- 
troit, 1894; practiced in Westfield, Wis., 1897- 
98, returning to Detroit, 1898; associated in 
practice with Dr. George Duffield Stewart 2 
years; has practiced alone since 1900. Demo- 
crat. Roman Catholic. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies. Recreations: 
shooting and fishing. Office: 402 Fine Arts 
Bldg. Residence: Manhattan Apts., 522 2nd 
Avenue. 

McGRAW, Alpheus Chittenden; see Vol. 
1908. 

McGRAW, Homer; born. New Baltimore, 
Mich., Jan. 22, 1856; son of Richard and Jane 
(Chapman) McGraw; educated in country and 
public schools, Detroit Business University; 
married at Detroit, Oct. 1, 1884, Anna An- 
thony; children: Howard A., William H., Eliz- 
abeth J., Marguerite A. Lived on farm until 
15 and clerked in general store at Plymouth 
until 1880; came to Detroit, 1880, and entered 
the wool house of Thomas McGraw, where he 
continued for 5 years; was traveling sales- 
man in Canada for the Globe Tobacco Co. for 
3 years; began in wholesale tobacco business 
with his brother, under name of Detroit To- 
bacco Co., continuing 4 years; returned to 
Thomas McGraw and took charge of his pri- 
vate business affairs, also carrying on fire in- 
surance business, since 1889. Executor estate 
of Thomas McGraw; president Globe Tobacco 
Co.; alderman Second ward 4 years. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Masonic order (32°), 
Knights Templar, Shrine. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Automobile. Recreations: fishing and 
automobiling. Office: 35 McGraw Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 1209 Cass Ave. 

McGRAW, Theodore A., retired; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 11, 1839; son of Alexander C. and 
Susana (Walker) McGraw; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; B.A., University of 
Michigan, 1859 (LL.D., 1905); M.D., College 



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of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 1863; 
married at New York, July 10, 1866, Alice 
Simpson; children: Theodore A., Jr., Frances 
(Mrs. C. L, Lightner). Practiced as assistant 
surgeon, U. S. A., 1863-65; practiced in De- 
troit, 1865-1912 (retired). Professor of sur- 
gery Detroit College of Medicine, 1869-1912, 
Republican. Member Wayne County Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association (ex-president), 
American Surgical Association (ex-president). 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country. Residence: 1710 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

McGRAW, Thomas Stanley; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 28, 1843; son of Virgil W. and Ann (Cul- 
len) McGraw; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 19, 1867; 
Maria L. Dickinson; 2 sons: Stanley D., San- 
born T. Served in Civil War as member of 
the Sixteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 
Army of the Potomac; began business career, 
1864, in employ of A. C. McGraw & Co., whole- 
sale dealers in boots and shoes, the title in 
1895 becoming Baldwin, McGraw & Co., of 
which he was partner until 1911 (retired). 
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Yondotega, Old Club. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 88 Griswold St. Residence: 81 
Alfred St. 

McGRAW, William T.; born, Lavonia Town- 
ship, Wayne Co., Mich., May 12, 1860; son of 
Richard and Jane (Chapman) McGraw; edu- 
cated in Plj^moutb, Mich., and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married at Plymouth, Mich., 
June 15, 1897; Harriette Fuller. Began active 
career in First National Bank, Plymouth, con- 
tinuing for 2 years; removed to Detroit and 
became traveling salesman Globe Tobacco Co., 
later organizing the Detroit Tobacco Co., with 
which he is still connected; since 1906, vice- 
president Mexican Crude Rubber Co.; 2nd 
vice-president National Twist Drill Co.; secre- 
tary National Cooperage Co.; director Com- 
merce Motor Car Co. Member Board of Com- 
merce. Member Michigan State Senate 1898- 
1900. Republican. Mason, Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Boat, Automobile. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 126 Lyman PI. Residence: 
Plaza Hotel. 

McGregor, James, banker; born. May 10, 
1830; died, Feb. 19, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

McGBEGOB, Malcolm, lawyer; born, Am- 
herstburg. Out., May 25, 1869; son of William 
and Jessie (Peden) McGregor; educated in 



schools of Canada and at University of Mich- 
igan; married at Windsor, Out., Dec. 4, 1894, 
Eva B. Bartlett; children: Margaret, Jessie, 
Jean. Has practiced in Detroit since 1900; 
member firm of McGregor & Bloomer; secretary 
Detroit College of Law and Detroit Bar 
Library; professor of law and personal prop- 
erty and sales, Detroit College of Law; direc- 
tor McGregor-Earnwell Fence Co. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: De- 
troit Golf, Fellowcraft. Recreations: golf and 
outdoor sports. Office: 520 Penobscot Bldg. 
Residence: 30 Atkinson Ave. 

McGregor, Robert Bruce; born, Canada, 
Apr. 6, 1848; son of Alexander and Rebecca 
(Brown) McGregor; educated in public 
schools of Komoka, Ont.; H. M. Military 
School, Toronto, graduating, 1865; London 
Commercial College, London, graduating 1867; 
married at St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 16, 1873, 
Annie R. Ransom; 1 daughter, Mary Evelyn 
(Mrs. George W. Parker). Taught school in 
Andrew Co., Mo., 1868; was cashier Missouri 
Valley R. R. Co., 1869, and North Missouri 
R. R. Co., 1870; agent St. Joseph & Denver 
R. R. Co., 1871-77; in carriage and grain busi- 
ness, 1878-83; has been agent Empire Line 
since Oct. 1, 1883. Veteran of Fenian Raid, 
June, 1866; promoted to captain and holds 
medal for services. Presbyterian. Mason. Of- 
fice: 819 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 421 2nd 
Avenue. 

McGregor, Tracy W., superintendent Mc- 
Gregor Mission; born, Berlin Heights, 0., Apr. 
14, 1869; son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Taitt) 
McGregor; educated in Toledo public schools, 
graduating from high school, 1886, and Ober- 
lin College; married, Nov. 20, 1901, Katherine, 
daughter of David Whitney. Lived in Toledo 
until 21 years of age; came to Detroit, 1891, 
as superintendent of the McGregor Mission 
(founded by his father, 1890), and has since 
continued in that position (name changed to 
McGregor's Institute, 1910). The institute is 
a wayfarer's lodge, for destitute men, and 
aims to provide them with temporary employ- 
ment and also to maintain a workingman's 
hotel for such men as find employment and 
wish to reside under the restraining influences 
of a home; the institute has accommodations 
for 450 men and is three-fourths self-support- 
ing. President Detroit Housing Association, 
1911-12; also president Provident Loan Soci- 
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can. Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit, University. Office: 239 Brush 
Street. 

McGKEGOR, William Henry, tool manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, Aug. 16, 1861; son of 
Alexander and Margaret (Clark) McGregor; 
educated in public schools of Detroit and De- 
troit College of Law; married. Pharmacist 
with Parke, Davis & Co., 1880-99; president 
National Twist Drill and Tool Co. since 1903. 
Formerly member Detroit Board of Education 
(president, 1898). Republican. Member Ma- 
sonic order, Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. Elks, 
Harmonic Society, G. A. E. Office: Brush and 
Grand Boul. Residence: 3017 East Grand Boul. 

McGUGIN, Dan E., lawyer; moved to Nash- 
ville, Tenn.; see Vol. 1908. 

McHUGH, Jolm Joseph; born, Detroit, Dec. 
23, 1867; son of Philip A. and Jane (McGui- 
gan) McHugh; educated in public schools, De- 
troit; unmarried. Began railwaj'^ service, 1893, 
as fireman on Big Four R. R., operating be- 
tween St. Louis and Indianapolis; became 
special agent, Wabash R. R., 1894, out of De- 
troit, Decatur, 111., etc.; special agent. Wheel- 
ing & Lake Erie R. R., at Canton, O., 1903-5; 
special agent, Missouri Pacific R. R., at Poplar 
Bluff, Mo., and Little Rock, Ark.; assistant 
chief special agent, Missouri Pacific R. R. at 
St. Louis, 1905-9; chief special agent for Mich- 
igan Central R. R. at Detroit since July 1, 
1909. Catholic. Member Knights of Pythias, 
Knights of Equity. Club: Railway (St. Louis). 
Recreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 120 
Michigan Central Depot. Residence: 1465 
West Grand Boul. 

McHUGH, Philip A., lawyer; born in Essex 
Co., Ont., Can., July 12, 1880; son of Philip 
and Jane (Goodwin) McHugh; came to De- 
troit with parents, 1885; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; St. Peter and St. Paul's 
parochial schools; Detroit Business Univer- 
sity; Detroit College of Law, graduating, 
LL.B., June 11, 1904; unmarried. Associated 
in practice in Detroit with George F, Mon- 
aghan, June, 1904- January, 1907; in partner- 
ship with Charles P. O 'Neil, Jan. 1, 1907-Jan. 
1, 1908; member firm of McHugh & Gallagher, 
Apr., 1908-July 1, 1911; member firm of Mc- 
Hugh, Gallagher & McGann, July, 1911-May 
1, 1913; since member firm of McHugh, Gal- 
lagher, O'Neil & McGann. Republican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Roman Cath- 
olic. Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State and American Bar associa- 
tions. Lawyers' Club, Harmonie Society, De- 



troit College of Law Alumni Association, 
Cooley Chapter of Theta Lambda Phi. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity, 
Young Men's Order, Catholic Mutual Benefit 
Association, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 
Catholic Knights and Ladies of America, 
Catholic Order of Foresters. Clubs: Detroit 
Yacht, Cathedral, Eushmere. Recreations: 
motoring, horseback riding, boating and out- 
door sports. Office: Suite 702 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 1465 West Grand Boul. 

McINERNEY, Thomas William, business 
man; born, Detroit, Sept. 15, 1866; son of Pat- 
rick H. and Margaret (White) Mclnerney; 
educated Detroit public schools and Jesuit 
College; married, June 6, 1889, Mary Faltis, 
of Detroit; 6 children: Thomas J., Harold J., 
Leo W., Gerald H., Florence J., William (de- 
ceased). Began active career in employ of 
Detroit Electrical Co., 1881, continuing until 
1895; commissary agent for Michigan Central 
R. R., 1895-1900; entered Royal Shoe Co. with 
Ed. H. Dunham, of Kentucky, and president 
of same; reorganized, 1910, taking in two of 
the clerks, Charles Rapp and Carl Smith, and 
still continues as president; bought one-half 
interest in Faltis Market Co., 1910, and presi- 
dent of same; also secretary and treasurer 
Mclnerney & Sons, real estate; shareholder 
Protective Stockholder, Ltd. Democrat. 
Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Knights of Equity. Recreations: hunting, 
fishing. Office and Residence: 28^^ Elizabeth 
Street E. 

McINTOSH, James Berkeley, western sales 
manager Louismann-Capen Co., of Brockport, 
N. Y.; born in Brant Co., Can.; son of George 
B. and Mary A. (Mc Williams) Mcintosh; edu- 
cated in public schools of Brantford, Can., and 
at collegiate institute; married at Flint, Mich., 
1883, Ada M. Perry; 3 sons: Perry B., James 
A., Charles B. Began active career in employ 
of William McD. Edwards, wholesale and re- 
tail grocer and commission merchant, Flint, 
Mich., continuing, 1879-80; was connected for 
three years with D. B. Lyon Co., dry goods, 
and was with Smith, Bridgman & Co., 11 
years; organizer and manager American Col- 
lection and Reporting Agency, Owosso, Mich., 
and also engaged as piano dealer; became 
traveling representative, Apr. 1, 1900; then 
general manager Clough & Warren Co., manu- 
facturers of pianos and organs, Detroit, June, 
1905-Dee., 1910; western representative for 
Brockport Piano Manufacturing Co., of Brock- 
port, N. Y., Dec, 1910-Aug., 1912; this com- 



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pany was sold to Louismann-Capen Co., of 
Brockport, manufacturers of the Louismann 
and the Capen pianos and player pianos, of 
which is western sales manager. Democrat. 
Member National Manufacturers ' Association, 
National Piano Dealers' Association, National 
Piano Travelers' Association. Mason, Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Eecreations: social diver- 
sions. Office and Eesidence: 836 2nd Ave. 

McINTOSH, William Seymour; see Vol. 
1908. 

MACK, Joseph; born near Peterboro, Can., 
Dee. 1, 1868; son of John and Agues (Hamil- 
ton) Mack; educated in public schools, Lind- 
say, Ont.; married, Catherine M. McCann, of 
Whitby, Ont.; 4 children: T. Henry, Kathryn 
M., Florence M., Eleanor. Entered printing 
business, 1897, as member firm of Eule & 
Mack; purchased Mr. Eule 's interest in 1902 
and since sole owner of Joseph Mack Printing 
House; president Palmer Park Eealty Co.; 
secretary Grosse Pointe Estates. Eepublican. 
Protestant. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, The Typothetfe, Allied Printing Trades 
Association. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Adcraft, Detroit Automobile, Detroit Motor 
Boat. Office: Mack Bldg., 115-123 State St. 
Eesidence: 71 Boston Boul. W. 

McKAY, Arch, president McNaughton-Mc- 
Kay Electric Co.; born, Button, Ont., Can., 
Nov. 8, 1882; son of Thomas McKay and 
Phoebe (Andrews) McKay; educated in public 
and high schools, Ontario and Detroit; came 
to United States in 1893; unmarried. Began 
active career, 1895, in employ of grocery 
house, continuing 3 years; was for a short 
time connected with the American Electric 
Co.; then became identified with Miller-Seldon 
Electric Co. and was with this company 12 
years, advancing to position of vice-president; 
assisted, 1910, in organizing the McNaughton- 
McKay Electric Co., dealers in electrical sup- 
plies, of which is president. Eepublican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus 
Chapter). Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Eotary, 
Automobile, Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat. 
Eecreations: automobiling, swimming. Office: 
107 Broadway. Eesidence: 231 Woodland Ave. 

McKAY, James Beresford, real estate; 
born in County of Londonderry, North of Ire- 
land, June 9, 1848; son of James and Mary 
(McClellan) McKay; educated in public and 
private seminaries in Ireland; married, Lon- 
donderry, Apr. 28, 1876, Maude Wilson; 1 
daughter, Mary Isabelle (Mrs. C. Dana Cor- 



biu). Came to Detroit, 1868; began active 
career as bookkeeper for Stephens, Smith & 
Co., later becoming connected with the real 
estate business; has been dealing in real es- 
tate since 1882. Director Dime Savings Bank. 
Was member Detroit Board of Estimates, 
1888-1904 (twice president of the board). 
Member Detroit Eeal Estate Board (presi- 
dent, 1906). Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order (Scottish Eite). Clubs: 
Detroit, Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting and fishing. Office: 213 Moffat 
Blk. Eesidence: 33 Canfield Ave. W. 

McKEAN, George Edwin, physician; born, 
Mt. Hope, O., Feb. 21, 1868; son of Dr. Wil- 
liam and Eachel (Slutz) McKean; educated 
in public schools; Mt. Union College, O.; grad- 
uate Normal University, Ada, O., 1886; M.D., 
Medical Department, University of Michigan, 
1894; post-graduate work in Chicago, New 
York, London and Edinburgh; married at Ann 
Arbor, Mich., July 5, 1894, Lucy Moore; chil- 
dren: Eichard, Eobert, Thomas. Began prac- 
tice at Granger, 0., 1894; located in Detroit, 
1897; attending physician Harper's Hospital. 
Eepublican. Congregationalist. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan State 
and Wayne County Medical societies. Eecre- 
ation: automobile. Office: 310 Washington 
Arcade. Eesidence: 86 Delaware Ave. 

McKECHNIE, Clarence C; born, Middle- 
town, O., July 13, 1870; son of William E. and 
Louise M. (Kemp) McKechnie; educated in 
public schools; married at Toledo, O., 1901, 
M. P. Coakley; 2 children: Eobert, Charlotte 
M. Began in coal business, 1895; entered 
wholesale coal and coke business for self, 
1900; came to Detroit, 1901, where he has 
since continued. Member Sons of American 
Eevolution. Eecreations: automobiling and 
photography. Office: 1924 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 50 Melbourne Ave. 

McKEE, Samuel W.; born, Indiana Co., Pa., 
Mar. 12, 1857; son of Samuel and Elizabeth 
(White) McKee; educated in public schools 
and seminary; married, June 1, 1886, Minnie 
Thompson, of Tipton, la.; 4 children: Mark T., 
Susan N., Max B., P. W. Commercial traveler, 
furniture houses, for 20 years out of New 
York and Chicago; manufacturer of furniture, 
1895-1910; located in Detroit, 1911; president 
since Apr. 1, 1913, Detroit Outfitting Co., 
manufacturers' agents in furniture. Demo- 
crat. 32° Mason, Shriner; member Knights of 
Pythias, I. O. O. F. Office: 39 Campau Blk. 
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McKENNEY, Louis J.; born, Xew Bedford, 
Mass., Mar. 2, 1880; son of James F. and 
Elizabeth A. (Cleary) McKenney; educated in 
public schools, Boston; married, Jan. 7, 1907, 
Mary A. Cotter, of Boston; 1 son, Ealph. In 
employ of Boston Woven Hose & Kubber Co., 
1897-1904; in Detroit, for same company', 
1904-7; resident manager Manhattan Eubber 
Manufacturing Co. of New York since Mar., 
1909. Democrat. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Club: Eotary. Recreation: base- 
ball. Office: 616 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 
30 Massachusetts Ave. 

MACKENZIE, Donald Allan; merchant; 
born, Ross-shire, Scotland, Nov. 9, 1870; son of 
Kenneth and Margaret (McCulloch) Macken- 
zie; educated Standard Normal Schools, Glas- 
gow, Scotland; married, June 30, 1903, Cath- 
erine E. Merritt, of Elmira, N. Y. Clerk, 
Hamilton, Ont., 3 years; came to Detroit from 
Hamilton, 1889; clerk and salesman, L. F. 
Weiss, men's furnishings, 1889-97; traveling 
salesman for George C. Weatherbee Co., whole- 
sale wood and willow-ware, 1897-1904; on own 
account, men 's furnishings, since 1904. Pres- 
byterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason, K. T. Club: Wolverine Auto. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Offices: 70 Wood- 
ward Ave. and 1 Opera House Blk. Residence: 
19 Gladstone Ave. 

McKEECHEY, John Malcolm; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 25, 1870; son of John and Barbara 
(Clark) McKerchey; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, June 5, 
1895, Eva J. Miller. Began active career as 
newsboy and telegraph messenger, 18S5; 
learned plumbing and steamfitting trade and 
engaged in it for 16 years; engaged in sale of 
builders' and pavers' supplies, 1903-May, 1907, 
disposing of his interest on latter date and 
devoted his attention to lake vessels until 
Jan., 1912; since manager of transportation 
and steamboat department of the C. H. Little 
& Co., also member board of directors. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Mason, Knight Templar. 
Recreations: fishing and automobiling. Office: 
320 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 74 Taylor 
Avenue. 

McKIBBIN, John, retired banker; born, 
Pittsburgh, Pa., Sept. 8, 1836; son of Alexander 
and Mary (Graham) McKibbin; educated in 
private schools, by private tutors, by travel 
and by special courses of study in languages; 
married at Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 15, 1875, 
Jeanie Wood. Boyhood days spent in Detroit; 



engaged in private banking at Kalamazoo, 
Mich., for 20 years, and lived abroad for 20 
years; in Detroit since 1899. Member Munici- 
pal Art Commission, trustee Museum of Art. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Recreation: study 
of art (art connoisseur). Residence: 460 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

MACKLEM, Stephen B.; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., Aug. 22, 1856; son of John and Margaret 
(Blaine) Maeklem; educated in public schools 
of Lexington, Mich., and Hamilton (Ont.) 
Business University, graduating 1877; married 
at Waterford, Ont., 1877, Ella Tressa Pursel; 
1 son. Glen E. (M.D.;. In general merchandis- 
ing at Lexington, Mich., 1878-79; moved to 
Detroit and became connected with wholesale 
dry goods house of J. K, Burnham & Co., Jan. 
1, 1884; organized firm of S. B. Maeklem & 
Co., general store, Fenton, Mich., selling out, 
1889; returned to Detroit and entered real 
estate and insurance business as Maeklem 
Bros., January, 1890; since 1900 has conducted 
the business in his own name. Republican. 
Mayor of Fenton, 1889-90. Methodist. Mem- 
ber Y. M. C. A. Mason (32°), Knight Templar. 
Recreation: traveling. Office: 320 Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 70 Garfield Ave. 

MacLACHLAN, Daniel A., aurist and oc- 
ulist; born, Aylmer, Ont., Can., Nov. 10, 1852; 
son of Archibald and Mary (Robertson) Mac- 
Lachlan; attended public schools of Aylmer ; 
studied medicine under Dr. Clark, of Aylmer, 
and at University of Michigan, Medical De- 
partment, graduating, M.D., 1879; passed ex- 
aminations at College of Physicians and Sur- 
geons, Toronto, Can.; married, Dec. 15, 1892, 
Bertha M. Hadley, of Holly, Mich.; 2 chil- 
dren: Mary Winifred, Ruth. Taught school, 
1872-74; began practice of medicine at Pou- 
tiac, Mich., 1879, and later practiced at Holly, 
Mich.; appointed to chair of theory and prac- 
tice of medicine, University of Michigan, 
1885; visited hospitals of London, Heidelberg, 
Vienna and Paris in 1889 and while in latter 
city received appointment to chair eye, ear, 
nose and throat, Homa?opathie Medical Col- 
lege, University of Michigan; visited hospitals 
of London and Edinburgh, studying operations 
on eye and ear and vocal organs, in 1892; re- 
signed professorship in university, October, 
1895, and has since practiced in Detroit. Wa.s 
dean of Detroit Homoeopathic College, 1899- 
1912, and professor of ophthalmology, otology- 
and laryngology same; professor of ophthal- 
mology and otologj^, Cleveland-Pulte-Detroit 
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since 1913. Member medical staif of Grace 
Hospital; associate editor Medical Counselor; 
member Michigan State Board of Health, 
1899-1905. Member American Ophthalmolog- 
ical, Otological and Laryngological Society 
(one of the founders), Michigan State Homce- 
opathic Medical Society (president, 1895-97), 
American Institute of Homoeopathy (first vice- 
president, 1896), Detroit Homoeopathic Practi- 
tioners' Society. Mason. Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wayne. Eecrea- 
tions: golf, yachting. Office: 1301 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 47 Watson St. 

McLAUCHLAN, Jay C; born, Cleveland, 
O., Mar. 12, 1874; son of William and Dora 
(Chandler) McLauchlan; graduate Yale Uni- 
versity, 1898; married at Detroit, December, 
1901, Edith Williams; 2 children; Eloise, Wil- 
liam. Came to Detroit from Cleveland, 1898; 
was connected with F. A. Goodrich & Co., iron 
and steel, for 6 years; has been district sales 
manager, with headquarters at Detroit, for 
Lackawanna Steel Co. and Pickands, Mather 
& Co., since 1905. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Country, Univer- 
sity, Eacquet and Curling, Hunt, Yondotega. 
Eecreation: golf. Office: 1208 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidence: 211 Seminole Ave. 

McIiAUCHLIN, James A., born Lancaster, 
Ont., Nov. 10, 1855; son of Andrew Summers 
and Hannah (McDonald) McLauehlin; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit; married, Mar. 
15, 1903, Emma Jarhue, of Western Springs, 
111.; 1 son, Eussell. Began in employ of the 
Michigan Stove Co., Detroit, later with Chi- 
cago branch; then became connected with the 
Peninsular Stove Co., and operated in Chicago 
and Detroit; in bond business since 1902. Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Eecreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 815 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 661 Cass Ave. 

McLEAN, Angus, surgeon; born, St. Clair, 
Mich., Apr. 4, 1863; son of Donald and Cath- 
erine (McDonald) McLean; attended public 
schools of St. Clair; graduate Ontario Col- 
legiate Institute, 1880; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1886; post-graduate course Uni- 
versity of Edinburgh, 1895; married, Atlantic 
City, N. J., Apr. 9, 1907, Eebekah Scotten; 
children: Euth, Marion. Has practiced in De- 
troit since 1888; professor of anatomy, De- 
troit College of Medicine; surgeon to Harper 
Hospital. Member Michigan State Board of 
Health. Member Wayne County and Michigan 
State Medical societies, American Medical 



Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Automobile. Office: 
307 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 19 Mar- 
tin PI. 

McLEAN, Dariiis, manufacturer of per- 
fumes; born, Oxley, Ont., Oct. 13, 1861; son of 
Jacob and Anna Angeline (Beeman) McLean; 
educated in Detroit public schools; married, 
Oct. 3, 1894, Cora Gates Davies, of Detroit; 
children: William Wilbur, Gertrude S. (Mrs. 
E. L. Slater, of St. Louis). Began active 
career in employ of E. N. Lightner & Co., 
manufacturers of perfumes, Detroit, 1873, con- 
tinuing until 1900; then engaged alone as 
manufacturer of perfumes; business was ab- 
sorbed by the Allan-Pfeiffer Co., St. Louis, 
1902, and he became general manager same; 
was awarded grand prize, perfumes, at World 's 
Pair, St. Louis, 1904; withdrew from business 
associations in St. Louis, 1906, and returned 
to Detroit, building up present McLean Labor- 
atory, of which is sole owner. Awarded gold 
medal for perfume at Paris Exposition, 1911. 
Progressive in politics. Episcopalian; trustee 
Trinity Church. Club: Detroit Yacht. Eecrea- 
tions: yachting, fishing. Office: 156 Myrtle 
street. 

MacLEAN, Hector; born, LTnderwood, Ont., 
Can., Aug. 18, 1869; son of Alexander and 
Mary (MacKinnon) MacLean; educated in 
public schools of Canada; LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1900; married, June 29, 1904, 
Mary Taylor, of Detroit. Began as timekeeper 
Michigan Bolt and Nut Works, 1895; became 
assistant to general manager, 1903, purchasing 
agent 1904, secretary 1906; secretary and 
treasurer same works since 1910; president 
Ellis Engine Co. Presbyterian. Mason (Mich- 
igan Sovereign Consistory). Club: Mendels- 
sohn. Office: Michigan Bolt & Nut Works. 
Eesidence: 522 Sheridan Ave. 

McLEAN, John, cigar manufacturer; born, 
Sept. 20, 1847; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

McLEAN, John Frederick, investment 
bonds; born, Menominee, Mich., Jan. 10, 1878; 
son of John and Bertha E. (Wendt) McLean; 
B.L., University of Michigan, 1900; married, 
Apr. 28, 1910, Sarah Georgiana Grant, of St. 
Paul, Minn.; 1 daughter: Katharine Grant. 
Instructor of English, St. John's Military 
Academy, Delafield, Wis., 1900-1, Knox Col- 
lege, Galesburg, 111., 1901-3; member McLean 
& Holland, mail order business, Galesburg, 
1903-5; manager municipal bond department 
H. W. Noble & Co., since 1905; also since May 
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& W. S, Kuhn, Inc., investment bankers, Pitts- 
burgh. Kepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Sigma Chi fraternity. Club: Detroit Tennis. 
Recreations: tennis, automobiling. Office: 314 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 3052 
East Grand boul. 

McLEISH, Robert, wholesale grocer; born, 
Gait, Can., Jan. 15, 1849; son of William and 
Mary McLeish; educated in public schools of 
Canada; came to Detroit, 1872, and married, 
same year, Miss Jane McBean; 2 children: 
Mildred (Mrs. J. H. Torney, of New York 
City), Erskine. Has been connectel with 
grocery business in Detroit since 1873; began 
in employ of .John Stevens & Sons, then with 
Beatty, Fitzsimmons & Co.; assisted in organ- 
izing wholesale firm of Taylor, McLeish & 
Co., 1899, of which he is a partner. Methodist. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 99-101 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 434 Putnam Ave. 

McLENNAN, William N., lumber; born. 
Port Rowan, Ont., Apr. 29, 1865; son of John 
and Marian A. (Hornby) McLennan; educated 
in public schools of Bay City, Mich.; married 
at Tonawanda, N. Y., 1894, Helen A. Ayrault; 
3 children: William N., Jr., Miles A., Mary T. 
Came to Bay City, with parents, 1868; associ- 
ated with his father under firm name of John 
McLennan, in lumber business, 1887-97; en- 
tered lumber business in Bay City for himself, 
1897; became secretary, treasurer and manager 
City Lumber Co., Detroit, 1905, and has made 
his home in Detroit since May, 1906; also 
secretary National Supply Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Served 11 years as 
member Michigan National Guard, first lieu- 
tenant Co. C, Third Regiment, and quarter- 
master of the regiment. Republican. Presby- 
terian. Mason (32°), Shriner. Recreation: 
boating. Office: Hart and Waterloo Aves. 
Residence: 150 Atkinson Ave. 

McLEOD, Alexander I., retired; born, Provi- 
dence, R. I., Aug. 2, 1852; son of Alexander 
and Janet (Reid) McLeod; educated in public 
schools of Detroit until 18 years of age; 
married at New York City, 1876, Frances A. 
Millington; 1 daughter, Janet. Followed the 
lakes for a while after leaving school; re- 
turned to Detroit and engaged in newspaper 
work; clerk of recorder's court, 1873-77; with 
others formed company for manufacture of 
wood chemicals, serving as assistant superin- 
tendent for 1 year; engaged in steamboat busi- 
ness for 3 years; again in newspaper work in 
Detroit, 1882-89; private secretary to Mayor 
Pingree, 1890-95; treasurer Wayne County, 



1895-99; engaged in manufacture of ladies' 
wear until 1905; president and general man- 
ager Maxwell-Briscoe-McLeod Co., 1905-9. 
Also secretary and treasurer Ontonagon Silver 
Land Co.; director Central Savings Bank, 
Dixie Portland Cement Co.; treasurer Atlee 
Foundry Co.; president Oakland Land Co., De- 
troit Reduction Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, 
Shriner; member I. O. O. F., Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Yacht, 
Detroit Motor Boat, Wolverine Automobile, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreation: yachting. Of- 
fice: Majestic Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

McLEOD, John James; born, Sept. 15, 1852; 
died, Nov. 2, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

McLEOD, Malcolm J.; born, Huron Co., 
Can., Jan. 22, 1868; son of John and Flora 
(McKinnon) McLeod; came to Michigan with 
parents in infancy; educated in public schools 
of Attica, Mich., and Sarnia, Ont.; married at 
Sarnia, May 19, 1890, Christina Darvux; chil- 
dren: Clarence J., Florence. Began as clerk in 
grocery store; was employed on construction 
of the St. Clair tunnel, 1888-91; came to De- 
troit, 1891, and was street ear conductor until 
1895; business agent for street car employes, 
1895-1900; deputy labor commissioner, 1901-5, 
and state labor commissioner, 1905-7; since 
collector of internal revenue. President Com- 
monwealth Foundry Co. Republican. Roman 
Catholic. Was member state legislature, 1899- 
1900; candidate for nomination for mayor of 
Detroit and received 10,000 votes at primary 
election. President National Association of 
Factory Inspectors, 1905. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Knights of Pythias, 
Knights of Columbus. Office: 234 Postoffice 
Bldg. Residence: 226 Lysander Ave. 

McLEOD, Norman H. F., assistant auditor 
Parke, Davis & Co.; born, London, Ont., Can., 
Feb. 12, 1875; son of Robert and Ann (Mc- 
Ivor) McLeod; educated public and high 
schools, London, Ont.; married, May 12, 1898, 
Maud Annie Evans, of London; 2 children: 
Robina, Margaret. Began active career, 1892, 
in employ of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, 
continuing in London, Toronto and Montreal; 
then with Detroit Stove Works as accountant, 
7 years, 1899-1906; with Parke, Davis & Co. 
since 1906. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Drug & Chem- 
ical Co. of New York. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: motoring. Office: Parke, Davis & 
Co. Residence: 40 Van Dyke PI. 



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McLUNEY, Andrew Kirk; born, Fair Grove, 
Mich., Feb. 10, 1870; son of Eobert and Sarah 
(Kirk) McLuney; educated in public schools, 
Fair Grove; married, Apr. 15, 1897, Grace Bur- 
roughs, of Fair Grove. Engaged in produce 
commission and shipping business at Fair 
Grove, 18S9-1907; moved to Flint, 1907, and 
became local manager for Buick Motor Co.; 
located in Detroit, continuing with the Buick 
Co. until July, 1912; since manager The Stude- 
baker Corporation of America. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Automobile 
Dealers' Association. Odd Fellow. Office: 507 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 2518 West Grand 
Boulevard. 

McMASTEE, Edward Elmer; born, Belcher- 
town, Mass., July 1, 1867; son of Malon K. and 
Mary (Whalen) McMaster; educated in public 
schools, Springfield, Mass.; married, Dec. 21, 
1901, Marie Hipkens, of Syracuse, N. Y. 
Grocery clerk in Springfield, Mass., 3 years; 
then traveled for 3 years for The Haven Man- 
ufacturing Co., of Brooklyn, N. Y., manufac- 
turers of hardware specialties; with Hartford 
Rubber Works Co. as sales agent, 1893-1906; 
Detroit manager for the Firestone Tire & Rub- 
ber Co., 1906-8; western sales manager for the 
Continental Caoutchouc Co., 1908-11; manager 
manufacturing department United States Tire 
Co. since Nov. 1911. Republican. Unitarian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(32°), Shriuer; member B. P. O. Elks, I. 0. O. 
F. Clubs: Detroit Automobile, Detroit Yacht, 
Detroit Curling. Recreations: yachting, auto- 
mobiling, curling. Office: 245 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 1921 West Grand Boul. 

McMATH, Francis Charles, president Cana- 
dian Bridge Co., Ltd.; born, St. Louis, Jan, 29, 
1867; son of Robert Emmet and Frances 
(Brodie) McMath; degree Bachelor of Engi- 
neering, Washington University, St. Louis, 
1887; married, June 26, 1890, Josephine Cook, 
of Detroit; children: Robert R., Neil C, Ma- 
rian H. Entered employ of Detroit Bridge & 
Iron Works, 1887, and became chief engineer 
of same, 1899; organized, 1900, and since 
president the Canadian Bridge Co., Ltd., of 
Walkerville, Ont. ; also president Trussed Con- 
crete Steel Co., of Walkerville; president Es- 
sex County Realty Co.; director St. Lawrence 
Bridge Co. (Montreal), Structural Steel Co. 
(Montreal), Union Trust Co. (Detroit), Mari- 
time Bridge Co. (New Glasgow, N. S.), Essex 
Terminal Railway, Walkerville. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Engineering So- 



ciety, Canadian Society Civil Engineers. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit 
Athletic, Old, Detroit Boat, Turtle Lake. Of- 
fice: Walkerville, Out. Residence: 215 Iro- 
quois Ave., Detroit. 

McMICHAEL, Albert, physician; born, Gor- 
rie. Can., Dec. 12, 1860; son of Abraham and 
Marj'' (Dow) McMichael; educated public 
schools and Collingwood Collegiate Institute; 
M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania, Phila- 
delphia, 1878; post-graduate work, University 
of Toronto and schools and hospitals of Edin- 
burgh, Scotland; married, Feb. 10, 1886, Min- 
nie Hough, of Ontario, Can. In practice in 
Detroit since 1882; president Board of Educa- 
tion, Detroit, 1913-14. Member Wayne County 
Medical Society, Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. Of- 
fice: 10 Tuscola St. Residence: 157 Brainard 
Street. 

McMillan, Enos L.; born, Detroit, May 
29, 1888; son of Neil and Carrie (Lebot) Mc- 
Millan; graduated Detroit University School, 
1907; student University of Michigan, 1 year; 
married, Detroit, Oct. 4, 1913, Miss Frederika 
Walker Swift. Purchasing agent National Can 
Co., since Sept., 1908; also vice-president Mill- 
er Car Co. Member Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: 
Detroit Country, Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, golf, motor boating. Of- 
fice: National Can Co., N. E. cor. Dequindre 
St. and East Grand Boul. Residence: 158 Van 
Dyke Ave. 

MacMILLAN, James Alexander, physician; 
born, Strathroy, Ont., Can., Apr. 35, 1863; son 
of James and Margaret (Bentley) MacMillan; 
educated in Strathroy public and high schools; 
Toronto Normal school; Toronto University, 
degree of B.A., 1887, M.B., 1893; post-graduate 
study in hospitals of London, Eng. ; married 
at Detroit, 1897, Annie Romlyn Buttrick; 2 
sons: Alexander Romlyn, Francis. Began prac- 
tice in Detroit, 1893; professor clinical proc- 
tology and adjunct professor therapeutics, De- 
troit College of Medicine; clinical proctol- 
ogist to Harper Hospital, and department of 
rectal surgery, German Polyclinic, Detroit. 
Member American Medical Association, Amer- 
ican Proetological Society, Michigan Acad- 
emy of Sciences. Presbyterian. Mason (32°), 
Shriner. Club: Prismatic. Office: J. Henry 
Smith Bldg. Residence: 69 Virginia Ave. 

McMillan, Neil, manager National Can 
Co.; born, Scotland, Mar. 18, 1852; son of 
Michael and Jean (Ballentine) McMillan; edu- 
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married, Aug. 4, 1887, Carrie Lebot, of De- 
troit; 3 children: Enos L., Neil, Jr., Carrie U. 
Located in Detroit, 1871; was one of organiz- 
ers of the old Detroit Sheet Metal & Brass 
Works (now owned by the American Ship- 
building Co.); later, organized and conducted 
the Art Stove Works, manufacturers Laurel 
Stoves and Ranges; sold out his interest and 
since 1901 has been identified with the Na- 
tional Can Co. as secretary and general man- 
ager at Detroit. Republican. Methodist. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, K. T. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Rotary. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: N. E. cor. Dequindre St. 
and East Grand Boul. Residence: Pasadena 
Apts., 720 Jefferson Ave. Summer Residence: 
Grande Pointe, Mich. 

McMITiIiAN, Philip H., lawyer; born in 
Detroit, Dec. 28, 1872; son of the late Senator 
James and Mary L. (Wetmore) McMillan; 
graduate Yale University, Classical and Law 
departments, 1894; Harvard Law School, class 
of 1898; married Elizabeth Anderson, of Wash- 
ington, June 7, 1899. Member law firm of An- 
gell, Boynton, McMillan & Bodman since 1895; 
has devoted his attention mainly as executor 
to management of family estate since death 
of his brother, William C. McMillan, Feb., 
1907. President Detroit & Cleveland Naviga- 
tion Co., Detroit Seamless Tube Co.; director 
Detroit Savings Bank; First National Bank, 
Peoples State Bank, The Detroit Hotel Co., 
Monarch Steel Castings Co., Packard Motor 
Car Co. Trustee Grace Hospital Bldg. Repub- 
lican. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 
728 Jefferson Ave. 

McNAMAEA, James, lawyer; born, Dexter, 
Mich., July 4, 1866; son of James and Bridget 
(Fitzgerald) McNamara; attended Dexter 
High School; A.B., University of Michigan, 
1884, LL.B., 1886; married, Jan. 10, 1894, Lil- 
lie Conmey, of Bay City, Mich. Began prac- 
tice at Alpena, Mich., 1887; removed to De- 
troit as general counsel for the Detroit & 
Mackinac Railway Co., 1900; general counsel 
Railway Conductors' Protective Association; 
director Federal Casualty Co., Detroit Casualty 
Co. ; member law firm of McNamara & Scallen. 
Prosecuting attorney Alpena County, 1888-94; 
postmaster Alpena, 1894-99. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Michigan State Bar Association, 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Law- 
yers ' Club. Member B. P. O. Elks, Knights of 
Columbus, Maccabees. Recreations: hunting, 
fishing. Office: 2026 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 20 Kirby Ave. W. 



McNAUGHTON, Charles N.; born, St. Clair, 
Mich., -June 7, 1877; son of Neil and Margaret 
(Bannatyne) McNaughton; educated in public 
and high schools, Detroit, LL.B., Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, 1900; married, 1903, Pearl Mcln- 
erney, of Detroit (she died, 1907); 1 daughter, 
Ardath M. Began practice in Detroit, 1900; 
state agent American Bonding Co. since 1900; 
member firm of Whitaker, McNaughton & 
Livingston, general insurance. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Clubs: Lawyers', Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Tennis. Recreations: aquatic 
sports. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Res- 
idence: 147 Atkinson Ave. 

McNaughton, Duncan K., president 
Palace Model Laundry Co.; born, Chatham, 
Ont., May 22, 1845; son of Duncan and Mar- 
garet (McKay) McNaughton; educated Chat- 
ham public schools; married, Oct. 4, 1910, 
Anna McKnight, of Ballston Spa, N. Y. Be- 
gan active career in grocery business, at Chat- 
ham, 1870, continuing until 1876; in produce 
business, Chatham and Detroit, 1876-85; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1885; member McNaughton, 
Walker & Co., produce merchants, 1885-1900; 
in produce brokerage business alone, 1900-5; 
president and manager Palace Model Laundry 
Co. since 1905. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Independent in politics. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Laundrymen's Associ- 
ation, Michigan State Laundrymen's Associ- 
ation, National Laundrymen 's Association. 
Mason. Club: Detroit Golf. Office: 11-17 Pine 
St. Residence: 1141 Cass Ave. 

McNIEL, Daniel T., retired; born, Logans- 
port, Ind., Dec. 7, 1847; son of Daniel and 
Penina (Stumbaugh) McNeil; educated in 
public schools of Indiana; married at Kokomo, 
Ind., 1880, Sarah Pickett; 2 sons: Walter C, 
Paul C. Began active career as clerk in gen- 
eral freight office of the Indianapolis, Peru 
& Chicago R. R., Indianapolis; next engaged 
in hardware business in Kokomo, Ind., con- 
tinuing for 10 years; was traveling salesman 
for the Reeves Pulley Co., becoming vice- 
president of the company, 1897; removed to 
Detroit, 1904, and in November, 1905, com- 
pleted organization of the Detroit Steel Pul- 
ley Co.; president and manager same until 
Dec, 1909 (retired); vice-president Reeves 
Pulley Co., Columbus, Ind.; engaged in citrous 
fruit raising, Gotha, Fla. Progressive. Presby- 
terian. Club: Country of Orlando, Fla. Recrea- 
tions: golf and fishing. Residence: 20 Alfred 
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McNTEIj, Walter Carson, attorney; born, 
Kokomo, Ind., July 30, 1881; son of Daniel T. 
and Sarah (Pickett) McNiel; educated Ann 
Arbor (Mich.) High School, 1895-99; Univer- 
sity of Michigan, Literary Department, 1899- 
1903, Law Department, 1903-5; A.B., 1903, 
LL.B., 1905; married, Oct. 1, 1908, Katharine 
Blythe Carter, of Atlanta, 111.; 1 son, Walter 
Carson, Jr. Practiced in Detroit since July, 
1905. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: University, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Tennis. Eecrea- 
tions: tennis, boating. Office: 812-813 Ham- 
mond BIdg. Eesidence: 78 Watson St. 

MACON, Edward Adams; born, Eichmond, 
Va., Nov. 5, 1880; son of James M. and Jennie 
(Bridge) Macon; educated in public schools. 
Began active career as clerk in general 
freight office, Chesapeake & Ohio Eailway, at 
Eichmond, Va., Aug. 22, 1895, continuing 
about 3 years; held similar position with same 
road at Cincinnati, 1898-1905; then trans- 
ferred as soliciting freight agent to Eich- 
mond, Va., and remained there, 1905-7, and at 
Memphis, Tenn., Apr.-Dec, 1907, Chicago, 
1907-8, New York, 1908-9; soliciting freight 
agent for Central E. E. of Georgia, in New 
York, Mar.-May, 1909; traveling freight and 
passenger agent Southern Pacific E. E. at 
Tucson, Ariz., 1909-11; general agent same 
road at Detroit since Apr. 20, 1911. Episco- 
palian. Club: Transportation. Office: 221 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 555 Woodward 
Avenue. 

McPEAK, James, commercial agent; born, 
Centralia, Ont., Can., Jan. 22, 1872; son of 
James and Florence (McDonald) McPeak; ed- 
ucated in public schools, Exeter, Ont.; mar- 
ried, Nov. 17, 1892, Sarah Buckley, of London, 
Ont.; children: Cecelia, James Earl. With 
Michigan Central E. E. at Bay City, Mich., 
1886-90, with Grand Trunk E. E. at London, 
Ont., 1890-96; then traveling freight agent, 
same road, with headquarters at Saginaw, 
1896-1912; commercial agent same road, with 
headquarters in Detroit, since Dec. 1, 1912. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Clubs: Transportation, Detroit Traffic. Eecre- 
ations: fishing, hunting, baseball. Office: 
Brush St. Depot. Eesidence: 40 Harmon Ave. 

Mcpherson, Alexander, banker; born, 
Daviat, Scotland, June 7, 1836; son of Wil- 
liam and Elizabeth (Eiddle) McPherson; came 
to America, 1836; educated in village schools 
of Howell, Mich., and at Cochran Business Col- 
lege, Detroit, graduating, 1857; married, 



Greenville, Mich., Sept. 4, 1860, Julia C. Ells- 
worth. Was engaged in mercantile business 
with George W. Lee, Z. F. Crosman and H. H. 
Mills, Howell, 1859-63; organized firm of Alex- 
ander McPherson & Co., bankers, Howell, 
June, 1865, of which he is still a member; 
president Old Detroit National Bank, 1891, 
and since has made his home in Detroit. Also 
president Detroit Trust Co.; director National 
Can Co., the State Bank of Fowlerville, Stand- 
ard Savings and Loan Association. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Old Club of St. Clair Flats, 
Country Club of Grosse Pointe, Bankers '. Of- 
fice: Old Detroit National Bank. Eesidence: 
989 Cass Ave. 

MacPHEESON, Frank Herbert; born,. 
Sharon, Ont., Can., Sept. 2, 1861; son of Craw- 
ford and Elizabeth (Terry) Macpherson; edu- 
cated in public schools. In general store, 1872; 
in printing office, 1876-78; bookkeeper in gen- 
eral store at Brigden, Ont., 1879-82; publisher 
Beeton (Ont.) World, Canadian Bee Journal, 
Canadian Poultry Journal, 1883-92; publisher 
Windsor (Ont.) Eeview, 1893-96; in field of 
accounts since 1897; head of Macpherson, 
Weiss & Co., certified public accountants and 
auditors. Ex-president Institute of Chartered 
Accountants of Ontario. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Country, Detroit Automobile, Bloomfield 
Hills Country, San Gabriel Valley Country 
(Cal.), Windsor (Windsor, Ont.). Office: 1004 
Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 117 Kirby 
Avenue E. 

McQUISTION, Oliver J., insurance; born on 
farm, Clinton Co., Mich., Aug. 17, 1873; son of 
William H. and Sarah (Strauser) McQuistion; 
educated in public schools; married, Aug, 
4, 1897, Euby Setterington, of Elsie, 
Mich.; 1 daughter, Lois. Cashier for 
John Hicks, St. John's, Mich., 1893-96; en- 
gaged in banking, 1896-1906, and organized 
several banks; sold out all banking interests, 
1906, and located in Detroit; secretary-treas- 
urer Detroit Insurance Agency, since 1906. 
Village treasurer, South Lyon, Mich., 1898. Ee- 
publican. Baptist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
Member Knights of Pythias, I. O. O. F. Eecre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: 1104-1112 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 140 Pallister 
Avenue. 

McRAE, Milton A., journalist; born Detroit, 
June 13, 1858; son of Duncan B. and Helen 
(Stevenson) McEae; academy education; mar- 
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to, Ont.; children: Mrs. J. P. Scripps, Helen 
v., Marie E., Lindsay S. Joint owner of the 
Scripps-McRae League and other daily news- 
papers; vice-president McEae & Eoberts Co., 
manufacturers of brass goods, Detroit. For- 
merly president of the United Press Associa- 
tion of New York and Scripps-McRae League 
Newspapers. Retired from active business and 
management of league, 1908. Removed, from 
Cincinnati, where he resided for 25 years, to 
Detroit, 1907. Spends winters in southern Cal- 
ifornia. President Detroit Board of Commerce, 
1911; vice-president and member executive 
committee Boy Scouts of America; vice-presi- 
dent Detroit Y. M. C. A.; president Harper 
Hospital, and officially connected with many 
other philanthropic and charitable institutions 
of Detroit. Lecturer on journalism University 
of Michigan. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Golf, Old, Automobile. Recreation: golf. Of- 
fice: Majestic Bldg. Residence: 36 Ferry 
Avenue E. 

McVeigh, James A., physician; born, Cov- 
ington, Ky., Apr. 12, 1872; son of Peter and 
Mary (Sweeny) MacVeigh; educated at St. 
Xavier's (Jesuit) College, Cincinnati, O.; 
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., 
degree of A.B.; Medical Department, Univer- 
sity of Cincinnati, M.D., 1896; married at De- 
troit, Sept. 11, 1895, Frances Eleanor Byrne; 
children: Frank, Eleanor, James A., Jr. Be- 
gan practice in Cincinnati, Apr. 11, 1896; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1898. Member American 
Medical Association, American Proctologic 
Association, Michigan State Medical Society, 
Wayne County Medical Society. Democrat. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Clubs: Country, Detroit Golf. Recreation: 
outdoor sports. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. 
Residence: 61 Adelaide St. 

McVITTIE, Alexander; born, May 6, 1842; 
died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

MADAY, Albert; born, Poland, Apr. 7, 
1864; son of Frank and Agnes (Siodmak) 
Maday; educated in public schools of Wapno, 
Poland; came to America, spring of 1882; mar- 
ried at Detroit, May 21, 1901, Addie Richards; 
children: Arthur, Helen, Bernice, Henry, 
Mary Adaline, Agnes. At 18 years of age 
worked in coal mines of Pennsylvania; then 
was employed in hotels, sold sewing machines, 
pictures and picture frames; engaged in pic- 
ture and frame business in Detroit and en- 
tered real estate and fire insurance. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Es- 
tate Board. Member Michigan National 



Guard, 1900-1. Republican. Roman Catholic. 
Recreations: hunting, fishing and music. Of- 
fice: 505 Canfield Ave. E. Residence: Royal 
Oak, Mich. 

MAEDEL, Arthur; born, Benmiller, Ont., 
Oct. 23, 1873; son of Gottfried and Wilhel- 
mina (Frank) Maedel; educated in public 
schools of Canada and business university, 
Detroit; married, Detroit, June 28, 1905, Kath- 
erine Gertrude Becker; 1 son, A. Howard. En- 
tered railway service, 1894, as billing clerk 
Michigan Central Ry., and was later rate clerk 
in commercial office and contracting freight 
agent, 1902, was contracting freight agent of 
the Chicago & Alton R. R. 1902-5, and has 
been commercial freight agent of same road 
since June 1, 1905. Republican. Protestant. 
Member Masonic order. Chapter. Club: De- 
troit Transportation. Recreation: fishing. Of- 
fice: 425 Ford Bldg. Residence: 79 Colling- 
wood Ave. 

MAGUIRE, Arthur David Patrick, lawyer; 
born, Hamilton, Ont., Can.; son of Patrick 
and Margaret (Walsh) Maguire; graduate 
Central School, Hamilton, and later attended 
high school there; spent 6 years as student at 
St. Mary's (Jesuit) College, Montreal; stu- 
dent for 3 years in Law Department, Catholic 
University, Washington, D. C, degree of 
LL.B., June, 1899; student 1 year, Detroit 
Law School, degree of LL.B., June, 1904; mar- 
ried at Brooklyn, N. Y., 1900, Irene Lydia 
Uflfreduzi; 1 daughter, Kathleen Frances. Was 
private secretary to Congressman Alfred 
Lucking and secretary congressional commit- 
tee, First District of Michigan. Has engaged 
in practice in Detroit since June, 1904. Secre- 
tary Detroit Garment Manufacturing Co. 
Member American and Michigan State Bar 
associations. Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Democrat; active worker in the presidential 
campaign of 1912; organizer and secretary 
Woodrow Wilson Club, of Wayne Co. Roman 
Catholic. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Catholic 
(New York). Recreations: hunting and fish- 
ing. Office: 904-905 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 1065 Jefferson Ave. 

MAGUIRE, Francis John Walsh, surgeon; 
born, Hamilton, Ont., Feb. 16, 1868; son of 
Patrick and Margaret (Walsh) Maguire; edu- 
cated in public and private schools; B.S., St. 
Lawrence College, Montreal, Can., 1888; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1895; post-gradu- 
ate studies in Vienna and Paris; married at 
Detroit, June 16, 1897, Mignon Bosset. Was 
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pital service, 1895-97; has practiced in Detroit 
since 1897, specializing in surgery; attending 
surgeon St. Mary's Hospital; chief surgeon 
Home Sanitarium, ^tna Life Insurance Co.; 
president Detroit Garment Manufacturing Co. 
Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Member Ameri- 
can Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies. Member 
Knights of Columbus, New York Society of 
Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Kecreations: motor touring, trav- 
eling. Author of the following published ar- 
ticles: A New Dietetic and Injection Method 
of Treating Typhoid Fever, with a Eepout of 
One Hundred and Thirty-eight Consecutive 
Cases Successfully treated in the Last Ten 
Years; Intestinal Obstruction and Paralysis 
of the Bowels Following Laparotomy; The 
Curse of Miscarriage to Our American Women, 
With a Few Suggestions in the Way of a 
Remedy; The Use of Rubber Gloves As An 
Aid to Prophylaxis in Obstetrics; The Ma- 
guire Dropper for the Administration of 
Saline; The Maguire Diagnostic Sound. Of- 
fices: 778 Jefferson Ave. and Shurly Bldg., 32 
Adams St. Residence: 776 Jefferson Ave. 

MAHON, Thomas J., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 19, 1873; sou of Lawrence and Anna 
(Ryan) Mahon; educated in parochial schools 
of Detroit; Detroit College, receiving degrees 
of A.B. and A.M., 1892; Law Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1896; un- 
married. Engaged in practice of law in De- 
troit since 1897. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Lawyers ' Club. Republican. Roman 
Catholic. Recreations: boating, fishing and 
baseball. Office: .512 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 300 Medbury Ave. 

MAHON, William D.; born, Athens County, 
O., Aug. 14, 1861; sou of Robert and Rebecca 
(Cook) Mahon; attended public schools a few 
months; married July 1, 1881, Ida Neff, of 
Baltimore, O.; 4 children: Ida, Russell, Or- 
lando, Eugene. Entered the street car serv- 
ice as a driver, at Columbus, O., 1888, and 
assisted in organizing employes of that sys- 
tem; v.'as elected president, later elected sec- 
retary and business agent; served two terms 
as president Trades and Labor Council of Co- 
lumbus; assisted in organizing Amalgamated 
Association of Street and Electric Railway 
Employes, Indianapolis, 1892, elected presi- 
dent, 1893; international president. Amalga- 
mated Association of Street and Electric 
Railway Employes of America since 1893. Ap- 
pointed by Mayor Marx, June, 1913, street 



railway official ; 
25, 1869; son of 



railway commissioner. City of Detroit, 
tor The Motorman and Conductor, 11 yea s, 
appointed by Governor Pingree judge St ite 
Court of Arbitration, 1898; served as presid- 
ing judge 3 years; member executive commit- 
tee National Civic Federation and acted in 
the work of American Federation of Labor. 
Office: 603 Hodges Bldg. Residence: 221 
Mitchell Ave. 

MAIN, James Porteus, 
born, Portland, Me., Dec. 
John and Mary Jane (Whitely) Main; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1900, Anna Belle Richardson. 
Began active career in office of James H. 
Muir, treasurer of the Grand Trunk R. R., at 
Detroit, 1885; was transferred to transporta- 
tion department of the road, 1886; became 
chief clerk to superintendent and superin- 
tendent of telegraph in Mar., 1894, continu- 
ing until 1904; superintendent and traffic man- 
ager Detroit, Toledo & Shore Line R. R., 1904- 
11, since general manager. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian; superintendent Westminster Presbyte- 
rian Sunday School. Club: Detroit Transpor- 
tation. Office: 303 Lightner Bldg. Residence: 
98 Brainard St. 

MAIRE, Lewis E.; born, Philadelphia, Sept. 
3, 1855; son of John E. and Catherine P. 
(Verpilot) Maire; educated public schools, 
Detroit; Webster Polytechnic; M.D., Detroit 
Medical College, 188i; married, Nov., 1881, 
Florence M. T. Davis, of Detroit. In practice 
since 1881; ophthalmologist Wabash R. R. 
Trustee Grosse Pointe Park Village, 1913-15. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member American, 
Michigan and Wayne County Medical associa- 
tions. Northern Tri-State Medical Association, 
Detroit Academy of Medicine. Otologicai 
Club, Ophthalmological Club. Mason. Mem- 
ber Woodmen of the World. Recreations: lit- 
erature, gardening. Office: 78 Washington 
Ave. Residence: Grosse Pointe Park. 

MALCOMSON, Alexander Y., president The 
Alexander Y. Malcomson Coal Co. until 1913, 
since president Malcomson-Houghten Co., coal, 
coke and builders' supplies; married, Miss 
Schofield; children: Mary J., Helen J., George 
W. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Rotary, Catholic 
Study Club. Office: Free Press Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 1725 Woodward Ave. Summer Resi- 
dence: Orchard Lake, Mich. 

MAliOTT, Andrew Lome, real estate ; born, 
Kingsville, Ont., Can., Apr. 11, 1880; son of 
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"ilott; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
^led, June 28, 1904, Louise Anna Harris, of 
Petroit. Employed in postoffice, Detroit, un- 
til Oct. 1, 1906, then entered real estate busi- 
ness with Homer Warren & Co. and still con- 
tinues. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Methodist. Member of Palestine 
Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 1227 
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 1708 Vine- 
wood Ave. 

MANCHESTER, William C, lawyer; born, 
Canfield, O., Dec. 25, 1873; son of Hugh A. 
and Susan Rosannah (Squire) Manchester; 
took a six-year course in Northeastern Ohio 
Normal College, Canfield, graduating, degree 
of A.B., 1894; graduate University of Michi- 
gan, Law Department, LL.B., 1896; married 
at Bay City, Mich., Dec. 27, 1898, Margaret 
Katherine MacGregor; 6 children: Hugh Alex- 
ander, Mary Katherine, William Charles, Jr., 
Helen Margaret, Susan Rosannah, Frances. In 
practice at Detroit since Jan., 1897. Elected 
delegate to Constitutional Convention, State 
of Michigan, 1907. Member Lawyers' Club 
of Detroit, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State and American Bar associa- 
tions. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican; member Republican State Cen- 
tral Committee since 1910. Presbyterian. Ma- 
son (32°); member Corinthian Lodge No. 241; 
Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T. ; Shrine; 
member Detroit Lodge No. 34, B. P. O. Elks, 
Kappa Sigma fraternity. Recreations: litera- 
ture, hunting, fishing. Office: Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg. Residence: 219 Vinewood Ave. 

MANCOURT, Edward M.; moved to Chi- 
cago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

MANDELL, Henry Addison, jurist; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 16, 1861; son of Addison and 
Mary F. (Chittenden) Mandell; educated in 
public schools and University of Michigan, 
graduating, Ph.B., 1883; unmarried. Read 
law with Moore & Canfield and was admitted 
to the bar, 1885; engaged in admiralty and 
general practice until 1891; assistant city at- 
torney, 1891-92, and assistant prosecuting at- 
torney, 1892-1901; appointed by Governor 
Bliss in 1901 as judge of Circuit Court, to fill 
vacancy; was elected judge to fill vacancy, 
1903, reelected in 1905, 1911, present term ex- 
piring 1917. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Michi- 
gan State Bar Association. Mason, K. T. 
Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Country, Univer- 
sity. Recreations: amateur photography, auto- 



mobiling. Office: County Bldg. Residence: 819 
Jefferson Ave. 

MANEY, John W., funeral director; born, 
Detroit, May 26, 1870; son of John W. and 
Sarah (White) Maney; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married. Mar., 1895, Mary 
Hamilton, of Detroit; 2 children: John W., 
Jr., Pearl Mary; married, 2d, Helen F. Huber, 
of Wasso, Ind. Began active career at 10 
years of age in bolt and nut works, and con- 
tinued for 5 years; became connected with 
undertaking and embalming business at age 
of 15; with Geist Bros., then partner with 
Charles Orleman as Maney & Orleman; opened 
establishment on own account, 1894, of which 
has since been the head; city and county un- 
dertaker. Independent in politics. Episco- 
palian. President Detroit Funeral Directors ' 
Association since Jan. 1, 1913; member Na- 
tional and Michigan State Funeral Directors ' 
associations. Member B. P. O. Elks, L. O. O. 
Moose, National Union, Maccabees, Modern 
Woodmen, I. O. Foresters, Foresters of Amer- 
ica, etc. Clubs: Detroit Pastime Gun, Ford 
Bowling (captain). Recreations: automobil- 
ing, bowling, fishing, shooting. Office: 43-47 
National Ave. Residence: 331 Lincoln Ave. 

MANN, Charles Frederick; born, Ann Ar- 
bor, Mich., Sept. 19, 1864; son of Emanuel 
Ernest and Anna (Neithammer) Mann; edu- 
cated public fichools of Ann Arbor; married, 
June 15, 1891, Irene F. Delbridge, of Detroit; 
one daughter, Gertrude Delbridge. Engaged 
in retail drug business in Detroit since Sept. 
15, 1881; in busines on own account since 
May, 1887; director Wolverine Drug Co. Di- 
rector Retail Bureau, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Office: 901 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 91 Forest Ave. W. 

MANN, Roland Henry; born, Detroit, Feb. 
22, 1880; son of Ernest E. and Amelia S. 
(Backus) Mann; educated Detroit High 
School and Ann Arbor High School; married, 
June 5, 1902, Katherine Fowler Maedonald, 
of Detroit; 3 children: Donald C, Ernest E., 
Katherine. Has been connected with the 
American Radiator Co. ever since beginning 
of active career; assistant manager Michigan 
plant of the company since 1909. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Palestine Lodge 
No. 357, F. & A. M. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: automobiling, baseball, football. 
Office: 424 Trombly Ave. Residence: 86 E. 
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MANNING, Bartholomew H., real estate; 
born, Thamesville, Ont., Can., Dec, 30, 1882; 
son of Eobert and Deborah (O 'Hern) Man- 
ning; educated public schools, Thamesville; 
married, June 6, 1906, Margaret H. Kenney, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Eobert William, Catherine 
Virginia. Came to Detroit, 1898; entered 
employ of the Union Trust Co., 1903; manager 
real estate department same since 1910. Re- 
publican. Eoman Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate 
Board, National Association of Real Estate 
PJxchanges. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Recreation: athletics. OflEice: Union Trust Co. 
Residence: 2258 West Grand Boul. 

MANTON, Walter Porter, physician; born, 
Providence, R. I., Aug. 3, 1857; son of Walter 
Bartlett M.; private education in United 
States and Germany, fitting for college; grad- 
uate Harvard Medical School, 1881; three 
years post-graduate studies abroad; since in 
practice, Detroit; married at Lake City, 
Minn., 1879, Cara M. Williamson; children: 
Walter, M.D., Helen. Formerly professor clin- 
ical gynecology and professor obstetrics, De- 
troit College of Medicine; gynecologist to 
Harper Hospital and to Eastern and Northern 
Michigan Asylums for Insane; consulting gyn- 
ecologist St. Joseph's Retreat; president med- 
ical board, Woman 's Hospital. Republican. 
Member American Medical Association, Amer- 
ican Association Obstetricians and Gynecolo- 
gists, American Gynecological Society, Michi- 
gan State Medical Society, Michigan Academy 
Sciences, Detroit Academy Medicine, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Loyal Legion, Sons 
of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Pere Marquette Fishing, Univer- 
sity (Chicago). Author: A Syllabus of Lec- 
tures on Human Embryology; Helps to Nat- 
ural History Series (six manuals); Epitome 
of Obstetrics, 1903. Wrote chapters in Jew- 
ett's Obstetrics, and Peterson's Obstetrics; 
also many special articles. Recreations: fish- 
ing and hunting. Office: 32 Adams Ave. Res- 
idence: 45 Watson St. 

MANZELMANN, Charles; born, Prussia, 
Germany, Nov. 11, 1861; son of John and 
Mary Manzelmann; came to Detroit, 1871; 
educated in parochial schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Nov, 15, 1883, Minnie Knack; 
2 sons: Charles, Jr., Herbert. Began learn- 
ing broom making, 1874, and has been en- 
gaged in the busines in his own name since 
1881. Member Michigan House of Represent- 
atives, 1895-96; director Deaf and Dumb In- 



stitute, North Detroit. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Republican. Evangelical Luth- 
eran. OflSce: 741-749 Bellevue Ave. Resi- 
dence: 531 Field Ave. 

MABCEBO, Joseph IiCO, wholesale confec- 
tionery and cigars; born. New Baltimore, 
Mich.,"^Nov. 13, 1869; son of Peter and Eliza- 
beth (Rose) Marcero; parents both of French 
descent, grandfather on father's side coming 
to America, 1828 (family name originally 
spelled Marcereau) ; educated high school, 
New Baltimore; Catholic School, Anchorville, 
Mich.; Detroit Business University; married, 
Sept. 2, 1897, Frances Thompson, of Detroit; 
4 children: Ellen, Thompson, Joseph, Jr., Eliz- 
abeth. Began active career in employ of the 
Fair Haven Stave Co., Fair Haven, Mich., 
1889, continuing 3 years; with Daniel Scotten 
& Co., 1892-1900; opened business on own ac- 
count as wholesale and retail dealer in cigars 
and confectionery, Pontiac, Mich., 1900; es- 
tablished similar line in Detroit, 1909 (both 
stores now in operation) ; president Marcero 
Mercantile Co. (Pontiac), J. L. Marcero & Co., 
Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Pontiac Commercial Association (president). 
Republican. Roman Catholic, Member Knights 
of Columbus, C. M. B. A., B. P. O, Elks. Rec- 
reation: motoring. Office: 65 Jefferson Ave., 
Detroit. Residence: Pontiac, Mich. 

MABCOTTE, John B,; born, Detroit, Mar. 
6, 1863; son of John I. and Margaret (Gart- 
land) Marcotte; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; unmarried. Began in employ of Swift 
& Dobbs, wholesale druggists, Detroit, contin- 
uing one year; then became connected with 
Frederick Stearns & Co., manufacturing chem- 
ists, and remained four years; was with Ham- 
mond, Standish & Co., meat packers, for five 
years; became identified with The Edward 
Henkel Co., wholesale grocers, 1887, and has 
been secretary, treasurer and manager of the 
company since 1895. Democrat. Catholic. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 35-37 Farmer St. 
Residence: 339 3d Ave. 

MARKS, Joseph A,; born, Red Bank, N, J,, 
Dec. 24, 1858; sou of William L. and Ann M. 
(Lufburrow) Marks; educated in public 
schools; married, Detroit, Oct. 22, 1908, Edith 
Louise Wilkie; one daughter, Virginia. Came 
to Detroit, 1879, and began as clerk for Du- 
Charme, Fletcher & Co., hardware; later con- 
nected with Limbauch & Weber, hardware, 
T. B. Rayl & Co., J. A, Marks & Co., and then 
with Hodson, Howard & Co.; firm became Hod- 
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Mr. Hodson, acquired full ownership as Jo- 
seph A. Marks & Co. Eepublican. 32° Mason, 
K. T., Shriner; member B. P. O. E. Eecrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 93 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 264 Hancock Ave. W. 

MAROSKA., Louis John, secretary Kahl 
Iron Foundry; born, Detroit, Jan. 21, 1883; 
son of John Louis and Henrietta (Ilenning) 
Maroska; educated Duffield School and De- 
troit Business University; married, Clara Al- 
bright, of Detroit, July 4, 1902; one daugh- 
ter, Madeline Marie. Began active career as 
pattern maker, Kahl Iron Foundry, 1900, be- 
came manager, and since 1911 has been secre- 
tary of firm; also a practical accountant. Re- 
publican. German Lutheran. Recreations: 
fishing and yachting. Office: 537 Atwater St. 

E. Residence: 462 Clinton Ave. 
MARQUIS, Samuel Simpson, clergyman; 

born, Sharon, O., June 8, 1866; son of John E. 
and Sarah P. Marquis; A.B. (with honors), 
Allegheny College, 1890 (D.D., 1905); B.D., 
Cambridge (Mass.) Theological School, 1893; 
married at Warren, 0., Aug. 23, 1894, Gertrude 
Lee Snyder. Ordered deacon P. E. Church, 
1891, ordained priest, 1893; rector Trinity 
Church, Woburn, Mass., 1893-97, Trinity 
Church, Bridgewater, Mass., 1897-99, St. Jo- 
seph's Church, Detroit, 1899-1906; rector St. 
Paul's Church and dean of St. Paul's Cathe- 
dral since May 15, 1906. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Recreation: summer 
home, St. Clair River. Residence: 35 Han- 
cock Ave. E. 

MARR, Maurice R., fire insurance; born, 
Dec. 27, 1860; died, Jan. 13, 1912; see A^ol. 
1908. 

MARR, Richard Henderson, architect; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 24, 1885; son of James A. and 
Elizabeth (Dovey) Marr; educated Detroit 
Central High School; Harvard University, 2 
years; married, Mar. 29, 1911, Irma R. Bon- 
uing (A.B., Wellesley College, 1910), of De- 
troit. In general practice of architecture in 
Detroit since 1905. Republican. Member De- 
troit Architectural Club. Clubs: Town, Har- 
vard, Detroit Yacht. Office: 1926 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 200 Edison Ave. 

MARSH, George Beverly, clergyman; born, 
Hamilton, Ont., Can., Oct. 2, 1869; son of 
William James and Tama Elizabeth (Beverly) 
Marsh; educated Hamilton Collegiate Insti- 
tute; Rockford Academy, Rockford, 111.; by 
private study; married, Feb. 4, 1897, Blanche 

F. Bate, of Rockford, 111.; one child, Clyde B. 
Ordained M. E. ministry, 1901; pastor Bur- 



ritt, 111., 1893-95, Forreston, 111., 1896, Wol- 
verine, Mich., 1896-99, Chelsea Circuit. 1899- 
1900, Tipton, Mich., 1900-3, Milan, Mich., 
1903-7, Centenary Church, Detroit, since 1907. 
Secretary-treasurer Methodist Ministers' As- 
sociation, Detroit. Mason. Recreations: fish- 
ing, baseball. Residence: 43 Dearborn Ave. 

MARSH, R(obert) George; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 27, 1870; son of Robert J. and Mary 
(Beniteau) Marsh; educated in public schools 
of Detroit to 1880, and at Detroit Jesuit Col- 
lege, 1882-85; married at Detroit, June 3, 
1896, Margaret L. Madigan. Engaged in bot- 
tling business with his father after leaving 
school and was later in extract business; pro- 
prietor of The George Marsh Co., manufac- 
tures of soda fountains and billiard tables 
since 1885; president Marsh Automatic Soda 
Fountain Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Elks. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Mer- 
vue. Recreations: boating, hunting and fish- 
ing. Office: 9-11 Farmer St. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Shores, Mich. 

MARSHALL, Anthony J., hotel supplies; 
born, Detroit, July 5, 1858; educated in pri- 
vate schools. Was employed in various stores 
in Detroit, 1872-85; engaged as brass founder 
and manufacturer, 1885-97; has dealt in bar, 
hotel and restaurant supplies, also soda foun- 
tain, billiard table, butchers' and janitors' 
supplies, since 1897. Republican. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. B. P. 0. E., Har- 
monie Society. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Curling, Detroit Yacht. Recreations: golf, 
boating, bowling. Office: 168 Randolph St. 
Residence: 1006 East Grand Boul. 

MARSHALL, Edgar Cliarles, funeral di- 
rector; born, Detroit, Jan. 4, 1893; son of Fred 
G. and Elizabeth (Niedermueller) Marshall; 
educated public schools and Business Institute, 
Detroit; unmarried. In undertaking business 
since beginning of active career; after death 
of father, Nov., 1912, associated with brother 
in purchase of the business as Fred G. Mar- 
shall Sons. Member Detroit Funeral Direc- 
tors' Association. Republican. Evangelical 
Church. Recreation: automobiling. Office and 
Residence: 245 Beaubien St. 

MARSHALL, Fred G., funeral director; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 10, 1885; son of Fred G. 
and Elizabeth (Niedermueller) Marshall; ed- 
ucated public schools and Detroit Business 
University; Cincinnati College of Embalm- 
ing; married, Nov., 1909, Glenna Doyle, of 
Hastings, Mich.; 1 daughter, Virginia E. In 



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business established by father, 1878; admitted 
to firm, 1911; member Fred G. Marshall Sons. 
Eepublican. Evangelical Church. Member 
Michigan Funeral Directors' and Embalmers' 
Association (treasurer), Detroit Funeral Di- 
rectors' Association. 32° Mason, Shriner. 
Member Arbeiter Society. Club: Detroit 
Yacht. Recreation: automobiling. Office and 
Residence: 245 Beaubien St. 

MAESHAIiL, Michael W.; born, Apr. 29, 
1860; died, Dec. 19, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

MAESHAIjL, Eoy, publisher; born, Cas- 
sopolis, Mich., Oct. 17, 1884; son David Ed- 
win and Ada (Jenkins) Marshall; educated 
Dowagiac (Mich.) High School; married, June 
9, 1908, Bernice Spencer, of Dowagiac. En- 
gaged in newspaper work on Detroit Free 
Press, 1902-5; construction work in Mexico, 
1906; publishing business, Detroit, since 1906; 
treasurer and business manager Concrete-Ce- 
ment Age Pub. Co., publishers of the Concrete- 
Cement Age. Club: Scarab. Recreation: gar- 
dening. Office: 97 Fort St. W. Residence: 27 
LaSalle Gardens, N. 

MARSHALL, William John, engineering 
and automobiles; born, Calais, Me., May 2, 
1872; son of William Balcom and Annie Ca- 
therine (Powers) Marshall; descended from 
English ancestry; common school education; 
married, Sept. 18, 1893, Henrietta Wilson, of 
St. Helen, Lancashire, England; one daugh- 
ter, Ethel Gene. Has been identified since be- 
ginning of active career with various branches 
of engineering, especially steam engineering 
and naval machinery; also general manager 
W. J .Marshall Auto Co., selling agents for 
Paige automobiles; president Mercury Cycle- 
car Co. Formerly member 1st Artillery of 
Massachusetts, and of Michigan Naval Brigade 
(engineering division). Republican. Member 
Church of England. Member Spanish War 
Veterans, Detroit Naval Reserves; engineer- 
ing officer Michigan Naval Brigade. Mem- 
ber Detroit Automobile Dealers' Association. 
Odd Fellow. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, En- 
gineers'. Recreation: motor boating. Office: 
75-78 Woodward Ave. Residence: 100 Forest 
Ave. E. 

MAESHUTZ, WlUiam B.; born, Bambert, 
Bavaria, Germanj^, Sept. 1, 1854; son of Jo- 
seph S. and Regina (Stachel) Marshutz; edu- 
cated public schools, and University of Vien- 
na, Austria; married. May 30, 1877, Ella 
Hunter, of Lancaster, O.; 1 son, Joseph Hunt- 
er. Came to America, 1869; read law and ad- 
mitted to bar in Illinois, 1877; identified with 



insurance business since 1888; came to De- 
troit from Milwaukee, Wis., 1908, and has 
since been connected with Michigan Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. as supervisor of agencies. 
Presbyterian. Associate member Detroit Post 
No. 384, G. A. R. Club: Fellowcraft. Recrea- 
tion: reading. Office: 407 Hammond Bldg. 
Residence: The Pasadena. 

MARTIN, Harold E., lawyer; born, Lapeer 
County, Mich., Feb. 15, 1881; son of Burdett 
and Harriet E. (Ruggles) Martin; educated 
public schools, Lapeer County; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1901; married, Sept. 4, 
1907, Nettie E. Lott, of Manistee, Mich, (died, 
1908); 1 son, Wilber E. Became student, 1898^ 
in law office, with which is now connected; 
admitted to bar, 1901; member firm of Geer, 
Williams, Martin & Butler since 1905. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Lawyers'. Office: 18 Buhl Blk. 
Residence: Lenox Apts. 

MAETIN, William C; born, Jackson Coun- 
ty, O., Jan. 10, 1875; son of Henry and Mary 
(Crabtree) Martin; educated in public 
schools; married at Newark, 0., Apr. 8, 1899, 
Estella Haynes; children: Harold, Gladys,, 
Earl. Lived on farm until 1897; became con- 
nected as solicitor with Metropolitan Life In- 
surance Co., 1898, and was promoted to posi- 
tion of assistant superiteudent at Toledo, O., 
where he remained for five years; acted as 
superintendent at Calumet, Mich., two years, 
and has filled similar office in Detroit since 
1905. Mason. Republican. Methodist. Club: 
Detroit Athletic. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 1423 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 351 
McClellan Ave. 

MAETIN, William H.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
8, 1876; son of Henry T. and Nellie (Faldey) 
Martin; family settled in Detroit in early 
40 's; educated public schools, Detroit; un- 
married. Began active career in mailing di- 
vision, Detroit post office, 1894; appointed 
acting superintendent of mails, Detroit, Feb. 
1, 1912, superintendent of mails, July 1, 1913. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recre- 
ations: fishing, boating. Office: 102 Post Of- 
fice. Residence: 172 Calumet Ave. 

MAETINDALE, Wales C; son of George 
G. and Clarissa (Howard) Martindale; edu- 
cated in public schools and Detroit High 
School, graduating, 1882; married, 1887, Clara 
Henderson; children: Frederick C, George C, 
Clarissa, Edwina, Allen, Laura, Wales C, Jr. 
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1885; removed to Detroit and served as prin- 
cipal of Clinton and Williams schools and 
Eastern High School; superintendent of 
schools, Detroit, 1897-1912, since in real es- 
tate business. Mason, Knight Templar, Shri- 
ner. Office: 802 Majestic Blk. Residence: 
2176 Grand River Ave. 

MARTZ, Albert A.; born, Detroit, June 14, 
1867; son of Michael and Appolonia Martz; 
educated in public schools and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married at Detroit, Feb. 20, 
1900, Elizabeth Nagel; 3 daughters: Rose- 
mary, Elizabeth, Virginia. Has been identified 
since 1891 with the Detroit Brewing Co. (es- 
tablished, 1868, by his father), and has been 
treasurer of the company since 1897. Catho- 
lic. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Harmonie, De- 
troit Yacht, Rushmere. Recreations: yacht- 
ing and automobiling. Office: 490 Orleans St. 
Residence: 165 Van Dyke Ave. 

MARTZ, Charles A.; born, Detroit, Mar. 
24, 1864; son of Frank and Catherine Martz; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Aug. 12, 1896, Lottie Dust; 
3 children: Katherine, J. Genevieve, Charles 
A., Jr. Began in office of Detroit Brewing Co., 
1881; has been secretary of the company 
since 1897; president Rands Manufacturing 
Co.; superintendent of agencies and director 
Michigan Bonding & Security Co. Catholic. 
Member B. P. O. E., Harmonie Society. Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 490 Orleans St. 
Residence: 702 East Grand Boul. 

MARTZ, George H., brewer; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 23, 1857; son of Michael and Appolonia 
Martz; educated in Detroit jjublic schools and 
Detroit Business University; married at De- 
troit, 1897, Margaret Corbet. Has been con- 
nected with the Detroit Brewing Co. since 
the beginning of his business career, 1873; 
upon death of father, 1897, succeeded him as 
president of the company. Recreations: hunt- 
ing and fishing. Office: 490 Orleans St. Resi- 
dence: New Baltimore, Mich. 

MARX, Adolph; born, Coblenz-ou-Rhine, 
Germany, .June 30, 1857; son of David and 
Fanny (Kahn) Marx; educated German pub- 
lic schools and under private tutor in foreign 
languages; married, London, England, Nov. 
8, 1881, Auguste Schubach, of Neuwied-on- 
Rhine, Germany; 7 children: Frieda (Mrs. 
David Lewis), Cora (Mrs. George A. Bloom), 
Benjamin Tecumseh, Wilma (Mrs. Aubrey 
Straus, of Richmond, Va.), Florence (Mrs. 
Louis Barnett, of Chicago), Delia, Montrose. 
Came to America, 1871; started in business 



with father in 1880 and continued the meat 
business until 1908; then organized the Marx 
Market Co., of which is president; director 
Broadway Market Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Jewish religion. Vice-president 
of the National Master Butchers ' Association 
of America. Member Knights of Pythias, B. 
P. O. Elks. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 25 Cadillac Sq. Residence: Tuller Hotel. 

MARX, Benjamin D.; born, Coblenz, Ger- 
many, Oct. 26, 1867; son of David and Ve- 
ronica (Kahn) Marx; was brought to Amer- 
ica, 1871; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; married, June 24, 1894, Susan Schu- 
bach, of St. Louis; 4 children: Milton D., 
Vera, Ruth, Lucille. Engaged in various ca- 
I^acities until 19; then assisted brother, A. 
Marx, in meat business, in St. Paul, Minn.; 
in meat business for self at Detroit, at 21; 
went to St. Louis, 1896, and engaged in sell- 
ing railroad tickets; returned to Detroit, 1907, 
and since in meat business. Democrat. Jew- 
ish religion. Member Knights of Pythias, 
Free Sons of Israel, Moose. Office: 25 Cadil- 
lac Sq. Residence: 305 Ferry Ave. E. 

MARX, Jacob L.; born, Detroit, Sept., 
1859; son of Moses and Barbara (Weinstock) 
Marx; educated in public schools of Detroit 
and Goldsmith's Business College; married, 
Detroit, 1889, Minnie Kopple; 4 sons: Hubert 
K., Donald A., Ivan, Marcellut;. Began as deal- 
er in hides, furs and pelts, continuing for 
five years; associated with his father, 1882, 
and established present business under title 
of B. Marx & Son. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Member U. C. T. 
Clubs: Commercial, Phoenix. Recreation: 
baseball. Office: 92-94 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 45 Rhode Island Ave. 

MARX, Moses; born, Nov. 12, 1829; died, 
Aug. 12, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

MARX, Oscar Bruno, mayor; born, Detroit, 
July 14, 1866; son of Stephen and Eleanore 
(Busch) Marx; educated public schools and 
German American Seminary; married, Feb. 4, 
1897, Lydia Darmstaetter, of Detroit; two 
children: Emma, Oscar B., Jr. Assisted father 
on farm and in dairy until 25; entered employ 
of Michigan Optical Co., 1891, and has since 
been identified with the company, of which 
has been president since 1902; member board 
of directors Standard Computing Scale Co. 
Served as estimator-at-large, 1894-95; alder- 
man 15th Ward, 1895-1903; city assessor, 1910- 
13; elected mayor, Nov. 7, 1912, for term end- 
ing 1915. Republican. Clubs: Harmonie, Con- 



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cordia, Turners, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreations: yachting, fishing. Office: 
City Hall. Residence: 465 East Grand Boul. 

MABXHAUSEN, August, editor and pub- 
lisher; born, Detroit, Feb. 12, 1864; son of 
August and Marie (Ewers) Marxhausen; edu- 
cated Detroit Seminary; married, 1892, Laura 
Lorch, of Detroit; 3 children: Erua, Curt and 
Thelma. Began active career with the Abend- 
Post at age of 15, and served in every ca- 
pacity, now manager and proprietor same; 
president Detroit Delicatessen Kitchen; sec- 
retary The Guide Co. Progressive. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, German Ameri- 
can Society. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Har- 
monie, Concordia. Recreation: yachting. Of- 
fice: 60 Broadway. Residence: 102 Watson St. 

MAEXHAUSEN, August, St., newspaper 
publisher; born, Apr. 2, 1833; died, Dec. 27, 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

MASON, Fred J.; born, Detroit, Sept., 1871; 
son of W. J. and Helen S. (Wright) Mason; 
educated public schools; married, 1887, Helen 
J. Jenks, of Port Huron, Mich.; 2 children: 
Gardner, Marjorie. Engaged in mercantile 
pursuits until 1898; then entered employ of 
Detroit and Windsor Ferry Co. and became 
general passenger agent in 1907. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Office: 6 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
52 Philadelphia Ave. E. 

MASON, Frederick H.; born, Ravenna, O., 
Nov. 26, 1870; son of Albert G. and Loretta 
(Howe) Mason; educated public schools of 
Ravenna and Cleveland; Manual Training 
School and Technical Training School, Cleve- 
land; married, Apr. 29, 1903, Jessie K. Young, 
of Hamilton, Ont., Can. District representa- 
tive of Harrison Safety Boiler Works, Phila- 
delphia, since 1900, also of Custodis Chimney 
Construction Co., of New Y''ork. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Engineering Society; mem- 
ber American Society of Mechanical Engi- 
neers, Ohio Society of Mechanical, Steam and 
Electrical Engineers. Clubs: Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreation: athletics. Office: 
614 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 53 Seward Ave. 

MASON, Harry, president Mason Laundry 
Co.; born, Angola, Steuben Co., Ind., Oct. 21, 
1867; son of Cyrus Nichols and Eunice (Rose) 
Mason; edu/cated Lamont (Mich.) district 
and union schools; Chamberlain Institute, 
Randolph, N. Y.; married, Oct. 3, 1889, Vira 
Carman, of Schoolcraft, Mich.; children: Leila 



(Mrs. Walter Cowdeu), Carman R. Spent his 
boyhood days until age of 17 on farm, at 
Lamont, Mich.; worked in general store at 
Randolph, N. Y., for several years; carpet 
salesman and buyer in various cities for 10 
years; in laundry business on own account 
since Sept., 1898. Was active worker in 
Clerks' Union and pioneer in early closing 
movement; member executive board of Re- 
tail Clerks' National Association, 1892-97 
(chairman, 1894-97); editor Retail Clerks' Na- 
tional Advocate, 1896-97; editor and publisher 
Retail Clerks' Gazette, Detroit, 1897-98. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Laun- 
drymen's Club, Lavmdrymen's National Asso- 
ciation, Michigan Laundrymen's Association 
(secretary, 1911-12). Independent in polities. 
Protestant. Recreation: short trips to points 
of interest throughout the country. Office: 148 
Grand River Ave. Residence: 1830 Vinewood 
Avenue. 

MASON, Eobert Edmund; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 30, 1868; son of Robert S. and Phoebe 
(Reilly) Mason; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Detroit, Sept. 4, 1893, 
Nina A. Gould; one daughter, Mildred. Be- 
gan active career as correspondent clerk First 
National Bank, 1886, continuing until 1890; 
was receiving teller People's State Bank, 
1890-92, paying teller, 1892-1906, assistant 
cashier, 1906-8; assistant manager Michigan 
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. of Baltimore, 
1908-10; since cashier General Motors Co., 
Detroit. Member Detroit Light Guard, 1889- 
99 (secretary, 1898). Republican (vice-presi- 
dent Alger Republican Club, 1892). Episco- 
palian. Mason. Office: 84 Congress St. E. 
Residence: 66 Josephine Ave. 

MASON, Robert Shaw, banker; born, Ire- 
land, July 27, 1839; son of Edward and Fanny 
W. (Shaw) Mason; educated in public schools; 
came to America, July, 1852; married at 
Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1865, Phoebe Reilly 
(died, 1898); married, 2d, Dec. 12, 1901, Mrs. 
Anna B. Wasey; children: Robert E., Wesley 
R., Clarence J. In crockery business in em- 
ploy of F. Wetmore & Co., 1855-86; with Mich- 
igan Insurance Bank, 1856-69, First National 
Bank, 1869-83; cashier State Savings Bank, 
1883-1906; vice-president People's State Bank 
since 1907. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
hunting, fishing, sailing, golf. Office: People's 
State Bank. Residence: 68 Arden Park. 

MASON, Stevens T., lawyer; born, Balti- 
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Helen (Jackson) Mason; educated University 
School, Baltimore; Johns Hopkins University, 
1902; LL.B., University of Maryland, 1904; 
married, Aug. 8, 1911, Marion Houghton, of 
Buffalo, N. Y.; 1 daughter, Helen Houghton. 
Began practice at Baltimore, 1904; member 
firm of Cadwalader, Whitman & Mason, 3 
years; removed to Detroit, Feb., 1911; attor- 
ney for Michigan for Maryland Casualty Co. 
of Baltimore. Member Co. A, 5th Infantry, 
Maryland National Guard, 1904-7. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Member Baltimore Bar Associa- 
tion. Club: Country. Recreations: water and 
field sports. Office: 921-923 Hammond Bldg. 
Kesidence: 520 Seminole Ave. 

MASSNICK, Frederick Carl, manufacturing 
machinist; born, Flint, Mich., Nov. 4, 1883; 
son of Frederick and Anna (Schenk) Mass- 
nick; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, Sept. 3, 1902, Bessie Mosby Berridge, of 
Lansing, Mich.; 2 children: Dorothy Emma, 
Frederick C, Jr. Began learning machinist's 
trade at 10 years of age and worked as jour- 
neyman in various shops until 20; organized 
the Horton-Massnick Co., 1903, succeeded by 
the Massnick Mfg. Co., 1904; title changed, 
1908, to Massnick-Phipps Manufacturing Co., 
of which was secretary, treasurer and direc- 
tor until Sept. 20, 1913; disposed of entire in- 
terests on account of ill health. Director Mo- 
tor Foundry Co. of Detroit. Independent in 
politics. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Employers' Association. 32° 
Mason, Consistory, and Shrine; Odd Fellow. 
Served in U. S. Navy during Spanish-Ameri- 
can War, 1898, on board U. S. S. Yosemite. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Automobile of Detroit, 
Mendelssohn. Recreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing, motor boating. Residence: 445 East 
Grand Boul. 

MATHESON, Donald Campbell; born, Zora, 
Ont., Can., July 31, 1853; son of Heman S. 
and Elizabeth (Campbell) Matheson; edu- 
cated public schools; married, 1883, Annie H. 
Mclntyre, of London, Ont.; 3 children: Isa- 
belle (died, Dec. 18, 1901), Alexander D., 
Cora L. Began in employ of the Grand Trunk 
R. R., at London, Can., and continued with 
same system for 30 years in Canada and Mich- 
igan; had charge of telegraph department for 
Grand Trunk R. R. in U. S., at Flint, Mich., 
1888-97; located in Detroit, 1897; associated 
with son in The Detroit Window Cleaning Co., 
since 1906. Member United Brethren Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Detroit Rotary. Recreation: automobiling. 



Office: 83 Park PI. Residence: 436 Lincoln 
Ave. 

MATHESON, John A.; born, Ontario, Can., 
Nov. 5, 1863; son of Alexander and Wilhel- 
mina (Henderson) Matheson; educated public 
schools of Ontario; married June, 1888, Mar- 
tha White, of Ontario. Entire active career 
has been in the lumber business in Canada 
and United States; came to Detroit, 1888. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Wolverine Automobile, New Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 1916 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 92 Pal- 
mer Ave. W. 

MATHEWS, Frederick Chapman, president 
Mathews, Kaye, Mann & Co., advertising busi- 
ness; born, Toledo, O., Oct. 6, 1878; son of 
Robert W. and Kate (Chapman) Mathews; 
educated public schools of St. Paul, Minn.; 
married, June 18, 1901, Louise J. Jerrems, of 
St. Paul; 1 daughter, Louise J. M. Engaged 
in newspaper work until 1898; in advertis- 
ing business in Chicago, 1898, and traveled 
throughout United States; came to Detroit, 
1904, and followed same line for two years; 
advertising manager Toledo Computing Scale 
Co., Toledo, 1906-9; returned to Detroit and 
established house of Mathews, Kaye, Mann 
& Co., 1909, and since president same. Pro- 
gressive. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, United Commercial Trav- 
elers. Mason (Corinthian. Lodge). Club: Pro- 
gressive. Recreations: hunting, fishing, ten- 
nis. Office: 168 Earned St. W. Residence: 157 
Calvert Ave. 

MATTER, Edward G., mechanical engineer; 
born, Grand Rapids, Mich., Aug. 18, 1872; 
son of Elias and Anna (Toot) Matter; edu- 
cated high school. Grand Rapids; M. E., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1895; married, June 1, 
1898, Arianna Innes Freligh, of Grand Rapids. 
Began active career in employ of Chicago 
Tool Co., 1896; assistant foreman, machine 
tool department, Fox Machine Co., Grand 
Rapids, 1897; assistant supeintendent Hamil- 
ton Kenwood Wheel Co., 1897-99; manager 
Berkey Seat Post Co., 1899-1902; supervisor 
production, Fox Machine & Fox Typewriter 
companies, 1902-4; credit manager same, 
1904-6; became connected with The National 
Acme Manufacturing Co., 1907, and continued 
at Clevelaud and Chicago, manager Detroit 
since 1909. Progressive (active). Episcopa- 
lian. Member Board of Commerce, Society 
Automobile Engineers, American Society Me- 
chanical Engineers, Delta Upsilon. 32° Mason. 



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Clubs: Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Kecreations: automobiling, traveling. 
Office: 1327 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 153 
Merrick Ave. 

MATTHEWS, Miles L.; born, Equinunk, 
Pa., July 7, 1874; son of Miles J. and Mary 
(Campbell) Matthews; educated public school, 
Binghamton, N. Y.; unmarried. Began active 
career in machinery business in central New 
York; traveling salesman (machinery) 
through central New York, 1904-12; came to 
Detroit, 1912, as local manager for the Hart- 
ford Suspension Co., of Jersey City, N. J., 
manufacturers of Truffault-Hartford shock 
absorbers. Associate member Society Automo- 
bile Engineers. Mason; member B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Eecreation: 
fishing. Office: 803 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: The Madison Apts. 

MAU, Theodore C; born, Berlin, Germany, 
Mar. 5, 1847; son of John L. and Frieda (Hel- 
berg) Man; educated in Eealschule, Berlin; 
married at London, Eng., Feb. 18, 1880, Agnes 
Sieber; 5 children: Theodore, Frederick, Doris, 
Eaymond, Elsa. Came to America, 1883, and 
spent four years in New York; located in 
Detroit, 1887, and was connected with Henry 
A. Newland & Co., furriers, for twelve years; 
has been in business in his own name since 
1899. Eepublican. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Harmonic Society, Loyal 
Guard. Eecreations: bowling, billiards. Of- 
fice: 269 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 102 
Winona Ave., Highland Park. 

MAURICE, Walter Ballard, contractor; 
born, Detroit; son of George and Matilda A. 
(Hopson) Maurice; educated Detroit public 
and high schools; B.S. in civil engineering. 
University of Michigan, 1900; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career with State Tax Commission, 
1900; with engineering department, American 
Bridge Co., 1901-3; in employ engineering de- 
partment of Detroit Water Board, 1903-5; en- 
gineer of parks and boulevards, Detroit, 
1905-9; member, since 1909, firm of Jackson 
& Maurice, builders of concrete and fireproof 
factories and commercial buildings. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Engi- 
neering Society, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Indian Village, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, Church Club of Diocese of 
Michigan. Eecreations: rowing, sailing. Of- 
fice: 323 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 28 Van Dyke 
Place. 

MAXON, William Densmore, clergyman; 
born, Schenectady, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1857; son 



of George G. and Ann Maria (Wood) Maxon; 
attended public schools and Union Classical 
Institute, Schenectady; B.A., Union College, 
Schenectady, 1878, A.M., 1886 (D.D., 1894); 
student at General Theological Seminary, New- 
York city, and Berkeley Divinity School, Mid- 
dletown. Conn.; married at Schenectady, 
Oct. 26, 1881, Annie Cuyler Lush; children; 
Margaret (Mrs. Warren F. Draper), Paul, 
Eichard L. Ordered deacon, P. E. Church, 
1881, ordained priest, 1882; missionary at 
Fonda, N. Y., 1881; assistant minister, St. 
George's Church, Schenectady, 1882; acting 
professor logic and rhetoric Union College, 
1882; rector Grace Church, Waterford, N. Y., 
1883-87, Trinity Church, Utica, N. Y., 1887-94, 
Calvary Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1894-98, 
Christ Church, Detroit, since Jan. 1, 1899. 
Member Sigma Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Club: 
Country. Eecreation: golf. Eesidence: 408 
Jefi'erson Ave. 

MAY, James D., lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 
23, 1863; son of Thomas and Eliza Margaret 
(Shannon) May; educated in public schools of 
Detroit, Detroit College, and Law Department, 
University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 
1887; married, Detroit, Apr. 30, 1895, Angle 
Monnier. Began practice in Detroit, Aug. 15, 
1887, and practiced for nine years alone; was 
member firm of Flowers, May & Maloney for 
five years, and since 1901 has been senior 
member of firm of May & Dingeman. Also 
president Duncan Eun Coal Mining Co.; di- 
rector Ohio and Michigan Coal Co.; secretary 
Thos. Quellette Lumber Co. Member Ameri- 
can and Michigan State Bar associations. As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit. Democrat. 
Catholic. Club: Lawyers' of Detroit (presi- 
dent, 1913). Eecreations: motoring, athletics. 
Office: 619 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 3026 
East Grand Boul. 

MAY, Max; born, Darmstadt, Germany, 
Mar. 10, 1860; son of Gerson and Caroline 
(Joseph) May; came to America, 1872; was 
educated in Germany and in public schools 
of Iowa; married at Trinidad, Colo., 1890, 
Hattie Jaffa; 2 children: Gerald J., Elsa. Be- 
gan active career at Des Moines, la., and was 
traveling salesman for M. Eiegelman, becom- 
ing partner in the firm; came to Detroit, 1896, 
and founded millinery and fancy goods busi- 
ness in own name. Member of Temple Bethel. 
Mason. Eecreations: fishing, traveling. Office: 
268 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 33 Westmin- 
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MAY, Samuel L., lawyer; born, Canada, 
Mar. 27, 1870; son of John W. and Isabella 
(Lamb) May; came to Detroit, 1889; educated 
in public schools and at Detroit College of 
Law. Began practice at Detroit, 1891; mem- 
ber Chamberlain, May, Denby & Webster; 
circuit court commissioner since Jan. 1, 1901. 
Chairman board of directors. Guarantee Trust 
and Loan Co., Ltd. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Member Michigan Naval 
Brigade, on board U. S. S. Yosemite, during 
Spanish-American War. Eepublican. Mason; 
member Modern Woodmen of America. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft, Harmonic. Eec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Offices: Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. and Wayne County Bldg. 
Eesidence: 2120 E. Grand Boul. 

MAY, Thomas, cartoonist; born, Detroit, 
June 30, 1860; son of Thomas and Margaret 
E. (Shannon) May; educated in public schools 
of Detroit (hon. A.M., University of Michi- 
gan, 1910) ; married at Detroit, May 17, 1887, 
Maria L. Hollings; two children: Caryl M., 
Marion G. Began active career as cartoonist 
on Detroit Evening News, 1886, continuing 
until 1892; on staff of Detroit Journal until 
Nov. 1, 1912; now with Detroit Times. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Member Eine Arts 
Society. Club: Eobert Hopkin. Eecreations: 
baseball and fishing. Office: Detroit Times. 
Residence: 112 Chandler Ave. 

MAY, WiUiam; see Vol. 1908. 

MAYBURY, William Cotter, lawyer; born, 
Nov. 21, 1848; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

MAYER, Alfred John, vice-president Greg- 
ory, Mayer & Thom Co.; born, Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Feb. 2, 1870; son of John and Christine 
(Sittenhelm) Mayer; educated public schools, 
Ann Arbor; married, June 20, 1905, Emma M. 
Friedrich, of Detroit; 3 children: Louise C, 
Alfred John, Jr., Eveline F. Served 5 years 
at the book-binding trade, Ann Arbor; re- 
moved to Detroit, Oct., 1890; in employ of 
The Richmond & Backus Co., 1890-98; asso- 
ciated with Mr. Gregory and Mr. Thom in a 
small way as blank book manufacturers, sta- 
tioners and printers in 1898; firm incorpo- 
rated, 1909, as Gregory, Mayer & Thom Co.; 
business has developed until the company is 
the largest of the kind in the state; now vice- 
president and factory manager same. Republi- 
can. Lutheran. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Y. M. 
C. A., Harmonic Society, Mendelssohn, Blue 
Wing Shooting. Recreations: bowling, fish- 
ing, shooting, automobiling, baseball. Office: 



107-109 Woodward Ave. Residence: 576 East 
Grand Boul. 

MAYWORM, Joseph; born, Oct. 11, 1851; 
died, Aug. 13, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

MEAD, James Edwin, physician; born, Bos- 
ton, May 15, 1873; son of John and Maggie 
(Doyle) Mead; educated in Detroit public 
schools (Pitcher); Detroit High School; De- 
troit College of Medicine, degree of M.D., 
1899; house surgeon for one year at Harper 
Hospital, Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 
30, 1902, Nana R. Oliver; one daughter, Alice 
Marion. While practicing in Detroit, ap- 
pointed acting assistant surgeon U. S. Army, 
1901, and assigned to service in the Philip- 
pine Islands; after ten months in the Philip- 
pines was appointed captain and assistant 
surgeon, U. S. V.; returned to Detroit, 1903; 
chief surgeon for Ford Motor Co. since 1909. 
First lieutenant and assistant surgeon Michi- 
gan National Guard. Member Association of 
Military Surgeons of the United States. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Recreations: horse- 
back riding, hunting and shooting. Office: 
Ford Motor Co. Residence: 211 Calvert Ave. 

MEARS, Thomas; born, Amherstburg, Ont., 
Can., Sept. 20, 1854; son of William and Elea- 
nor (Mason) Mears; educated in public 
schools of Sandwich, Ont., 1862-69; married at 
Sandwich, Apr. 9, 1877, Eliza Lassaline; 3 
daughters: Etta (Mrs. W. J. Hutton), Ella, 
Grace. Began active career by learning tin- 
smith trade, at Windsor, Ont., continuing, 
1870-73; came to Detroit and was employed 
by John Leadley & Son, galvanized iron cor- 
nice works, 1873-75; then entered employment 
of John B. Dj'er, car refrigerator and steam- 
boat works, continuing, 1875-78; became con- 
nected with Leadley & Hutton, 1878, and has 
been a member of the firm since 1889, now 
known as Robert Hutton & Co., manufactur- 
ers of roofing and sheet metal. Republican. 
Episcopalian: Club. Detroit Bowling. Recrea- 
tions: bowling, hunting, fishing and yachting. 
Office: 112-116 Fort St. E. Residence: 425 
Brainard St. 

MEDBURY, Charles Franklin; moved to 
Montreal, Can.; see Vol. 1908. 

MEDDAUGH, Martin Van Buren, physi- 
cian; born, Lexington, Mich., July 28, 1856; 
son of John W. and Mary (Thibodeau) Med- 
daugh; educated in public schools of Michi- 
gan and Indiana; graduate Valparaiso Uni- 
versity, Teachers' and Scientific Courses, 
1880; M.D., Michigan College of Medicine and 
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cago every year since 1900; married at De- 
troit, 1896, Alice E. Wilbur. Editor School 
Journal, Chicago, 1880-85; superintendent 
schools, Huron County, Mich., 1885-89; taught 
school for several years in Indiana and Mich- 
igan; has practiced medicine and surgery in 
Detroit since 1892; professor of physiology 
and assistant gynecologist, Michigan College 
of Medicine and Surgery, 1892-1900. Theoso- 
phist. Member American Medical Association, 
Michigan State and Wayne County Medical 
societies, the Northern Tri-State Medical So- 
ciety. Mason (Chapter); Odd Fellow; member 
Knights of Maccabees. Eecreations: outdoor 
diversions. Office: 702 Washington Arcade. 
Residence: 357 Warren Ave. W. 

MELCHEES, Gari, artist; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 11, 1860; son of Julius and Marie (Ban- 
gertor) Melchera; general education in Detroit; 
studied at academy, Dusseldorf, Germany, 
1877-80, and in Paris, at Ecole des Beaux Arts, 
and under Lefebvre and Boulanger; married, 
Apr., 1903, Corinne Lawton Mackall, of Sa- 
vannah, Ga. Gold medal, Paris Salon, 1886; 
grand medal of honor, Berlin, 1891, Antwerp, 
1894; grand medal of honor, Salon, 1899; 
grand gold medals, at Amsterdam, Munich, 
Vienna, Dresden, Philadelphia, Buffalo, 1901, 
St. Louis, 1904. Pictures in public galleries: 
"Maternity" (Musee de Louxembourg) ; 
"The Family" (National Gallery of Berlin); 
"The Ship Builder" (Royal Gallery, Dres- 
den); "Girl in Church" (Royal Gallery, Mu- 
nich); "Skaters" (Pennsylvania Academy of 
Fine Arts, Philadelphia); "Sailor and His 
Sweetheart " (Carnegie Institute, Pitts- 
burgh) ; Mural Decorations, Peace and War 
(Congressional Library, Washington) ; Por- 
trait of Charles Hutchinson (Art Institute of 
Chicago) ; Portrait of President Roosevelt 
(Freer Collection, Smithsonian Institution, 
Washington) ; Portrait of General Nathanael 
Greene (Rhode Island State House); "Man 
with Cloak" (National Gallery, Rome); 
"Brabanconne" (Ann-Mary Museum, Provi- 
dence); "Wedding" (Detroit Museum of 
Art). Among other portraits: President Wil- 
liam Rainey Harper, Potter Palmer, David 
Jones, Donald Mitchell ("Ik Marvel"), 
Maurice Chevrier, Baroness Huene, etc. Of- 
ficer Royal Bavarian Order of St. Machael; 
Knight, 1895, officer, 1903, Legion d 'Honneur 
de France; Officer Royal Prussian Order of 
the Red Eagle, 1907. N.A., 1906. Member 
Royal Academy, Berlin, International So- 
ciety Painters and Sculptors, London, Na- 
tional Institute Arts and Letters, Societe des 



Beaux Arts, Paris, Royal Society Austrian 
Painters, Vienna, Secession, Munich. Home: 
173 Seyburn Ave., Detroit. Studio: 20 Rue 
Galvani, Paris, France. 

MELIN, Frank B.; born. Province Posen, 
Germany, Apr. 1, 1856; son of Albert and 
Monika Melin; educated parochial school, 
Province Posen; married, Nov. 21, 1882, Wal- 
erya Postemachi, of Cleveland; 7 children: 
Anna, Frank, Frances, Clara, Edward, Amelia, 
Vitold. Came to America, 1869; engaged in 
grocery business, 1885-90; in clothing busi- 
ness, 1890-1906; president since 1906, Frank 
B. Melin & Co., furniture, carpets, etc. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Catholic. 
Office: 427-431 Caufield Ave. E. Residence: 
427 Caufield Ave. E. 

MEIiLISH, Charles Fillmore, secretary, 
Hargreaves Manufacturing Co.; born Buffalo, 
N. Y., Dec. 7, 1858; son of James Willoughby 
and Elvina Lavinia (Suthers) Mellish; edu- 
cated public schools of Lockport, N. Y.; mar- 
ried, July 2, 1884, Sarah Estelle Butler, of 
Lockport, N, Y,; one daughter, Marjorie But- 
ler, Began active career, 1873, with R. W. & 
E. Beck, picture dealers, Lockport, N. Y., and 
continued for 10 years; came to Detroit, 1883; 
employed by Hargreaves Manufacturing Co. 
until about 1888 when acquired an interest in 
the business and became assistant manager 
and a director of the corporation; was elected 
secretarj^ of the company, 1905, and now one 
of its principal stockholders; was one of the 
organizers of The Federal Motor Truck Co. 
and is a director same. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Member Niagara Lodge, F. & A. M., 
of Lockport, N. Y. Clubs: Detroit (director, 
1908-13, president, 1912-13), Country (De- 
troit), Union League (Chicago), Tuscarora 
(Lockport, N. Y.). Recreation: golf. Office: 
17th, 18th, Howard Sts. and Lafayette Boul. 
Residence: 625 Jefferson Ave. 

MELOCHE, Dan Harvey, pharmacist; born, 
Detroit, May 22, 1888; son of Albert Fred- 
erick and Catherine C. (Lewis) Meloche; de- 
scended on mother's side from Gen. Lewis 
Cass; educated Woodland School to 1901; 
graduated Eastern High School, 1906; Ph.C, 
University of Michigan, 1908; post-graduate 
course. Literary Department, for 2 years, spe- 
cializing in chemistry; married, Nov. 22, 1911, 
Agnes Elsnor Connelly, of Detroit. Began 
practice as pharmacist, 1908; now vice-presi- 
dent Meloche Drug Co. Republican. Member 
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Omega. Mason (Palestine Lodge, No. 357), 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Kecreation: au- 
tomobiling. Office: Jefferson Ave. and Hillger 
St. Eesidence: 338 Hamilton Ave. 

MELOY, Carl Eidge, Sr., physician; born, 
Selma, O., Sept. 4, 1882; son of Lewis Smith 
and Alice Mary (Eidge) Meloy; educated pub- 
lic schools, Springfield, O.; Wittenberg Acad- 
emy, Springfield; A.B., Wittenberg College, 
1902, A.M., 1905; M.D., Johns Hopkins Uni- 
versity, 1905; married, June 24, 1908, Jessie 

B. Crabill, of Springfield; children: Eichard 

C, Carl E. Located in Detroit, 1910; path- 
ologist and bacteriologist; director depart- 
ment of clinical diagnosis and research, De- 
troit General Hospital, since 1913. Democrat. 
Congregationalist. Member American Asso- 
ciation of Pathologists and Bacteriologists, 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, 
Alpha Tau Omega, Nu Sigma Nu. Eecrea- 
tions: tennis, golf. Office: Detroit General 
Hospital. Eesidence: 219 Edison Ave. 

MENZIES, Henry Donald, president Men- 
zies Shoe Co.; born. Armada, Mich., Apr. 26, 
1866; son of James and Allison (Macauley) 
Menzies; educated in public schools of Am- 
herstberg, Ont.; married, Detroit, Mar. 22, 
]909, Meta Haubeil; one daughter, Edith. Be- 
gan business career at Amherstberg as clerk 
for Stephen Johnson, grocer, and later filled 
similar position under J. D. Burke; came to 
Detroit and entered employ of John Blessed 
& Sons, grocers; later became connected with 
Eobinson, Burtenshaw & Co., shoe manufac- 
turers, and Eobinson & Co., in same line; in 
1893 assisted in organizing C. E. Smith Shoe 
<'o., shoe manufacturers, and was member of 
the company and one of the board of direc- 
tors; next became senior member of the firm 
of Menzies & Crawford, which bought out the 
Mc Alpine Shoe Co. of Highland Park, Mich.; 
after death of Mr. Crawford, in 1901, organ- 
ized the Menzies Shoe Co., and has since con- 
tinued at the head of the company. Also 
member of firm of J. E. Menzies & Co., con- 
tractors and builders, Amherstberg, Ont.; di- 
rector Trenton State Bank, Trenton, Mich. 
Was sergeant Twenty-first Fusileers, Cana- 
dian Militia, for three years. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Wholesalers' Asso- 
ciation of Detroit. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Mason. Clubs: Detroit Athletic and Trenton 
Club, Trenton, Mich. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, motor boating. Office: 431-433 Gratiot 
Ave. Eesidence: Trenton, Mich. 



MENZIES, James H., retired; born, Cale- 
donia, Mich., Dec. 1, 1850; son of James and 
Sarah (Burns) Menzies; educated in district 
schools of Michigan; married at Detroit, Jan. 
15, 1883, Bertha M. Koemling; one daughter, 
Grace (Mrs. Fred L. Petrequim). Beared on 
farm; came to Detroit, 1867, and worked in 
general store two years: became connected 
with the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation 
Co., 1869, as checker on dock, and continued 
consecutively as dock foreman, purser on 
steamer for twenty-two years, purchasing 
agent two years, and freight agent, 1902-11 
(resigned). Episcopalian. Club: Detroit 
Transportation. Eecreation: fishing. Eesi- 
dence: 2139 W^est Grand Boul. 

MERCIER, Jolin A.; born, Detroit. May 2, 
1862; son of John and Adaline (DeMars) 
Mercier; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
married, Dec. 10, 1886, Matilda Huson, of 
Detroit; 1 daughter, Lillian. Learned carpen- 
ter's trade under his father; went to Chicago 
at age of 20 in employ of the Charles Smith 
Eoofing Works; returned to Detroit after 2 
years and has since engaged in general con- 
tracting business; president Lonyo Brick Co.; 
vice-president National Twist Drill Co.; pres- 
ident Springwells State Bank. Clubs: Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Boat, Bankers'. Eecreation: 
hunting. Office: 211 Hammond Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 1702 Woodward Ave. 

MERCKEL, John William, furrier; born, 
Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 9, 1874; son of William 
George and Francisca (Platz) Merckel; edu- 
cated in public schools, and Detroit Business 
University; married, Jan. 31, 1902, Emily G. 
Koltham, of Detroit; 3 children: William 
George, Edgar Wallace, Edna Grace. Eesident 
of Detroit since 1884; was connected with 
James E. Davis & Co., wholesale druggists, 
1% years; then with Newton Annis, furs, 
continuing 13 years; went to New York, and 
to Europe, returning to Detroit, 1906; entered 
wholesale furrier business on own account, 
1906, incorporated, 1911, as the John W. 
Merckel & Co., of which has since been presi- 
dent and manager. German Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; Odd 
Fellow. Eecreations: athletics, fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 302 Breitmeyer Bldg., cor. Broad- 
way and Gratiot Ave. Eesidence: 69 Stanton 
Avenue. 

MEREDITH, Howard G.; born, Ontario, 
Can.; married at Detroit, Helen Newland; 1 
son, Newland. In railroad business until 1905; 
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•Coal Co., of which was vice-president, 1905-9. 
British vice-consul since 1907. Clubs: Detroit, 
Yondotega, Country, Detroit Racquet and 
Curling, Toronto Shooting, Cartwright Game 
Preserve. Eecreations: hunting, fishing. Of- 
fice: Burns Blk., 88-90 Griswold St. Eesi- 
"dence: 650 Jefferson Ave. 

MEREDITH, James S., wholesale dry 
goods; born, Dundas, Can., Sept. 17, 1859; son 
of James S. and Jane (Notman) Meredith; 
educated in Hamilton (Ont.) High School; 
married at New York City, Feb. 14, 1893, 
Katherine Cheever. Began active career in 
1872 in employ of Donald, Mclnnes & Co., 
wholesalers of dry goods, Hamilton; came 
to Detroit and became connected with Edson, 
Moore & Co., 1878; removed to New York 
City, 1880, where he has since remained as 
eastern resident buyer for the house, coming 
to Detroit several times each year; member 
of the firm since 1892, and upon incorporation 
of the firm, Jan. 1, 1909, became first vice- 
president. Independent Republican. Episco- 
palian. Clubs: Merchants' (New York), Fox 
Hills Golf (Staten Island, N. Y.), Detroit 
Golf. Recreation: general outdoor sports. 
Office: 200 Jefferson Ave., Detroit. 

MEKRELL, Francis C; moved to Texas; 
see Vol. 1908. 

MERRIAM, Seward L., lawyer; born, 
Romeo, Mich., Mar. 18, 1862; son of Royal G. 
and Helen (Le Roy) Merriam; educated in 
public schools of Romeo and at University of 
Michigan; married. Port Huron, Mich., 1888, 
Martha Anderson; 1 son, Dewitt H. Studied 
law and was admitted to the bar, 1886; prac- 
ticed in Port Huron, 1886-99; removed to 
Detroit, 1899; member firm of Merriam, 
Y^'erkes & Simons since 1907; general solicitor 
Pere Marquette R. R., since Oct. 1909. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason, Knight Templar. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreation: golf. 
Offices: 1024 Ford Bldg. and Union Depot. 
Residence: 56 Garfield Ave. 

MERTZ, William Maurice, lawyer; born, 
Burnettsville, Ind., Jan. 15, 1871; son of Daniel 
A. and Sarah (Sieber) Mertz; educated in 
public schools of Burnettsville, Mt. Morris 
(111.) College, graduating 1890; taught coun- 
try school in Indiana for 2 years; University 
of Michigan, degree of Ph.B., 1896; Detroit 
College of Law, LL.B., 1899; married at St. 
Louis, Apr. 21, 1906, Lois Atwood Ferguson; 
children: Virginia Ferguson; William Mau- 
rice, Jr. Reared on father's farm until 21 



years of age; after graduating was instructor 
in history in Central High School, Detroit, for 
3 years, studying law at night and at Univer- 
sity of Michigan Summer School; has prac- 
ticed law in Detroit since Oct., 1899, 
also part of time instructor in ora- 
tory, Detroit College of Law. Indepen- 
dent Republican. Dunkard (German Bap- 
tist or Brethren). Member Detroit Y. M. C. 
A. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Lawyers' of Detroit. 
Recreations: farming and outdoor diversions. 
Office: 814-815 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 
Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 

MERZ, Louis F., banking business; born, 
Durkheim, Germany, Feb. 5, 1881; son of 
William and Elizabeth (Brodhag) Merz; edu- 
cated in public school, Frankenthal, Germany, 
1887-91; grammar school, Frankenthal, 1891- 
97; Polytechnical College, Mannheim, 1897- 
1900; Lycee Condorcet, Paris, 1903-4; Oxford 
Business College, London, England, 1904-5; 
married, June 11, 1907, Wilhelmine Weber, of 
Frankenthal. In employ of Pfalzische Bank, 
Frankenthal, 1897-1900; with H, & H. Marx, 
bankers, Munich, 1900-2; with Goldman, Sachs 
& Co., bankers. New York, 1906-11; manager 
foreign exchange department, First National 
Bank, Detroit, Since Nov. 7, 1911. Received 
title of lieutenant in German army. Lutheran. 
Member Y. M. C. A. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Harmonic. Recreation: athletics. Office: Ford 
Bldg., cor. Griswold and Congress Sts. Resi- 
dence: 2684 West Grand Boul. 

MESSERICH, Edward J.; see Vol. 1908. 

METCALF, Charles H.; born, Cooperstown, 
N. Y.; son of James and Elizabeth (Ayls- 
worth) Metcalf; educated in public schools; 
married, Oct. 27, 1886, Mattie Woodbridge, 
of Detroit; 4 children: Woodbridge, Elizabeth, 
Marjorie W., Marian. Began, 1878, with Met- 
calf Bros., dry goods, Adrian, Mich.; removed 
to Detroit, 1880, and till 1890 was member 
Metcalf Bros. & Co., dry goods; went to 
Alaska, and in general merchandise business 
in Circle City and Dawson (made 5 trips over 
Chilcoot Pass) ; returned to Detroit, 1900, and 
was sales manager for Berry Bros., Ltd., var- 
nish manufacturers, 1900-10; managing his 
own interests since 1910. Congregationalist; 
trustee and treasurer Grosse Pointe Protestant 
Church. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Club: Detroit. Office: 405 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms. 

METCALF, William Francis, surgeon; born, 
Picton, Ont., Can., Dec. 27, 1863; son of Law- 
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in public schols, Out., Can.; graduate Trenton 
High School; Belleville Normal School for 
Teachers; Medical Department, University of 
Michigan, degree of M.D., 18S8; married at 
Detroit, June 30, 1897, Agnes Lovering; chil- 
dren: Jessie L., William L. Teacher in public 
schools of Ontario, 1880-84; engaged in gen- 
eral practice of medicine at Detroit, 1888-96; 
practiced general surgery, 1896-99; work con- 
fined to surgery of the abdominal and pelvic 
organs since 1899; surgeon Detroit General 
Hospital. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne 
■County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of 
Medicine, Phi Kho Sigma. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Country, Detroit Automobile, Detroit 
Athletic, University, Caledon Mountain Trout. 
Office: 636 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 73 
Westminster Ave. 

METZGER, Joseph, manufacturer; born. 
May 6, 1870; died. May 29, 1910; see Vol. 
1908. 

MEYER, August F., vice-president and sec- 
retary Michigan Grey Iron Castings Co.; born, 
Delray, Mich., Nov. 2, 1876; son of Carl and 
Emelia (Wagner) Meyer; educated in public 
schools of Delray and Detroit; married, Feb. 
19, 1902, Hauna Hannemann, of Detroit; 2 
sons: Arthur, Leonard. Worked for his father 
as gardener until 19 years of age; learned the 
molder's trade with the Michigan Malleable 
Iron Works, Detroit, and later became fore- 
man of the foundry department; one of the 
organizers of the Michigan Grey Iron Cast- 
ings Co., 1908, of which is vice-president and 
secretary. Democrat. Protestant. Mason and 
Odd Fellow. Eecreations: automobile touring 
and hunting. Office: 247-253 Harbaugh Ave. 
Eesidence: cor. Eademacher Ave. and La- 
fayette Boul. 

METERING, J. Ralph, real estate and in- 
vestments; born, Jamestown, Mich., Mar. 15, 
1882; son of Henry and Anna (Pickaart) 
Meyering; educated in public schools of 
Jamestown and Grand Eapids (Mich.) High 
School and College, 1899-1903; married Donna 
F. Nadolleck, of Detroit, May 18, 1910. Be- 
gan active career as clerk in State Savings 
Bank, Scottsville, Mich., serving as assistant 
cashier of the bank, 1899-1903; took charge 
of credit department Lull Carriage Co., Kala- 
mazoo, Mich., 1903, and continued until 1906, 
when he came to Detroit; organized, with his 
brother, John H., the real estate and invest- 
ment firm of J. H. & J. E. Meyering, which 



was in operation, Feb. 1, 1907-Apr., 1911; 
since vice-president Meyering Land Co. (De- 
troit), Central Eealty Co. (Jackson), Sub- 
urban Eealty Co. (Grand Eapids), Park 
Manor Eealty Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Mem- 
ber Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Club: Wolverine Auto. 
Eecreations: tennis and golf. Office: 408 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: Alhambra Apts., 
Bagg and Park Sts. 

MEYERING, John H., real estate and in- 
vestments; born, Jamestown, Mich., Sept. 26, 
1880; son of Henry and Anna (Pickaart) 
Meyering; educated in Jamestown public 
schools and at high school and college, Grand 
Eapids, Mich., 1897-1901; married. Grand 
Eapids, Feb. 1, 1905, Joanna Ellen Maxwell; 
1 daughter, Gladys Ellen. Began active career 
as clerk Grand Eapids & Indiana E. E., con- 
tinuing, 1899-1902; then was assistant cashier 
Zeeland State Bank, Zeeland, Mich., 1902-6; 
was sales manager for Charles B. Hays, real 
estate operator, Kalamazoo, Mich.; came to 
Detroit and associated with his brother, J. E. 
Meyering, Feb. 1, 1907, under firm name of 
J. H. & J. E. Meyering, real estate and invest- 
ments. In Apr., 1911, organized the Meyering 
Laud Co. of Detroit, of which is president; 
also president of Central Eealty Co. (Jack- 
son) ; treasurer Suburban Eealty Co. (Grand 
Eapids) ; secretary and treasurer Park Manor 
Eealty Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias. Club: Wolverine 
Auto. Eecreations: tennis and golf. Office: 
408 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 150 Bagg St. 

MICKLER, Charles E.; moved to Buffalo, 
N. Y.; see Vol. 1908. 

MILLER, Christopher C, physician; born, 
Apr. 19, 1846; died, Dec. 17, 1912; see Vol. 
1908. 

MILLER, Edwin L., high school principal; 
born, Aurora, 111., Jan. 9, 1868; son of Eobert 
and Mary (Lillie) Miller; graduated Detroit 
Central High School, 1886; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1890, A.M., 1891; unmarried. 
Principal of Hancock (Mich.) High School, 
1891-92; Englewood High School, Chicago, 
1892-1907; Central High School, Detroit, since 
1907. Eepublican. Member Loyal Legion, D. 
A. C, N. E, A., National Council of English 
Teachers, Conference on Uniform College En- 
trance Requirements in English, etc. Mason. 
Editor: Southey's Life of Nelson, 1896; Car- 
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Copyright Speeches, Lincoln "s Cooper Union 
Speech, and Jane Austen 's Sense and Sensi- 
bility, in preparation. Keereations: golf, base- 
ball, automobiling. Office: Central High 
School. Eesidence: 50 Delaware Ave. 

MZIiLEE, Guy A., lawyer; born, Aurora, 
111., Sept. 11, 1875; son of Eobert and Mary 
(Lillie) Miller; graduate Houghton School, 
Detroit, June, 1890; Detroit High School, 
June, 1894; University of Michigan, 
Literary Department, A.B., 1898; Law Depart- 
ment, same university, LL.B., 1900; married, 
Nov. 5, 1901, Grace A. Bliss, of Oak Park, 
HI.; children: Lois, Aileen, Eobert. In office 
of Wells, Angell, Boynton & McMillan for 
about 6 months after leaving college; was in 
office of Bowen, Douglas & Whiting for 1^/4 
years, then alone about 1 year; was con- 
nected for a time with legal department 
Union Trust Co.; associated with Alexander 
J. Groesbeck since 1904. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Eepublican. Eepresenta- 
tive State legislature, 1907-8, 1909-10, State 
Senate, 1911-12. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Bloom- 
field Hills Country. Eecreation: golf. Office: 
814 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 50 Delaware 
Avenue. 

MILLEE, Sherman Ralsey, manufacturer; 
born, Unadilla Center, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1852; 
son of John Bud and Abby Ann (Finch) 
Miller; educated at Oxford Academy, N. Y.; 
married at New Canaan, Con., 1877, Emma 
Estelle Flandreau, who died in 1902; 6 chil- 
dren: Sherman Ealsey, Jr., Addie E. (Mrs. 
Charles P. Spicer), Mahanna (Mrs. W. Gris- 
wold Chesebrough), Grace W. (Mrs. George 
Boss Ford, of Toledo, O.), Le Eoy F., Chris- 
tine C. Eeared on farm; came to Detroit at 
17 and entered employ of D. M. Ferry & Co., 
1869; became managing director of the Cana- 
dian business of the firm, with headquarters 
at Windsor, Ont.; resigned position, 1899, on 
account of ill health, and has since devoted 
his attention mainly to the Eoyal Manufac- 
turing Co. and the Imperial Silverware Co., 
Windsor, Ont., manufacturers and jobbers of 
silverware, of which he has been proprietor 
since its organization, more than 25 years ago. 
Also president American Harrow Co., Miller- 
Hoefer Co., Windsor, Ont., and Detroit; treas- 
urer Detroit Fireproofing Tile Co.; formerly 
president National Pin Co.; vice-president 
Incandescent Light and Stove Co., of Cincin- 
nati, Safety Gaslight Co., Chicago; director 
D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Ath- 



letic, Old Club, Caledon Mountain Trout Club, 
Strollers (New York). Eecreation: farming. 
Office: 85-S9 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 
Lothrop Apts. 

MIIjLER, Sidney Trowbridge, lawyer; born, 

Detroit, Jan. 4, 1864; son of Sidney D. and 
Kate (Trowbridge) Miller; educated at Trin- 
ity College, Hartford, Conn., and Harvard 
Law School; married at Hartford, Nov. 20, 
1889, Lucy T. Eobinson; 2 children: Eliza- 
beth T., Sidney T., Jr. Has been engaged in 
practice at Detroit since 1887; member law 
firm of Miller, Smith, Paddock & Perry. 
Director Detroit Savings Bank, Wyandotte 
Savings Bank, Detroit Trust Co., Freeman, 
Delamater & Co. (wholesale hardware), De- 
troit Fire & Marine Insurance Co., and other 
corporations. President Detroit College of 
Medicine. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
American and Michigan State Bar associa- 
tions. Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers' Club of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Chapter Eed Cross (president), 
Society Colonial Wars, Sons of American 
Eevolution; formerly ensign Michigan Naval 
Eeserves. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Coun- 
try, Detroit Eaequet and Curling, Detroit 
Boat, Detroit Athletic, University (Detroit), 
University (New York), York Harbor (Me.) 
Beading Boom. Eecreations: outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 1124 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 524 Jefferson Ave. Summer Home: 
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

MILLER, William A. C; born, Detroit, July 
25, 1881; son of William A. C. and Annette I. 
(McGowan) Miller; educated in Detroit High 
School, Detroit University School, and Uni- 
versity of Michigan, class of 1904; married at 
Detroit, Jan. 8, 1908, Buby C. Boyer; 2 sons: 
William A. C, 2nd, Joseph Boyer. Began with 
the W. A. C. Miller Lumber Co., 1902; became 
connected with Thomas Forman & Co., lumber 
manufacturers, fall of 1904; secretary, treas- 
urer and general manager Holden, Miller & 
Murray Co., Jan. 1, 1906- July, 1909; since 
president W. A. C. Miller Co.; also director 
Thomas Forman & Co. Member Michigan and 
Detroit Betail Lumber Dealers' associations. 
Eepublican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit, University, Country, Old 
Club. Eecreations: fishing and outdoor sports. 
Office: 1080 Vinewood Ave. Eesidence: 165 
Parker Ave. 

MILLER, William Howard, importer and 
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sou of John aud Geneva (Poe) Miller; edu- 
cated in public schools of Geneva (O.) Col- 
lege; married at Belief ontaine, O., Fannie 
Canby. Began active career as traveling 
salesman for Frederick Buhl & Co.; has been 
engaged in importing and manufacturing fur 
l)usiness for himself in Detroit since 1888 as 
William H. Miller & Co.; director Detroit 
Stoker Co., American Motor Castings Co., 
Grosse Pointe Realty Co., Detroit Foundry 
Co.; also interested in timber lands and real 
estate. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
National Geographic Society (Washington, 
D. C), Ohio Society of Detroit, Detroit Soci- 
etj' Archaeological Institute of America. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Exchange, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: golf, traveling. OflBce: 
State and Shelby Sts. Residence: 961 Cass 
Avenue. 

Mn.TiTS, Wade, lavpyer; born, Wheatland, 
Mich., June 3, 1868; son of Walter and Jane 
Clark (Carlow) Millis; graduate Addison 
(Mich.) High School; special work in Liter- 
ary Department of University of Mich- 
igan? graduate Law Department, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1898; 
married at Addison, Aug. 22, 1894, 
Beulah Bowen, 1 daughter, D o r o t h y. 
Was superintendent public schools, in Michi- 
gan, 1887-96; engaged in practice of law in 
Detroit since 1898, now senior member Millis, 
Griffin & Lacy. President American Coal and 
Coke Co.; vice-president Gregg Hardware Co.; 
secretary and director Abbott Motor Co., 
Lindke Shoe Co. Member American and Mich- 
igan Bar associations. Association Bar City of 
Detroit, National Geographic Society, Societj^ 
for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (direc- 
tor). Republican. Mason (Detroit Com- 
mandery No. 1, K. T.), Shriner; member 
I. O. O. F. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit 
Golf. Recreations: golf, motoring. Office: 
1403-1407 Ford Bldg. Residence: 30 Hague 
Avenue. 

MHiIiS, Merrill B., cigar manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 12, 1854; son of Merrill I. 
and Cynthia A. (Barbour) Mills; educated in 
private schools of Detroit; Cheshire Military 
Academy, Conn.; Mayhew's Business College, 
Detroit; married at Saginaw, Mich., 1895, Lila 
Eddy; 1 daughter, Cynthia. Began active 
career as shipping clerk and timekeeper Mich- 
igan Stove Co., 1872, later becoming traveling 
salesman and purchasing agent; resigned from 
his position, 1S82, on account of death of his 



father and has since devoted his attention 
largely to the management of the family 
estate. Founder and owner of Mills' Subdivi- 
sions (real estate, Detroit) ; president Banner 
Cigar Manufacturing Co., organized, June, 
1888; director Michigan Stove Co., director 
Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co., De- 
troit Stove Co., etc. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Honorary member Detroit Light 
Infantry. Independent Democrat. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachts- 
men, also Columbia Yacht, New York Yacht, 
New York Athletic, Manhattan (New York), 
Hartford (Conn.) Yacht, Toledo (O.) Yacht. 
Recreation: yachting. Office: Banner Cigar 
Co., Detroit, Address: Manhattan Club, New 
York, 

MELOTTE, Jolin A,, lawyer; born, Dresden, 
Ont,, Can., Jan. 22, 1882; son of Joseph and 
Alice (Whitson) Milotte; was brought to 
America, 1885; educated in High School, Soutk 
Lyon, Mich.; University of Michigan; Law 
Department, University of Michigan, 1902-5 
inclusive, LL.B., 1905; married, June 22, 1912, 
Marvel Clair Wylie, of Detroit. Has been as- 
sociated in practice with the firm of Butzel & 
Butzel, since Apr., 1906; secretary Fenn 
Realty Co,; secretary and treasurer Pneu- 
matic Tire Filler Co,; member Merchants' 
Agents' Co, Independent in politics, Presby- 
terian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers ' 
Club, Mason (Corinthian Lodge No, 241). 
Recreations: fishing, country life. Office: 
1012-1014 Union Trust Bldg." Residence: 24 
Prentis Ave. 

MILWAED, William J.; born, Detroit, July 
27, 1859; son of Henry G. and Emma (Rowe) 
Milward; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
married, Apr. 30, 1884, Elizabeth King, of 
Detroit; 3 children: Robert, Emma, Frances. 
Began, 1880, in Detroit office Pennsylvania 
Ry., becoming agent in 1882; now agent Star 
Union Line, the Pennsylvania B. R. Co., Penn- 
sylvania Co., Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago 
& St. Louis Ry. Co. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Board of Trade. Club: Trans- 
portation. Office: 15 Campus Martins. Resi- 
dence: 132 Pingree Ave. 

MINER, Clement L., manufacturer; born, 
Winchester. 111., Mar. 10, 1879; son of Dr. 
James and Eleanor M. (Thomas) Miner; 
grandson of Sophronia Alden, who was a 
direct descendant of John Alden; graduated 
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of Illinois, 1898-1900 inclusive; attended 
Eochester Business Institute and Mechanics' 
Institute, of Rochester, N. Y.; married, June 
1, 1903, Frances Hudson, of Flint, Mich.; 1 
son, James Griswold. Entire active career has 
been spent in the manufacture of glass enam- 
eled steel tanks; in business in Detroit since 
Nov., 1911; secretary and director Detroit 
Steel Cooperage Co.; secretary, treasurer and 
director Glass Enameled Package Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Clubs: Adcraft, Detroit Boat. Recreations: 
hunting and fishing. Office: Detroit Steel 
Cooperage Co., 981 Beaufait Ave. Residence: 
208 East Grand Boul. 

MINER, rrank J,; born, Detroit, Mar. 28, 
1862; son of Captain John and Julia (Boucher) 
Miner; educated in Assumption College, De- 
troit public schools, Mayhew's College, gradu- 
ating from the two latter, and private tuition 
in steam, hydraulic and electrical engineer- 
ing; also spent several winters in machine 
shops up to 1885; married at Detroit, Jan. 8, 
1883, Celia De Guise; 6 children. Engaged in 
sailing on the lakes, previous to 1881; was 
made captain, 1885, and continued as master 
until 1901. Manager, secretary and treasurer 
of the Seidler-Miner Co., electric contracting, 
established, 1891. Member Detroit Builders' 
Association, National Electrical Contractors' 
Association. Member B. P. O. E., Knights of 
Columbus, National Union. Clubs: Detroit 
Yacht, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: 
yachting and club associations. Office: 36 
Larned St. Residence: 260 Holcomb Ave. 

MINER, Jolin, lawyer; born, New York 
City, Sept. 14, 1849; son of Edward and Mary 
(Curren) Miner; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 29, 1879, 
Josephine Cicotte; children: Rev. Edward F. 
(S. J., of St. Louis), John E. (of Cincinnati, 
O.), Julia (Mrs. F. C. Cronin), Louis I. (man- 
ager Portland Cement Co.). Studied law, was 
admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court 
of Michigan and has practiced in Detroit 
since 1875; police justice of Detroit, 1878-90; 
member Michigan House of Representatives, 
1891; member Detroit Board of Lighting Com- 
missioners, 1897. Democrat. Recreation: 
study of the philosophy and science of gov- 
ernment. Residence: 550 Brush St. 

MISNER, Richard Alexander; born, Gode- 
rieh, Ont., Can., July 18, 1872; son of Wesley 
and Margaret (McDonald) Misner; educated 
in public schools, Essex Co., Ont.; married, 
Sept. 22, 1903, Maude Crozier, of Goderich; 1 



son, William Bruce. Bookkeeper, Traders ' 
Bank, Windsor, Ont., 1900-4, and for various 
firms, Detroit, 1904-8; president Misner Man- 
ufacturing Co., toilet specialties, Windsor, 
Ont., and Detroit, since 1908; also president 
McKan Swadge Works. Methodist. Ma'' ' V, 
Knight Templar. Recreation: fond of out- 
door sports. Office: 11-13 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 126 Victoria Ave., Windsor, Can. 

MISTERSKY, Eugene Ludwig, la-'-er; 
born, Detroit, Feb. 26, 1877; son of I^i^atz 
and Henrietta (Uhl) Mistersky; educated in 
public and high schools, Detroit; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1899; married, Sept. 4, 
1901, Florence Adele Holland, of Detroit; 1 
daughter, Florence Henrietta. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1899. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Business Men 's Club, 
German-American Association. Mason (Friend- 
ship Lodge, Monroe Chapter and Monroe 
Council) ; member I. O. F., Loyal Order of 
Moose, Concordia Society, Y. M. C. A. Clubs: 
Detroit Yacht, Harmonie, Turner Sommer- 
Heim Gesellschaft, Detroit Turner-Verein. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 825 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 129 Kenilworth Ave. 

MITCHELL, Arthur Drury, hat manufac- 
turer; born, London, Ont., Dee. 22, 1869; son 
of Andrew W. Mitchell (born in Temple, Me.) 
and Susan A. (Yates) Mitchell (born in East 
Douglas, Mass.); removed to Detroit with 
parents, 1870; educated in Detroit public 
schools until 1878, and later in Central School 
and London Collegiate Institute, London, 
Ont.; married at Chicago, Dec. 14, 1897, Via 
A. Irwin; 2 daughters: Marjorie M., Dorothy 
D. Began career in the wholesale millinery 
business with Richard Macauley, 1888, con- 
tinuing with him until 1899; assisted in or- 
ganizing the wholesale millinery firm of 
Mitchell, Harris & Co., which later became 
the Mitchell, Moody, Garton Co., of which 
was president and general manager; sold out 
interest in millinery business, June, 1905, and 
has since devoted attention to the Crown Hat 
Manufacturing Co., founded, 1902, of which 
was owner and manager until the company in- 
corporated, Sept. 1911, and he became presi- 
dent; also president American Beaver Co., of 
East Nutley, N. J.; member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Advocate of principles of New 
Thought. Republican. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Curling. Recreation: golf. Office and 
Factory: cor. 4th Ave. and Lafayette Boul.. 
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MITCHELL, Randall H., sales manager 
Penberthy Injector Co.; born, Scotland, Jan. 
3, 1876; son of Charles D. and Jane (Hood) 
Mitchell; came to America, 1892; married, 
Letroit, Mar., 1901, Lueile May Tiffany. Be- 
g ' active career upon arriving in the United 
Stages in office of the Michigan Lubricator 
Co.; secretary and director of the company, 
1903-12; since sales manager Penberthy In- 
jector Co.; also president of the Bosserdett 
Yac' & Engine Co. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Tennis, Detroit Boat. Recreations: 
automobiling and tennis. Office: Holden Ave, 
and G. T. R. R. Residence: 50 Rhode Island 
Avenue. 

MITSHKUN, Mark, railway supplies; born, 
Wilna, Russia, Sept. 15, 1855; son of Kalman 
and Leah (Gordon) Mitshkun; moderately 
educated in Russia; came to America and 
located in Detroit, Oct., 1871; married, De- 
troit, Sept. 15, 1878, Sarah Jacobs; 4 children. 
Began, 1872, buying and selling rails, locomo- 
tives and cars; finally made a specialty of 
buying and selling complete logging railroads 
to lumbermen and loggers in various parts of 
the United States and Canada; now interested 
in manufacture of general railway supplies. 
President M. Mitshkun Co., Railway Equipper 
Publishing Co.; director Detroit Carbuilding 
and Equipment Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Office: Dix Ave. and M. C. 
R. R. Residence: 147 Rhode Island Ave. 

MIZNEE, Henry E., army officer; born, 
Geneva, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1827; son of Lansing 
and Mary (Rutgers) Mizner; married. Dee. 
28, 1852, Eliza Whiting Howard, daughter of 
Col. Joshua Howard; 5 children: Mary (de- 
ceased), Julia (Mrs. Richard H. Poillon), 
Henry R., .Jr., Walter I., Lizzie P. (deceased). 
Appointed from Michigan (civil life) captain 
18th Infantry, May 14, 1861, and Dec. 22, 
1862, became colonel 14th Michigan Volunteer 
Infantry; honorably mustered out of volun- 
teer service, July 18, 1865; transferred to 
36th Infantry, Sept. 21, 1866; major 20th In- 
fantry, U. S. A., Feb. 22, 1869; transferred to 
12th Infantry, Mar. 15, 1869, to 18th Infantry, 
May 14, 1877; lieutenant-colonel 10th Infan- 
try, Dec. 15, 1880; colonel 17th Infantry, Jan. 
2, 1888; retired Aug. 1, 1891; advanced to 
rank of brigadier-general, by act of Apr. 23, 
1904. In Civil War was on recruiting duty 
until Sept., 1861; mustering and disbursing 
officer, quartermaster and commissary for 
State of Michigan, Sept. -Oct., 1861; mustering 
and disbursing officer to Jan., 1862, on recruit- 



ing duty to May, 1862, after that in field with 
regiment. Breveted major U. S. V. for gallant 
and meritorious services at Stone River; lieu- 
tenant-colonel for Atlanta campaign and bat- 
tle at Jonesboro, Ga.; brigadier-general, U. S. 
v., at close of war; after war chiefly at 
frontier posts and in Indian campaigns until 
retired. Address: 61 Pitcher St. 

MODESITT, James Bert; born, Terre 
Haute, Ind., Nov. 29, 1876; son of Albert B. 
and Josephine (Gibson) Modesitt; educated 
Terre Haute public and high schools; Chicago 
Institute and Training School of Y. M. C. A., 
1898; M.D., Sioux City College of Medicine, 
1909; B.P.E., Chicago Institute and Training 
School, 1912; married, July 24, 1901, Josephine 
S. Evans, of Terre Haute; children: Philip 
Evans, Virginia Lee, Miriam D. Director of 
physical training, Wabash College and Craw- 
fordsville Y. M. C. A., 1898-1903, Milwaukee 
Y. M. C. A., 1903-6; Sioux City, la., 1906-10, 
Detroit Y. M. C. A. since 1910. Democrat. 
Methodist. Member American Medical Asso- 
ciation, Physical Directors' Society of North 
America. Club: Exchange. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: Y. M. C. A. Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 190 Englewood Ave. 

MOEBS, William D. C, hotel proprietor; 
born, Detroit, July 24, 1874; son of George 
and Fredericke (Bauman) Moebs; graduated 
Bishop union school, 1889, Detroit High 
School, 1893; University of Michigan, class of 
1897; married, Detroit, 1899, Nellie Hedges 
(now deceased); 2 children: Helen, William; 
married, 2nd, 1913, Isabelle Moag. Began in 
cigar busines, 1903, as president of W. D. C. 
Moebs & Co., and conducted a wholesale and 
retail business with 7 stores; sold out to 
United Cigar Stores Co. in 1906; devoted at- 
tention to real estate business, 1906-9; presi- 
dent and manager Berghoff Hotel and Cafe 
since 1909; president W. D. C. Moebs & Co., 
Wayne-Michigan Realty Co.; secretary and 
treasurer Rotary Engine Co.; director Michi- 
gan Engineering Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Hotel Men's Associa- 
tion. Protestant. Member Lodge No. 34, B. 
P. O. Elks. Clubs: Harmonie, German Sales- 
men, Concordia, Detroit Yacht (commodore, 
1900), Detroit Wheelmen, Detroit Curling, 
University of Michigan Club. Recreations: 
fishing, automobiling. Office: 10-22 Monroe 
Ave. Residence: 26 Gladstone Ave. 

MOELLEE, Herman F., retired; born, Sagi- 
naw, Mich., Jan. 17, 1866; son of Frederick J. 
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and Detroit; married at Saginaw, June 10, 
1897, Marguerite Smith; 1 son, Jerome. Be- 
gan active career as clerk in auditor's office 
Flint & Pere Marquette Ed., at Saginaw, and 
was traveling passenger agent of the road, 
1889-93, district passenger agent, at Detroit, 
1893-96. assistant general passenger agent, 
1896-98; general passenger agent same road, 
1898-1900; general passenger agent Saginaw 
district Pere Marquette E. E., Jan. 1-May 1, 
1900; acting general passenger agent entire 
system, May-Oct., 1900, general passenger 
agent system, 1900-12 (retired). Eesidence: 
857 Cass Ave. 

MOESSNER, Emil D., lawyer and automo- 
bile manufacturer; born, Newark, N. J., Jan. 
20, 1878; son of George and Josephine 
(Boust) Moessner; educated in public schools 
of Plankington, S. Dak., and Saginaw, Mich.; 
Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va.; Detroit 
College of Law, graduating, LL.B., June 13, 
1903; admitted to practice by Supreme Court 
of Michigan, June 14, 1903, and by U. S. 
Circuit Court, Detroit, June 16, 1903; married 
at Detroit, Sept. 12, 1906, Lillie P. Brownell; 
1 son, Emil D., Jr. Began active career as 
clerk with J. M. Groat & Co., grocers, Stan- 
dish, Mich., 1891; became clerk in dry goods 
and clothing house of A, H. Welles & Co., 
Standish, 1895; came to Detroit, Sept. 1, 1901; 
entered emjiloy of the Briscoe Manufacturing 
Co., Detroit, as private secretary to the presi- 
dent, Benjamin Briscoe, Mar. 18, 1902; pur- 
chased an interest in the company and was 
elected secretary. May, 1903, assistant treas- 
urer, Jan., 1906, treasurer, 1909-11; secretary 
and treasurer the Briggs-Detroiter Co., manu- 
facturers of the Detroiter automobiles, since 
Jan., 1912. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Independent in politics. Congregation- 
alist. Mason. Club: Detroit Athletic. Eeere- 
ations: automobiling, fishing and baseball. 
Office: 451-480 Holbrook Ave. Eesidence: 
1056 Warren Ave. W. 

MOLONEY, John E., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 3, 1868; son of William E. and Mary 
Gertrude (Fey) Moloney; educated in 
parochial schools, Detroit; Canisius Jesuit 
College, New York, 1882-87; Detroit College 
of Law, degree of LL.B., 1893; married, 1910, 
Martha Grant, of Detroit. Admitted to bar, 
Dec. 7, 1892; in office of Brennan & Donnelly 
until 1893; practiced alone until 1895; formed 
partnership with Charles Flowers, as Flowers 
& Moloney, 1895; firm has undergone several 
changes, Moloney & Atkinson since 1911. 



Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member B. P. O. E., Knights of Pythias. 
Eecreation: yachting. Office: 517 Moffat Bldg. 
Eesidence: 373 Howard St. 

MONAGHAN, Greorge F., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 27, 1876; son of Patrick and Mar- 
garet (Kiley) Monaghan; educated Holy Trin- 
ity parochial school; Detroit College, 1887-94, 
graduating, degrees of B.A. and M.A.; De- 
troit College of Law, LL.B., 1896; married, 
Feb. 25, 1908, Alice May Kotcher, of Detroit; 
1 son, George F., Jr. Studied law in office of 
Hon. James H. Pound, 1897-1900; member 
firm of Pound & Monaghan until 1902; has 
been member law firm of George F. & Peter J. 
Monaghan since 1906. Member Michigan 
State Senate, 1898-1901. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State and 
American Bar associations. Lawyers' Club. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus, B. P. O. Elks, Harmonie Society. 
Clubs: Detroit, Eushmere, Country. Eecrea- 
tion: outdoor sports. Office: 312-317 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 44 Atkinson Ave. 

MONAGHAN, Peter J., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 7, 1881; son of Peter J. and Han- 
nah (Kiley) Monaghan; graduate Detroit 
College, degree of A.M., 1903; Detroit College 
of Law, LL.B., 1902; married at Detroit, Alma 
J. Nocker, June 23, 1907; children: Peter J., 
.Ir., Joseph N. Admitted to the bar, 1902, and 
has since engaged in practice; member firm of 
Monaghan & Monaghan. Member Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Lawyers' Club. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Knights of Columbus. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Eecreation: baseball. Office: 
312-317 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 131 Chan- 
dler Ave. 

MONBOE, Charles E.; born, Kalamazoo Co., 
Mich., Sept. 7, 1862; son of Almon V. and 
Phoebe H. (Hart) Monroe; graduate Plain- 
well (Mich.) High School and attended Kala- 
mazoo Baptist College 4 years, leaving college 
in senior year on account of death of father; 
admitted to the bar, 1885; married at Kala- 
mazoo, Dec, 1885, Hattie Potter; 3 children: 
Donald, Marjorie, Kenneth. Moved to Chi- 
cago, 1887, and practiced law there until 1891, 
when he located in Detroit and engaged in 
real estate business until 1909; since pro- 
prietor Charles Hotel. Eecreation: fishing. 
Office: 126-130 Farmer St. Eesidence: 32 
Woodward Ave. Ter. 

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MOODY, George T., dry goods; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 16, 1851; son of Eobert and Eliza- 
beth (Broadley) Moody; educated in Detroit 
public schools; married at Clintonville, Mich., 
Aug, 13, 1879, Alena C. Eiker; 2 daughters: 
Olive J. (Mrs. George A. Worden), Marjorie. 
Began as package boy with J. W, Farwell, 
dry goods, 1867, the business being acquired 
later by Newcomb, Endicott & Co., with 
which firm he continued; was admited as 
member of firm, 1887, and upon incorporation, 
1903, became first vice-president. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce (ex-president), De- 
troit Y. M. C. A. (ex-president). Trustee Kal- 
amazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich. Eepubli- 
can. Baptist. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Boat, Country, Old Club, Aldine 
(New York). Recreations: automobiling and 
travel. Office: 190-206 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 42 Eliot St. 

MOODY, Philip Earl, physician; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 7, 1879; son of Samuel Broadley 
and Evaline Mary (Earl) Moody; educated in 
Detroit public schools; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1902; married, Sept. 4, 1908, Fan- 
nie Stowell, Pontiac, Mich.; children: Miriam 
May, Paul Broadley, 2nd. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1902; assistant urologist. Harper 
Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation, Harper Hospital Policlinic Society, 
Harper Hospital Alumni Association, Nu 
Sigma Nu fraternity. President Michigan 
Ornithological Club, 1901. Club: Miehigamme. 
Recreations: fishing and bird lore. Office: 
1519 Woodward Ave. Residence: 192 Glad- 
stone Ave. 

MOON, Elmer Samuel, real estate; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 23, 1886; son of Samuel and 
Eliza (Lawson) Moon; educated in public 
and high schools, Detroit; unmarried. After 
leaving school served as clerk for Kunz & 
Rogers, wholesale jewelers; later with City 
& Suburban Homes Co. as insurance clerk; 
with Michigan Fire & Marine Insurance Co. 1 
year; then returned to the City & Suburban 
Homes Co. to sell real estate, continuing 
about 21^ years; with Paterson Bros., 1908-9; 
entered into partnership with E. C. Smoots 
under firm name of Moon & Smoots, general 
real estate and insurance, 1910; shortly after- 
ward bought partner's interest and has eon- 
ducted the business ever since in his own 
name. Moved, Apr. 1, 1913, to Dime Savings 
Bank Bldg., on account of expansion of busi- 



ness. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, National Associ- 
ation of Real Estate Exchanges, Detroit Real 
Estate Board (executive committee). Recre- 
ations: motoring, outdoor life. Office: 1317- 
1318 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
225 Pingree Ave. 

MOON, Merle Burnett, vice-president First 
National Bank; born, Flint, Mich., Sept. 6, 
1872; son of Rev. Lewis N. (S.T.D.) and Mary 
(Rose) Moon; educated in public schools and 
Albion College, Mich.; married, Sept. 14, 1898, 
Mary Sparks, of Detroit; 1 child, Geraldine. 
Began active career as a school teacher in 
Northern Peninsula of Michigan; later asso- 
ciated in Chicago with the banking firms of 
Rudolph Kleybolte & Co., A. B. Leach & Co. 
(Chicago and New York), H. M. Byllesby & 
Co., Chicago; came to Detroit, Dec. 1, 1908, as 
manager of bond department, First National 
Bank, and elected vice-president June, 1912. 
Director United States Radiator Corporation, 
Monroe Water Co., Monroe, Mich. Republican. 
Methodist. Member Republic Lodge No. 714, 
A. F. & A. M., Chicago; Detroit Commandery, 
K. T.; Michigan Sovereign Consistory 32°. 
Clubs: Country, Detroit, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit Boat, Bankers' (Detroit), Union League 
(Chicago). Recreations: golf, fishing. Office: 
First National Bank. Residence: 115 Ferry 
Avenue E. 

MOOBE, Alauson A.; born, Sarnia, Ont., 
Can., Oct. 24, 1858; son of Robert J. and 
Catherine (Avery) Moore; educated in public 
schools of Beachville, Ont., 1864-78; married 
at Detroit, Feb. 14, 1888, Margaret Harrop; 
children: Harold H., Helen. Began with his 
father, who was a carpenter and contractor, 
continuing, 1884-88; then engaged in farming 
at Crookston, Minn., returning to Gladwin, 
Mich., where he was identified with lumber- 
ing and farming until 1895; was connected 
with contract department Michigan Telephone 
Co., at Detroit, 1899-1901, and was with City 
and Suburban Homes Co. as salesman, 1901-2; 
has been in real estate business under title of 
Bessenger & Moore, since 1902. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate 
Board. Republican. Baptist. Member Inde- 
pendent Order of Foresters. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Whist. Recreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: 812 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 
95 Chicago Boul. 

MOOBE, Alvah F,, secretary and director 
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.; born, 



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Perry Co., O., June 10, 1860; son of George 
W. and Harriet (Richards) Moore; educated 
in public schools of Perry Co, and at Madison 
Academy, Mt. Perry 0.; married at Eoseville, 
O., Dec. 10, 1881, Miss Sack Martineau (died, 
Sept. 9, 1910). Began as teacher in public 
schools of Perry Co.; then went to Chicago 
and engaged in business for 10 years; came 
to Detroit, 1891, and entered service of the 
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. as clerk 
in investment department, later becoming 
manager of the department, and secretary and 
director of the company, 1901. Eepublican. 
Associate member Detroit Post, G. A. E. Ma- 
son; member Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. 
T. ; Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. Eecrea- 
tions: reading, theater. Office: 150 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidenee: Ansonia Apts. 

MOOBE, Charles, banker; born at Ypsilanti, 
Mich., Oct. 20, 1855; son of Charles and Ade- 
line (MacAllaster) Moore; educated at Phil- 
lips Academy, Andover, Mass.; graduate Har- 
vard, 1878 (M.A., 1898, Ph.D., 1900, Columbian 
[now George Washington] University); mar- 
ried at Middleton, Mass., June 27, 1878, Alice 
Williams Merriam; 2 sons: MacAllaster and 
James Merriam, both graduates of Harvard. 
Editor Detroit Times, 1883-85; editorial 
writer Detroit Journal and Detroit Tribune, 
1885-89; political secretary U. S. Senator 
James McMillan, and clerk U. S. Senate com- 
mittee on D. C, 1889-1903; secretary Union 
Trust Co., Detroit, 1904-5; chairman board of 
directors Submarine Signal Co., Boston, 
1906-7; secretary Security Trust Co., Detroit, 
since 1908. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. President Detroit City Plan and Im- 
provement Commission, Detroit Society Archas- 
ological Institute of America; vice-president 
Detroit General Hospital; trustee Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, Alma College, Mich.; incor- 
porator and life member American Academy 
in Rome; treasurer Detroit Orchestral Associ- 
ation, Society of Colonial Wars, Detroit Hous- 
ing Commission; member National Commission 
of Fine Arts; corresponding member American 
Institute of Architects. Clubs: Detroit, Old 
Club, University, Cosmos (Washington), Cen- 
tury (New York). Author: Charities of the 
District of Columbia, 1897; The Gladwin Man- 
uscripts, 1897; The Northwest Under Three 
Flags, 1900. Editor and compiler: Plan of Chi- 
cago; Improvement of the Park System of 
the District of Columbia; Purification of the 
Washington Water Supply; articles in the 
Century and other magazines on park improve- 
ment in Washington, the restoration of the 



White House, and on historical topics. Edited 
and revised Cooley's History of Michigan. 
Office: Security Trust Co. Eesidenee: 205 
Seminole Ave. 

MOOEE, Charles Thomas; born, Lafayette, 
Ind., Nov. 1, 1868; son of James M. and Mary 
Eliza (King) Moore; educated in public 
schools and business college; married, June 15, 
1896, Adah B. Mercer, of Battle Creek, Mich.; 
1 son, Charles T., Jr. In employ of National 
Cash Eegister Co., at Chicago, 2 years; has 
been connected with the International Time 
Eecording Co. about 10 years and came to 
Detroit, 1906, as district manager for Michi- 
gan and Toledo. Republican. Congregational- 
ist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Recreations, motoring, hunting, fishing. 
Office: 76-82 Washington Ave. Residence: 51 
Grand Ave., E. Highland Park, Mich. 

MOORE, Edward C; born, Batavia, O., Dec. 
4, 1845; son of Lindsey C. and Olivia (Frazier) 
Moore; educated in public schols, Batavia, to 
1861; later student Ohio Wesleyan University, 
Delaware, O.; D.D.S., Ohio College of Dental 
Surgery, Cincinnati, 1871; married, New Rich- 
mond, Clermont Co., O., Oct. 23, 1872, Laura 
O. Pigman; 1 son, Lindsey E. Enlisted in 
Union Army, Oct., 1861, and served 3 years as 
private in Co. F, 59th Ohio Volunteers; in 
Western Army, and was with Sherman in 
Atlanta campaign. Practiced in Detroit from 
1871, with exception of 1 year — 1873-4 — at 
Meadville, Pa. President E. C. Moore & Son 
Co., manufacturers of dental specialties. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Honorary mem- 
ber Michigan Dental Society, Detroit Dental 
Society, Delta Sigma Delta college fraternity. 
Member Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. R. Recre- 
ation: mechanical work in laboratory. Resi- 
dence: 116 Atkinson Ave. 

MOOBE, Frank B., manufacturer; born, 
May 10, 1863; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

MOORE, George Whitney, lawyer; born, 
Cazenovia, N. Y., June 29, 1845; son of J. 
Whitney and Esther L. (King) Moore; edu- 
cated at Utica Free Academy, Utica, N. Y., 
and University of Michigan, 1871-72; married 
at New York, Nov. 22, Zillah De Lamater. Re- 
moved to Utica with parents at 12; served in 
U. S. mustering and disbursing office at Utica, 
time of Civil War, 1861-63; in War Depart- 
ment office at Washington and deserters' 
bureau, of provost marshal general's office, 
1863-64; chief clerk to assistant provost mar- 
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to Detroit, 1866; went west on account of 
impaired health, 1868, and returned, 1870; ad- 
mitted to the bar, 1872, and began practice 
in partnership with George William Moore, as 
Moore & Moore, which still continues. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Phi Delta 
Phi. Member Michigan House of Eepresenta- 
tives. First district, 1879-80. Kepublican. 
Clubs: Old, University. Eecreation: travel- 
ing. Office: 12-13 Campau Bldg. Eesidence: 
30 Canfield Ave. W. 

MOOBE, George William, lawyer; born, 
Romulus, Mich., Sept. 9, 1847; son of George 
Washington and Mary (Emery) Moore; edu- 
cated in public sehols of Romulus; Ypsilanti 
Seminary, Ypsilanti, Mich.; University of 
Michigan, 1868-72, graduating from Law De- 
partment, LL.B., 1872; married at Detroit, 
Feb. 3, 1885, Katharine M. De Mill; 1 daugh- 
ter, Katharine Palmer. Admitted to the bar, 
1872, and has since practiced at Detroit as 
member of firm of Moore & Moore. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State and American Bar associations. Demo- 
crat. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Michigan University Alumni Association. 
Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: 
outdoor diversions. Office: 12-13 Campau 
Bldg. Residence: 162 Collingwood Ave. 

MOORE, Henry H.; born, Mar. 25, 1849; 
died, Jan. 31, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

MOOBE, Lawrence, manufacturer; born, 
Sandusky, O., Apr. 16, 1881; son of John L. 
and Mary S. (Stone) Moore; educated San- 
dusky High School; B.S., Princeton, 1902; un- 
married. Began active career with Westing- 
house Electric & Manufacturing Co., continu- 
ing, 1903-9; with the Gear Grinding Machine 
Co., Detroit, 1907-11; president K-R-I-T Motor 
Car Co., Detroit, 1911-Aug. 1, 1913. Member 
Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: De- 
troit University, Racquet and Curling, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Country, Detroit Automo- 
bile. Recreation: all outdoor sports. Resi- 
dence: 473 Jefferson Ave. 

MOOBE, Lucian Selwyn, Jr.; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 18, 1885; son of Lucian Selwyn, Sr., and 
Rebecca (Pierson) Moore; educated Detroit 
University; B.S., University of Michigan, 
1907; student Harvard Law School, 1 year; 
married, Oct. 10, 1910, Frederica Sibley, of 
Detroit; 1 son, Lucian Selwyn, 3d. Was with 
the C. C. Wormer Machinery Co. for several 
years; partner Pater son Bros. & Co., real 
estate, since 1910; director C. C. Wormer 
Machinery Co., Wright Manufacturing Co., 



Austin Separator Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Racquet and Curl- 
ing, Detroit Country, Town, Indian Village 
Tennis. Recreations: golf, tennis. Office: 169 
Griswold St. Residence: 192 Van Dyke Ave. 

MOOBE, William V., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 3, 1856; son of William A. and Laura J. 
(Van Husan) Moore; graduate Detroit High 
School, 1873; University of Michigan, degree 
of B.A., 1878; Boston University, Law De- 
partment, LL.B., 1880; married at Detroit, 
Jan. 28, 1883, Jane Andrews; children: Wil- 
liam V. H. and Mary (Mrs. R. P. Joy). Be- 
gan practice in Detroit with his father, as 
member firm of Moore & Canfield, later, 
Moore & Goff, Moore, Standart & Drake, 
1905-7, since alone. Director and counsel 
Wayne County Savings Bank, Detroit Fire & 
Marine Insurance Co.; vice-president North- 
ern Engineering Works. Member Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Educa- 
tion, 1885-89, Detroit Fire Commission, 1905- 
13. Democrat (gold); delegate to Democratic 
National Convention, Chicago, 1896. Baptist. 
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: De- 
troit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Country, Old 
Club, Detroit Automobile, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: Wayne 
County Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 1055 
Woodward Ave. 

MOOBE, William Van Husan; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 18, 1884; son of William Van and Jane 
(Andrews) Moore; educated Cleveland Uni- 
versity School; Detroit University School; 
University of Michigan; married, Apr. 11, 
1912, Marie Stephanie Moran, of Detroit. 
Since Mar. 1, 1912, secretary and treasurer 
Mineral Products Co. of America, manufac- 
turers of steam specialties. Member Zeta Psi. 
Clubs: University, Old. Recreation: automo- 
biling. Office: 11 Woodbridge St. E. Resi- 
dence: 119 Rowena St. 

MOBAN, Fred T., stove manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 4, 1855; son of Charles 
and Justine (McCormick) Moran; educated in 
public and high schools, Detroit, and at St. 
John's College, Fordham, N. Y.; married at 
Detroit, June o, 1878, Satilla G. Butterfield. 
Has been connected with the Peninsular Stove 
Co., since its incorporation, 1881, and has been 
president of the company since 1895. Also 
president Michigan State Telephone Co.; 
director of Home Telephone Co., Michigan 
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Eeinforced Concrete Co.; director People's 
State Savings Bank, Welch Motor Car Co., 
Union Trust Co. President Canadian Yukon 
Mining Co. Fire commissioner of Detroit since 
1890. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Old Club. Eecrea- 
tions: automobiling and raising trotting 
horses. Office: Ford Bldg. Residence: 415 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

MORAN, George W., physician; born, June 
23, 1868; died, 1910, see Vol. 1908. 

MORAN, James P.; born, Detroit, Jan. 11, 
1879; son of Patrick and Eliza (Hefferman) 
Moran; educated at St. Vincent's parochial 
school and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried at Detroit, June, 1907, Jacqueline De 
Clark; 3 children: Jacqueline, Josephine, Jane 
Agnes. Entered coal and coke business 1895; 
was in employ of several firms until June, 
1904, since which time he has been in business 
for himself under title of J. P. Moran & Co. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 1002 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 707 Sheridan 
Avenue. 

MORAN, John Vallee, retired; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 25, 1846; son of Charles and Jus- 
tine (McCormick) Moran; educated in schools 
of Detroit; married at Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 
25, 1880, Emma Etheridge; 6 children: Em- 
erson Etheridge, John Bell, Cyril Godfrey, 
Justine (wife of Lieut. C. W. McClure, U. S. 
A.), Marie Stephanie (Mrs. William Van 
Moore), Elise. Began active career as grocery 
clerk, with Moses W. Field & Co., Detroit, 
1867; became connected with wholesale gro- 
cery house of John Stephen & Co., 1869, and 
later with Beaty & Fitzsimons; purchased an 
interest in the firm and after death of Mr. 
Beaty, title became Moran, Fitzsimons & Co.; 
was one of the organizers of the Gale Sulky 
Plow Co.; aided in establishing Ward's line 
of Detroit and Lake Superior steamers; as- 
sisted in organizing, 1887, the American Bank- 
ing and Savings Association and the Ameri- 
can Trust Co. (retired, 1912). Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat. Residence: 584 Jefferson Ave. 

MORAN, William A.; born, Detroit, Aug. 7, 
1877; son of William B. and Frances A. (Das- 
nayer) Moran; educated in private schools, 
Detroit, and Georgetown University, Washing- 
ton, D. C; unmarried. Began in employ of 
the Peninsular Stove Co., 1898, continuing 8 
years^ became connected in June, 1906, with 
the Standard Brass Works, and has been vice- 
president and treasurer same since 1910. 
Served in Michigan Naval Militia, 1896-1900; 



member Michigan State Naval Brigade; on 
board U. S. S. Yosemite during Spanish-Amer- 
ican War. Democrat. Catholic. Club: De- 
troit Country. Recreations: golf, sailing. Of- 
fice: 97-109 Wight St. Residence: 521 Jeffer- 
son Ave. 

MOREAU, Oscar A., druggist; born, Sebawa- 
ing, Mich., Oct. 13, 1886; son of L. R. and Ida 
(Krause) Moreau; educated in public and 
high schools, Sebawaing; graduate Packard 
Practical Institute of Pharmacy, Marlette, 
Mich.; Detroit College of Medicine (non-grad- 
uate) ; married, Sept. 1912, Beulah M. Lippin- 
cott, of Wheeling, W. Va. Came to Detroit, 
1903, and entered employ of the firm, with 
which has since been connected; admitted as 
partner Van Vliet & Moreau, 1910. Member 
Detroit Retail Druggists' Association. Repub- 
lican. Mason; member B. P. O. Elks. Recrea- 
tions: baseball, football. Office: 107 Gratiot 
Ave. Residence: 740 Garland Ave. 

MORGAN, Harry Foster; born, Upper San- 
dusky, O., Feb. 16, 1868; son of William Fos- 
ter and Hattie (Cramer) Morgan; educated 
in public and high schools of Findlay, O.; 
Ohio Normal University, Ada, O.; married, 
Oct. 1900, Nanette Beatty Bender, of Findlay, 
O. Clerk with the Chicago, Burlington & 
Quincy Railway, at Dubuque, la., 1888-90; 
agent Toledo & Ohio Central Ry., at Findlay, 
1890-1903; came to Detroit, 1903, as city sales 
agent for Sunday Creek Co., wholesale coal, 
and northern sales agent same since Jan., 
1909. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member B. P. O. 
Elks. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 1333 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 
807 Trumbull Ave. 

MORGAN, Sherman H.; born, Blenheim, 
Ont., Can., Aug. 12, 1868; son of John and 
Mary Abigail (Snyder) Morgan; educated 
in grade schools of Ontario; business college, 
Chatham, Ont.; married, June 5, 1888, Mary 
Adams, of Scotland; 1 son, C. Stanley. Re- 
moved to Detroit, 1885, and entered employ of 
the Detroit Heating & Lighting Co. as book- 
keeper, continuing 8 years; in business for 
self since 1896; senior partner (with son) C. 
Stanley Morgan, pipe and boiler coverings. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Baptist. Member Builders' Exchange, 
Detroit Master Plumbers' Association, Uni- 
versal Craftsmen Council of Engineers. 
Mason. Recreations: baseball, fishing. Office: 
104 Randolph St. Residence: 268 Sheridan 
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MORGAN, William S.; born, Elliston, Ky., 
Sept. 30, 1878; son of William H. and Sarah 
Elizabeth (May) Morgan; educated in public 
schools, Latonia, Ky.; married, Feb. 3, 1909, 
Florence Harrison, of Detroit. Engaged as 
traveling man in the South for 6 years, with 
headquarters in Macon, Ga. ; removed to De- 
troit, 1911; has been identified with real es- 
tate business since Sept., 1912. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Oflice: 515 Stevens Bldg. Res- 
idence: Woodward Ave. near Calvert St. 

MORLEY, Frederick George, accountant; 
born, Guelph, Ont., Can., May 12, 1879; son of 
William N. and Sarah (Lenover) Morley; edu- 
cated in High School and Canada Business 
College, Chatham, Ont.; married, Dec. 25, 
1906, Vita L. Clarke, of Blenheim, Ont., Can.; 
1 daughter, Mary. Began active career in em- 
ploy of William Grey & Son, carriage manu- 
facturers, Chatham, 1897, continuing 3 years; 
accountant with Sutherland Innes Co., cooper- 
age, Chatham, 1900-2; with F. H. Macpherson 
& Co., chartered accountants, Detroit, 1902-6; 
has been connected with the Great Lakes En- 
gineering Works since 1906. Republican. 
Methodist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Recreations: fishing, hunting. 
OflBce: Great Lakes Engineering Works, foot 
of Rivard St. Residence: 211 Chandler Ave. 

MORLEY, Warren A., general agent South- 
western Surety Insurance Co.; born. Bay City, 
Mich., July 14, 1883; son of Ira W. and Juli- 
ette (Baker) Morley; educated Pontiac High 
School; Ferris Institute, Big Rapids; married, 
Sept. 8, 1906, Jessie I. Ross, of Detroit. Be- 
gan active career as clerk Shaw, Warren, 
Cady & Oakes, continuing, 1901-6; with the 
Bankers' Surety Co., 1906-11; general agent 
(Morley & Fisher), Southern Surety Co. of 
St. Louis, 1911-13; general agent (Morley & 
Coleman), Southwestern Surety Insurance Co. 
since July 10, 1913. Member Phi Delta Theta 
fraternity. Recreation: motoring. OflEice: 811 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 113 Lothrop 
Avenue. 

MORPHY, John D., state manager Berk- 
shire Life Insurance Co.; born, Detroit, June 
9, 1864; educated in public schools of Detroit. 
Began active career in employ of Michigan 
Central R. R., continuing for 6 years in vari- 
ous capacities in different departments; be- 
came connected with the wholesale dry goods 
house of Allen Sheldon & Co., continuing for 
11 years; entered life insurance business. 1892, 
and has been state manager for the Berkshire 
Life Insurance Co., headquarters in Detroit, 



since 1893. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Life Underwriters' Associa- 
tion. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Old Club. Recreations: outdoor 
diversions. OflSee: 1419-1422 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: Palms Apts. 

MORRIS, Charles V.; see Vol. 1908. 

MORRIS, Edmund A.; born, Detroit, Nov. 
17, 1857; son of Robert and Mary (Darling) 
Morris; graduate Detroit high school, June, 
1873, Detroit Business University, May, 1874; 
married, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1880, Ida S. Hall; 3 
children: Hazel (Mrs. William B. Roberson, 
of Alpena, Mich.), Samuel Ferguson, Montrose 
Alexander. Began as office boy with J. N. 
Raymond & Co., June 7, 1876; company dis- 
solved, 1879, and was succeeded by Samuel 
Ferguson, for whom acted as general manager 
until 1883, when the Detroit Lead Pipe and 
Sheet Lead Works was organized, of which 
he has been secretary and treasurer from time 
of organization. Also vice-president Union 
Foundry Co., Anniston, Ala.; president and 
treasurer Southern Stone & Marble Co., White- 
stone, Ga. Member Masonic order, Damascus 
Commandery No. 42, Knights Templar. Rec- 
reation: traveling. Oflfice: 61 2nd St. Resi- 
dence: 87 Garfield Ave. 

MORRIS, Scott Harrison, secretary and 
treasurer The Standard Foundry Co.; born, 
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 26, 1860; son of Sam- 
uel Vance and Jane Elizabeth (Harrison) 
Morris; educated in public schools of Indian- 
apolis, graduating from the high school, 1877; 
married at Indianapolis, Jan. 1, 1888, Laura 
Ann Pease; 4 children: Mrs. Mabel Morris 
Barron, Jane, Lewis Parker (deceased), 
Anna. Began active career in employ of At- 
las Engine Works, Indianapolis, and learned 
trade of iron moulder, 1878-81; came to De- 
troit and acted as superintendent of the 
American Radiator Co. until 1893; organized 
the Globe Iron Works, 1893, which was suc- 
ceeded by the Standard Foundry Co., 1899, 
iron foundry and manufacturers of automo- 
bile engines; elected secretary and treasurer 
upon incorporation of the company. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican, 
Presbyterian. 32° Mason. Clubs: Detroit 
Yacht, Detroit Motor Boat, Rushmere. Recre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Residence: 395 Cad- 
illac Boul. (Died, June 30, 1913.) 

MORRISON, James W.; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., Can., July 11, 1846; son of John and 
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of Hamilton; came to U. S., 1867; married at 
Chicago, 1869, Miss Sarah J. Porter; 2 chil- 
dren: Mary Alice, William W. Learned print- 
ing trade in Hamilton and connected with it 
for more than 40 years; was resident of Chi- 
cago, 1867-72; came to Detroit, 1872, and or- 
ganized the Morrison Printing Co., of which 
was the head until 1909; since manager Con- 
gress Sign Co. Club: Detroit Curling. Eecre- 
ation: curling. Office: 59 Congress St. W. 
Residence: 209 Clairmount Ave. 

MOREOW, George W., field secretary Anti- 
Saloon League of America; born, Champaign 
Co., 111., May 27, 1863; son of James and 
Sarah A. (Laughead) Morrow; educated in 
common schools and High School, Newman, 
111.; Friends' Bloomingdale Academy, Bloom- 
ingdale, Ind.; graduated Christian Biblical 
Institute, Stanfordville, N. Y., 1889 (valedic- 
torian) ; married, Oct. 15, 1885, Susie E. Whit- 
more, of Champaign, 111. Ordained to Chris- 
tian ministry, June 9, 1889; pastor Grace 
Church, St. Johnsville, N. Y., 20 months, 1889- 
91, Randolph, Vt., 1891-99; superintendent 
Vermont Anti-Saloon League, Burlington, 
1899-1905, Michigan Anti-Saloon League, 
1905-Dec. 31, 1912; since on National Staff as 
field secretary Anti-Saloon League of Amer- 
ica. Trustee Christian Biblical Institute, of 
Defiance, O. Progressive. Odd Fellow, Good 
Templar; chaplain Camp No. 1, Sons of Vet- 
erans. Recreations; golf, fishing. Residence: 
107 Atkinson Ave. 

MORSE, WiUard H., sales agent The J. L. 
Mott Iron Works, of New York; born, Peters- 
burg, Mich., Feb. 7, 1857; son of Henry G. 
and Maria A. (Hill) Morse; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Petersburg; married at Detroit, 
Jan. 16, 1882, Juliette Rossa; 1 son, Claude R. 
Came to Detroit, 1877, and engaged as build- 
ing contractor until 1886; was salesman De- 
troit Lead Pipe and Sheet Lead Works, 3 
years, and salesman for J. B. Clow & Sons, 
Chicago, 9 years; connected with National 
Supply Co., Toledo, O., until 190S, since which 
time he has been Detroit sales agent for The 
J. L. Mott Iron Works. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Independent Republican. Mem- 
ber B. P. O. E., United Commercial Travelers 
of America. Club: Detroit Motor Boat. Rec- 
reation: launching. Office: 1304-1306 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 2975 East Grand Boul. 
Summer Residence: Riverside, St. Clair Flats, 
Michigan. 

MORTON, Harry Dean; born, Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Dec. 17, 1872; son of Andrew N. and 



Betty N. (Congdon) Morton; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Chelsea, Mich.; married, Detroit, 
Nov. 2, 1908, Edith M. Davis. Came to De- 
troit, 1890, and engaged as stenographer of 
Daniel Scotten & Co., tobacco manufacturers; 
then was manager Howard Publishing Co.; 
engaged in general shorthand reporting; re- 
moved to New York City and for 6 years was 
manager of the legal department of the Far- 
benfabriken-Elberfeld Co., of Germany; re- 
turned to Detroit early in 1906 and organized 
the Gies Gear Co., of which was treasurer and 
general manager, 1896-1911; since president 
Morton Motor Co. Recreation: motor boating. 
Office: 47 Fort St. E. 

MORTON, William D.; born, Monroe, 
Mich.; Feb. 8, 1843; son of Julius D. and 
Emeline (Sterling) Morton; educated at Dr. 
Soldan's private school, Detroit, and Troy 
University, Troy, N. Y.; married at Detroit, 
Nov. 2, 1870, Mary H. Brooks (now deceased). 
Came to Detroit from Monroe, 1853, and was 
for many years identified with the lumber 
business; manager of the Port Huron Salt Co., 
May 1, 1904-12; since manager Morton Salt 
Co., Port Huron, Member Delta Phi. Club: 
Detroit Boat. Recreation: billiards. Office: 
Foot of 2nd St. Residence: 79 Watson St. 

MOSS, William Edwin; born, Rensselaer, 
Ind., June 24, 1859; son of Gordon A. and 
Lydia (Greenfield) Moss; educated in public 
schools, Rensselaer; married, 1884, Lelia 
Drake, of Detroit; children: Edith L., Helen 
L. Came to Detroit from Indiana, 1880; con- 
nected with Detroit Stove Works and T. B. 
Rayl & Co., hardware merchants, until 1898; 
since in bond and investment business as 
W. E. Moss & Co.; president American State 
Bank; treasurer and director Coldwater Gas 
Light & Fuel Co., Monroe Gas Light & Fuel 
Co., Hillsdale Gas Co., Columbus (O.) Gas Co., 
Grand Haven (Mich.) Gas Co., Citizens' Gas 
Co. (Hannibal, Mo.), Winston-Salem (N. C.) 
Gas Co., Drake Cattle Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Stock Exchange. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Country. 
Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 710 Union 
Trust Bldg. Residence: 307 Seminole Ave. 

MOYNAHAN, John Fortier, bronze, brass, 
iron and wire work; born. Sandwich, Ont., 
Feb. 14, 1863; son of Dennis and Eliza (For- 
tier) Moynahan; educated in country school 
in Canada; married, Nov. 23, 1886, Bernice F. 
Stoddard, of Monroe, Mich.; 3 children: Bald- 
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then in railroad service for about 4 years; in 
grocerj- business 2 years; shipping clerk for 
National "Wire & Iron Works, Detroit, 188G- 
89; went with American Brass & Metal Works 
as bookkeeper and worked up to traveling 
salesman and designer; in charge of engineer- 
ing department of J. E. Bolles Wire & Iron 
Works, Detroit, 1893-96; superintendent To- 
ledo Wire & Iron Works, 1896-97. Eeturned to 
Detroit as superintendent of William Inglis 
Wire & Iron Works and remained in that posi- 
tion over 15 years; started the firm of Moyna- 
han & Duchene, May, 1912, in the manufac- 
ture of architectural and ornamental metal 
work, and since senior partner in the busi- 
ness. Usually Eepublican. Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreations: baseball, bowling, 
card playing, swimming. Office: 122 State St. 
Residence: 355 Warren Ave. E. 

MUELLES, Frederick J.; born, St. Louis, 
Dec. 11, 1880; son of Fred and Henrietta 
(Creelins) Mueller; educated public schools, 
St. Louis; unmarried. Began active career in 
employ of the St. Louis Candy Co., Mar., 1896; 
became connected with National Candy Co., 
Feb., 1907; came to Detroit from St. Louis, 
Feb., 1912, and since manager for National 
Candy Co., of the Gray-Toynton-Fox factory. 
Republican. Protestant. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), K. T., 
Shriner. Recreations: boating, fishing. Office: 
37 Woodbridge St. E. Residence: Henry Clay 
Apartments. 

MUELLER, Gustav Adolph, architect; born, 
Dresden, Saxony, German}', Oct. 14, 1864; son 
of J. G. and J. C. (Seidel) Mueller; educated 
universities in Dresden, Munich and Berlin, 
Germany; married, Emma Marx, Detroit, Nov. 
24, 1897. Followed profession as architect in 
Berlin, Munich, Dresden and Paris; went to 
Panama on engineering staff for French gov- 
ernment; located in Detroit, 1893. Vice-presi- 
dent Michigan Cigar Box Co. Served in Ger- 
man army. Republican. Lutheran. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Builders' 
and Traders' Exchange, Detroit Chapter 
American Institute of Architects. Member B. 
P. O. Elks, Harmonie Society. Office: 804 
Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 451 St. Aubin 
Street. 

MUELLER, Joseph; born, Baden, Germany, 
Feb. 4, 1867; son of Joseph and Marie (Win- 
terhalter) Mueller; educated in the old coun- 
try, and in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried, June 5, 1895, Julia Hensien, of Detroit; 



1 daughter, Alice. Came to America, 1883; 
learned upholsterer's trade with Keck, Win- 
terhalter & Co., continuing with the firm 4 
years; then with Hudson Simon, 1886-98; as- 
sisted in organizing firm of Weyermiller & 
Mueller, furniture, carpets and curtains, 1898, 
and since co-partner. Catholic. Recreations: 
theater, music. Office: 1060 Champlain St. 
Residence: 336 Seyburn Ave. 

MUER, Joseph F., cigar manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 18, 1884; son of Anthony 
and Mary (Lingeman) Muer; educated St. 
Joseph's Commercial College; married, June 
13, 1905, Susie Malburg, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Joseph, Rosemary, William. Began act- 
ive career, 1898, in house established by 
father in 1866; has been sole proprietor since 
1905, business being conducted in own name. 
Independent in politics. Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Knights 
of Columbus, German American Society, B. P. 
O. Elks. Clubs: Harmonie, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Recreations: automobiling, baseball. 
Office: 588 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 455 St. 
Aubin Ave. 

MUIR, R. Murray, dentist; born, Port Dal- 
housie, Ont., Can., Aug. 12, 1877; son of Wil- 
liam and Christina (Cavers) Muir; educated 
high school, St. Catharines, Ont.; graduated, 
degree of D.D.S., University of Maryland, 
1897; married, June 30, 1906, Mary Roberts, 
of Marine City, Mich.; children: Laura Chris- 
tina, Mar}^ Jean. Commenced practice at Ma- 
rine City, 1897; removed to Detroit, 1906. 
Member Michigan State Dental Society, First 
District Dental Society of Michigan, National 
Oral Hygiene Association. Club: Detroit Mo- 
tor Boat (director). Recreation: motor boat- 
ing. Office: 4 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 340 
Bewick Ave. 

MUIR, William Howie; born, Detroit, May 
28, 1867; son of William Kerr and Christina 
(Hendrie) Muir; educated at Michigan Mili- 
tary Academy and University of Michigan, 
graduating, degrees of B.S. and M.E., 1888; 
married at Detroit, 1905, Marion Lewis; 3 
children: Elizabeth, Marjorie, William. Be- 
gan active career in employ of the Eureka 
Iron and Steel Works, 1888; assisted in or- 
ganizing the Jenks & Muir Manufacturing 
Co., 1892, manufacturers iron and brass bed- 
steads, of which has since been vice-president 
and treasurer. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, 
Country, Racquet and Curling. Office: 1441 



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Hastings St., Detroit. Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe Farms, Mich. 

MULFOED, Benjamin Franklin, lawyer; 
born, East Orange, N. J., Jan. 4, 1879; son of 
Samuel M. and Mary (Kiley) Mulford; edu- 
cated in private and public schools, Detroit 
Business University and Detroit College of 
Law, degree of LL.B., 1903; married, Detroit, 
Nov. 10, 1909, Mabel C. Warner. Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1903; member firm of 
Prentis & Mulford since 1907. Member Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Lawyers' Club of Detroit, 
Fine Arts Society. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Mason, K. T. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Tennis, Detroit Athletic, Cadillac Boat. Eec- 
reations: athletics, boating, music. Eesidence: 
56 Glendale Ave., Highland Park. 

MULFOED, Elmer William, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 13, 1876; sou of George Mahon 
and Julia (Euehle) Mulford; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools, Detroit, and at Univer- 
sity of Michigan, graduating, degree of LL.B., 
1900; married, Detroit, Oct. 5, 1911, Louise 
A. Tighe; 2 sons (twins): Eichard G., Eobert 
E. Has practiced in Detroit since 1900. Sec- 
retary and treasurer Newaygo Fruit Land 
Co.; director Montana Mineral Products Co. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Law- 
yers ' Club, University of Michigan Alumni 
Association. Eepublican. Universalist. Ma- 
son (32°). Club: Fellowcraft. Eecreations: 
boating, theater. Office: 309-310 Moffat Bldg. 
Eesidence: 121 Clairmount Ave. 

MULFORD, Ora James; born, Monroe, 0., 
Sept. 8, 1868; son of John C. and Mary A. 
(McCreary) Mulford; public school education; 
married at Detroit, Feb. 28, 1900, Evelyn Wil- 
letts; 1 son, John W. Began active career 
as printer in country newspaper office of 
Stanton, Mich.; came to Detroit, 1882, and 
was employed as a printer by the Commercial 
Publishing Co.; entered printing business for 
self, 1885, as half owner of the Acme Print- 
ing Co.; sold out and in 1887 went to Los 
Angeles, Cal., and engaged in street car ad- 
vertising business; returned to Detroit, 1889, 
and continued in street car advertising under 
title of the Michigan Street Car Advertising 
Co., of which is now president and general 
manager. Was head of the O. J. Mulford Ad- 
vertising Co., 1903-9; also president Gray Mo- 
tor Co. Eepublican. Christian Scientist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Ma- 
son. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat, Bloomfield 



Hills, Detroit Athletic, Eecreation: motor 
boating. Office: 83 Fort St. Eesidence: 159 
Parker Ave. 

MULHERON, John J., physician; born. 
May 31, 1846; died, Aug. 2, 1913; see Vol. 
1908. 

MUNCH, George A., physician; born, Fre- 
mont, O., Apr. 29, 1862; son of George and 
Elizabeth (Shatz) Munch; educated Univer- 
sity, Ada, O.; M.D., Louisville Medical Col- 
lege, Louisville, Ky., 1891; M.D., Eclectic 
Medical College, Cincinnati; Western Eeserve 
Medical College, Cleveland; married, Jan. 17, 
1892, Nora Smythe, of San Antonio, Tex.; 3 
children: Audrey, Norma, Mercedes. Began 
practice at Cincinnati, 1888; located in De- 
troit, 1893; president Detroit Medical Insti- 
tute. Member Disciples (Christian) Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° 
Mason; member W. O. W., Maccabees. Eecrea- 
tions: fishing, hunting, golf. Office: 572-574 
Grand Eiver Ave. Eesidence: 149 Pine St. 

MUNGER, Frank S., retired; born, Dundee, 
Mich., Nov. 10, 1850; son of Elijah D. and 
Mary P. (Simons) Munger; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Dundee; married at 
Detroit, 1874, Fannie A. Caverley; 2 children: 
Frank, Helmer. Began active career in retail 
dry goods store at Manchester, Mich., 1869; 
came to Detroit, 1872, and entered employ of 
Edson, Moore & Co. and was member of firm, 
18S8-1909 (retired). Member Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Club: 
Country. Eecreations: automobiling, golf. 
Eesidence: 69 Warren Ave. E. 

MUNGER, Franklin E.; born, Dundee, 
Mich,. Feb. 13, 1866; son of Edmund C. and 
Sarah (Gee) Munger; educated public schools; 
married, Sept. 9, 1891, Elizabeth Trost, of De- 
troit. Learned printer 's trade and worked at 
case for several years; published weekly pa- 
per at Dundee, Mich., 1893-96, then returned 
to practical printing; was connected with De- 
troit Times, 1900-6; established, 1907, Modern 
Printshop, of which is president and general 
manager. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Printers' Club, Master Printers' Association. 
Mason. Eecreations: camping, travel. Office: 
139 Bates St. Eesidence: 703 Hurlbut Ave. 

MUNRO, Alexander, lawyer; born, Town- 
ship Sydenham, Out., Can., Feb. 2, 1865; son 
of John and Christina (Sutherland) Munro; 
educated in college and Detroit College of 
Law, degree of LL.B., 1903; married at De- 
troit, Feb. 18, 1903, Cora D. Dart. Began prac- 
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Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 1904-13, 
since of Donnelly, Lyster, Brennan & Munro; 
vice-president Arctic Ice Cream Co.; secretary 
Interior Construction & Improvement Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Presby- 
terian. Member Y. M. C. A. Kecreations: 
literature, music, travel. Office: 1702 Ford 
Bldg. Eesidenee: 410 Commonwealth Ave. 

MUNEO, Herbert C, lawyer; born, St. 
Thomas, Ont., Jan. 21, 1877; son of Colin and 
Hannah M. (Davis) Munro; educated in com- 
mon schools; Detroit High School; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1901; married, Toronto, 
Ont., June 25, 1902, Beatrice Martin; one 
daughter, Dorothy. Has practiced in Detroit 
since June, 1901; makes a specialty of real 
property, corporation and probate law. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' 
Club of Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason (32°); member Oriental Lodge; King 
Cyrus Chapter, E. A.; Detroit Commandery, 
K, T.; Detroit Consistory; Moslem Temple, 
Mystic Shrine. Club: Fellowcraft. Eeerea- 
tions: motoring, horseback riding. Office: 1633 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidenee: 89 Wil- 
lis Ave. W. Summer home: Grosse He, Mich. 

MUNZ, Charles W.; born, Wurtemberg, 
Germany, July 25, 1864; son of Frederick and 
Caroline Munz; educated in public schools of 
Germany; came to Detroit, 1881; married at 
Detroit, 1S92, Miss Anna Stucky; 2 sons: El- 
mer George, Harold Eaymond. Learned trade 
of cabinet maker in plant of Clough & War- 
ren Organ Co., piano and organ manufac- 
turers, continuing 1881-85; entered upon a 
series of experiments and invented the Vic- 
tor extension table in 1895; became connected 
with Posselius Brothers' Furniture Manufac- 
turing Co. as foreman of cabinet department, 
1897, and was superintendent for one year; 
bought out interest of the president, 1903, 
and was president and general manager of 
the company, until Apr. 1, 1913 (retired). 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Catholic. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecrea- 
tion: automobiling. Eesidenee: 92 Chicago 
Boulevard. 

MURFIN, James Orrin, lawyer ; born, Ports- 
mouth, O., Jan. 7, 1875; son of James Orrin 
and Josephine Hurd (Smith) Murfin; edu- 
cated in public and high schools of Ports- 
mouth; University of Michigan, Literary De- 
partment, degree of Litt.B., 1895, Law De- 
partment, LL.B., 1896; married at Detroit, 
Apr, 24, 1907, Jane B. Macklem. Began prac- 
tice in Detroit, July, 1896; member law firm 



of Bowen, Douglas, Whiting 6b Murfin, 1897- 
1908; judge Circuit Court, 1908-12; since mem- 
ber Eobson & Murfin. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Eepublican. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar 
Association. Member Michigan State Senate,. 
1901-3. Clubs. University, Country, Detroit, 
Yondotega, Lawyers' of Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreations: fishing and other outdoor 
diversions: Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidenee: 184 Van Dyke Ave. 

MURPHY, Alfred J., judge; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 1, 1868; son of James S. and Mary (Sex- 
ton) Murphy; educated in public schools of 
Detroit, Detroit College and Detroit College 
of Law, graduating, A.B., 1887, LL.B., 1893; 
married at Detroit, June 29, 1903, Margaret 
Walburga Ducey. Began practice in Detroit, 
1893. Democrat. Judge of the Eecorder's 
Court of Detroit, for six years; elected cir- 
cuit judge, 1905, and reelected, 1911. Member 
Michigan State Bar Association. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: Wayne 
County Bldg. Eesidenee: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

MURPHY, C. Hayward, secretary Murphy 
Power Co.; born, Detroit, Dec. 9, 1882; son 
of William H. and Laura May (Hayward) 
Murphy; educated Detroit public schools; De- 
troit University School; Phillips Academy, 
Andover, Mass.; Yale University; married, 
Apr. 21, 1908, Eebecca Knox Steele, of Chi- 
cago. Has been connected with the Murphy 
Power Co. since Feb. 1, 1904, secretary since 
1908. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Electric Vehicle Association. Clubs: Uni- 
versity, Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: 
yachting. Office: 1225 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
denee: 220 Van Dyke Ave. 

MURPHY, Charles Eottsford, railway serv- 
ice; born, Toledo, O., Sept. 27, 1857; son of 
John and Hannah Ann (Dillmore) Murphy; 
parents both born in Philadelphia; graduated 
J. B. Jordan's Business College, Toledo, 1881; 
married, Sept. 26, 1885, Leonore Parker, of 
Toledo; 2 children: Alice Virginia (Mrs. Ven- 
able Johnson), Theresa Helena (Mrs. H. E. 
Schadt, of South Bend, Ind.). Served as pri- 
vate Co. D, 3d Cavalry, U. S. Army, 1876-81; 
clerk Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Eail- 
way, Toledo, Dec, 1881-84; contracting agent, 
same road, 1884-90; agent same road at 
Wagon Works, O., 1890-93, at South Bend, 
1893-1911, and at Detroit since July 1, 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian, Mason. Club: Detroit 
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Office: L. S. & M. S. Freight Station. Eesi- 
dence: lo9 Lincoln Ave. 

MURPHY, Gleeson; born, Detroit, Feb. 15, 
1881; son of Michael J. and Eliza (Gleeson) 
Murjihy; educated in France to 1895, Austria, 
to 1897; graduated Detroit University School, 
1901; A.B., Cornell University, 1905; married, 
Oct. 28, 1908, Cornelia Wilkinson, of Mem- 
phis, Tenn.; 1 sou, Gleeson, Jr. Began active 
career as manager Singapore Eattan Co., De- 
troit, 1906; secretary Murphy Chair Co., 1906- 
10; assistant to president General Motors Co. 
since 1911; general manager H. K. McCann 
Co. (advertising); director Murphy Chair Co. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Society Automo- 
bile Engineers, Fine Arts Society, Chi Phi fra- 
ternity. Quill and Dagger (senior society), 
Country Club, University Club, Automobile 
Club. Eecreations: motoring, golf, tennis. Of- 
fice: H. K. McCann Co., Brush and Congress 
Sts. Eesidence: 30 Van Dyke PI. 

MXJEPHY, James F.; born, Sarnia, Ont., 
Sept. 14, 1866; son of James and Catherine 
(Casey) Murphy; educated in public schools 
of Sarnia; married at Detroit, June 20, 1894, 
Helen M. Eoss; 3 children: Helen Claire, Mar- 
ion Francis, James, Jr. Has been identified 
with the Murphy Chair Co., manufacturers of 
chairs, since Jan., 1883, first as office boy, then 
as salesman, superintendent, vice-president 
and since 1892 as treasurer of the company; 
director Murphy-Potter Co. President Particu- 
lar Council of Detroit for St. A^inceut de Paul 
Society; secretary St. Francis' Home for Or- 
phan Boys. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: Murphy Chair Co. Eesi- 
dence: 70 Ferry Ave. E. 

MURPHY, John E., vice-president and gen- 
eral manager Yellow Bonnett Taxi Co.; born, 
Gynthiana, Ky., Nov. 19, 1874; son of Thomas 
and Johannah (Hayes) Murphy; educated dis- 
trict school, Harrison County, Ky. ; city 
schools, Lexington; Kentucky University; un- 
married. Began as traveling salesman with 
Smith & Sills (now John S. Sills & Sons), 
wholesale grocers, New York city, continuing 
one and a half years; was with Williams Bros. 
Pickle Co., Detroit, 12 years, 8 years as sales- 
man, 4 years as sales manager and director; 
vice-president and general manager Taxi Cab 
Service Co. (Yellow Bonnett) since Apr. 1, 
1909; vice-president Esterman-Verkamp-Mur- 
phy Co.; treasurer Day Automobile Co. Catho- 
lic. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft, 



Eushmere, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, Eotary, 
Wolverine, Harmonie. Eecreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 61 Elizabeth St. Eesidence Ad- 
dison Apts. 

MURPHY, Michael Joseph; born, Sarnia,. 
Can., Feb. 22, 1851; son of James and Ivath- 
erine (Casey) Murphy; public school educa- 
tion; married in 1877, Eliza Gleeson; 7 chil- 
dren: Blanche, Marguerite (Mrs. Charles B. 
Davis), Gleeson, J. Harold, Charles E., Fran- 
cis, Constance. Came to Detroit, 1868, and, 
gaged as bookkeeper for C. H. Dunks, ir"-- ' i- 
turer of bed springs; bookkeeper Second Na- 
tional Bank (now Old Detroit National Bank), 
1871-72; purchased the business of C. H. 
Dunks, 1872, and continued in same line until 
1878, when he introduced manufacture of 
chairs, which now forms the sole product of 
the factory; business incorporated, 1884, as 
Murphy Chair Co., of which is president; also 
president Murphy -Potter Co.; director Se- 
curity Trust Co., People's State Bank, Mich- 
igan Savings Bank, First National Bank, Gen- 
eral Motors Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce (first president). Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Country, Old, Detroit Boat, 
also Strollers' (New York). Eecreation: golf. 
Office: Harper Ave. and Lake Shore & Mich- 
igan Southern Ey. Eesidence: 810 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

MURPHY, William Herbert, capitalist; 
born, Bangor, Me., June 18, 1855; son of 
Simon Jones and Ann Montgomery (Dorr) 
Murphy; educated in public schools of Ban- 
gor; public and high schools of Detroit; Uni- 
versity of Michigan; married, Jan. 3, 1882, 
Laura M. Hayward, of Bangor; two children: 
C. Hayward and Serena K. Connected with 
saw mill at Bay City, Mich., 1878-82; re- 
moved to Detroit, 1882, and joined his father 
in his various business enterprises, principally 
lumber; on death of father, Feb. 1, 1905, was 
made one of the trustees of the Simon J. Mur- 
phy Estate; president Simon J. Murphy Co., 
Murphy Power Co., Murphy Lumber Co., Mur- 
phy Oil Co.; vice-president Pacific Lumber 
Co.; director Michigan Fire and Marine In- 
surance Co., Standard Accident Insurance Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Trustee 
Detroit Museum of Arts, University School, 
Liggett School. Protestant. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, Country, De- 
troit Golf, University, Old Club. Eecreation: 
music. Office: 1225 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 30 Putnam Ave. 

MURRAY, Edgar A., manufacturer; born, 
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and Lucy (Wilber) Murray; educated Detroit 
public schools; Detroit Business University; 
University of Nebraska; married, Nov. 26, 
. 396, Isabel Knight Wallace, of Louisville, 
Kj.; 7 children: William Foster, Isabel 
Knight. Marion Thayer, Lucy Virginia, Jean 
Wilber, Edgar A., Jr., Elizabeth Anne. En- 
gaged as newspaper publisher, Lincoln, Neb., 
1890-94; established, 1895, the Edgar A. Mur- 
.y Co., manufacturers insecticides and dis- 

^^ctants, Detroit, and secretary and treas- 
lu -. aame. Progressive. Unitarian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Rotary. Recreations: bowling, 
fishing. Office: 80 Bagley Ave. Residence: 46 
Lawrence Ave. 

MURRAY, John WiUiam, president J. W. 
Murray Manufacturing Co.; born, Ann Arbor, 
Mich., Apr. 2, 1862; son of Andrew and Hon- 
ora (Shanahan) Murray; educated in public 
schools; married, Oct., 1887, Harriet E. Ra- 
pin, of Rapinville, Mich.; 3 children: James 
R., Nell C, Nora M. Served as foreman A. F. 
Bartlett & Co., Saginaw, Mich., 1889-93; gen- 
eral manager Jenison Manufacturing Co., Jen- 
ison, Mich., 1893-95; moved to Chicago, 1895, 
and engaged in business on own account; 
moved to Knox, Ind., 1906, and was president 
and general manager of the Knox Independent 
Metal Wheel Co., until 1909; factory manager 
and director Michigan Stamping Co., 1909-13; 
president J. W. Murray Manufacturing Co., 
manufacturers of automobile parts, since 
Mar., 1913. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Rec- 
reations: motoring and yachting. Office: 550 
Clay Ave. Residence: 312 Putnam Ave. 

MDRRAY, William P., Jr., retired; born, 
Champaign County, O., Sept. 3, 1859; son of 
William P. and Nancy A. (Runyan) Murray; 
educated in public schools of Ohio, Pennsyl- 
vania Military College, Chester, Pa., and Iron 
City Commercial College, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 
married, Detroit, 1893, Alice Foley; 1 son, 
William F. Began in confectionery business 
at Palatka, Fla., 1880; came to Detroit, 1887, 
and was in same business until June 1, 1908 
(retired). Was for seven years a member of 
the 7th Regiment, Ohio National Guard. 
Owner of stock farm near Springfield, O.; 
breeder of roadsters. Recreation: traveling. 
Residence: 95 Spruce St. 

MUSSEY, George D.; born, Dec. 2, 1841; 
died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

MUTTER, George William, purchasing 
agent Parke, Davis & Co.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
24, 1860; son of Robert and Louise (Pavey) 



Mutter; educated public schools; Holly 
(Mich.) High School; also private lessons; 
married, June 2, 1910, Mary M. Pavey, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Mamie Louise (Mrs. 
Verne Murray Davis), Harry Valentine. En- 
tire business record is represented by 31 
years' continuous service in various capacities 
with Messrs. Parke, Davis & Co., of Detroit; 
purchasing agent since Oct. 15, 1905. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Estimates, 1901-6, in- 
clusive (president, 1905). Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican, Presbyte- 
rian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Golf, Drug and Chemical Club of New 
York (non-resident member). Recreations: 
hunting, golf. Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Res- 
idence: 168 McDougall Ave. 

MUZZY, J. Howard; born, Romeo, Mich., 
Feb. 23, 1865; son of Joel P. and Mary T. 
(Reade) Muzzy; educated High School, Ro- 
meo, Mich.; married. Mar. 4, 1892, Grace E. 
Gray, of Romeo; 4 children: Edith Dwight, 
Howard Gray, Morris J., Robert William. 
Came to Detroit at 17; clerked for Armstrong 
& Graham, 3 years, and for J. P. Donaldson 
& Co., 2 years; manager J. T. Wing & Co., 15 
years; organized, 1903, The Muzzy-Lyon Co., 
Ltd., of which has since been secretary and 
treasurer; secretary-treasurer Mogul Metal 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Wolverine Auto, Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: 149-151 
Earned St. W. Residence: 71 Clairmount Ave. 

MYERS, Cornelius Tiers, mechanical engi- 
neer; born, Elizabeth, N. J., Mar. 23, 1879; 
son of James Lawrence and Amelia Ogden 
(Allen) Myers; descended from William Allen, 
1699, Cai^tain James Lawrence, commander of 
Frigate Chesapeake, War of 1812; educated 
Pingry School, Elizabeth, N, J., 1893-96; 
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, 
N. J., 1896-1900, degree of Mechanical Engi- 
neer, 1900; married, Oct. 10, 1906, Gertrude 
Edgar, of Avenel, N. J.; children: James Law- 
rence, 3d, Natalie Edgar, Cornelia. Cadet 
engineer, S. S. New York, American Line, 
1899; assistant to chief engineer, American 
Engine Co., 1900-2; assistant chief draughts- 
man, Rand Drill Co., 1902-3; in sales depart- 
ment International Steam Pump Co., 1903-6; 
general sales manager and assistant secretary 
and treasurer, Wisconsin Engine Co., 1909-10; 
in practice as consulting engineer, 1910; me- 
chanical engineer. General Motors Co., 1911; 
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1912; consulting engineer, since 1912, spe- 
cialty motor trucks. Member American So- 
ciety of Mechanical Engineers, American Wa- 
ter Works Association, Society of Automobile 
Engineers, Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Clubs: 
Kacine Country (Eacine, Wis.), Beta Theta 
Pi (New York). Eecreations: golf, tennis, 
handball, breeding Airedale terriers. Resi- 
dence: 49 Pingree Ave. 

MYERS, Frank Simpson; see Vol. 1908. 

MYEES, Harry Gorton; born, Lima, O., 
Jan. 22, 1872; son of George W. and Mary 
A. (Gorton) Myers; educated public schools, 
Lima; Burlington Military College, Burling- 
ton, N. J.; married, Aug. 21, 1893, Emma Long, 
of Lima, O.; 1 son, Harold G. Auditor Ohio 
Southern E. E., 1899-1901;" fuel agent, Toledo, 
St. Louis & Western E. E., 1901-2; assistant 
auditor Pittsburgh, Shawmut & Northern E. R., 
1902-5; chief clerk Cincinnati, Hamilton & 
Dayton Ey., 1905-7; auditor of disbursements, 
Pere Marquette R. E., since 1908. Episco- 
palian. Eecreation: baseball. Office: Union 
Depot. Eesidence: 189 Blaine Ave. 

N 

NAGEL, William J., postmaster; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 13, 1873; son of William and 
Theresa (Schulte) Nagel; educated public 
schools, University of Detroit, and Detroit 
Business University; married, Feb. 23, 1903, 
Emma E. Martz, of Detroit; 3 children: Doro- 
thea, Gretchen, William A. Organized, Sept., 
1900, the Brady-Nagel Manufacturing Co., 
manufacturers of automobile parts, of which 
is secretary and treasurer; secretary Michi- 
gan Bonding & Surety Co. since Aug., 1911. 
Deputy U. S. internal collector under the in- 
come tax law during President Cleveland's 
administration; chief bookkeeper and deputy 
city treasurer in city treasurer 's office, 1898- 
1907; deputy controller City of Detroit, 1909- 
10; postmaster of Detroit since Sept. 1, 1913. 
Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Clubs: Detroit 
Eaequet and Curling, Detroit Yacht. Eecrea- 
tions: outdoor and indoor sports. Office: Goe- 
bel Bldg. Residence: 159 Seyburn Ave. 

NAIiL, Edwin B., real estate; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 27, 1866; son of James and Isabella F. 
(Beard) Nail; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools, to 1884; married, Oct. 30, 1908, 
Fuchsia Case. Began active career in carpet 
and furniture business with his father, James 
Nail, also conducting a real estate branch; 
entered real estate exclusively with his father 
under title of James & Edwin B. Nail, real 



estate, loans and insurance, incorporated^ 
1906, as the James & Edwin B. Nail Co., of 
which is president and treasurer. Member 
Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Served in Michigan Naval Bat- 
talion as seaman U. S. S. Yosemite during 
Spanish-American War, ending 1898. Republi- 
can. Congregationalist. Member Sons of Amer- 
ican Revolution; admitted Nov. 24, 1900, and 
formerly junior vice-commander United States 
War Veterans, Department of Michigan; com- 
mander Gilbert Wilkes Naval Command No. 
17 U. S. W. V. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Boat Club Yachtsmen. Recreation: boating,. 
Office: 522 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 273 
Seyburn Ave. 

NALL, James, real estate; born, 1828; died,. 
Aug. 12, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

NALL, Louis Algernon, real estate; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 6, 1873; son of James and Isa- 
bella F. (Beard) Nail; educated in Barstow 
public school and Detroit High School; unmar- 
ried. Associated with brother in real estate 
business and building of modern homes on 
vacant property owned by James and Edwin 
B. Nail Co., of which he is vice-president. 
Republican. Member Detroit Association 
American Florists. Recreations: canoeing and 
boating. Office: 522 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 37 Hendrie Ave. 

NAYLOR, Oscar Nathaniel, mercliant; born, 
West Chelmsford, Mass., Dec. 15, 1877; son of 
Samuel and Melvina (Decatur) Naylor; edu- 
cated grammar schools West Chelmsford; 
high school. North Chelmsford; Westford 
Academy; married, Dec. 25, 1902, Grace W. 
Bachelder, of Lowell, Mass. Engaged as trav- 
eling salesman, with Fitchburg (Mass.) File 
Works, 4 years; with Gorman File Co., Bos- 
ton, 3 years; with the Grover File Co., Nashua,. 
N. H., 5 years; located in Detroit, 1910, and 
since president The Kendal & Naylor Co.,. 
dealers in tools and tool steel. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, United Commercial Travelers. Ma- 
son, Shriner. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 56-62 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 2905 West 
Grand Boul. 

NEAL, Myron W.; born, Bay City, Mich.,. 
Nov. 14, 1874; son of Charles S. and Hannah 
E. (Williams) Neal; educated public schools 
and University of Michigan, 1895-96; unmar- 
ried. Began active career in New York with 
the American Surety Co. of New York, con- 
tinuing, 1896-1905; came to Detroit, 1905, as 
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Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic. Office: 
Acme White Lead & Color Works, St. Aubin 
Ave. and M. C. R. E. Eesidence: Lothrop 
Apartments. 

NEAL, Thomas; born, Corunna, Ont., Sept. 
27, 1858; son of Henry N. and Mary (Proctor) 
Neal; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, May 14, 1884, Elizabeth 
M. Davies; one son, Kirke Albert. Assisted 
in organizing and incorporating the Acme 
White Lead & Color Works, 1884, and was 
secretary and general manager from time of 
organization until 1911, since chairman 
finance committee; president General Motors 
Co., 1910-12, resigning to become chairman 
of the board. Director First National Bank, 
Michigan Savings Bank. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: De- 
troit, Bankers ', Country, Detroit Golf, Fel- 
lowcraft, Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Rec- 
reations: golf, horseback riding, boating and 
fishing. Office: 88 Congress St. E. Residence: 
1809 Woodward Ave. 

NEAIi, William Charles, manufacturers' 
agent; born, Greenfield Township, Mich., June 
27, 1870; son of Henry and Mary Ann (Proc- 
tor) Neal; both natives of England; edu- 
cated Detroit public schools; district school 
of Huron Count}', Mich.; business college; 
married, Sept. 19, 1893, Jessie May Jones, of 
Cairo, 111.; children: Allan W. and Helen Les- 
ter. Entered employ of The Acme White Lead 
& Color Works, Sept., 1885, and was con- 
nected with the company until Dec. 31, 1912; 
spent 4 years in various departments of the 
factory, the remainder of the time as a sales- 
man on the road; opened office in Detroit, 
Jan., 1907, as manufacturers' agent of auto- 
mobile accessories under firm name of W. C. 
Neal & Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Independent in politics. Protestant. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: 
country life, gardening, motor boating. Office: 
607 Sun Bldg. Residence: 63 Canfield Ave. W. 

NEEB, William A., investment securities; 
born, St. Paris, O., Mar. 10, 1885; son of 
Adam and Mary E. (Kite) Neer; educated 
St. Paris High School, 2 14 years; complete 
business course, Bliss Business College, Colum- 
bus, O., 1904-5; unmarried. Began active ca- 
reer in employ of A. J. Hood & Co., Detroit, 
Aug. 1, 1907, continuing until 1911; with W. 
A. Hamlin & Co., 1911-13; assisted, Feb. 1, 
1913, in organizing the firm of John Burn- 



ham, Neer & Co., investment securities, stock 
and bonds, of which is treasurer and general 
manager. Republican. Baptist. Member Ohio 
Society of Detroit. Clubs: Detroit Boat (cap- 
tain), Detroit Athletic. Recreations: boat rac- 
ing, hunting, fishing, automobiling. Office: 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 1209 Cass Ave. 

NEHLS, Bernard. Frederick (better known 
as Barney Nehls), electro-plating; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 9, 1859; son of John and Hannah 
(Vebro) Nehls, who came to America, 1848; 
descended from General Blucher, of Germany; 
educated public schools, Detroit; married, 
Aug. 1, 1882, Emma Gertrude Kaiser, of De- 
troit; 2 children: Florence (died, July 25, 
1886), Carl Bernard. Began business career 
in Detroit, 1874, with the Heyn's Bazaar, con- 
tinuing until 1883; then with J. H. Black 
(carpets and curtains), 1883-84; with Hudson 
& Symington (now J. L. Hudson Co.), 1884- 
93; in electro-plating business on own ac- 
count, since Aug. 1, 1893, at which time pur- 
chased the Bromley Electro-Plate Works (es- 
tablished, 1874, by Ed. Bromley, who died, 
1892). Member Kilwinning Lodge No. 297, 
F. & A. M. Recreations: gardening and yacht 
sailing. Office: 248 Brush St. Residence: 202 
Van Dyke Ave. Summer Residence: Les Che- 
neaux, Mich. (P. O. Address, Cedarville, 
Michigan. 

NEHLS, Carl Bernard, chemical engineer; 
born, Detroit, July 13, 1886; son of Bernard 
Frederick and Emma Gertrude (Kaiser) 
Nehls; educated public schools; graduate 
Eastern High School, Detroit; B.Sc, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1910; special course of 2 
years as chemical engineer in iron and steel, 
at the Royal University at Charlottenburg, 
Germany; completed practical course at the 
English Steel University, Sheffield, Eng., un- 
der Prof. Arnold; unmarried. Associated with 
father in the electro-plating business under 
firm name Bromley Eleetro-Plate Works; also 
engaged as a chemical engineer, specializing 
in iron and steel. Member Society of English 
Engineers. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 248 Brush St. Residence: 202 Van Dyke 
Avenue. 

NEILL, James Eenwick, lawyer; born in 
Oakland, Co., Mich., Mar. 7, 1875; son of 
Alexander and Margaret (McBride) Neill; 
educated in district schools of Oakland Co., 
Detroit Business University and Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, degree of LL.B., 1899; married 
at New York city, Mary E. Fox; 2 children: 
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uutil 1894, when he came to Detroit; in 1897 
became connected with law office of Charles 
W. Casgrain; member of firm of Brown & 
Neill, 1899-1903; since practiced alone. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' 
Club, Michigan State Bar Association. Ee- 
publican. Member Oakland County Society 
of Detroit (secretary). Social Order of Amer- 
ican Lions (lieutenant commander). Cove- 
nanter. Odd Fellow. Recreations: fishing, 
hunting. Office: 324 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 
59 Winona Ave. 

NELLIS, Elton Robert, lawyer; born, Tren- 
ton, Mich., Sept. 5, 1876; son of John C. and 
Cerina (Youker) Nellis; educated in public 
schools of Wyandotte, Mich., and Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, degree of 
LL.B., 1899; married, Detroit, Sept. 6, 1906, 
Katherine Gillespie; 1 son, John J. Began 
practice at Wyandotte, Mich., 1899; removed 
to Detroit, 1906; member of firm of Condon, 
Nellis & Hirth. Treasurer City of Wyandotte, 
1901 and 1902, mayor, 1903 and 1904. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Mason; Odd Fellow. Club: 
Detroit Boat. Recreations: boating, farming. 
Office: 609-10 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 
121 Maybury Ave. 

NELSON, Ame Thorstein, manufacturing 
machinist; born, Tonsberg, Norway, Oct. 23, 
1878; son of Andrew A. and Arnesen (Maren) 
Nelson; educated in public schools of London, 
England, and the Newark Technical School 
of Newark, N. J.; married, June 27, 1908, 
Hatta Tomlinson, of Chesterfield, Mich.; 2 
children: Frank Thayer, Natalie G. Came 
to America, 1892; learned tool making in New 
York; removed to Detroit, 1904, with Cadillac 
Motor Car Co., as a tool maker; then success- 
ively became superintendent Welch Motor 
Car Co., Pontiac, Mich.; assistant to the de- 
signer Aero Car Co., Detroit; general foreman 
Rainier Motor Car Co., Saginaw, Mich.; vice- 
president and manager, Vulcan Gear Works, 
Detroit; organized the Nelson-Peterson Manu- 
facturing Co., May, 1909, title changed spring 
of 1913 to The Nelson-Blanck Manufacturing 
Co., manufacturers of the Nelson adjustable 
two-spindle drill heads, of which is vice-presi- 
dent and general manager. Member North- 
eastern Business Men's Association. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Residence: 220 Alger 
Ave. Office: Clay and Dubois Sts. 

NELSON, Edwin Horatio; born, Brighton, 
Ont., June 27, 1856; son of John and Eliza 
Bayley (Thayer) Nelson; educated in Brighton 



grammar school; Belleville Commercial Col- 
lege, graduating 1874; Ontario College of 
Pharmacy, Ph.C, 1878; married at Rochester, 
N. Y., Apr. 29, 1884, Anna Louise Gilkeson; 
children: Frank Thayer, Natalie G. Came 
to Detroit, 1878, and entered employ of Fred- 
erick Stearns, retail druggist; next was con- 
nected with Frederick Stearns & Co., manu- 
facturing pharmacists; was elected secretary 
of the corporation, 1886, and continued until 
1890; since president Nelson, Baker & Co., 
manufacturing pharmacists. Director Na- 
tional Bank of Commerce. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Office: cor. Lafayette Boul. and Brook- 
lyn Ave. 

NESTER, George, lumber; see Vol. 1908. 

NETTING, Conrad John; born, Germany, 
Nov. 5, 1868; son of John Conrad and Cath- 
erine (Beckle) Netting; came to America, 
Apr., 1880; attended public schools at Pontiac, 
Mich.; married at Detroit, Feb. 18, 1891, Clara 
Beckbissinger; 4 children: Conrad John, Jr., 
Lenore, Clarence, Ralph. On farm from 13 to 
19; located in Detroit in 1888 and entered em- 
ployment of P. A. Billings & Co., later Bil- 
lings & Drew; became connected with firm of 
Barton & McBean, 1896; member firm F. G. 
Barton & Co., in 1898; name changed to Bar- 
ton & Netting, 1902, and to The Barton-Net- 
ting Co., Feb. 1, 1905, of which was president 
until 1910; since president C. J. Netting Co., 
dealers in gas and electric lighting fixtures, 
mantels, tiling and grates. Also president The 
Barton-Netting Co., Ltd., Windsor, Can. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
First German Baptist Church. Mason; mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: boating. Of- 
fice: 71 Broadway. Residence: 332 Pennsyl- 
vania Ave. 

NETTLETON, James Bnrritt, architect; 
born, Medina, Ohio, June 24, 1862; son of 
Noble and Mary Anna (Blakeslee) Nettleton; 
educated Medina High School; B.S. in archi- 
tecture, Cornell University, 1886; married, 
June 25, 1889, Kitty M. Wilder, of Medina; 
children: Frances E., Dorothy M. After leav- 
ing college worked in York, Pa., Zanesville 
and Cleveland; with Donaldson & Meier, De- 
troit, 1887-98; went to Toledo, 1898; returned 
to office of Donaldson & Meier, Detroit, 1902; 
member firm of Nettleton & Weaver since 
1907. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Michigan Chapter, American Institute Archi- 
tects, Detroit Board of Commerce. Becrea- 



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tion: gardening. Office: 1405 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidence: 224 Glynn Ct. 

NEUHOFF, Herman August; born, Ann Ar- 
bor, Mich., Jan. 12, 1879; son of Henry A, and 
Sophie A. (Petri) Neuhotf; educated Ann 
Arbor public schools; married, Sept. 30, 1905, 
Estelle M. Kuebelmann, of Detroit. Came to 
Detroit, 1892; later conducted store six 
months, on own account; manager Central 
Drug Co. 1 year; became connected with the 
Detroit Drug Co., 1902, and vice-president 
same since 1905. Member Detroit Retail Drug- 
gists ' Association, Michigan Pharmaceutical 
Association, National Association of Eetail 
Druggists. Mason. Club: Detroit Drug. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, fishing, horseback rid- 
ing. Office: 1526 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
3000 West Grand Boul. 

NEUMANN, William Frederick Valentine, 

president and general manager Neumann-Lane 
Co., automobiles; born, Minonk, 111., Feb. 26, 
1872; son of John and Matilda (Metzger) 
Neumaun; educated Ann Arbor public and 
high schools; B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 
University of Michigan, 1897; married, Mar. 
6, 1893, Lydia Dittman, of Romeo, Mich.; 2 
sons: John, Carl. Began active career in elec- 
trical railway construction; was with Chase 
Construction Co., building electric roads in 
Ohio, later public electric lighting service in 
Grand Rapids, Mich.; U. S. harbor inspector, 
building breakwaters on Lake Michigan for 
2 seasons under Grand Rapids jurisdiction, 
1898-99; then for 4 months in Paris, installing 
Ellectric Exhibit, Paris Exposition, 1900; in 
automobile business, Detroit, since 1900. Be- 
gan as manager William E. Metzger, retail 
automobiles, continuing, 1900-6; organized, 
1907, the Neumann-Lane Co., distributors 
Pierce-Arrow, Chalmers and Raueh-Lange 
Electric cars, and now president and general 
manager same. Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Automobile Deal- 
ers ' Association (president, 1912-13), Detroit 
Engineering Society. Member Corinthian 
Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Clubs: Wolverine Auto- 
mobile, Detroit Athletic, Harmonie, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Underbill Fishing, of North 
Branch Au Sable River, and Parker 's Perpet- 
ual Paradise Club, Au Train, Upper Peninsula, 
Mich. Recreations: automobiling, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 1342-1352 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 147 Delaware Ave. 

NEWBEEEY, Frederick Henry, physician; 
born, Tuscola County, Mich., Mar. 22, 1878; 
son of Jay Lamar and Ida (Rathborn) New- 



berry; educated Buchtel College Preparatory 
(Akron) ; M.D., University of Michigan Med- 
ical Department, 1902; married, July 6, 1904, 
Margaret Gillies, of Cass City, Mich.; chil- 
dren: Jay Lamar, Frederick Gillies. Physi- 
cian Northern Michigan Hospital for Insane, 
Traverse City, 1902-4; registrar, German Poly- 
clinic, Detroit, 1908-10; assistant demon- 
strator anatomy, Detroit College of Medicine, 
1906-12. First lieutenant Medical Eeserve 
Corps, U. S. A.; acting surgeon in charge of 
medical service and property, Fort Wayne, 
Mich. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Wayne County and Michigan State Medical 
societies, American Medical Association, De- 
troit Society of Neurology and Psychiatry. 
Mason, K. T. Club: University of Michigan 
Club. Office and Eesidence: 1425 Grand River 
Avenue. 

NEWBEEEY, John S.; son of Hon. John 
Sand and Helen P. (Handy) Newberry; mar- 
ried. President Detroit Steel Castings Co.; 
director National Bank of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Michigan 
Society of Colonial Wars, Michigan Society 
Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Yondotega, Old, Detroit Boat, Auto- 
mobile, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt. Of- 
fice: 1243 Michigan Ave. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

NEWBEEEY, Lewis, president Newberry 
Baking Co.; born, Rochester, Mich., Jan. 6, 
1859; son of George and Minnie J. (Bemis) 
Newberry; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married, 1898, Addie Ohl, of Grand Eapids, 
Mich. Began active career with Shiawasse 
Paper Co. (father's business) paper manufac- 
turers, continuing 4 years; then went to Buf- 
falo as i:>assenger trainman on Buffalo, Roches- 
ter & Pittsburgh R. R.; returned to Detroit, 
1888, and was with the Morton Baking Co., 
18 3'ears; in business on own account, since 
1906, as the Newberry Baking Co., wholesale 
bread bakers, of which is president and man- 
ager. Mason (Ashlar Lodge and Peninsular 
Chapter); member Odd Fellows. Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat (vice-commodore, 1913). Rec- 
reations: automobiling, motor boating. Office: 
1372 14th Ave. Residence: 1374 14th Ave. 

NEWBEEEY, Truman Handy, ex-secretary 
of navy, manufacturer; born, Detroit, Nov. 5, 
1864; son of John S. and Helen Parmelee 
(Handy) Newberry; educated in schools of 
Detroit; Michigan Military Academy; Char- 
lier Institute, New York city; Dr. Ried's 
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graduating, Ph.B., 1885 (hon. A.M., 1910); 
married at Brooklyn, Feb. 7, 1888, Harriet 
Josephine Barnes; children: Carol (Mrs. 
Frank W, Brooks, Jr.), Barnes, Phelps. As- 
sistant secretary af navy, 1905-8; secretary 
of the navy in cabinet of President Eoosevelt, 
Dec. 1, 1908-Mar. 6, 1909. Director Cleveland 
Cliffs Iron Co., Detroit Steel Casting Co., 
Packard Motor Car Co., Union Depot and Sta- 
tion Co., Union Elevator Co. President Grace 
Hospital. Commissioned in U. S. Navy as 
lieutenant (junior grade). May, 1898, and 
served on U. S. S. Yosemite through Spanish- 
American War. Member Institute of Naval 
Architects. Clubs: Union, University, New 
York Yacht, St. Anthony (New York), Chi- 
cago (Chicago), Yondotega, Detroit, Detroit 
Country. Office: 1224 Ford Bldg, Detroit. Ees- 
idence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

NEWERO, Dupont Morse, pharmacist; born, 
Lansing, Mich.; son of Solomon D. and Orissa 
D. (Maxwell) Newbro; educated in public 
and private schools of Lansing; married at 
Butte, Mont., Nov. 20, 1888, Sarah Matilda 
Hall; 3 children: William Hall, Martha Jo- 
sephine, Dupont Morse, Jr. Started Newbro 
Drug Co., Butte, Feb. 1, 1890, first as a retail 
store, later as wholesale and retail; was for 
twelve years president and general manager 
of the company, selling out to company which 
still bears his name; principal owner and di- 
rector Fosselman Drug Co., Walkerville Drug 
Co., and Montana Drug Co., all of Butte, sell- 
ing out, November, 1902; was for ten years 
president Washoe Copper Co., whose properties 
were disposed of to the Amalgamated Copper 
Co. for $20,000,000. Has been president and 
general manager of The Herpicide Co., of 
Detroit, since Sept. 13, 1901, manufacturers 
of Newbro 's Herpicide. Was the first presi- 
dent of Montana State Pharmacy Examining 
Board; president Montana State Pharmaceu- 
tical Asociation, 1904-5. Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Eecre- 
ations: automobiling, farming, hunting, golf. 
Office: 35-37 Milwaukee Ave. W. Eesidence: 
46 Pallister Ave. Country Eesidence: "Glen- 
lodge Farm, ' ' Pontiac, Mich. 

NEWCOMB, Cyrenius A., president The 
Newcomb-Endicott Co.; born, Cortland, N. Y., 
Nov. 10, 1837; son of Hezekiah and Nancy 
(Eounds) Newcomb; educated at Bridge- 
water Normal School; married at Hartford, 
Conn., Mary Haskell (now deceased) ; chil- 
dren: Dr. William Wilmon, Cyrenius A., Jr., 



Mary Newcomb (Mrs. William E. Fuller, Jr., 
of Fall Eiver, Mass.), Howard Eounds; mar- 
ried again, at Detroit, 1899, Mary Sharp. Be- 
gan in dry goods business at age of 18; came 
to Detroit from Taunton, Mass., 1868, and in 
the same year assisted in establishing The 
Newcomb-Endicott Co., of which is president. 
Eepublican. Universalist. Eecreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 190-206 Woodward Ave. Ees- 
idence: 625 Woodward Ave. 

NEWCOMB, Csrrenius Adalbert, Jr., dry 

goods; born, Detroit, Jan. 14, 1871; son of 
Cyrenius and Mary E. (Haskell) Newcomb; 
educated in public schools (Irving and Cass), 
Detroit High School, graduating June, 1889; 
University of Michigan, degree of Bachelor 
of Letters, June, 1893; married at Detroit, 
Dec. 16, 1896, Brownie Jenness Kelly; 3 chil- 
dren: Cyrenius A., 3d, Alice Jenness, John 
Jenness. Has been identified since the be- 
ginning of his business career, 1893, with the 
Newcomb-Endicott Co., founded, 1868, by his 
father, and incorporated, 1890, and is director 
and secretary of the company. Trustee North 
Chicago Land Association, Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Psi Upsilon col- 
lege fraternity. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Boat, Country, Detroit Curling, Detroit Ath- 
letic, also Aldine (New York). Eecreation: 
sailing. Office: Newcomb-Endicott Co. Eesi- 
dence: 103 Eowena St. 

NEWMAN, Frank Lydston, physician; born, 
Norfolk, Eng., 1859; son of William John and 
Sara Ann (Johnson) Newman; came to Can- 
ada, 1880, and to United States, 1885; edu- 
cated at Victoria College, Island of Jersey, 
at Dieppe, France, and Detroit College of 
Medicine, M.D., 1886; married in Ontario, 
Can., 1890, Amj^ Seymour Galon; children: 
Dorothy A., Nesta A. Professor materia med- 
ica Detroit College of Medicine. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, American 
Medical Association. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Country, Detroit Boat. Eecreations: boating, 
golf and driving. Office and Eesidence: 1081 
Jefferson Ave. 

NEWMAN, R. Adlington, physician, retired ; 
born in Watlington, Norfolk Co., England; 
son of William John and Sara A. (Johnson) 
Newman; received academic education at Vic- 
toria College, St. Helier's, Jersey; came to 
America, 1875; studied medicine in Chicago 
College of Physicians and Surgeons and at 
Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, M.D., 
1889; married at Detroit, Apr. 15, 1890, Bessie 
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Luke's Hospital j practiced in Detroit for 
about ten years; administrator of the Daniel 
Scotten estate until its affairs were closed 
and has since devoted attention to manage- 
ment of private interests. Director National 
Bank of Commerce, Detroit Museum of Art. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member L 'Alli- 
ance Francaise, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Racquet and Curling, 
Country, Automobile, Detroit Boat, Caledon 
Mountain Trout Club, of Ontario. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, golf. Office: Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 1630 Jefferson Ave. 

NEWTON, Earl B.; born, Summit County, 
O., May 11, 1874; son of John T. and Mary E. 
(Adams) Newton; educated in public schools, 
Ph.B., Hiram College, Ohio, 1898; married, 
May 1, 1911, Fannie DeVilbiss, of Decatur, 
Ind. ; one daughter, Martha Elizabeth. Man- 
ager mantel and tile department of The A. 
Teaehout Co., Cleveland, O., 1900-6; sales man- 
ager Fox Bros. & Co., Ltd., Windsor, Can., 
1906-9; joined sales force of Fox Bros. & Co., 
Detroit, 1909, vice-president since Nov., 1911; 
also vice-president Herbert Manufacturing 
Co.; member Kelsey Wheel Co., and since 
Feb., 1913, president E. B. Newton Auto Co. 
Progressive. Member Church of Christ. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try. Recreations: automobiling, fishing, hunt- 
ing. Ofl5ce: 649-51 Cass Ave. Residence: 27 
Kenilworth Ave. 

NEWTON, Thomas E., packer; born, La- 
vonia, Mich., Mar. 15, 1866; son of Melvin and 
Mary (Newington) Newton; educated in De- 
troit public schools; married at New York 
City, Dec. 28, 1910, Charlotte Burnstine; 1 son, 
Thomas A. Resident of Detroit, since 1872; 
began in meat business, 1882; started on own 
account, 1887, the firm incorporating, 1901, as 
the Newton Beef Co., of which is president 
and treasurer. Also treasurer and general 
manager Gayety Theatre Co.; general mana- 
ger Brooklyn Theatre Co.; director Michigan 
State Fair Association, N. Rasell Sons Co., of 
Toledo, O. Appointed jury commissioner by 
Governor Warner, February, 1907. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Refjublican; 
chairman Wayne County Republican Commit- 
tee. Club: Detroit Driving (director). Rec- 
reation: driving. Office: 1075 14th Ave.; mar- 
ket, 41 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 1055 14th 
Avenue. 

NICHOLS, J. Brooks, manufacturer; born, 
Dunkirk, N. Y., July 11, 1885; son of Edward 
and .Jessie (Brooks) Nichols; graduated Hill 



School, Pa., 1904; Ph.B., Sheffield Scientific 
School, Yale University, 1908; married, June 
3, 1908, Rosa Sparks Dunlap, of Louisville, 
Ky.; 2 sons: J. Brooks, Jr., and Edward. 
Came to Detroit in 1910; with U. S. Radiator 
Corporation as purchasing agent until 1913, 
now a director of company; treasurer and 
director of Detroit Princess Manufacturing 
Co. since Jan. 1, 1913. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, Detroit 
Athletic, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt, De- 
troit Motor Boat, Detroit Racquet and Curl- 
ing, Yale (New York), Eastern Yacht, Corin- 
thian (Boston), Pendennis, Tavern (Louis- 
ville, Ky.), University (Chicago). Recrea- 
tions: yachting and tennis. Office: Detroit 
Princess Manufacturing Co., cor. Hastings 
and Larned Sts. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich. 

NICHOLSON, Duncan, steamboat officer; 
born, Rochester, N. Y., July 1, 1850; son of 
Alexander and Mary Ann (Roy) Nicholson; 
educated in public schools of Rochester and 
Michigan; married at Windsor, Ont., 1873, 
Martha Katherine Kolfag (died, July 5, 
1911); 3 children: Lillian Frances, Alice Mary 
(Mrs. John Eberlin, of Cleveland), Gerald. 
Began active career sailing on the lakes, 1865; 
became first officer, 1870, captain, 1871, and 
was master of various sailing vessels and 
steamboats, 1871-1903; has been superinten- 
dent Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co. 
since 1903. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Masonic Order, A. O. U. W. Club: Trans- 
portation (Detroit). Recreations: reading and 
home. Office: 2-6 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 
Residence: 25 Chatham St. E., Windsor, Can. 

NICHOLSON, Samuel Joseph; born, De- 
troit, June 13, 1871; son of George and 
Sarah J. (Boden) Nicholson; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; married, July 5, 1905, 
Maude Smith, of Detroit; 3 children: Walter, 
Donald and Samuel J., Jr. Began active 
career as messenger with Western Union Tele- 
graph Co. and became operator, continuing 
with the company for 15 years; became man- 
ager Barcy-Nicholson Co., 1905, and president 
same 1911. Republican. Protestant. Recrea- 
tion: all outdoor sports. Office: 845 Fort 
St. W. Residence: 375 Ferdinand Ave. 

NICOL, Eugene L.; see Vol. 1908. 

NICOL, Frank V.; born, St. Thomas, Ont., 
Can., July 7, 1872; son of William and Julia 
(Ostrander) Nicol; educated in public schools 
of St. Thomas, 1879-87; Collegiate Institute, 



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1887-91; St. Thomas Business College, 1891- 
92; married at St. Thomas, June 16, 1897, 
Clara Ferguson; 1 daughter, Helen. Began 
as bookkeeper at St. Thomas, 1892, continuing 
until 1894; entered service of Michigan Cen- 
tral E. E., 1894, train master, 1896-1900; in 
real estate business in Detroit, 1900-5; vice- 
president American Machine Manufacturing 
Co., manufacturers of motor trucks, 1905-10; 
since again in real estate business. Eepubli- 
can. Member Christian Church. Eecreatiou: 
outdoor sports. Office: 1813 Ford Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 236 Pingree Ave. 

NICOL, Henry Glover, lawyer, circuit court 
commissioner; born, Detroit, Apr. 12, 1873; 
son of John M. and Clara D. (Glover) Nicol; 
educated Detroit public schools to 1888; 
graduated Detroit High School, 1892; LL.B., 
University of Michigan, 189G; unmarried. 
Began practice in Detroit, 1899; elected cir- 
cuit court commissioner for Wayne County 
in Nov., 1906, and reelected in fall of 1908, 
1910 and 1912. Vice-president Aldrich Manu- 
facturing Co. Baptist. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Clubs: University, Boat, 
Indian Village, Lawyers'. Eecreatiou: aquatic 
sports. Offices: 426-427 Hammond Bldg. and 
County Bldg. Residence: 1441 Champlain St. 

NILES, Tracy Worden; moved to Buffalo, 
X. Y.; see Vol. 1908. 

NIMMO, Alexander Hughey, electrical con- 
tractor; born, Arthur, Can., May 16, 1882; son 
of Thomas and Marion (Chalmers) jSTimmo; 
educated in public and high schools, Detroit; 
unmarried. Has resided in Detroit since 1888; 
began in employ of the Crook Electric Co., 
1900, continuing 5 years; then with Millers & 
Seldon Eleeti-ic Co., 1905-10; assisted in or- 
ganizing firm of Nimmo, Spaulding & Eddy, 
1910, and since treasurer same. Mason; Odd 
Fellow. Club: Detroit Rotary. Office: 57 Por- 
ter St. Residence: 1585 West Grand Boul. 

NIMMO, Harry M., editor; born Bath, Out., 
Can., Sept. 4, 1877; son of John Henry and 
Ann Ellen (Minnes) Nimmo; educated Queen's 
University, Kingston, Out.; married, Sept. 13, 
1904, Kate Beaton, of Orillia, Ont.; children: 
Hector, Donald and Margaret. Began news- 
paper work in Kingston, Ont., and has been 
connected with various newspapers in Canada 
and the United States; located in Detroit, 
1901; one of the founders of the Detroit Sat- 
urday Night, a weekly newspaper, of which is 
vice-president and editor. Member Fine Arts 
Society. Clubs: University, Detroit Athletic. 



Office: 97-99 Fort St. W. Eesidenee: 150 Dela- 
ware Ave. 

NOACK, William C; born, Detroit, Aug. 31, 
1863; son of J. William and Louise (Jacob) 
Noack; educated in public schools and Ger- 
man-American Academy; married at Detroit, 
Jan. 12, 1898, Ethel McKeen; 3 sons: William 
Theodore, Harold Eosenrans, Walter Maurice. 
Was upon the road as traveling man, 1880-85; 
in insurance business, 1886-98; senior member 
Noack & Gorenflo. One of the organizers of 
the Wholesale and Manufacturers' Associ- 
ation (president, 1910-11). Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Winner of paddling 
trophy of the American Canoe Association, 
Aug. 24, 1896, at Grindstone Island, St. Law- 
rence Eiver, bringing back to United States 
this trophy, held many years by Canada. 
Clubs: Detroit, Golf, Detroit Boat (honorary 
member). Recreation: golf. Office: 184-188 
Jefferson Ave. Eesidenee: 562 Congress St. 

NOBLE, Albert D.; born, Grand Eapids, 
Mich., Dec. 4, 1860; son of Albert D. and 
Elizabeth (Pierce) Noble; educated in Grand 
Eapids public schools and business college; 
married, Maple Rapids, Mich,, 1886, Miss 
Marie Hewitt; 2 children: Erlyle, Hewitt E. 
Came to Detroit, 1879, and entered employ- 
ment of A. D. & F. L. Noble; partner Noble 
& Co., 1892-1909; since treasurer W. J. Burton 
& Co., sheet metal stamping. Universalist. 
Recreations: yachting, photography. Office: 
161 Congress St. W. Eesidenee: Orchard Lake, 
Michigan. 

NOBLE, Benjamin, manufacturer of brass 
goods; born, St. John, N. B., Can., Mar. 27, 
1859; son of Thomas H. and Cecelia (Dodds) 
Noble; educated in public schools of Toronto, 
Ont.; married at Point Hope, Can., 1887, Edith 
Sanders, who died June 30, 1907; 2 children: 
George H., Ollid; married, 2nd, Detroit, Sept., 
1910, Louise Tinning. Learned trade of foun- 
dryman in Toronto, Can., 1872-79; then with 
the Taylor Safe Works, Toronto, for 5 years; 
traveled in Canada until he located in De- 
troit, 1885; became superintendent of the 
brass department of the Frontier Iron Works; 
associated with John G. Dietz and estab- 
lished the Capitol Brass Works, 1899; also 
president Eby Manufacturing Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepubliean. 
Presbyterian. Mason; I. O. O. F. Clubs: De- 
troit Yacht, Fellowcraft. Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling, yachting. Office: cor. Chene and 
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NOBLE, Charles P.; born, Red Bauk, N. J., 
Feb. 25, 18(j;j; son of John A. and Sarah A. 
(Wood) Noble; educated in public schools, 
Newark, N. J.; married, Jan. 20, 1893, Helen 
Willett, of Red Bank. Began as hat and cap 
salesman. Red Bank; then in business ou own 
account in Newburgh, N. Y., 5 years; came to 
Detroit, 1898, and since in business, men's 
furnishings. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: baseball, 
fishing. Office: 124-126 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 56 Forest Ave. E. 

NOBLE, G-eorge Hubert; born, Detroit, Feb. 
27, 1887; son of Benjamin and Louise (San- 
ders) Noble; educated iu public and high 
schools, Detroit; unmarried. Has been identi 
tied since beginning of active career, 1904, 
with Capitol Brass Works, now vice-president 
of the company. Presbyterian. Mason. Club: 
Detroit Yacht. Recreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: 592 Franklin St., cor. Chene. Residence: 
25 Van Dyke Ave. 

NOBLE, Herbert W., l^anking; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 8, 1867; son of Garra B. and Eliza 
(Crosman) Noble; educated in Detroit public 
schools; married at Detroit, Apr. 22, 1891, 
Gertrude Delbridge; 2 children: Sheldon R., 
Irene. Began active career as clerk in the 
old Third National Bank; in 1894 organized 
banking firm of H. W. Noble & Co., and has 
since continued as head of the organization; 
manager of Detroit Clearing House Associa- 
tion since 1896. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit Automobile, 
Bankers'. Recreations: .yachting, automobil- 
ing. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 65 Seward Ave. 

NOERIS, Paul E., special electric appa- 
ratus; born, Cleveland, Aug. 2, 1884; son of 
Elf red P. and Carsie (Hull) Norris; gradu- 
ated Case School of Applied Science, Cleve- 
land, 1907; married at Cleveland, Janet 
Myers, June, 1909; 1 son, Robert E. AVith 
National Electric Lamp Co., Cleveland, 1907-9; 
salesman, Cleveland office, U. S. Light & Heat- 
ing Co., 1909; has been manager Detroit office 
same compan}' since Jan. 1, 1912. Republican. 
Member Sigma Psi, Sous of Jove, Zeta Psi, 
Theta Nu Epsilon. Club: Wolverine Auto. 
Recreation: motoring. Office: 35 Bates St. 
Residence: 215 Gladstone Ave. 

NOETHMORE, William Henry, merchant; 
born, Pewabic, Mich., Sept. 30, 1869; son of 
John and Elizabeth (Matters) Northmore; 



educated in public schools, Ishpeming, Mich.; 
married, July 19, 1897, Leta A. Northmore, of 
Chicago; 1 daughter, Josephine (Mrs. Frank 
Dalton, of Burlington, Wis.). Began at Ish- 
peming with C. & N. W. Ry., continuing 3 
years; then at St. Louis with same road 2 
years; with Goodrich Steamer Lines of Mil- 
waukee, at Duluth, Minn., 7 years; then with 
U. S. Steel Corporation 3 years and with 
White Line Transportation Co. and Booth 
Steamship Co. until 1907; started as importer 
of dress goods in Duluth, 1907; came to De- 
troit, 1909, and established firm of W. H. 
Northmore & Co. Was special deputy collec- 
tor of customs at Marquette, Mich., 1892-93. 
Mason. Club: Rotary. Recreations: baseball, 
fishing. Office: 129 Farmer St. Residence: 
150 Bagg St. 

NOETHRUP, William F., dentist; born, 
Stanwood, Mich., July 22, 1885; son of James 
I. and Mary E. (Powers) Northrup; educated 
in public and high schools. River Rouge,^ 
Mich.; Detroit High School; D.D.S., Univer- 
sity' of Michigan, 1911; married, June 27^ 
1911, Jessie E, Wyckofl:', of Detroit; 1 son» 
William F,, Jr. In employ of the Great Lakes 
Engineering Co. 's offices, Ecorse, Mich., 3% 
years, before studying dentistry; practiced i» 
Detroit since 1911. Baptist; clerk Woodward 
Avenue Baptist Church. Member Michigan 
State Dental Association, The Pylon (dentai 
fraternity). Recreation: tennis. Office: 404 
Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 897 3rd Ave. 

NORTON, Isaac Price, undertaker; born-^ 
Gloucester Co., N. J., Apr. 9, 1859; son of 
Henry W. and Lavina (Price) Norton; fore- 
bears landed in Boston, Mass., 1636; educated 
in common schools of New Jersey; married^ 
Woodtown, N. J., Dec. 2, 1879, Hannah Jonesj 
2 children: Albert H., Marie; married, 2nd, 
Apr. 9, 1907, Agues Skene, of Detroit. En- 
gaged in green grocery business in Philadet- 
phia, 1871-78; moved to Galesburg, 111., an(i 
started as undertaker, 1881; located in De- 
troit, 1900. Member Detroit Board of Con»- 
merce. Congregationalist. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner; member Odd Fellows, Knights of 
Pythias. Recreation: fishing. Address: 759- 
761 Michigan Ave. 

NOEVELL, Walter G., traffic manager, 
Parke, Davis & Co.; born, Detroit, Nov. IS, 
1872; son of James K. P. and Lillie (Coe) 
Norvell; educated in public and high schools, 
Detroit; married, Aug. 10, 1905, Janetta M. 
Warden, of Detroit; 2 daughters: Janette, 
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the Peninsular Car Co., 1887, continuing 4 
years; became connected with Parke, Davis 
& Co., 1891, traffic manager since 1908. Ee- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce (director and chairman 
transportation committee). Mason, Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Club: Pellowcraft. Eecrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: Parke, Davis & 
Co. Eesidence: 312 Bewick Ave. 

NUTTEN, Wesley L., lawyer; born, Mos- 
cow, Mich., Apr. 6, 1869; sou of John B. and 
Marie A. (Crane) Nutten; educated in Hills- 
dale (Mich.) College, 3 years, 1889-91, and 
University of Michigan 1 year, 1891-92; mar- 
ried at Sturgis, Mich., Dec. 25, 1895, May Van 
Vleck; children: Clyde V., Wesley L., Jr., Ada 
B. Studied law and was admitted to practice 
upon examination before Supreme Court of 
Michigan, June 15, 1895; has since practiced 
in Detroit; was associated for 6 years with 
Hon. John W. McGrath, ex-justice of the 
Supreme Court of Michigan; was member of 
law firm of Nutten & Eichter, May 1, 1907-9, 
since practiced alone. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Independent in politics. 
Universalist. Member Palestine Lodge No. 
357, F. & A. M., also Chapter. Eecreation: 
outdoor athletic sports. Devotes much leisure 
time to civic improvement matters. Office: 
1214 Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 121 Engle- 
jvood Ave. 



OABES, Walter Henry, shipbuilder and re- 
pairer; born, Clayton, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1849; son 
of John and Jane (Van Allen) Oades; edu- 
cated in public schools of New York state and 
Detroit; married at Detroit, 1883, Miss Anna 
Smith; 2 children: Walter J., Byron J. 
Learned trade of shipbuilding in Detroit un- 
der his father, continuing in the business 
after death of his father, in 1895; shipbuilder 
and repairer shears and steam marine rail- 
way. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
B. P. O. E., Eoyal Arcanum. Club: Detroit 
Motor Boat. Eecreation: yachting. Office: 
Atwater and Dubois Sts. Eesidence: 607 Fort 
Street E. 

OASES, Herbert King, lawyer; moved to 
Cleveland, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

OAKMAN, Carl Shepard, chemical manu- 
facturing; born, Corinth, Me., Oct. 26, 1876; 
son of George W. and G e o r g i e L. 
(Clark) Oakman; descended from New 
England ancestry, extending back to the 
17th century; educated in Boston Latin 
School; A.B., Harvard College, 1900; 



M.D., Harvard Medical School, 1903; gradu- 
ated surgical service, Massachusetts General 

Hospital, Boston, 1904; unmarried. Practiced ] 

medicine in Detroit, 1905-10; entered business ! 

with The Eay Chemical Co., Detroit, Jan. ; 

1910; at present secretary Digestive Ferments ' 

Co. Democrat. Member American Medical ' 

Association, Wayne County Medical Society, . 

Detroit Academy of Medicine. Clubs: Couu- j 
try. University, Detroit Eacquet and Curling, 

The Players, Detroit Tennis, also Harvard ) 

(New York). Eecreations: music, outdoor ■ 

sports. Office: 16-26 Locust St. Eesidence: 62 \ 

Bagg St. I 

OBETZ, Henry Lorenz, physician and sur- 
geon; born, July 8, 1851; died, 1913; see Vol. j 
1908. " j 

O'BRIEN, Ernest A., lawyer; born, De- j 

troit, July 1, 1879; son of James and Mary A. i 

(Breunau) O'Brien; A.B., University of De- ; 

troit, 1898; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, i 

1905; married, Sept. 16, 1909, Elizabeth Dee, j 

of Detroit; 2 children: Ernest D., John J. | 

Draftsman, Civil Engineer's Department, De- | 

troit Water Board, 4 years; admitted to Mich- j 

igan bar, 1905, and since practiced in Detroit; j 

member firm of Monaghan & Monaghan; • 

director Ecorse Land Go. Democrat. Catholic. ! 

Member Association Bar City of Detroit, | 

Alumni Association, University of Detroit, ' 
Knights of Columbus, Knights of Equity. 

Clubs: Lawyers', Fellowcraft. Recreation: I 

baseball. Office: 312 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- I 
deuce: 125 Pallister Ave. 

O'BRIEN, Jolin A., real estate; born, Vas- ! 

sar, Mich., June 17, 1885; son of John A. and ( 

Elizabeth (White) O'Brien; educated in Vas- j 
sar High School; married, Nov. 6, 1909, Ethel 

M. Leake, of Seattle, Wash. Located in De- | 

troit, 1910; since engaged in real estate busi- i 

ness, operating principally in Western De- i 

troit; organizer and manager The John A. i 
O'Brien Co.; manager and director Detroit- 
Wyandotte Improvement Co. Served in 30th 

and 10th U. S. Infantry regiments in Philip- . 

pines, 1900-4. Member Detroit Eeal Estate ! 

Board. Member B. P. O. Elks. Office: 530 \ 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 211 Edison Ave. 

O'BRIEN, Michael Edward, life insurance; 

born, Osceola, Mich., Sept. 21, 1877; son of j 
Patrick J. and Mary (Harrington) O'Brien; 

both parents born in Ireland and came to U. ' 
S. iu 1856; graduated Sacred Heart High 

School, Calumet, Mich., 1893; married, Feb. 4, , 
1903, Nellie V. Harrington, of Lake Linden, 

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ance business in 1898 under firm name of 
Webb & O'Brien; entered life insurance ex- 
clusively, as agent Northwestern Mutual Life 
Insurance Co., 1900, at Calumet, Mich.; was 
made district agent, 1903, general agent one- 
half of Northern Michigan, 1907, with head- 
quarters at Laurium, Mich.; resigned, 1910, 
and elected vice-president Detroit Life Insur- 
ance Co., president and general manager same 
since June, 1911; director First National Bank 
of Hubbell, First National Bank of Laurium. 
Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member B. P. O. 
Elks, Knights of Equity. Club: Fellowcraft. 
Recreations: golf, fishing. Office: Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 286 Putnam Ave. 

O'BRIEN, Michael Hubert, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 2.5, 1878; son of late Michael 
William and Martha Frances (Watson) 
O'Brien; A.B., Detroit College, 1895, A.M., 
1902; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1897; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, Department 
of Law, 1898; married, June 15, 1912, Mrs. 
Zula Vail Shirts (nee Cheney), of Grand 
Rapids, Mich. Began practice with law firm 
of Keena & Lightner; organized firm of May 
& O'Brien, 1900, with Samuel L. May, circuit 
court commissioner, later Hon. Edwin Denby, 
ex-congres.sman, joined firm and name changed 
to May, Denby & O'Brien, which continued 
until Feb., 1907; associated with William G. 
Fitzpatrick, Frank E. Doremus and Charles E. 
Duffy (no firm name) since 1909. Served as 
marshal U. S. Court for China, Feb., 1907-Oct., 
1909. Enlisted in 1st Div., Mich. State Naval 
Brigade, 1899, and served continuously to 
1905, when received commission as ensign 1st 
Div., M. S. N. B.; resigned 1907, on going to 
China. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Associated Charities of 
Detroit. Democrat. Roman Catholic. Member 
American Association of China, Sigma Phi, 
University of Detroit Alumni Association, De- 
troit College of Law Alumni Association, 
Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul 
Society. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Racquet and Curling, 
Detroit Tennis, Lawyers, Green Bag. Recrea- 
tion: athletic sports. Office: 1603-1606 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 919 Jefferson Ave. 

O'BRIEN, Michael William, banking; born, 
Sept. 25, 1835; died, Jan. 6, 1912; see Vol. 
1908. 

OCHENFELD, John, furniture merchant; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 8, 1880; son of Lorenz and 
Mary (Mueller) Ochenfeld; educated in De- 



troit parochial schools; married, June 27, 1906; 
Selina Warren, of Hart, Mich.; 2 children: 
Frank Raymond, Helen Marie. Began active 
career in employ of the German Catholic 
Weekly, Detroit, and continued as compos- 
itor 3% years; then became connected with 
the Murphy Chair Co. as chairmaker; entered 
furniture business on own account, 1903, and 
so continues, as John Ochenfeld & Co., manu- 
facturers and dealers in baby carriages, go- 
carts, furniture and stoves. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Arbeiter Society. Recreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: 1197 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 
1096 Mt. Elliott Ave. 

O'CONNOR, Arthur C, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, July 28, 1866; son of Arthur and Cath- 
erine (Cavanaugh) O'Connor; educated in 
parochial schools of Detroit, Detroit College, 
and Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 
1892; married, Little Rock, Ark., June 9, 1909, 
Antoinette Holmes; 1 son, Arthur C, Jr. Began 
active career at 10 years of age as office boy 
in office of James Caplis; through influence 
of Mr. Caplis was appointed messenger in 
State Senate, 1881; reentered employ of 
patron and continued until 1888; index clerk 
in office of register of deeds, 1888-90; became 
clerk in city assessor's office, 1890, and subse- 
quently assistant assessor; was assistant cor- 
poration counsel, 1896-1900; since in general 
practice of law. Director Michigan W^ire 
Cloth Co. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Member Knights of Columbus, Knights 
of Equity. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Boat Club Yachtsman, Detroit Athletic, 
Indian Village. Recreations: yachting and all 
outdoor athletic sports. Office: 722 Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 348 Seminole Ave. 

O'CONNOR, Hugh; born, Detroit, Dec. 28, 
1863; son of Arthur C. and Catherine (Cava- 
naugh) O'Connor; educated at Detroit Col- 
lege; married, Adrian, Mich., 1888, Alice 
Madeline Botsford; 1 daughter, Madeline. Be- 
gan as clerk in office of Michigan Car Co., 
1878; served as clerk for Senate committee 
during session of State legislature, 1881, and 
was in office of controller for City of Detroit, 
1883-86; engaged in manufacturing business 
since 1887. Treasurer and manager Michigan 
Wire Cloth Co., manufacturers of wire cloth; 
president and treasurer National Telephone 
Equipment Co.; vice-president, secretary and 
treasurer Michigan Wire and Iron Works. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Served 
5 years in Detroit City Greys (militia). Re- 



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publican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Automobile, Lake St. Clair Fishing and Shoot- 
ing Club, Audubon, and Country Club. Eecre- 
ations: hunting, fishing, yachting, automobil- 
jng. Office: 500 Howard St. Eesidence: 59 
Ferry Ave. E. 

O'DEIiL, Henry Augustus, architect; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 17, 1875; son of Henry James 
and Emma (Rpoks) O'Dell; common school 
education; married, Apr. 20, 1903, Agnes 
Cleveland, of Detroit. In practice in Detroit 
since 1902; member firm of Baxter, O'Dell & 
Halpin ; secretary and treasurer Belmont Land 
Co. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Golf, North Channel. 
Eeereations: golf, hunting. Ofiice: 1024 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 3015 West Grand Boul. 

O'DONNEIiL, Albert Edward; see Vol. 
1908. 

O'DONNELL, James H., vice-president 
and treasurer Schroeder Paint and Glass Co.; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 23, 1861; son of James 
and Johanna (Fitzgerald) O'Donnell; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; married at 
Detroit, May 26, 1887, Miss Margaret Glass 
(died, June 4, 1903); 4 children: Thurman J., 
Margaret, Agnes, Ernest; married, 2nd, De- 
troit, May 12, 1909, Edna E. Smith; 1 daugh- 
ter, Edna Mary. Began active career in ac- 
counting department of Michigan Central E. 
M. and later was connected with accounting 
department of the Peninsular Car Co.; be- 
came identified with American Eagle Tobacco 
Co., wholesale tobacco, 1880; joined with Mr. 
Schroeder and started the Schroeder Paint 
and Glass Co., 1897, of which he was secretary 
and treasurer, 1897-1913, since vice-president 
and treasurer. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Credit Men's Association. 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, C. 
M. B. A., Elks, Royal Arcanum. Clubs: Har- 
monie, Detroit Paint, Oil and Varnish (ex- 
president). Recreation: automobiling. Office: 
47-55 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 435 Lincoln 
Avenue. 

OESTEBLE, Frederick; born, Baden, 
Germany, Sept. 18, 1870; son of Anton and 
Sophie (Schoendierst) Oesterle; educated at 
Heidelberg University; married. Mar. 3, 1896, 
Anna Honer, of Detroit; 2 sons: Carl, Paul. 
Came to Detroit, 1887; began as dry goods 
salesman, continuing 4 years; engaged in busi- 
ness on own account, men 's furnishings, for 
16 years; in real estate business since 1908; 
also partner firm of Oesterle & Honer. Repub- 



lican. Catholic. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, German-American Association. 
Recreation: motoring. Office: Free Press 
Bldg. Residence: 299 East Grand Boul. 

O'FLYNN, Cornelius Jolin, lawyer; born, 
Jan. 23, 1838; died, Nov. 19, 1911; see Vol. 
1908. 

OG-G, Robert Young, manufacturers' repre- 
sentative; born Dundas, Ont., Can., July 22, 
1860; son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Airth) 
Ogg; public school education; married, June 
4, 1888, Susie M. McCarthy, of Detroit. Began 
active career as a newsboy in Canada; learned 
printer's trade and worked in many Canadian 
and American cities, locating in Detroit, 1879; 
compositor, and later reporter, on Detroit 
Tribune, Detroit Journal and Detroit News; 
secretary Board of Public Works, 5 years, 
1899-1904; manufacturers' representative for 
paving materials, since 1904, representing 
Metropolitan Paving Brick Co., Canton, O. ; 
Jennison-Wright Co., Toledo, creosoted wood 
block; American Granite Co., Milwaukee, 
granite blocks; Orleans County Quarry Co., 
Medina curbing; Barber Asphalt Paving Co., 
sheet asphalt and asphaltic concrete pave- 
ments. Three times elected to State legisla- 
ture — 1886, 1908, and 1910; member State 
Senate from 4th District, 1912-14; a leader 
in securing abolishment of contract labor and 
corporal punishment in prisons; advanced pri- 
mary election legislation and better condi- 
tions for women and children; active in trade 
unions, Republican and Masonic affairs; presi- 
dent Trades and Labor Council 2 years and 
delegate to scores of labor conventions. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason (32°), Shriner. Recreations: 
books, travel and life out-of-doors. Office: 200 
Majestic Bldg. Residence: 291 Avery Ave. 

O'HARA, Charles J., machinery; born, To- 
ledo, O., May 7, 1854; son of Charles and 
Elizabeth (Knaggs) O'Hara; educated in pub- 
lic school. Christian Bros. College, Chicago, 
and at Farmer's College, College Hill, near 
Cincinnati; married at Greenwich, R. I., Oct. 
23, 1889, Jane Way Howland; 1 daughter, 
Jeannette Howland. Has been identified with 
machinery business since he was 17 years of 
age; came to Detroit, 1887; treasurer C. C. 
Wormer Machinery Co. since its organization 
in 1889; also vice-president Wolverine Screw 
Co.; secretary Austin Separator Co., Wright 
Manufacturing Co., Murray Steam Specialty 
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Drill & Tool Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Grosse He 
Country. Recreations: golf, fishing. OflSce: 
99-101 Woodbridge St. W. Eesidence: 73 
Delawaje Ave. 

OHLIGEK.Willard, chemist; born, Wooster, 
O., Nov. 26, 1877; son of Louis P. O. and 
Emma (McClure) Ohliger; educated at Uni- 
versity of Wooster, Univ. of Pennsylvania, 
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, receiving 
degree of Pharm. S. D., 1900; married at 
Wooster, O., June 11, 1902, Agatha Hard. En- 
tered scientific department of Parke, Davis & 
Co., Detroit, 1900; became connected, 1901, as 
experimental chemist, with Frederick Stearns 
& Co., and now second vice-president and 
superintendent same. Democrat. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Detroit Chemical Society, Soci- 
ety of Chemical Industry (London), Ameri- 
can Pharmaceutical Association, Beta Theta Pi 
(University of Pennsylvania). Member Ohio 
Society. Mason (Ebenezer Lodge, Wooster). 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Office: Fred- 
erick Stearns & Co. Residence: 75 Medbury 
Avenue. 

OHLMACHEB, Albert Philip, physician; 
born, Sandusky, O., Aug. 19, 1865; son of 
Christian John and Anna (Scherer) Ohlmach- 
er; educated in high school, Sycamore, 111.; 
M.D., Northwestern University, 1890; married, 
June 14, 1890, Grace M. Peck, of Sycamore, 
111.; children: Horace, Albert, Grace, Carl, 
Elsa. Professor comparative anatomy and 
embryology. College of Physicians and Sur- 
geons, Chicago, 1891-4; professor pathology, 
Chicago Policlinic, 1892-4; professor pathology 
and bacteriology, Medical Department, Ohio 
Wesleyan University, Cleveland, 1894-7; direc- 
tor of pathological laboratory, Ohio Hospital 
for Epileptics, Gallipolis, 1897-1901; professor 
pathology, Medical Department, Northwestern 
University, 1901-2; superintendent Ohio Hos- 
pital for Epileptics, 1902-5; director biological 
laboratory, Frederick Stearns & Co., Detroit, 
1905-7, In private practice, specialty epilepsy 
and treatment of infections by bacterial or 
vaccine therapy, Detroit, since 1907. Honorary 
member Toledo Academy of Medicine; mem- 
ber American Association of Pathologists and 
Bacteriologists, Society of American Bacteri- 
ologists, National Association Study of Epi- 
lepsy, National Association Study and Pre- 
vention of Tuberculosis, American Association 
for the Advancement of Science, American 
Medical Association, Wayne County and Mich- 
igan State Medical societies, etc. Author of 



articles in American Textbook of Pathology, 
Reference Handbook of the Medical Sciences 
and numerous papers based on original re- 
search in blood platelets, cell reproduction, 
lymphatic constitution, thymus gland, cancer 
parasite, micro-technics, diphtheria anti- 
toxin, tj'phoid meningitis, vaccine therapy, 
epilepsy, etc. Recreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing. Office: Breitmeyer Bldg. Residence: 381 
Pennsylvania Ave. 

OLDS, Frank Walter; born, Lafayette, Ind., 
Nov. 21, 1853; son of Henry E. and Saint A. 
(Murdock) Olds; educated in public school, 
Delphi, Ind.; married, June 27, 1882, Anna C. 
Tea, of Philadelphia; 3 children: Edna G., 
Florence W., Frank W. Began in hat and cap 
business in Delphi, 1876, continuing until 
1885; removed to Detroit and was with Wal- 
ter Buhl & Co., hats and furs, 1885-90; in 
laundry business on own account since 1890. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Methodist. OflSce: 326 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 119 Selden Ave. 

OLIN, EoUin Carolus, physician ; born, Aug. 
17, 1839; died. Mar. 9, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

OLSON", Edward; born, Chicago, Apr. 11, 
1872; son of Nels and Ellen M. (Olson) Olson; 
educated in public schools, Chicago; married, 
Sept. 16, 1896, Alice Leonard, of Chicago; 3 
children: Leonard W., Warren, Helen. Has 
been identified with Canadian Pacific K. R. 
ever since beginning of active career; entered 
freight department of the road at Chicago as 
clerk, 1890, advancing to chief clerk and con- 
tracting freight agent; agent at Milwaukee, 
Wis., 1900-1; assistant export freight agent 
at Chicago, 1902-8; district freight agent, De- 
troit, since July, 1908. Protestant. Member 
Detroit Board of Trade. Mason. Club: De- 
troit Transportation. Recreations: fishing, 
motoring. Office: 506-510 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 184 Pallister Ave. 

OLSON, Nels L.; born, Sweden, Oct. 15, 
1868; son of Ola and Inga (Christofferson) 
Olson; educated in public schools of old coun- 
try; married, Nov., 1899, at Butte, Mont., Ina 
Mickleson; 3 children: Florence, Norman and 
Blanche. Learned blacksmith's trade; came 
to America at 17; worked in various cities 
of the West; opened a shop in Butte, Mont., 
1890; established the Olson Implement Co., 
1897; came to Detroit, 1910; organizer and 
president Swedish Crucible Steel Co. Member 
Swedish Lutheran Church. Odd Fellow. Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: Butler & G. T. 
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OLT, Jolin August, export manager; born, 
Dayton, O., Mar. 2, 1879; son of Jolin and 
Phillipina (Linxweiler) Olt; graduate of Day- 
ton High School, 1897; course in bookkeeping 
and stenography at Wilt 's Commercial Col- 
lege, Dayton; also attended night school, 
Dayton Y. M. C. A., 3 years (mechanical 
drawing, social economy, commercial law); 
married, Oct. 2, 1906, Marguerite Kytka Mc- 
Mahon, of Chicago. Stenographer and secre- 
tary work, National Cash Kegister Co., 1897- 
1902; department head, purchasing agent, 
auditor National Cash Kegister Co., Ltd., Lon- 
don, Eng., 1902-6; auditor Societe Francaise 
de Caisse Enregistreusse, Paris, France, and 
Latin countries, 1906-7; salesman Burroughs 
Adding Machine Co., Cleveland, 1907-9; for- 
eign department manager same company, De- 
troit, 1909-11; since export manager Hudson 
Motor Car Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, also committee of 15 on export trade. 
National Association of Manufacturers. 
Protestant. Member Ohio Society of Detroit, 
Alexander Hamilton Institute of New York, 
American Academy of Political and Social 
Science, Philadelphia. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Adcraft. Kecreations: reading, general 
outdoor sports. Address: Hudson Motor Car 
Co., Detroit. 

O'NEIL, Charles (Stewart) Parnell, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 26, 1883; son of John 
James and Mary Ann (Dwyer) O'Neil; edu- 
cated at Our Lady of Help parochial school; 
A.B., Detroit (Jesuit) College, 1907, A.M. 
1906; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906; 
unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 
July 1, 1906; member of firm of McHugh & 
O'Neil until 1910, since alone. Member Law- 
yers' Club, Knights of Columbus. Progressive; 
chairman Progressive State Central Commit- 
tee. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 422 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 587 Hurlbut Ave. 

OETMANN, Ferdinand C; born, Saxony, 
Germany, Oct. 21, 1861; son of Andrew and 
Juliana (Schilling) Ortmann; educated in 
common schools of Saxony; married, Apr. 17, 
1900, Ada Jay, of Detroit. Learned stone cut- 
ter's trade in old country; came to America, 
1885; lived at Pontiac, Mich., 1885-87, since at 
Detroit; organized firm of Ortmann & Brother, 
stone contractors, 1890; title changed to F. C. 
Ortmann & Co., 1896; has operated in own 
name since 1910. German Lutheran. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Builders' 
and Traders' Exchange. Office: 1099 Wabash 
Ave. Residence: 258 Lincoln Ave. 



OSBORN, Francis Conrad, president and 
manager F. C. Osborn Co.; born, Bridgeport, 
N. Y., Dec. 10, 1856; son of Ozias and Mary 
C. (Herbener) Osborn; educated in public 
schools, Cazenovia (N. Y.) Seminary and 
Syracuse University, graduating, degree of 
Ph.B., 1885; married at Huntington, Ind., 
June 22, 1891, Laura A. Freele; 3 children: 
Ruth, Laura, Francis C, Jr. Taught in public 
schools, Fayetteville, N. Y., 1880-82; traveling 
representative Ginn & Co., publishers school 
and college text books, Hlinois, Indiana and 
Michigan, headquarters in Chicago, 1885-89; 
located in Detroit, 1889, and invented and de- 
signed several styles of cash registers and 
other machinery; organized the Osborn Cash 
Register Co., Ltd., 1896, and was secretary 
and mechanical superintendent of same until 
sold out to National Cash Register Co. in 
1900; organized Standard Computing Scale 
Co., Ltd., 1889, to manufacture computing 
scales of his invention and design, and was 
general manager and secretary of same, 1889- 
1901, when he sold out; organized, 1901, the 
F. C. Osborn Co., manufacturers round paper 
box machinery, and president and general 
manager of the company; on inventions staff 
of the National Cash Register Co., 1900-4; in- 
vented and put on the market the O. K. Com- 
puting Cheese Cutter, now made and marketed 
by the Standard Computing Co.; has been 
granted thirty-six United States and foreign 
patents and has acted as mechanical expert 
in a number of important patent suits. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 
Detroit Engineering Society, Franklin Insti- 
tute, Delta Upsilon. Progressive. Club: Penin- 
sular, Delta Upsilon. Recreation: automobil- 
iug. Office: 45-49 Fort St. E. Residence: 64 
Lawrence Ave. 

OSBORNE, Archibald Lloyd; born, Lees- 
ville, Crawford Co., O., Mar. 4, 1861; son of 
William and Ann Eliza (Smith) Osborne; 
educated in public schools of Wooster, O.; 
married, July 2, 1884, Mary Norton, of Park 
PI., Pittsburgh; 1 son, Charles Norton. Be- 
gan in employ of Samuel Geitgey, dealer 
in retail crockery, Wooster; in 1880, became 
connected with H. McAfee, Jr., wholesale 
dealer in lamps and glass, Pittsburgh, con- 
tinuing 414 years; then went to Cleveland and 
was identified with Kinney & Levan, whole- 
sale crockery, 1884-1908; since in wholesale 
crockery business in Detroit as member of 
firm of Osborne, Boynton & Osborne. Repub- 
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Ave. Eesidence: 1-14 Alexandrine Ave. West. 

OSBORNE, Fred S., banker, broker; see 
Vol. 1908. 

OSIUS, George, manufacturer; born, Bern- 
castel, Germany, Nov. 14, 1859; son of Adolph 
and Albertine (von der Heyden) Osius; edu- 
cated in public and high schools and private 
schools in Germany; came to America, 1878; 
married at Detroit, 1893, Elise Eickel; 2 chil- 
dren: Albertine M., Elisabeth G. Engaged in 
book and publishing business, in Ann Arbor, 
Mich., 1883-87; since secretary, treasurer and 
director Michigan Ammonia Works; secretary 
and treasurer Canadian Ammonia Co., Ltd., of 
Toronto, Can.; director Standard Tie Co. 
Commissioner Detroit Public Library, ap- 
pointed, 1900, reappointed, 1901, and 1907 
(president, 1906). Member American Gas In- 
stitute, Michigan Gas Association, Wisconsin 
Gas Association. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. President Village of Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. Republican. Lutheran. Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Clubs: Eellowcraft, Harmonic. 
Eecreation: horticulture. Office: foot of Mel- 
drum Ave., Detroit. Eesidence: Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

O 'STEIN, Gary, life insurance; born, Colum- 
bia, Fla., Aug. 29, 1887; son of Lewis A. and 
Emma C. (McKinney) O 'Stein; educated in 
common schools; White Springs Normal Col- 
lege, White Springs, Fla.; graduate of Tampa 
Business College, Tampa, Fla.; unmarried. 
Born and reared to age of 18 on farm in 
Suwanee Co., Fla.; taught school in Bradford 
Co., Fla., 1 term, and in Hillsboro Co., 2 
years; principal of the East Tampa School, 
1909-10. Appointed assistant commercial 
agent, Clyde Steamship Co. and Mallory 
Steamship Co., Tampa, 1911; moved to Mich- 
igan, Sept., 1911, now special agent. Equitable 
Life Assurance Society of the United States. 
Member of Co. C, 1st Infantry Michigan Na- 
tional Guard. Democrat. Methodist. Member 
Ann Arbor Lodge No. 44, Knights of Pythias. 
RecTeations: fishing, shooting. Office: 504 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 46 Montcalm 
Street E. 

OSTERHOUS, Greorge Cummings, secre- 
tary Colonial Garment Co.; born, Stanton, 
Mich., Apr. 17, 1883; son of John and Ida 
(Cummings) Osterhous; public school educa- 
tion; unmarried. Traveling salesman for Ed- 
son, Moore & Co., 1903-8; became vice-presi- 
dent and sales manager of The Detroit Gar- 
ment Manufacturing Co., Sept., 1908; severed 
connection with the company Aug., 1912, to 



become secretary of Colonial Garment Co., 
manufacturers of children's dresses, in which 
position still continues. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Fel- 
lowcraft. Eecreation: golf. Office: 21 Atwater 
St. W. Eesidence: 2975 East Grand Boul. 

OTIS, Burr, manager Otis Cement Construc- 
tion Co.; born, Ionia, Mich., Oct. 4, 1882; son 
of Amon and Cynthia (Harwood) Otis; gradu- 
ate High School, Saranac, Mich.; student Fer- 
ris School, Big Eapids, 5 months; unmarried. 
Organized, 1908, and since president and treas- 
urer Otis Cement Construction Co., general 
contractors concrete work. Eepublicau. Mem- 
ber Union Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M.; Penin- 
sular Chapter, E. A. M. ; Detroit Commandery 
No. 1, K. T. Club: Eotary. Office: 1010 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Eesidence: 66 Seebaldt Ave. 

OUGHELTREE, Frank S.; born, Adrian. 
Mich., Aug. 27, 1870; son of Daniel and Vesta 
(Shaw) Ougheltree; educated in public 
schools, Adrian and Adrian College; married, 
Sept. 28, 1898, Eosa Hendershot, of Tecumseli, 
Mich.; 1 son, Leslie D. Began active career in 
employ of A. C. Varney & Co., architects, De- 
troit, continuing 3 years; then with the Page 
Woven Wire Fence Co., Adrian; continued for 
4% years; assistant superintendent and me- 
chanical engineer, same company, plant at 
Monessen, Pa., 9 years; located in Detroit, 
1909, and became vice-president and engineer 
the Detroit Architectural Iron Works Co. 
Member School Board at Monessen, Pa. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Member Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Eecreation: hunting. Of- 
fice: Isabella Ave., and E St. Residence 
564 Northrop Ave. 

OVERTON, Carl I., treasurer and manager 
The Winkley Co.; born, St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 
21, 1875; son of John B. and Anna Pauline 
(Bunker) Overton; educated in public schools, 
St. Paul; married, Nov. 23, 1899, Edith M. 
Bartlett, of St. Paul; 1 son, Raymond Bart- 
lett. Began as messenger in bank, St. Paul, 
and continued 7 years; enlisted in Co. C, 13th 
Minn. Vols., 1898, and spent 18 months in 
Philippines; mustered out at San Francisco, 
Oct., 1899; returned to St. Paul with regi- 
ment. Entered employ of Pratt & Whitney, 
Hartford, Conn., 1899; later became connected 
with The Winkley Co., manufacturers of oil- 
ers, grease cups and specialties (company 
moved to Detroit, Dec, 1905) and now treas- 
urer and manager same; also treasurer and 
manager Canadian Winkley Co. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 



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merce, Manufacturers' Association of Canada. 
-Mason (City of the Straits Lodge No. 452). 
Club: Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: automo- 
Ijiling and outdoor sports. Office: 866 Warren 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 190 Taylor Ave, 

OWEN, Ernest William, life insurance; 
born, Manchester, Eng., Jan. 19, 1879; son of 
Alfred and Margaret (Davies) Owen; gradu- 
<ited from Ascension College, Manchester, 
1894; emigrated to Canada, Apr., 1894; mar- 
ried, June 11, 1908, Jessie Eleanor Macaulay, 
of Montreal, Can.; 1 daughter, Henrietta Ma- 
<aulay. During entire business career has been 
identified with the Sun Life Assurance Co. of 
Canada, first in various capacities, at Mon- 
treal, until 1909; then manager for territory 
comprising the Province of Alberta, Can., 
1909-13; manager of Detroit District since 
Mai-. 1, 1913. Congregatioualist. Member Y. 
M. C. A. Recreation: outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: 203 Chamber of Commerce. Eesidence: 
Orosse Pointe, Mich. 

OWEN, Jolin, manager John Owen estate; 
born, Detroit, Aug. 18, 1861; son of John and 
-Jane (Cook) Owen; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 4, 1890, 
Blanche Fletcher; children: John, 2nd, Helen. 
Began active career in employ of the Detroit 
Dry Dock Co., 1885, continuing 3 years; has 
engaged in real estate business since 1888, 
as manager of properties; manager John Owen 
Estate since 1895; secretary and treasurer 
Cook Farm Co., Ltd. Eepublican. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Country. Eec- 
reation: athletics. Office: 58 Lafayette Boul. 
Residence: 526 Jefferson Ave. 

OWEN, John R.; see Vol. 1908. 

OWEN, Percy; born, Oswego, N. Y., Jan. 19, 
1875; son of Joseph and Augusta (Marshall) 
■Owen; educated in high school, Oswego; mar- 
ried, Oct. 9, 1906, Marian B. Nichols, of Hav- 
prhill, Mass.; 1 son, Percy, Jr. In real estate 
and insurance business, Oswego, N. Y., until 
1897; with Globe Rutgers Fire Insurance Co., 
New York, 1897-99; agent Winton Motor Car- 
riage Co., New York, 1899; eastern sales man- 
ager Winton Motor Carriage Co., 1900-6; raced 
Winton cars in track and road meets, 1900-3; 
American representative in Gordon-Bennett 
International Automobile Eace, Ireland, 1903; 
importer Bionchi cars for U. S. and Canada, 
1907-8; vice-president and general manager 
Carl H. Page & Co., Chalmers distributors, 
New York, 1908-10; eastern sales manager 



Chalmers Motor Co., New York, 1910; sales 
manager same company, Detroit, since 1912. 
President New York City Auto Trade Associ- 
ation, 1902-4 and 1906; treasurer National As- 
sociation Auto Manufacturers, 1904-6. Presby- 
terian. Mason, Knight Templar. Clubs: Coun- 
try, Detroit Athletic, Motor Boat, Automobile 
Club of America (New York). Eecreations: 
golf, fishing. Office: Chalmers Motor Co. Res- 
idence: 381 Agnes Ave. 

OWEN, Robert Goldsborougli, physician; 
born, Atlanta, Ga., Mar. 3, 1882; son of Dr. 
Washington Goldsborough and Minnie 
(Evans) Owen; educated at Georgia Institute 
of Technology, 1896-98; graduated Powder 
Point Academy, Duxbury, Mass., 1900; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1906, A.M., 1907, 
M.D., 1908; married, June 15, 1911, Lucile 
O'Reilly, of Detroit. Assistant in bacteri- 
ology. University of Michigan, 1905-7; assis- 
tant professor of pathology and bacteriology. 
State University of Iowa, 1909-10; associate 
director Detroit Clinical Laboratory since 
1910; appointed junior pathologist Harper 
Hospital, 1913. Democrat. Unitarian. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, Kappa Sigma, 
Nu Sigma Nu. Club: Detroit Tennis. Eecrea- 
tion: tennis. Office: 33 High St. E. Residence: 
135 Peterboro St. 

OWENS, Charles Councilman, district man- 
ager Westinghouse Electric and Manufactur- 
ing Co.; born, Annapolis, Md., Dec. 31, 1877; 
sou of Joseph R. and Gertrude E. (Council- 
man) Owens; educated in public and high 
schools and Columbia University, degree of 
B.S., 1897; married, Aug. 15, 1908, Mary A. 
Glynn, of New York; 3 children: Mary G., 
Charles J., Norman G. Began active career 
with the Westinghouse Electric & Manufac- 
turing Co., starting as engineer at Pittsburgh, 
Pa., 1897; went to New York as sales engi- 
neer for the company, 1903, and continued 
until 1912; has been district manager same 
company at Detroit since Jan. 1, 1912. Mem- 
ber Pennsylvania Militia 3 years. Indepen- 
dent in politics. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Detroit Engineering So- 
ciety, American Institute of Electric Engi- 
neers. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
hunting, fishing and yachting. Office: 12th 
floor Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 
2871 East Grand Boul. 

OXTOBY, James Veech, lawyer; born in 
town of North East, Pa., Dec. 30, 1872; son of 
Rev. John T., D.D., and Mary E. (Veech) Ox- 
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Saginaw, Mich.; LL.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1895; married at Detroit, June 15, 1904, 
Genevieve Lennox. Began practice in Detroit, 
in office of Wilkinson & Post, 1895; member 
firm of Wilkinson, Post & Oxtoby, 1898-1911, 
Post, Oxtoby & Wilkinson until 1912; since 
member Keena, Lightner, Oxtoby & Oxtoby. 
Vice-president and counsel Edison Illuminat- 
ing Co., Peninsular Electric Light Co., Central 
Heating Co.; director Michigan Mutual Life 
Insurance Co. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, Mich- 
igan State Bar Association. Mason. Clubs: 
University, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recre- 
ation: golf. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 34 Garfield Ave. 

OXTOBY, Walter Ewing, lawyer; born in 
Erie Co., Pa., Oct. 19, 1876; son of John T. 
(D.D.) and Mary (Veech) Oxtoby; educated 
In public schools of Saginaw and Ionia, Mich.; 
LL.B., Law Department, University of Mich- 
igan, 1898; married, Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Detroit, June 12, 1906, Emma W. Schmidt; 2 
<hildren: Carl S., Alice Mary. Practiced law 
in Detroit, 1898-1913, as member of firm of 
Keena, Lightner & Oxtoby; now member of 
firm of Keena, Lightner, Oxtoby & Oxtoby. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers ' Club, Mich- 
igan State Bar Association. Member Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Country, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 1603-1612 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 206 Seminole 
Avenue. 



PADBEEG, Harry C, real estate broker; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 3, 1883; son of John B. 
and Catherine (Ulrich) Padberg; educated 
Central High School, Detroit; University of 
Michigan; unmarried. Secretary and treas- 
urer Detroit Electro-Plating & Manufactur- 
ing Co., May 15, 1909-Jan. 1, 1912; since en- 
gaged on own account in real estate busi- 
ness. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus. Office: 412 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 689 
Brush St. 

PADBEEG, John B., real estate; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 7, 1843; sou of Bernard and Ther- 
esa (Maier) Padberg; educated in parochial 
and public schools and business college; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Sept. 16, 1869, Catharine Ul- 
rich; children: Clara (Mrs. Joseph Pickard), 
Amanda, Harry C. Began as clerk and book- 
keeper, continuing until 1868; was teller in 



German-American Bank, 1868-82; in coal busi- 
ness, 1882-84; cashier Union National Bank, 
1884-98; secretary and treasurer Ideal Toy 
Co. two years; secretary and treasurer 
O 'Leary-Padberg Lithographing Co., Mar. 21, 
1905-10; since in real estate business; secre- 
tary U. S. Frumentum Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Recreation: 
amateur gardening. Office: 412 Moffat Bldg. 
Residence: 689 Brush St. 

PADDOCK, Lewis H., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 20, 1866; son of Benjamin H. and 
Anna L. (Sanger) Paddock; educated at Bos- 
ton Latin School, Boston; Trinity College, 
Hartford, Conn., graduating degree of B.A., 
1888, and A.M., 1892; Department of Law, 
University of Michigan, LL.B., 1893; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Apr. 12, 1898, Jessica Fergu- 
son; children: Thomas Ferguson, Benjamin 
Henry, Virginia Ferguson. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1893; member law firm of Miller, 
Smith, Paddock & Perry. Secretary Hygeia 
Filter Co., Detroit. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association, Psi 
Upsilon, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Country, Racquet 
and Curling. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 1124-1132 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 
496 Jefferson Ave. 

PAGEL, Frederick W.; born, Detroit, Dec. 
29, 1871; son of Frederick J. and Elizabeth 
(Pomploun) Pagel; educated public and high 
schools, Detroit; married. May 21, 1898, 
Adella Kraiger, of Detroit; 6 children: Mar- 
guerite, Adella, Frederick W., Jr., Edwin, 
Grace, Benjamin. Worked at trade of cab- 
inet making until 1895; then associated with 
brother John F., in reorganization of the 
Michigan Casket Co. and continued 2 years; 
organized with brother, the Wolverine Burial 
Case Co., in which continues. Baptist. Recre- 
ations; automobiling, baseball. Office: 245-247 
Lamed St. E. Residence: 191 Kenilworth Ave. 

PAGEL, John F.; born, Detroit, May 26, 
1876; son of Frederick J. and Elizabeth 
(Pomplonn) Pagel; educated Detroit public 
and high schools; married, Aug. 11, 1903, 
Katherine McLachlan, of Detroit; 2 children; 
John Franklin, Jr., Ruth Margaret. Began in 
Detroit as newsboy; then engaged in various 
pursuits until 1895; one of the reorganizers 
of the Michigan Casket Co., and 2 years later 
with brother founded the Wolverine Burial 
Case Co. of which is co-partner. Baptist. 
Recreations: bowling, billiards, baseball. Of- 



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fice: 245-247 Larned St. E. Eesidence: 58 
Piquette Ave. E. 

PAIGE, Frederick Osgood, life insurance; 
moved to Philadelphia, Pa.; see Vol. 1908. 

PAINE, De Forest, lawyer; born at Albion, 
Mich., Feb. 21, 1851; son of Asa Hammond 
and Jane (Hutchinson) Paine; attended Uni- 
versity of Michigan, class of 1874; LL.B., 
Law Department, University of Michigan, 
1873; married at Saginaw, Oct., 1874, Ida E. 
Moore; 1 daughter, Elizabeth 1. (Mrs. Percy 
B. Davis). Began practice in Saginaw, Mich.; 
removed to Detroit, 1878, where he has since 
resided. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association, Sons 
of American Eevolution. Club: Detroit, Uni- 
versity (Detroit and Chicago). Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 720 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidence: 52 Putnam Ave. 

PALM, John Victor Ored; born, Sweden, 
Apr. 24, 1878; son of Ored and Louise (Hum- 
bla) Palm; graduated as mechanical engi- 
neer. Technical University, Stockholm, Swe- 
den, 1900; married, June 26, 1909, Harriet 
Leonard, of Westfield, Pa.; 1 daughter, Maria 
Louise. Came to America, 1900; served as 
mechanical engineer with various firms in 
Milwaukee, 1900-7; removed to Detroit, 1907; 
now vice-president, chief engineer. Palm 
Vacuum Cleaner Co. (incorporated). Office: 
2669 East Grand Boul. Eesidence: 218 Phila- 
delphia Ave. E. 

PAIiMEE, Ervin, retired; born, Exeter, 
N. Y., Oct. 10, 1832; son of Gilbert and Han- 
nah (Herkimer) Palmer; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1857, A.M., 1860; married at 
Detroit, Dec. 25, 1860, Emma L. Humphrey, 
who died, 1902; 10 children: Alice (Mrs. E. A. 
Henderson, of Tacoma, Wash.), Henry E. (de- 
ceased), Lewis W., George P., Charles G., 
Ervin E., John W., Herbert V., Zelda M., 
Alfred W. Practiced in Detroit, 1858-1911 
(retired). Elected circuit court eommisioner, 
1860; member School Board, City of Detroit, 
four years; chief supervisor of elections by 
appointment of U. S. Court, nearly entire time 
the law was in force. Eepublican. Congre- 
gationalist. Eesidence: 120 Harmon Ave. 

PALMER, George Perry, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, July 13, 1868; son of Ervin and Emma 
(Humphrey) Palmer; graduate Cass School, 
1880, Detroit High School, 1885; student at 
University of Minnesota, two years, 1888 and 
1889; married at Detroit, Dec. 2, 1897, Ade- 
laide Blodgett; one son, Gardner E. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1893; member law firm of 



Palmer & Palmer, formerly assistant city at- 
torney of Detroit, and assistant corporatl 
counsel; elected member Michigan House 
Eepresentatives, 1912. Eepublican. Congft 
gationalist. Mason. Member Harmonie So 
ciety, Fine Arts Society. Club: Detroit Boat 
Eecreations: boating, gardening. Office: 
Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 46 Seward Ave. 

PALMER, Harrison G., physician; born, 
Adrian, Mich., Feb. 5, 1877; son of Benjamin 
Franklin and Anna M. (Gregory) Palmer; 
ancestors on paternal side fought in Eevo- 
lutionary War; mother was descendant of 
Eoger Williams; graduated Adrian High 
School, 1895; M.D., Bennett Medical College, 
1903; married, 1905, Carrie E. Gleason, of 
Hudson, Mich.; 1 daughter, Jeanne Ellen. 
Practiced in Chalmers, Ind., 2% years; re- 
moved to Detroit, Nov., 1905; in general prac- 
tice. Member Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety. Progressive. Methodist. Member 
Knights of Pythias. Eecreations: outdoor life. 
Office and Eesidence: 420 Baldwin Ave. 

PALMER, Jonathan, Jr., lawyer; born, 
Flint, Mich., Aug. 6, 1869; son of Jonathan 
and Mary A. (Woodworth) Palmer; educated 
in public schools of Flint; Kalamazoo (Mich.) 
College; University of Michigan, and Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, degree of 
LL.B., 1893; married, Detroit, June 14, 1898, 
Emily Corwin Warner; children: Jonathan 
W., Carlos E. Practiced in Detroit since 1893; 
professor medical jurisprudence Detroit Ho- 
meopathic College, 1900-11. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Michigan and Amer- 
ican Bar associations. Sons of the American 
Eevolution, Phi Delta Phi. Eepublican. Bap- 
tist. Mason (32°). Clubs: Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Tennis. Eecreations: tennis, boating, 
walking. Office: 514 Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 
109 Theodore St. 

PALMER, Randall A., manufacturer; born, 
Delphi, Ind., Nov. 8, 1864; son of Eandall 
and Electa A. (Landon) Palmer; descended 
from Eobert Palmer, who settled at Stoning- 
ton. Conn., in 1716, coming from England; 
educated common school, Adrian, Mich.; mar- 
ried, 1890, Stella M. Crisman, of Eomeo, 
Mich, Began as salesman American Blower 
Co., Detroit; then manager Pittsburgh Shaft- 
ing Co., Detroit, and later manager Cartercar 
Co., Pontiac; vice-president and manager Pal- 
mer Motor Car Co., Detroit, since 1913; also 
president The Franklin Co., Palmer-Bee Co., 
Michigan Bow Socket Co. Eepublican. Meth- 
odist. Member B. P. O. Elks. Eecreation: 



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iitomobiling. Office: 1726 Dime Savings Bank 
dg. Residence: 93 Gladstone Ave. 
.'AUVEEE, Thomas Witherell, U. S. sen- 
ator; born, Jan. 25, 1830; died, June 1, 1913; 

ee Vol. 1908. 

iTAIiMS, Charles Louis; born. New Orleans, 

ane 2, 1871; son of F. F. and Celimene (Pel- 
lerin) Palms; educated in private schools, De- 
troit; Georgetown University, Washington, 
D. C, Ph.B., 1889; later attending Harvard 
Law School; married at St. Louis, 1894, Isabel 
de Mun Walsh; children: Josephine D., 
Charles Louis, Jr., Isabelle de Mun, Dorothy. 
Completed school education, 1889, and trav- 
eled extensively in Europe; returned to De- 
troit, 1892, and became associated with his 
father, F. F. Palms, in management of estate 
of Francis Palms (grandfather), who died 
1884; has been trustee and administrator of 
estate of his father (who died, 1905) and of 
his grandfather, since death of father. Sec- 
retary Detroit Journal Co.; member executive 
committee Union Trust Co.; director Michi- 
gan Stove Co., First National Bank, Michi- 
gan Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; presi- 
dent Palms Realty Co.; treasurer Palms-Book 
Land Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Charter member Detroit Naval Re- 
serves; member Michigan Naval Reserve Vet- 
erans, Alliance Francaise. Republican, Catho- 
lic. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Bankers', De- 
troit Boat, University, Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt. Recrea- 
tion: golf. Office: Campau Bldg. Residence: 
452 Jefferson Ave. 

PAQUETTE, Frederick; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 26, 1873; son of Gervais and Josephine 
(L 'Etourneau) Paquette; educated at St. 
Peter 's parochial school, Mt. Clemens, Mich., 
and Detroit College, 1885-89; unmarried. Pres- 
ident of Martin Maier & Co. since Dec, 1905. 
Formerly member old Detroit City Greys. 
Roman Catholic. Clubs: Edgemere Yacht, De- 
troit Yacht, Rotary. Recreations: yachting, 
hunting. Office: 102 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 752 Larned St. E. 

PABDRIDGE, Willard Edwin, merchant; 
born, Chicago, Oct. 15, 1871; son of Ji^dwin 
and Sarah (Swallow) Pardridge; educated in 
public schools and at Harvard School, of Chi- 
cago; married at Chicago, Mar. 29, 1893, Char- 
lotte L. Budd. Began in Chicago as a mem- 
ber of the firm of Pardridge & Leeming; came 
to Detroit, 1896; senior member of firm of 
Pardridge & Blackwell, department store, un- 
til Sept., 1909, when firm incorporated as The 



Henry Blackwell Co., of which is president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: Fellowship, Rushmere, Detroit 
Yacht. Recreations: fishing, hunting, auto- 
mobiling. Office: 155 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 56 Colorado Ave., Highland Park. 

PARENT, Daniel B., district manager Mich- 
igan Auxiliary Fire Alarm Co.; born, Grosse 
He, Mich., Dec. 30, 1874; son of Charles F. 
and Philomin (Reaume) Parent; descended 
from the Macombs and McDougalls in Amer- 
ica; educated public schools, Grosse He; De- 
troit College, and Assumption College, Sand- 
wich, Ont.; married, June 3, 1896, Helen E. 
Parent (same name), of Detroit; one son, 
Harry B. Began active career with the 
George M. Savage Newspaper Advertising 
Agency, 1889; gave up position to go with 
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., as 
cashier Detroit District, 1896; appointed claim 
adjuster. Mar., 1909, resigned, Feb. 1, 1913, 
to become district manager of the Michigan 
Auxiliary Fire Alarm Co.; also president 
Parent Bolt & Lock Nut Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Detroit Light 
Guards; member board of Registration of 
8th Ward. Republican. Member Church of 
England. Mason; member Oriental Lodge No. 
240, F. & A. M.; member National Union; 
Royal Arcanum. Club: Rotary. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing. Office: 870 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 91 Avery Ave. 

PARKER, Aaron A.; born. Mar. 1, 1844; 
died, Nov. 13, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

PARKER, Aaron Meldrum; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 1, 1885; son of Byron Whitaker and 
Lulu Elise (Campeau) Parker; educated pub- 
lic schools; Detroit College; Detroit Univer- 
sity School; Howe Military Academy, Lima, 
Ind.; unmarried. Began active career, 1903, 
in employ of Parker Bros. Co., Ltd., coal 
and general insurance; manager of sales, 
wholesale coal department, since June, 1911, 
also director of the company. Republican. 
Roman Catholic. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Knights of Columbus. 
Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreation: hunting. 
Office: 15 Atwater St. W. Residence: 161 Mc- 
Dougall Ave. 

PARKER, Anson Lindsley; born, Lima, N, 
Y., May 21, 1866; son of Joseph and Her- 
mione (Field) Parker; educated public schools 
and commercial schools; Y. M. C. A. College, 
Springfield, Mass.; married, July 2, 1892, 
Mary Clarke Lincoln, of Naples, N. Y.; chil- 



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dren: Marian L., Lincoln F. Learned dry 
goods and clothing business; then served as 
general secretary Detroit Y. M. C. A., 1890- 
1900; promoter and builder electric railways 
and lighting companies, American District 
Telegraph and other quasi-public utilities; 
identified with manufacturing enterprises 
since 1905, also real estate and investments. 
►Secretary, treasurer and general manager 
Monroe Glass Co., Monroe, Mich.; president 
Delbert C. James Co.; in real estate business 
and building on own account. Vice-chairman 
state executive committee Michigan Y, M. C. 

A. Member Board of Commerce. Progressive. 
Methodist. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Y. M. 
C. A. Kecreations: fishing, hunting, automo- 
biling. Office: 920 Chamber of Commerce. 
Eesidence: 74 Hazelwood Ave. 

PARKF.B, Burton D., physician; born, 
Deerfield, Mich., Apr. 28, 1876; son of Day- 
ton and Ida (Cogswell) Parker; educated in 
public schools; Detroit High School; gradu- 
ate Michigan Agricultural College, 1893; 
M.D., Michigan College of Medicine and Sur- 
gery, 1897; married at Detroit, 1907, Tilla 
Louise Swales; 1 son, Charles Dayton. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1897; professor physi- 
ology, Michigan College of Medicine and Sur- 
gery; interne and acting assistant surgeon 
U. S. Marine Hospital, Detroit, 1897-1902; 
director American Silica Co. Republican. 
President Michigan Surgical and Patholog- 
ical Society; member American Medical As- 
sociation, Michigan State and Wayne County 
Medical societies. Mason. Member Michigan 
State Naval Brigade 6 years; served on 
board U. S. S. Yosemite during Spanish-Amer- 
ican War. Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 306 Fine Arts Bldg. 

PABKEB, Byron Wliitaker; born, Aug. 28, 
1853; died, Sept. 18, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

PABKEB, Clarence Gardner, dentist; born, 
Mt. Clemens, Mich., Feb. 4, 1880; son of 
George H. and Maria Florence (Slight) 
Parker; educated Mt. Clemens High School; 
D.D.S., University of Michigan, 1901; mar- 
ried, Apr. 9, 1912, Mary Clark Haskell, of 
Wellington, O. Practiced in Mt. Clemens, 
3901-6; removed to Detroit, Nov. 1, 1906, to 
succeed Dr. O. W. White, retiring from gen- 
eral practice. Member First District Dental 
Society, Michigan State Dental Society, Xi 
Psi Phi dental fraternity. Mason; member 

B. P. O. Elks. Recreation: country life. Of- 
fice: 1526 Woodward Ave. Residence: 153 
Hazelwood Ave. 



PABKEB, Dayton, physician and surgeon; 
born, Dundee, Mich., Jan. 17, 1846; son of 
Morgan and Rossetta C. (Brinnigstool) 
Parker; educated in public schools, Medical 
Department, University of Michigan, and 
Detroit Medical College, M.D., 1876; married 
at Detroit, Dec. 30, 1890, Belle Gould; chil- 
dren: Bertha (Mrs. Clarence Tilford, of 
Bradentown, Fla.; author, literary title 
Frances Parker), Burton D. (M.D.), Morgan 
(M.D.), Alma (Mrs. Henry C. S. Smith, of 
San Antonio, Tex.), Beatrice. Served in Civil 
War as member Co. K, 6th Michigan Heavy 
Artillery Volunteers, 1863-65; began practice 
of medicine at Blissfield, 1873; has been in 
practice in Detroit since 1887. President 
American Silica Co. since May, 1906, dealers in 
high-grade glass sand; one of founders of 
Emergency Hospital, established in 1887; vice- 
president Michigan College of Medicine and 
Surgery; police surgeon, Metropolitan Police 
Department, Detroit, 1901-6. Member Wayne 
County and Michigan State Medical societies, 
Michigan Surgical and Pathological Society.. 
Michigan State Board of Corrections and 
Charities. Mason. Recreation: in bungalow 
on his farm. Office: 306 Fine Arts Bldg. Res- 
idence: 2 Edison Ave. 

PABKEB, Deles Leonard, physician; born, 
Marine City, Mich.; son of Leonard Brook.s 
and Jane (Sparrow) Parker; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Marine City, Ann Arbor High 
School, graduating, 1876; Ph.B., University 
of Michigan, 1881; M.D., Medical Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, 1883; post- 
graduate work in New York, 1890; unmarried. 
Practiced in Marine City until 1890, and after 
a period of study in New York located per- 
manently in Detroit; professor materia med- 
ica and therapeutics, Detroit College of Med- 
icine. Was surgeon Michigan Naval Brigade 
several j'ears and passed assistant surgeon 
U. S. Navy during Spanish-American War. 
Democrat. Member Wayne County and Mich- 
igan State Medical societies, American Med- 
ical Association, Detroit Academy of Medi- 
cine. Clubs: Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Coun- 
try. Recreations: hunting and fishing. Ad- 
dress: 559 .Jefferson Ave. 

PABKEB, Edward H.; born, June 1, 1865; 
died, Apr. 20, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

PABKEB, Edward L.; moved to Pitts- 
burgh, Pa.; see Vol. 1908. 

PABKEB, Henry J., real estate; born, Red- 
ford, Mich., Sept. 24, 1867; son of Calvin and 
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cation; married, May 1, 1889, Clara Perry, of 
Bedford; 1 son, Austin W. Joined police de- 
partment of Detroit, Sept. 1, 1892; promoted 
to sergeant, about 1902; in real estate busi- 
ness since Apr. 1, 1907;" member firm of 
Parker, Schunk & Fry. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Eecrea- 
tions: fishing, boating. Office: 701-703 Majes- 
tic Bldg. Residence: 36 Myrtle St. 

PABKEB, John Marshall, lawyer; born, 
Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 25, 1875; son of 
Franklin L. and Lucy (Stow) Parker; edu- 
cated in public schools and at University of 
Michigan, graduating, B.L., 1898, LL.B., 1900; 
unmarried. Practiced in Detroit since 1900. 
Republican. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Club: University. Office: 614 Moffat 
Bldg. Residence: 211 Pasadena Apts. 

PABEEB, Morgan, physician; born, Bliss- 
field, Mich., Mar. 9, 1880; son of Dayton and 
Ida (Cog-awell) Parker; educated in public 
and high schools of Detroit; M.D., Michigan 
College of Medicine and Surgery, 1901; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Aug. 12, 1905, Edna Merrell; 
3 children: Barbara, Sherman, Merrell. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1901; elected coroner 
of Wayne Co., 1904, reelected, 1906; county 
physician, 1909-11. Republican. Universalist. 
Member Wayne County and Michigan State 
Medical societies, American Medical Associ- 
ation. Mason; member B. P. O. E. Office: 306 
Fine Arts Bldg. 

PABKEB, Ealzemond. A., lawyer; born, 
Genesee Co., Mich., Feb. 17, 1843; son of 
Asher B. and Harriet N. (Castle) Parker; ed- 
ucated in common schools; academy, Birming- 
ham, Mich.; Michigan State Normal School, 
Ypsilanti; Law Department, University of 
Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1872; married, 
Genesee Co., Mich., Sept. 24, 1869, Sarah E. 
Drake; children: Marian Sara (first woman 
to graduate as C.E. from University of Mich- 
igan; she is now deceased), Mina L. (Mrs. 
E. A. Bossart, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y.), Grace 
E. (librarian, Detroit), Ralzemond D. Mem- 
ber Co. E, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry 
(Stonewall Regiment), first brigade, first divi- 
sion 9th Army Corps in War of Rebellion; 
served as deputy county clerk, Oakland Co., 
Mich., 1867-69; removed to Detroit, 1872; en- 
gaged in the general practice of law and has 
made a specialty of patent law since 1890; 
member firm of Parker & Burton, 1882-1912, 
since practiced alone. Member faculty De- 
troit College of Law; lecturer on patent law 
and trade-marks. Member Board of Com- 



merce. Republican. Member American and 
Michigan State Bar associations, Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Engineers' Club of Amer- 
ica, Patent Law Association of Detroit (pres- 
ident). Member Post No. 17, G. A. R., De- 
troit; for many years active in the adminis- 
tration of state and national affairs of the 
G. A. E. Clubs: Detroit Automobile, Automo- 
bile Club of America. Recreation: motoring. 
Office: 603-607 Moffat Blk. Residence: Roval 
Oak, Mich. 

PABKEB, Walter Edward, general man- 
ager Coahuila Mining & Smelting Co., and 
Mexican Crude Rubber Co.; born, Ottawa, 
Ont., Can., Sept. 11, 1873; son of Alfred 
James and Mary Anne (Brown) Parker; edu- 
cated Upper Canada College, Toronto; mar- 
ried, Apr. 21, 1898, Mabel Emerson Smith, of 
St. Louis; 1 daughter, Mildred Eleanor, born, 
Jan. 1, 1904. Lived in Toronto, Can., till 21 
years of age; spent 12 years in St. Louis in 
various business enterprises; resident of De- 
troit since Dec, 1906; president Seamless 
Rubber Co., of New Haven, Conn., Commerce 
Motor Car Co.; vice-president Cadillac Hotel 
Co., Peter Smith & Sons Co.; general manager 
and director Mexican Crude Rubber Co.; man- 
aging director Coahuila Mining & Smelting 
Co.; director Mailometer Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason; Rosehill Lodge, 
of St. Louis; Kilwinning Chapter, R. A. M., St. 
Louis; St. Louis Commandery, K. T, Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Country, Detroit Athletic, 
also Mercantile, St. Louis. Recreations: fish- 
ing, hunting, golf, travel. Office: 625 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan. 

PABKEB, Walter Bobert, physician; born. 
Marine City, Mich., Oct. 10, 1866; son of 
Leonard Brooks and Jane (Sparrow) Parker; 
educated in public schools of Marine City and 
at Michigan Military Academy, to 1883; B.S., 
University of Michigan, 1888; M.D., Univer- 
sity of Pennsylvania, 1891; spent three years 
in hospital; professor ophthalmology, Univer- 
sity of Michigan; attending ophthalmologist. 
University' Hospital (Ann Arbor), Children's 
Free Hospital, Detroit General Hospital, 
Woman's Hospital; consulting ophthalmol- 
ogist Board of Health, City of Detroit. Mem- 
ber Wayne County and Michigan State Med- 
ical societies, American Medical Association, 
American Ophthalmological Society, American 
Academy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryn- 
gology, Detroit Academy of Medicine, Detroit 
Ophthalmic and Otologic Club. Served as en- 



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sign in U. S. Navy during Spanish- American 
AVar. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, 
Detroit Boat. Office: 32 Adams Ave W. Eesi- 
denee: 285 Seminole Ave. 

PARKINSON, David, photo engraver; born, 
Thornbury, Ont., Can., Mar. 28, 1876; son of 
Joseph Croft and Emily (Bolton) Parkinson; 
educated in public school, Thornbury, Ont.: 
high school, Owen Sound, Out.; Zanerian Art 
College, Columbus, O.; married, July 11, 1901, 
Elinor Parks, of Columbus; 3 children: Den- 
man D., J. Elinor, Emily E. Commercial artist 
with Bucher Engraving Co., Columbus, 1898- 
99; then with the Terry Engraving Co., Co- 
lumbus, Van Leyen & Hensler and Peninsular 
Engraving Co., Detroit, Eclipse and Central 
Engraving companies, Cleveland; also did art 
work independently; chairman and general 
manager The Parkinson Co., Ltd., Detroit, 
since Aug. 1, 1911. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason, Odd Fellow. Club: Ad- 
craft. Eeereation: outdoor sports. Office: 148 
Lafayette Ave. Eesidence: 582 Sheridan Ave. 

FABSHAIiL, Homer E., dentist; born, De- 
troit, 1864; son of James and Caroline (Fin- 
ney) Parshall; educated, high school, Pontiac, 
Mich.; D.D.S., University of Michigan, 1888; 
Angle School of Orthodontia, St. Louis, 1905; 
married at Stuttgart, Germany, 1894, Lily 
Eitel; children: James E., Homer Hans, Dor- 
othy. Practiced in Berlin, Germany, 10 years; 
has been located in Detroit since 1902. Mem- 
ber Michigan State and First District Dental 
societies. Sons of American Eevolution, Sigma 
Delta fraternity. Clubs: Wayne, Detroit Boat. 
Eeereation: outdoor sports. Office: 701 Wash- 
ington Arcade. Eesidence: 31 Charlotte Ave. 

PARSONS, Laban A.; born, Yates Co., N. 
Y., Dec. 5, 1848; son of Alanson L. and Al- 
vira (Green) Parsons; educated in union 
school and Canandaigua (N. Y.) Academy; 
widower; 1 daughter, Louie (wife of Dr. A. 
W. Scidmore). Born and reared on a farm; 
removed to Grass Lake, Mich., 1872, and con- 
tinued farming until 1884, when he entered 
grain commission business; came to Detroit, 
1900; member grain firm of Parsons & Hobart, 
1887-1910; sold interests to partner and con- 
tinued in business for himself until 1912 (re- 
tired). Eepublican. Congregationalist. Ma- 
son. Eesidence: 778 2nd Ave. 

PATCH, Charles, banking; born, Kewanee, 
111., Aug. 19, 1868; son of Orin Drew and 
Emma Louise (Christie) Patch; father born 
in New Hampshire, mother in Vermont; edu- 
cated in public schools, Cleveland, and Green- 



ville, E. L; high school, Lewiston, Me.; 
Cleveland Law School; married, June 25, 1896, 
Mary Seymour Greene, of Cleveland; one 
child: Charles, Jr. Cashier Cleveland Provi- 
sion Co., 1888-90; teller Woodland Avenue 
Savings & Loan Co., Cleveland, 1890-95; suc- 
cessively teller, assistant secretary, treasurer 
and vice-president The Cleveland Trust Co., 
1895-1908; vice-president Security Trust Co., 
Detroit, since 1908. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country of Detroit, Hunt, 
Bankers', Union (Cleveland). Eeereation: 
field sports. Office: Security Trust Co., cor. 
Fort and Griswold Sts. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Village, Mich. 

PATERSON, Edmund Thomas; real estate; 
born, Durham Township, Province of Quebec, 
Can., Sept. 26, 1875; son of James Marcus 
and Marion (Wales) Paterson; paternal 
grandfather was Edmund Thomas Paterson, a 
native of King's County, Ireland; was brought 
to U. S. at age of 4 years; educated in Detroit 
and Croswell (Mich.) public schools and Mich- 
igan Agricultural College; married. Mar. 29, 
1913, Marjorie Locke, of Detroit. Served as 
private, corporal and sergeant. Battery K, 6th 
U. S. Artillery, Mar, 29-Oct. 12, 1898, Spanish- 
American War; clerk in adjutant general's 
office. War Department, Washington, D. C, 
Oct., 1898-Aug., 1899; 2nd lieutenant 40th 
U. S. Vol. Infantry, Aug. 21, 1899-June 24, 
1901, serving during insurrection in Philip- 
pine Islands. Entered real estate office of 
Homer Warren & Co., Detroit, on return from 
Philippines, Sept., 1901, continuing until May, 
1904; in Panama Canal service under U. S. 
Isthmian Canal Commission, in construction 
of Panama Canal, May, 1904-Feb., 1907, chief 
clerk of Mechanical Division, Engineering De- 
partment, and assistant to chief mechanical 
engineer. On leaving Panama in Feb., 1907, 
became assistant to sales manager De La 
Vergne Machine Co., New York; resigned to 
form partnership with brothers in real estate 
business in Detroit, Sept., 1907; member of 
firm of Paterson Bros. & Co.; director War- 
ren Park Land Co. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Member Naval and Military Order of Spanish- 
American War, Society of Army of the Phil- 
ippines, Spanish War Veterans. Member Pal- 
estine Lodge No. 357, F. & A. M., Detroit. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Walkerville 
Country. Office: 169 Griswold St. Eesidence: 
3000 West Grand Boul. 

PATERSON, Fred, real estate; born, De- 
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Marion (Wales) Paterson; educated under 
private tuition; unmarried. Began active 
career in employ advertising department De- 
troit News, continuing for 6 months; entered 
general real estate business with brother, 
1903, title of firm now Paterson Bros. & Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board. Methodist. Member Y. M. 
C. A. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Town, Bloomfield 
Hills Country, Business Men's. Eeereations: 
outdoor sports, motoring. Office: 169 Griswold 
St. Eesidence: 194 Chicago Boul. 

PATERSON, Horace Pettis, real estate; 
born, Durham Township, Que., Can., Oct. 18, 
1879; son of James Marcus and Marion 
(Wales) Paterson; educated in Detroit public 
schools; unmarried. Was brought to Detroit, 
1879; began active career in employ of De- 
troit White Lead Works; organized real estate 
and insurance business with brother, under 
firm name of Paterson Bros. & Co., 1906, and 
is partner in the firm. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Methodist. Mason, K. T. Eee- 
reations: baseball, gymnasium work. Office: 
169 Griswold St. Eesidence: 194 Chicago Boul. 

PATERSON, Murray Gordon, florist; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 25, 1882; son of Alexander and 
Georgie (Murray) Paterson; educated in De- 
troit public schools; married, Aug. 3, 1911, 
Winifred Foot, of Boness, Scotland; 1 daugh- 
ter, Margaret Gordon. Began active career 
in greenhouses, 1900, and learned the business 
of growing and marketing flowers; in same 
line on own account since 1905. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Florists' 
Club, Detroit Fine Arts Society. Club: De- 
troit Golf. Eecreation: golf. Office: 275 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 665 Trumbull 
Avenue. 

PATERSON, Reginald Peffers, railway of- 
ficial; born, Linwood, Ont., Can.; son of 
David and Margaret (Peffers) Paterson; edu- 
cated in public schools. Grand Rapids, Mich.; 
married, Aug. 31, 1898, Jennie M. Olds, of 
Grand Eapids; 3 children: Eollin O., Margaret 
A., Jannette M. Began, 1890, in freight de- 
partment of the Chicago & Western Michigan 
Eailroad, at Grand Eapids, Mich.; continued 
with the company until it was merged into the 
Pere Marquette System in 1900, and with lat- 
ter road at Grand Eapids, for 10 years; ap- 
pointed assistant general freight agent, Pere 
Marquette E. E., Sept., 1910, and since re- 
sided in Detroit. Eepublican. Member First 
Baptist Church. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Trans- 



portation. Office: Eoom 307, Union Depot. 
Eesidence: 133 Burlingame Ave. 

PATON, Henry W.; born, Armada, Mich., 
Nov. 1, 1866; son of John H. and Sarah E. 
(Wilson) Baton; educated in graded and 
high schools, Almont, Mich., to June, 1892; 
married at Almont, July 19, 1893, Caroline S. 
Hardy; 4 children: Henry D., Muriel J., Eliz- 
abeth C, Caroline H. Clerk in general store, 
at Almont, 1882-92, since in carriage business; 
vice-president Detroit Carriage Co., 1903-7, 
president, 1907-12; firm name changed, Jan. 1, 
1913, to Detroit Body Co., of which is presi- 
dent, treasurer and general manager; also 
president American Mahogany Co., of Hon- 
duras, Central America; secretary Michigan- 
Alaska Development Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Christian Scientist. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Mem- 
ber Maccabees. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Eotary. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: Clay and 
St. Aubin Aves. Eesidence: 142 Longfellow 
Avenue. 

PATRIARCHS, Arthiir, retired; born on 
Isle of Jersey, June 13, 1849; son of William 
Philip and Catherine (LeGeyt) Patriarehe; 
married at Hamilton, Ont., 1871, Miss C. E. 
MacKelcan; 4 children: Arthur N., Albert M., 
Herbert K., Grace H. Began railway service, 
1872, and was agent Flint & Pere Marquette 
Ed., at Bay City, Mich., 1875-82, general 
Western agent at Milwaukee, Wis., 1882-83, 
assistant general freight agent, 1883-86, gen- 
eral freight agent, 1886-91, traffic manager, 
same road, 1891-1900; traffic manager Pere 
Marquette Ed., 1900-4, freight traffic man- 
ager, 1904-5, general traffic manager, same 
road, Nov. 11, 1905-10, vice-president until 
Apr., 1912 (retired). Club: Transportation. 
Eesidence: 42 Palmer Ave. W. 

PATRICK, Robert Alexander, wholesale 
paper; born, Detroit, Feb. 5, 1882; son of 
Alexander Lawson and Agnes (Black) Pat- 
rick; educated in public schools; high school; 
Detroit School for Boys; Upper Canada Col- 
lege, Toronto; married, Feb. 10, 1912, Mary 
Everson, of Detroit; 1 son, Robert Alexander, 
Jr. Was with F. S. Dresskell & Co., until Dec, 
1908, when Mr. Dresskell retired from busi- 
ness, the name being changed to the Dresskell 
Paper Co.; was made manager and continued 
until June, 1911, when Bermingham & Seaman 
Co., of Chicago, the largest paper jobbers in 
the country, wanted to enter the Detroit mar- 
ket; formed a new corporation, June, 1911, 
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Co., of which has since been president and 
manager, company now doing a business 
amounting to about $750,000 a year. Republi- 
can. Presbyterian. Mason; Palestine Lodge, 
King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit Commandery, 
K. T. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic, 
Wolverine Automobile, Adcraft. Recreations: 
automobiling, baseball, swimming. Office: cor. 
Cass and Lamed Sts. Residence: 108 Glad- 
stone Ave. 

PATRICK, William C, real estate; born, 
Ionia Co., Mich., Dec. 4, 1882; son of Charles 
and Delia M. (Lindsey) Patrick; educated in 
public schools of Ionia County; unmarried. 
Began, 1890, in employ of the Standard Oil 
Co., at Cleveland, and continued until 1903; 
in real estate business at Detroit since 1903; 
president and general manager W. C. Patrick 
Co. Republican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate 
Board. Mason. Clubs: Pellowcraft, Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreations: fishing, hunting. 
Office: 410 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 20 
Sibley St. 

PATTERSON, John E.; born, Shelby, O., 
Mar. 12, 1854; son of James and Margaret E. 
(McDonald) Patterson; educated in public 
schools of Columbus, O., and St. John's Col- 
lege, Fordham, N. Y.; married at Cincinnati, 
Dec. 17, 1878, Anna E. K. Neil; children: John 
Neil, Louisa B. (Mrs. Stanley Brooks). Began 
in coal business, at Columbus; purchased in- 
terest in The Patterson Coal Co., and was ac- 
tively connected with it for several years; in 
coal business in Cleveland for 2 years; located 
in Detroit and engaged in general real estate 
business; agent for the Brush Estate since 
Dec. 1, 1889; also agent for E. M. Freling- 
huysing; was executor and trustee for estate 
of John G. Neil, of Ohio, and Hon. William G. 
Thompson, of Detroit. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board, Ohio 
Society of Detroit. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Old, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 206 
Randolph St. Residence: 230 Parker Ave. 
Summer Residence: St. Clair Flats, Mich. 

PAULI, Frank M., carpenter contractor; 
born, Dayton, O., Mar. 25, 1867; son of Frank 
G. and Bertha (Koehler) Pauli; educated at 
St. Mary's parochial school, Detroit; married, 
Detroit, Anna M. Haase, Jan. 25, 1888; chil- 
dren: Frank G., William, Clarence M., Grace 
C. Began active career in employ of the Vin- 
ton Co. and learned carpenter 's trade, con- 
tinuing with the company 29 years; in busi- 



ness on own account as carpenter and builder 
since Aug. 1, 1909. Builder of Timken-Detroit 
Axle buildings. Van Dyke Motor Car build- 
ings, Griggs Bldg., etc.; makes specialty of 
factory and power buildings. Member Em- 
ployers' Association of Detroit, Builders' and 
Traders' Exchange. Republican. Catholic. 
Member C. M. B. A., Ohio Society of Detroit. 
Recreation: automobile tours. Office: 30-40 
Shipherd Ave. Residence: 760 Helen Ave. 

PAXTON, Harry James, manufacturer of 
Portland cement; born, Monroe, Mich., Mar. 
26, 1859; son of John B. and Sarah Sibly 
(Bond) Paxton; great-grandfather, Lewis 
Bond, served as lieutenant under Gen. George 
Washington and major under Gen. Wayne; 
grandfather on father's side served as cav- 
alry officer in War of 1812; educated in public 
schooLs, Monroe; married, Oct. 18, 1882, Eliz- 
abeth W. Hayes, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 1 son, 
Charles H. Began manufacture of cement at 
Fenton, Mich., 1900; director and sales man- 
ager, Huron-Portland Cement Co.; director, 
sales manager and secretary Wyandotte Port- 
land Cement Co. Republican. Roman Catholic. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Old Club. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, traveling. Office: 1525 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 449 Jefferson Ave. 

PAYNE, Isaac N,, lawyer; born. Port Clin- 
ton, O., Oct. 27, 1854; sou of Benjamin D. and 
Mary R. (Baldwin) Payne; educated at Berea 
College, O.; Ohio Wesleyan University, Dela- 
ware, O.; University of Michigan, graduating, 
degree of A.B., 1881; married at Ann Arbor, 
1882, Nellie A. Stanley; children: Stanley W., 
Dora R. (Mrs. Geoi-ge Roth). Lived on farm 
in Ohio up to 1877; studied law and was ad- 
mitted to bar, at Ann Arbor, 1882; has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1882. Ex-member Board 
of Estimates, Detroit. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Republican. Methodist. 
Office: 603 Whitney Bldg. Residence: 231 Pal- 
lister Ave. 

PAYNE, Thomas William, lawyer; born, 
Lee, Mass., Sept. 10, 1876; son of Michael and 
Elizabeth (Kennedy) Payne; educated in pub- 
lic school, high school and academy at Lee, 
graduating from the latter, 1895; studied law 
under Lyman B. Trumbull, Jackson, Mich., 
and received degree of LL.B., from Detroit 
College of Law, 1905; married at Jackson. 
Mich., May 7, 1898, Grace M. Smith. Began 
as special newspaper correspondent, Lee, 
Mass.; came to Michigan, 1895; was member 
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ish-American War, acting also as correspon- 
dent; returned to Jackson, Mich., 1899, and 
engaged in telephone business; removed to 
Detroit in interest of Bell Telephone Co., 
1902; practiced law as member of firm of 
Payne & Pokorny, 1905-8; since alone. Direc- 
tor Detroit Garment Manufacturing Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Lawyers' 
Club of Detroit. Koman Catholic. Member 
B. P. O. E., Knights of Columbus. Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat. Eecreations: hunting and 
fishing. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 473 
Trumbull Ave. 

PEABODY, Horace Baxter, secretary-treas- 
urer The Peabodys Co., Ltd.; born, Jonesville, 
Mich., Jan. 18, 1879; son of George Grosvenor 
and Ellen Beaumont (Baxter) Peabody; edu- 
cated Holderness School, Plymouth, N. H.; 
Central High School, Detroit; University of 
Michigan, 1903; married, Oct. 10, 1905, Elsie 
Throop Sibley, of Detroit; children: Charlotte 
Campau, Alice Beaumont. With Detroit .Jour- 
nal, 10 years, as reporter, assistant city editor, 
city editor, state editor and legislature corre- 
spondent, Lansing, session of 1902-3; with 
W. J. Peabody established The Peabodj's Co., 
Ltd., 1906; director and secretary-treasurer 
The Peabody 's Sales Corporation, Ltd., Lenox 
Gloves, Ltd.; director Leather Label Over- 
Haul Co., Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Delta Kappa Epsilou. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Racquet 
and Curling, Country, Indian Village, The 
Players. Office: The Peabodys Co., Ltd., Walk- 
erville, Out. Residence: 890 Jefferson Ave. 

PEARSON, Justice Eichard, president Real 
Estate Trust Co.; born, White Lake, Mich., 
Apr. 5, 1868; son of Alfred Benjamin and 
Marie Antoinette (Toms) Pearson; educated 
in public schools of White Lake, Pontiac and 
Ovid, Mich., and Detroit Business University; 
married at Detroit, Jan. 2, 1906, Bessie Louise 
Day; 1 daughter, Corinne Helen. Was book- 
keeper Farnsworth's Shoe House, Detroit, 
1888-91, and bookkeeper Central Savings 
Bank, 1891-96; entered real estate and invest- 
ment business, 1895, and is at head of the 
Real Estate Trust Co. (established, 1906), 
dealers in real estate, stocks, bonds and se- 
curities, as principal and as agent; also head 
of J. R. Pearson & Co., dealers in mining 
properties. Republican. Protestant. Member 
Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. Recre- 
ations: hunting, fishing, golf. Residence: 101 
Westminster Ave. 



PEARSON, William F.; born, Waterloo, N, 
Y., June 25, 1857; son of William and Eliza- 
beth (Miller) Pearson; educated in public 
schools of Waterloo; married at Saginaw, 
Mich., 1900, Lyda Craig. Began in insurance 
business, at Waterloo, continuing for 10 years; 
removed to Saginaw, 1890, and organized the 
U. S. Health and Accident Insurance Co., of 
which he was president until he retired, 1903; 
located in Detroit and oi-gauized The Dream- 
land Doll Co., 1904; retired, 1909. Democrat. 
Presbyterian. Recreation: baseball. Resi- 
dence: 1230 Woodward Ave. 

PECK, Albert F.; born. Port Jervis, N. Y., 
Sept. 8, 1863; son of Augustus H. and Eliza .1. 
(Bullock) Peck; educated in public schools of 
Port Jervis and at Eastman Business College, 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; widower; 1 daughter, 
Cora S. Came to Detroit, 1884; entered steam- 
boat business with the Northwestern Trans- 
portation Co., continuing until 1888; assisted 
in organizing firm of Beecher, Peck & Lewis, 
1888, in which has since continued; firm incor- 
porated, 1908, since president, treasurer and 
general manager; vice-president Northwestern 
Transportation Co.; director Detroit United 
Bank. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Whole- 
salers' Association. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
Detroit Boat, Automobile, Old Club. Recrea- 
tion: automobiling, golf. Office: 134-136 Jef- 
ferson Ave. Residence: 720 Jefferson Ave. 

PECK, George, banker; born, Nov. 5, 1834; 
died, Jan. 11, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

PEIRCE, Howard Wilber, physician; born, 
Tipton, Lenawee Co., Mich., Nov. 29, 1879; 
son of Edwin Porter and Cornelia S. (Sage) 
Peirce; graduated Elgin (HI.) High School, 
1899; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1904; 
married, June 17, 1908, Florence E. Read, of 
Detroit; children: Florence Helen, Howard 
Donald, Edwin Read. Served as house physi- 
cian, Harper Hospital, 1904 and 1905; attend- 
ing rhino-laryugologist outdoor department, 
Harper Hospital; junior attending otologist 
and rhino-laryugologist, Jewish Charities, etc. 
Republican. Methodist. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State Medical 
Society, Wayne County Medical Society, Har- 
per Hospital Alumni Association. Member 
Modern Woodmen of America. Recreations: 
canoeing, tennis. Office and Residence: 1217 
Van Dyke Ave. 

PELTIER, Charles F., insurance; born, Oct. 
6, 1844; died, July 31, 1913; see Vol, 1908. 

PELTON, Charles E.; see Vol. 1908. 



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PENCE, Edward Hart, clergyman; born, 
Columbus, Ind., Apr. 10, 1869; son of David 
and Nancy (Hart) Pence; graduated Colum- 
bus High School, 1885; B.S., Hanover College, 
Ind., 1889, A.M., 1895; graduated McCormick 
Theological Seminary, 1892 (D.D., Beloit Col- 
lege, Wis., 1900); married, June 24, 1892, Jes- 
sie Archer, of Hanover, Ind.; children: David 
W., Norma Jessie, Edna Louise. Ordained Pres- 
byterian ministry, 1892; pastor First Church, 
Georgetown, Colo., 1892-93; First Church, Janes- 
ville, Wis., 1893-1900, Fort Street Church, De- 
troit, since 1900. Director McCormick Theolog- 
ical Seminary, member Board of Education 
Presbyterian Church of U. S. A.; president 
Church Extension Committee of the Pres- 
bytery of Detroit; president Tappan Associ- 
ation of Ann Arbor. Democrat. Member 
Sigma Chi fraternity. Study: cor. Fort and 
3rd Sts. Eesidence: 221 Vinewood Ave. 

PENDLETON, Edward Waldo, lawyer; 
born, Camden, Me., May 22, 1849; son of 
George and Susan (Johnson) Pendleton; edu- 
cated at Gorham (Me.) Academy; Bowdoin 
College, Brunswick, Me.; University of Mich- 
igan, 1870-72, degrees of A.B. and A.M., Law 
Department, same university, 1874; married 
at Detroit, Sept. 11, 1901, Miss Catharina M,, 
daughter of Thomas Berry. Was superinten- 
dent of public schools, Owosso, Mich., 1872-73, 
and later instructor in classics in Detroit High 
School; studied law in office of Hon. C. I. 
Walker, Detroit, and was admitted to the bar, 
1876. Vice-president Berry Brothers; secre- 
tary and treasurer McGregor Institute; secre- 
tary Welded Steel Barrel Corporation. Presi- 
dent Detroit Board of Water Commissioners; 
trustee Detroit Art Museum. Eepublican. 
Member Alpha Delta Phi college fraternity. 
Society of Colonial Wars. Clubs: University, 
Detroit Boat, Bloomfield Hills Country. Eecre- 
ations: literature, history and foreign travel. 
Office: 2017-2018 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 1100 Jefferson Ave. Summer Eesi- 
dence: "Uplands," Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 

PENNY, Edmund A.; born, Sault Ste. 
Marie, Mich., Jan. 22, 1882; son of Edmund J. 
and Emily (Payment) Penny; educated public 
and high schools, Sault Ste. Marie; married, 
Sept., 1907, Ella L. Hill, of Gaylord, Mich. 
Began as office clerk Thompson Towing & 
Wrecking Co., Sault Ste. Marie, continuing for 
3 years; then with the Algonia Steel Co., 
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.; came to Detroit in 
1908, and was employed for 2 years by The 
Vinton Co., contractors and builders; secre- 



tary and treasurer Johnson, Larsen & Co., 
heating engineers, since 1911. Member Co. 
M, Mich. N. G., 4 years, and regimental quar- 
termaster sergeant 3rd Mich. Inf.; mustered 
out 1908. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: 12 Gris- 
wold St. Eesidence: 237 Arndt St. 

PENNY, Henry C, Jr.; born, Detroit, Apr. 
20, 1865; son of Henry C. and Mary Frances 
(Eabineau) Penny; educated in public and 
high schools; married at Detroit, Dec. 2, 1890, 
Mabel Buncher; children: Josephine F. (Mrs. 
E. J. Kramer), Elizabeth B. Was connected 
with the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Na- 
tional Bank, 1886-93; engaged in insurance 
business until Jan., 1904, member of the firm 
of Whitaker Bros. & Penny until 1912; since 
manager Detroit branch of Vacuum Oil Co., 
of New York. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Paymaster Michigan State Naval Bri- 
gade for 9 years; served in Spanish-American 
War. Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Old. Eecreations: yachting and outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 812 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 220 
Ferry Ave. E. 

PEOCOCK, George L., coal, wood and ice; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 5, 1865; son of Leister and 
Martha (Wigney) Peocock; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Centerville, 
Mich., Sept. 6, 1893, Eleanor Hazard; 3 chil- 
dren: Marshall H., Edward L., Laura A. Was 
junior member of firm of Peocock & Son, coal 
dealers, 1885-90; upon consolidation of his 
firm, Hall & Ashley and Pittmans & Dean, 
1890, as one stock company, under the name of 
Pittmans & Dean Co., he became its vice-presi- 
dent. Methodist. Club: Detroit Boat. Eecre- 
ation: boating. Office: Beaubien and Belt 
Line. Eesidence: 66 Glynn Ct. 

PERRIN, John George, chief engineer 
Lozier Motor Co.; born, Toledo, O., Aug. 27, 
1875; son of John J. and Diana (Davies) Per- 
rin; descended from English ancestry; gradu- 
ated Toledo High School and Manual Training 
School, 1893; married, 1898, Elizabeth Jager, 
of Thompsonville, Conn. Entire business 
career has been identified with the firm which 
originally manufactured bicycles, then motor 
boats and motors, and finally became the 
Lozier Motor Co., automobile manufacturers, 
locating in Detroit, 1910; designer and in- 
ventor of many features of auto-construction 
and manufacture; 2nd vice-president, director 
and chief engineer, Lozier Motor Co.; also as- 
sisted in plans and in the construction of the 
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Patents Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Episcopalian. First vice- 
president National Society of Automobile En- 
gineers. Mason. Clubs: Automobile of De- 
troit, Wolverine Auto, Detroit Athletic. Kec- 
reations: automobiling and general outdoor 
sports. Office: Lozier Motor Co. Eesidence: 
195 East Grand Boul. 

PERRY, Fred W. R.; born, Superior City, 
Wis., June 21, 1859; son of Dr. W. W. Perry 
and Sophia B. (Barrett) Perry; graduated in 
pharmacy, University of Michigan, 1880; mar- 
ried, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 10, 1909, Har- 
riett Peabody. Began active career as a clerk 
in drug store. Grand Eapids, Mich., 1880, con- 
tinuing 2 years; came to Detroit, 1882, and 
opened a store, now Detroit Drug Co., of 
which is president; vice-president Wolverine 
Drug Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Retail Drug Association, Michigan 
State Pharmaceutical Association. Office: 709 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 46 Palmer Ave. E. 

PERRY, George Bulkley, lawyer; born, 
Southport, Conn., July 6, 1876; son of John 
Hoyt and Frances Virginia (Bulkley) Perry; 
graduated The Lawrenceville (N. J.) School, 
1893; Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., 1894; 
B.A., Yale, 1898; LL.B., Harvard Law School, 
1901; unmarried. Practiced in Detroit since 
Oct., 1901; member Miller, Smith, Paddock & 
Perry since 1908. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Republican. Congregational- 
ist. Clubs: Green Bag, University, Detroit 
Racquet and Curling, Detroit Athletic, Coun- 
try, Yale Club (New York). Recreations: 
fishing, tennis. Office: 1124-1132 Penobscot 
Bldg. Residence: 512 Addison Apts. 

PESSANO, Antonio Charles; born, Philadel- 
phia, July 3, 1857; son of Antonio D. and Eliz- 
abeth (Ogden) Pessano; educated in Philadel- 
phia High School, Franklin Institute of Tech- 
nology and under private tutors; married at 
Philadelphia, Sept. 22, 1880, Elizabeth A. 
Walker; 3 children: Elizabeth P. (Mrs. Arthur 
C Colahan), Grace (Mrs. LeRoy Richards), 
Helen Ogden. Began active career in Phila- 
delphia; after taking course in practical engi- 
neering became foreman of Cresson, Hubbard 
& Smith Engine Co.; successively superinten- 
dent, general superintendent, vice-president in 
same company; sold out, 1902, and removed to 
Detroit; president and general manager Great 
Lakes Engineering Works. Trustee Solvay 
General Hospital. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Engineering Society, Ameri- 
can Iron and Steel Institute, American Society 



of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Naval. 
Architects and Marine Engineers, National* 
Association of Manufacturers, National" 
Founders' Association, National Metal Trades 
Association, Employers' Association of De- 
troit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Union (Cleveland), Engineers' 
(New York). Recreations: boating, fishing, 
golf. Office: Great Lakes Engineering Works. 
Residence: 652 Jefferson Ave. Summer Home:- 
Cape May, N. J. 

PETER, Julius Christian, investment securi- 
ties; born, Seymour, Ind., Mar. 12, 1890; son 
of William Frederick and Minnie (Prey) 
Peter; graduated Morgan Park Academy, Chi- 
cago, 1906; Yale College, 1906-10, degree of 
A.B., 1910; unmarried. Began active career- 
with Union Savings Bank & Trust Co., Cincin- 
nati, July, 1910; later became connected with 
the bond department of Paine, Webber & Co., 
Boston; removed to Milwaukee office of the 
same firm, Oct. 1, 1912; in charge of bond 9e- 
partment of the Company in Detroit since 
Mar. 1, 1913. Member Psi Upsilon college 
fraternity. Recreations: tennis and outdoor 
sports. Office: 214 Ford Bldg. Residence: 473, 
Jefferson Ave. 

PETERS, Louis, leaf tobacco; born, Pom- 
erania, Germany, 1843; son of Adam and' 
Elizabeth (Krinke) Peters; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Germany; came to America, 
1860; married at Detroit, 1869, Mary Schnit- 
ker; 2 children: Louis Arthur, Hilda (de- 
ceased). Learned wagon-making trade and 
worked at it for 7 years; became actively con- 
nected with Kraemer Bros. & Co., wholesale 
tobacco and cigars, 1863, member of firm, 
1867; succeeded to the business under firm 
name of Louis Peters, incorporated, 1900, as 
Louis Peters & Co., of which has been presi- 
dent from time of incorporation. Republican. 
Protestant. Member Michigan Lodge No. 1, 
I. O. O. F.; Ingersoll Encampment No. 29., 
Recreation: traveling. Office: 219-221 Jeffer- 
son Ave. Residence: 298 Seminole Ave. 

PETERS, Louis Arthur, importer and pack- 
er tobacco leaf; born, Detroit, Sept. 1870; son- 
of Louis and Mary (Schnitker) Peters; edu-- 
cated in public schools and business college, 
Detroit and hy private tutor; married at- 
Walkerville, Ont., 1898, Clara Adeline Ellis;. 
1 daughter, Helene Adeline. Entered tobacco.: 
business established by his father, at age of- 
17, and was given an interest in the business,. 
1891, and admitted to partnership, 1894; has- 
been vice-president and treasurer, of the com- 



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jjany since its incorporation, 1900, as Louis 
i'eters & Co.; also president Monroe Glass Co., 
Monroe, Mich.; president Miami Valley Paint 
Co., Dayton, O.; director LaPorte Milling Co., 
LaPorte, Ind. Republican. 32° Mason; Michi- 
gan Sovereign Consistory; Detroit Lodge No. 
2, A. F. & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. 133, 
li. A. M.; Monroe Council; Deti'oit Cornmand- 
ery No. 1, K. T.; Moslem Temple, Mystic 
Shrine. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Fellow- 
t-raft, Rotary, Noontide, Business Men's Club 
of Y. M. C. A. Recreations: basketball, base- 
ball, automobiling and military affairs. Office: 
'219-221 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 298 Semi- 
nole Ave. 

PETERSON, John D., manufacturing fur- 
rier; born, Guelph, Can., Mar. 12, 1869; son of 
Henry William and Emma (Grange) Peterson; 
^rand uncle, John M. Clayton, was one of the 
signatories of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty in 
the '40s; father is the oldest county crown 
attorney in Canada, and has held this position 
in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ont., for 46 years, 
also an authority on school questions of Can- 
ada; educated in public schools and academy, 
(iuelph; married, Apr. 2, 1903, Robena Hill, of 
Detroit; 1 daughter, Jennie Evlynne. Began 
active career in employ of the Hudson Bay 
Co. as fur trader in the Northwest territories, 
continuing for 5 years; came to Detroit, 1895, 
and was with Walter Buhl & Co., for 5 years; 
with William H. Miller & Co., furs, etc., 
1900-5; began business for self as J. D. Peter- 
won & Co., 1905, and so continues. Progressive. 
Episcopalian. 32° Mason, Shriner. Recrea- 
tions: hunting, baseball, automobiling. Office: 
751-755 Woodward Ave. Residence: Highland 
Park. 

PETTIBONE, Charles A.; born. Mar. 8, 
3 848; died, Sept. 6, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

PETTIT, William Smith; born, Fort Plain, 
N. Y., Sept. 26, 1882; son of Charles Gros- 
venor and Anna McClure (Smith) Pettit; B.A., 
Williams College, 1905; Union Theological 
Seminary, New York, 1907-8; married, Oct. 16, 
1909, Florence Margaret Coddington, of New 
York. Began with the New York Evening 
Post, later with New York Evening Mail; be- 
came connected in advertising business with 
Frank Seaman, Inc., New York, 1910, then 
with Robert L. Stillson Co., printers; adver- 
tising manager Studebaker Corporation since 
1912. Republican. Lutheran. Member Gar- 
goyle (Williams College). Club: Detroit Ath- 
Jetic. Address: The Studebaker Corporation, 
Brush St. and Piquette Ave. 



PETZ, John, president and superintendent 
Detroit Show Case Co.; born, Germany, Feb. 
19, 1851; son of Christian and Sophia (Hilde- 
brand) Petz; educated in Gymnasium, Ger- 
many; came to America, 1867; married near 
Monroe, Mich., 1872, Miss Adolphina Mach; 5 
children: Martha (Mrs. Jake Holstein, of 
Plain View, Neb.), Clara, William B., Lena 
(Mrs. Fred Holtz), John C. Learned trade of 
cabinetmaker in the old country and followed 
same in United States until 1872; entered em- 
ploy of John Phillips & Co., show case manu- 
facturers, Detroit, 1872, and continued with 
the firm as superintendent for 29 years; re- 
signed, 1902, and founded the Detroit Show 
Case Co.; bought out business of John Phillips 
& Co., July, 1907, and merged it into his own; 
built modern factory at 490 Fort St. W. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
German Lutheran. Member Lutheran Bund of 
Michigan (president since 1894). Recreation: 
automobiling. Office: 490 Fort St. W. Resi- 
dence: 662 Field Ave. 

PETZOLD, William A.; born, Detroit, Aug. 
28, 1869; son of Herman G. and Catherine 
(Miakels) Petzold; educated at Duffield (pub- 
lic) School, 1875-81; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1899; married, Oct. 9, 1894, Josephine 
Thompson, of Detroit; children: Helen L., Wil- 
liam A., Thompson T., Herman G., Mary Jose- 
phine. Entered employ of Joseph L. Hudson, 
Aug. 22, 1881; business became department 
store, 1891, incorporated, 1896, and now The 
J. L. Hudson Co.; secretary-treasurer of the 
incorporated company since 1899; director 
Highland Park Land Co. One of the executors 
of the estate of Joseph L. Hudson. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, National Associ- 
ation of Credit Men (director). Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Business Men's Club of Y. M. C. A. 
Recreations: yachting, boating. Office: The 
J. L. Hudson Co. Residence: 95 Avery Ave. 

PFEFFER, Clarence Augustus, treasurer 
Chalmers Motor Co.; born, Dayton, O., Mar. 
30, 1886; son of George and Elizabeth (Wag- 
ner) Pfeffer; educated Steele High School, 
Dayton, 3 years; graduate Jacobs Business 
College, Dayton; married, Oct. 7, 1909, Frances 
W. Vogel, of Dayton; 2 children: Mary 
Frances, Elizabeth Jane. Entered employ of 
Stilwell-Bierce & Smith-Vaile Co. as bookkeep- 
er, June, 1904, and advanced to cashier and 
assistant auditor; became connected with a 
public accounting firm and continued for 2 
years, then entered employ of E. R. Thomas 
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asHiatant auditor, and was made auditor, and 
in Jan., 1910, elected director and treasurer of 
company; also director of the Metal Products 
Co.; secretary-treasurer the Fairview Foundry 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eoman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Recreations: motoring, tennis. Office: 
Chalmers Motor Co., Jefferson Ave and New 
Belt Line. Residence : 299 Cadillac Ave. 

PFEirrER, Conrad; born. Mar. 7, 1854; 
died, May 24, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

PHEIiPS, Oliver; born at Canandaigu.a, N. 
Y., Dec. 12, 1859; son of Oliver and Sara 
llumes (Porter) Phelps, daughter of Gov. 
George B. Porter; Ph.B., Yale University, 
18S1; married at Dubuque, la., Dec. 15, 1881, 
Sarah Porter Shissler; 2 children: Oliver, V. I., 
Louis S. Read law for 2 years; came to De- 
troit, 1882, and was connected with the Michi 
gan Car Co. until it wop consolidated with the 
American Car and Foundry Co., in 1898; was 
general manager of The Lorain Foundry Co., 
Ohio, 1898-190.3; general Western sales agent 
M. A. Hanna & Co., pig iron, since 1903. Pro- 
gressive. Clubs: Detroit, Youdotega, Detroit 
Boat. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 2118 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 134 
McDougall Ave. 

PHELPS, Ralph, lawyer; born, Detroit, Nov. 
14, 1859; son of Ralph and Jane (Mackenzie) 
Phelps; educated in public and high schools of 
Detroit and University of Michigan, graduat- 
ing, degree of B.L., 1879; married, Oct. 19, 
1909, Rose Matheson, of Detroit. Has been 
engaged in practice in Detroit since Mar. 25, 
1879; vice-president American Injector Co.; 
director Home Savings Bank. Member Ameri- 
can Bar Association, Michigan State Bar As- 
sociation; Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Michigan National Guard for 15 years, and of 
Governor Winan 's military staff, title of as- 
sistant inspector general. Ex-police commis- 
sioner and ex-county treasurer; public library 
commissioner since 1905. Democrat. Protes- 
tant. Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country. Recreation: travel. 
Office: 17-18 Butler Bldg. Residence: 689 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

PHIPPS, Walter; born, Birmingham, Eng., 
Aug. 19, 1870; son of George and Ann (Wright) 
Phipps; educated in public schools, Brantford, 
Ont.; married, 1888, Anne Lillian Rose, of 
Canada; 2 children: Gertrude, Walter R. 



Learned machinist's trade in Brantford; ma- 
chinist with Leland, Faulconer & Norton, De- 
troit, 1888-1904, then superintendent for 
Brush Runabout Co., and master mechanic 
General Motors Co.; assisted in organizing 
the Massnick-Phipps Manufacturing Co., con- 
tracting machinists, 1909, president until Sept. 
20, 1913, when sold out and now superinten- 
dent of company. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Detroit Metal Trades Association. 
32° Mason, Shriner. Recreation: hunting. Of- 
fice: 1091 Champlain St. Residence: 241 Helen. 
PICKEIiL, Charles Warren, life insurance; 
born, Hopewell Center, Ontario Co., N. Y., 
Sept. 25, 1856; son of William and Mary Eliz- 
abeth (Litchfield) Pickell; educated district 
school in New York and Michigan; public 
schools. Grass Lake, Mich., graduating from 
High School, Grass Lake, 1874; graduated, 
classical course, Michigan State Normal Col- 
lege, Ypsilanti, 1879; married, Aug. 23, 1881. 
Lola M. Parkis (died, Feb. 28, 1913). District 
school teacher winters of 1874-75-76; principal 
public schools of Middleville, Mich., 1879-80, 
Bronson, 1881, Elk Rapids, 1882-83; superin- 
tendent of schools, Ludington, Mich, 1884-87. 
During the period from 1881 to 1888 engaged 
in conducting and assisting in Teachers' In- 
stitutes in 13 different counties altogether in 
Michigan. District manager Penn Mutual 
Life Insurance Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 
1888-91, during which time more than 600 ap- 
plications for life insurance were secured; be- 
came associate manager with J. C. Thompson 
of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance 
Co., Detroit, Mar. 15, 1891; purchased Mr. 
Thompson 's interest in the agency in October 
following and since continued as general 
manager. In the 25 years he has been in the 
business, he has written personally over $12,- 
000,000 of new insurance; resigned the terri- 
tory he held in Ohio, 1906, and all of Michi- 
gan except 5 counties in the southeastern part 
of the state. Director Trans-Pacific Sales 
Agency, Los Angeles, Cal. Republican. Bap- 
tist. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, Damascus 
Commandery, Sovereign Consistory). Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Golf, Los Angeles Country, 
Los Angeles Athletic. Author: Plain Hints; 
Plain Reasons. Attracted wide attention by 
paper on the "Magic Key," read before the 
National Life Underwriters of Canada and 
United States, 1907, offering publicity as a 
panacea to cure the ills of insurance business. 
Recreations: fishing, golf, automobiling. Of- 
fices: 307 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, 
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Eesidence: 539 Western Ave., Los Angeles, 
California. 

PICKELL, F. Gordon, architect; born, 
Jackson, Mich., Feb. 3, 1881; son of Emanuel 
and Sara (Baguely) Pickell; special study 
Art Students' League, New York, Whipple 
School of Art, Columbia University, also in 
Europe; married, Oct. 22, 1908, Luzette Oost- 
dyke, of Detroit. In offices of Cope & Stew- 
artson, Philadelphia, 1903-4, Davis, McGrath 
& Shepard, 1905; with Donn Barber, New 
York, 1906, Carrere and Hastings, 1907; prac- 
ticed on own account in Detroit since July, 
1909. Was for 5 months in Government em- 
ploy, special civil service appointment, work 
on House and Senate office buildings, Wash- 
ington, D. C. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Congregationalist. Member Gamma 
Chapter, Sigma musical fraternity. 32° Ma- 
son, Shriner. Eecreation: music. Office: 402- 
403 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 259 Long- 
fellow Ave. 

PIEECE, James G.; born, Owosso, Mich., 
Apr. 7, 1870; son of George and Eliza (King) 
Pierce; educated in public schools of Owosso; 
married. May, 1899, Emma Allen, of Detroit; 
4 children: Alline, James, Eobert, Donalfl. 
Came from Cleveland to Detroit, 1893; associ- 
ated with brother in organizing Pierce Broth- 
ers; incorporated, 1903, as Pierce Bros. Co., 
of which is president; president Pierce-Hinch 
Co.; treasurer Snell Creamery Co.; member 
board of managers Micholson Land & Home 
Co. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate Board. Ma- 
son. Club: Exchange. Eecreation: farming. 
Offices: Ford Bldg. and 551 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 46 Eichton Ave., Highland Park. 

PIEESON, F. Benjamin; born, Flat Eock, 
Mich., Apr. 13, 1864; son of Joseph A. and 
Susan E. (Walters) Pierson; high school edu- 
cation; married at St. Paul, Minn., June 27, 
1889, Marie E. Pears; 1 daughter, Euth. En- 
gaged for 13 years in wholesale drug, paint, 
and oil business, at St. Paul, Minn.; local 
manager at Detroit for the National Lead Co. 
since 1899. President Sheet Steel Stamping 
Co.; director Detroit Sight-Seeing Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Curling. Eecreations: hunting and driv- 
ing. Office: cor. 4th and Larned Sts. Eesi- 
dence: Lenox Apts. 

PIERSON, Harry Lynn; born, Detroit, Apr, 
21, 1865; son of Smith P, and Emma (Beld- 
ing) Pierson; educated in public schools of 



Detroit; married at Detroit, Oct, 18, 1893, 
Carolyn Davison (deceased); 3 children: 
Harry Lynn, Jr., Harriet Davison, Belding, 
Began business career in employ of Arm- 
strong & Graham, and acted as traveling rep- 
resentative of the firm in territory compris- 
ing Michigan, Ohio and Northern Indiana, 
1883-90; organized, with Willis Hough, in 

1890, the firm of Pierson & Hough, incorpo- 
rated as Pierson & Hough Co., 1903, manufac- 
turers and wholesale dealers in saddlery and 
harness. One of the organizers and a member 
of the Detroit Board of Commerce. Vice- 
president Y, M. C. A. Eepublican. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, North 
Channel, Church Club (president). Eecrea- 
tions: fishing, hunting, boating. Office: 152- 
162 Congress St. W. Eesidence: 55 Marston 
Court. 

PIKE, John Benjamin; see Vol. 1908. 

PIKE, William E.; born, Ionia, Mich., Oct, 
22, 1868; son of William B. and Lucy (Find- 
later) Pike; educated in public schools of 
London, Ont., Can.; married at Greenville, 
Mich., 1905, Helen Neilsen; 2 children: Helene 
Louise, Frances Merle. Began in wholesale 
hat business at London, Ont., later continuing 
in same business at Toronto, Ont.; came to 
Detroit, 1890, and traveled for Henry A, New-, 
land & Co. until 1899, when he assisted in 
organizing the firm of G. H. Gates & Co., of 
which is a partner. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Oriental Lodge No. 240, A. F. &. A. 
M.; Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem 
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Eecreation: trout 
fishing. Office: 190-192 Jefferson Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 94 Lincoln Ave. 

PILCHER, Frank E., physician; born, Jack- 
son, Mich., Oct. 11, 1860; son of J. Henry and 
Lucy M. (Porter) Pilcher; educated high 
school; Toronto University; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1891; married, Dec, 15, 

1891, Dorothy P. Thorpe, of Woodstock, Ont.; 
1 son, Edward K. Practiced at Detroit since 
1891. Member Jackson Guard, Detroit Light 
Infantry. President Civic Organizations of 
Detroit; member City Plan and Improvement 
Commission. Secretary Northwestern Council 
of Clubs; chairman Detroit Sanitary Com- 
mittee. Eepublican. Protestant. Member 
American and Michigan State Medical asso- 
ciations, Wayne County Medical Society, Nu 
Sigma Nu; fellow Society Hospital Internes, 
Member Knights of Pythias, I. O. O. F. Eec- 
reations: motoring: travel. Office: 1351 Grand 
Eiver Ave. Eesidence: 1940 West Grand Boul. 



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PINGEEE, Everett Wescott; born, Detroit, 
Apr. 24, 1881; son of Frank C. and Kate L. 
(McKeon) Pingree; educated at Detroit Irv- 
ing School; graduated School for Boys, 1900; 
unmarried. Connected with shoe manufactur- 
ing since 1901; secretary, assistant treasurer, 
director and, since May, 1913, vice-president, 
The Pingree Co.; also vice-president Walters 
Machinery Co. Eepublican. Congregational- 
ist. Member Iota Chapter Gamma Delta Psi. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Country, Old, 
Detroit Boat (director). Eecreations: auto- 
mobiling, rowing. Office: Pingree Co., 102- 
114 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 58 Eliot St. 

PINGREE, Frank C, shoe manufacturer; 
died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

PINGEEE, Hazen Stuart, Jr., shoe manu- 
facturer; born, May 20, 1877; died. Mar., 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

PINGREE, Roy Edward; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 21, 1885; son of Frank Cole and Kath- 
erine Louise (McKeon) Pingree; educated 
Detroit School for Boys; Detroit University 
School; A.B., University of Michigan, 1908; 
unmarried. Identified with The Pingree Co. 
in various capacities ever since beginning of 
active career; 1 year in the office; 1 year in 
stock room, 4 years as traveling salesman; 
sales manager since Sept., 1911. Republican. 
Member Psi Upsilon. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
University, Country, Detroit Athletic, The 
Players, Y. M. C. A. Eecreations: baseball, 
rowing. Office: The Pingree Co. Residence: 
58 Eliot St. 

PIPP, Edwin G., managing editor; born, 
Brighton, Mich., Nov. 17, 1864; son of Henry 
W. and Bertha (Buek) Pipp; educated in 
Brighton High School; married at Pierson, 
Mich., Oct. 15, 1884, Grace Gaylord (now 
deceased); 2 sons: Frank H., Gaylord; again 
married, Detroit, Sept. 26, 1907, Bess Bratton. 
Began active career at 16 in wholesale hard- 
ware business, operating in Detroit, Buffalo 
and Bay City, Mich., until 27; editor of coun- 
try weekly in Kansas, 1891-1902; removed to 
Detroit, 1902, and entered employ of The 
News as reporter; became city editor, Sept., 
1904, and has been managing editor The De- 
troit News, The Daily News-Tribune, and The 
Sunday News-Tribune since June, 1905. Of- 
fice: Detroit News. Residence: 230 Stanley 
Avenue. 

PITCHER, Shirley H.; born. Eagle, Wis., 
Oct. 21, 1877; son of Jerome H. and Harriet 



(Heart) Pitcher; educated in public schools, 
Eagle; married, Oct. 12, 1912, Henrietta 
Southworth, of Grand Ledge, Mich. Lived on 
farm until 20 years of age; then for 10 years 
traveled as salesman through Wisconsin, Min- 
nesota and Michigan, for the Smith-Premier 
and the Remington Typewriter companies and 
for T. C. Smith «fc Bros., typewriters; came to 
Detroit fall of 1905; in real estate businesa 
since spring of 1906. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board, Na- 
tional Real Estate Association. Recreations: 
boating, shooting, baseball. Office: 510 Union 
Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 136 Lawrence Ave. 

PITTMAN, (Samuel) Kemp, treasurer De- 
troit Steel Products Co.; born, Detroit, Oct., 
7, 1863; son of Samuel E. and Mary G. (Miz- 
ner) Pittman; graduate Detroit High School; 
Ph.B., University of Michigan, 1887; mar- 
ried, June 4, 1895, Florence Dakin, of Evans- 
ton, 111.; 4 children: Catherine Willard, Mar- 
jorie Livingston, Samuel Kemp, Jr., Willard 
Gaine. With Deering Harvester Co., 1888-89; 
with National Linseed Oil Co., Chicago, 1890- 
92; assistant treasurer American Radiator 
Co., Chicago, 1892-1902; president Smith & 
Thayer Co., Boston, 1902-12; treasurer De- 
troit Steel Products Co. since 1912. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Episcopalian. 
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country, Detroit Athletic, Indian 
Village. Recreations: automobiling, tennis,, 
tramping. Office: 2250 East Grand Boul. Res- 
idence: 376 Seminole Ave. 

PLAYFORD, George J., provisions; moved 
to Bedford, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

PLESSNER, Paul, manufacturing chemist; 
born, Stettin, Germany, Apr. 14, 1848; son of 
Michael C. T. (M.D.) and Amalie (Fittinger) 
Plessner; was brought to America in infancy; 
graduated Columbia College, New York, de- 
gree of Ph.C, 1868; M.D., University of Mich- 
igan, 1879; married, 1911, Marion Zoeller, of 
Saginaw, Mich.; children by previous mar- 
riage: Genevieve (Mrs. E. E. Clark), Norman. 
Chemist in New York for McKesson & Rob- 
ins, 1874-76; came to Detroit, and chemist for 
Farrand, Williams & Co., 1876-84; vice-presi- 
dent Trommer Co., Fremont, O., 1884-1908; 
president The Marcy Co., Boston, 1905-10; 
owner of The Paul Plessner Co., manufactur- 
ing chemists, Detroit, since 1910. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member American Pharmaceu- 
tical Association. Member Palestine Lodge,. 
F. & A. M.; Peninsular Chapter, R. A. M.; 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory, S. P. R. S.. 



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l]2°; Moslem Temple, Shriue; member Macca- 
bees. Recreation: golf. Office: 27-29 Grand 
Eiver Ave. E. Residence: 144 Hendrie Ave. 
POOHELON, Albert, florist; born Esslin- 
gen, Germany, Mar. 7, 1874; son of Anton 
and Louise (Kenngott) Pochelou; educated 
in public schools of Germany; came to United 
States, 1893; married, Detroit, Nov. 21, 1903, 
Julia Weitzmaun; 5 children: Albert, Jr., 
Julius, Emma Louise, William, Norma. Started 
the L. Bemb Floral Co. with mother (Mrs. L. 
Bemb) in 1895 and continues the business 
under her name (she died in 1900) ; erected, 
1912, strictly modern store and conservatory 
in central location, with intention of adding 
8 stories later (this building erected in honor 
of mother). Secretary of Elorists' Telegraph 
Delivery (a national organization, ordering 
flowers by telegraph to be delivered any- 
where in the world). Member Detroit Flo- 
rists' Club, Detroit Board of Commerce. Pro- 
testant. Recreations: automobiling and all 
outdoor sports. Office: 153 Bates St. Resi- 
dence: 533 East Grand Boul. 

POENDEXTEE, John S., state manager life 
insurance; born in Martin Co., Ind., Jan. 7, 
1871; son of Christian and Lorinda (Keck) 
Poindexter; educated in common schools; 
married, St. Louis, June 1, 1908, Sarah Ker- 
sten; children: John K., Lois R. Was a 
farmer boy until age of 17; since in life in- 
surance business in various capacities, be- 
coming, Oct. 15, 1898, general manager for 
Missouri of the National Life Insurance Co. 
of Montpelier, Vt., continuing until June, 
1911; now state manager for Michigan of 
Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Bing- 
hajnton, N. Y., with headquarters at Detroit 
since June 1, 1911. Republican. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Office : 1201 Majes- 
tic Bldg. Residence: 2930 West Grand Boul. 

POLK, Ralph Lane, directory publisher; 
liorn. Belief ontaine, O., Sept. 12, 1849; sou 
of Rev. David and Mary Charlotte (Warner) 
Polk; educated in common schools at Tren- 
ton, N. J., and at Pennington (N. J.) Semi- 
nary; married, Sept. 17, 1877, Amelia Frances 
Hopkins; one son, Ralph Lane, Jr. Began act- 
ive career on farm; in the early part of the 
war (1862) he sold newspapers in Trenton; 
then clerk in grocery store, later taking 
charge of ice business for Patrick O'Neil, 
Trenton; enlisted as musician in Co. G, 40th 
New York Volunteers, at 15 years of age, 
and remained in service 8 months; mustered 
out at Hall's Hill, Va., Aug., 1865. In 1869 



went to Indianapolis and worked at the di- 
rectory business; moved to Detroit, 1870, and 
organized firm of R. L. Polk & Co., directory 
publishers, of which he has since been the 
head, and president since its incorporation. 
President Association of American Directory 
Publishers for 3 years. Republican. Presby- 
terian. Member Royal Arcanum, National 
Union; member Detroit Post, G. A. R. 32" 
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Club: Detroit. Office: 
19-21 Howard St. Residence: 79 Ferry Ave. 
East. 

POLOZKEB, Isaac Louis, physician; born, 
Grodno, Russia, Oct. 24, 1873; son of Morris 
and Galia (Lam) Polozker; educated public 
schools, also received literary degree, Russia; 
came to America, 1892; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1897; post-graduate work in 
Vienna and Berlin; unmarried. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1897; professor diseases of chil- 
dren, Detroit College of Medicine. Republi- 
can. Member Waj^ne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, Detroit Med- 
ical Club, American Medical Association, 
American Association Teachers of Diseases 
of Children. Office: Gas Office Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 768 John R St. 

POND, Ashley, lawyer; born, Nov. 23, 1827; 
died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

POOLE, John Hudson, consulting engineer 
and capitalist; born, Detroit, Oct. 6, 1878; son 
of Col. DeWitt Clinton and Maria Woodward 
(Pettes) Poole; descended on both sides from 
Revolutionary ancestry; educated public 
schools; Washington High School; U. S. Mil- 
itary Academy (West Point), graduating 
1901 (third in class); post-graduate course 
in U. S. Engineering School, graduated 1903; 
married, Dec. 24, 1907, Caroline Marie Boe- 
ing, of Albemarle County, Va. Appointed 
cadet, June 19, 1897; commissioned 2d lieu- 
tenant, U. S. Engineers, Feb. 2, 1901; 1st lieu- 
tenant, Mar., 1903; captain, Feb. 28, 1908; 
resigned from service Mar. 28, 1910. Settled 
in Detroit, opening office of consulting engi- 
neer, Nov., 1910; director Union Trust Co. 
and Great Lakes Engineering Works, both of 
Detroit, Ajax Forge Co., Chicago. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member American Society 
of Civil Engineers (Asso.), Military Order 
Loyal Legion of U. S., Detroit Engineering 
Society. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country, 
Detroit Racquet and Curling, Bloomfield Hills 
Country. Recreations: shooting, golf, travel. 
Office: 1216-1217 Ford Bldg. Residence: 375 
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POPE, Ferdinand Jacob; born, Detroit, Oct. 
24, 1871; son of Ferdinand and Barbara (Tan- 
nette) Pope; educated public schools and De- 
troit Business University; married, Aug. 3, 
1911, Etta Weed, of Kacine, Wis. Began act- 
ive career in emploj^ of the Wagner Baking 
Co., 1887; continued with the company for 20 
years and was placed in charge of office; 
founded the Pope Baking Co., 1907, and since 
president. Member B. P. O. Elks, Odd Fel- 
lows. Office: 2.381-2383 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
tlence: 501 Hamilton Ave. 

POETER, Alonzo Burton; born, Utica, N. 
Y., Dec. 15, 1849; son of Robert E. and Maria 
(Merrilield) Porter; educated common schools, 
(jlrand Rapids, Mich.; married, Frances M. 
Collins, of Grand Eapids, Mich. Clerk in mer- 
cantile house at Grand Rapids, 1867-72; was 
conneeted with First National Bank (now Old 
^vational Bank), 1872-87; then entered man- 
ufacturing business and served as secretary, 
treasurer and general manager Michigan Bar- 
rel Co., to 1911; treasurer and director Igni- 
tion Starter Co., Nov., 1911-Feb., 1913, when 
firm name was changed to The Disco Co., of 
which is director and treasurer. Member 
Michigan State Militia, 1872-86, advancing 
to brigade staff captain. Member Board of 
Health, Grand Rapids, one term. Democrat. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Recreation: golf. Office: 264 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: Addison Apts. 

POBTEB, Frank J.; born, Birmingham, 
England, Mar. 17, 1872; son of Henry and 
Elizabeth (Nightingale) Porter; educated 
public schools, London, Ont., Can.; married, 
May 6, 1894, Edith McPhee, of Ingersoll, Ont. 
Lived in London, Ont., for 18 years, and 
learned printer's trade there; came to United 
States, 1891; located in Detroit, 1901; em- 
ployed on Detroit Free Press, Jenkins & Mc- 
Cune, and others for 9 years; assisted, 1910. 
in organizing the Detroit Typesetting Co. and 
since president same. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Typothetse, Allied Printing Trades 
Association. Member Knights of Pythias. 
Recreations: hunting, fishing. Office: 99 Fort 
St. W. Residence: 356 Hilger Ave. 

POST, Hoyt, lawyer; born, Apr. 8, 1837; 
(lied, Jan. 31, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

POST, Samuel; born, Ypsilanti, Mich., Nov. 
9, 1834; son of William R. and Mary A. (Par- 
dee) Post; educated in public schools of Ypsi- 
lanti; widower; 2 children: William R., Sam- 
uel. Engaged in various branches of business 
at Ypsilanti and Detroit since 14 years of 



age; manager of Detroit Soap Co., since 1881; 
member Michigan legislature, 1871-73; U. S. 
pension agent for Michigan under Presidents 
Grant, Hayes, Garfield, and ten months under 
President Cleveland. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order. Knights Templar; asso- 
ciate member Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. R. 
Office: Foot of Leib St., Detroit. Residence: 
Ypsilanti, Mich. 

POST, Samuel, Jr.; born, Ypsilanti, Mich., 
Mar. 2, 1867; son of Samuel (see 1908 edition) 
and Amanda (Flower) Post; educated State 
Normal School, Ypsilanti; married, Oct. 26, 
1893, Jessie Robbins, of Ypsilanti; 2 children: 
Samuel Rollo, Margaret. Began in soap busi- 
ness under his father and brother, founders of 
the Detroit Soap Co., and member of the firm 
since 1887, and now manager premium depart- 
ment. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
German-American Association, Detroit. Rec- 
reation: baseball. Office: 77 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 65 Rhode Island Ave. 

POST, William E.; born, Ypsilanti, Mich., 
May 6, 1858; son of Samuel and Amanda 
(Flower) Post; educated in public schools of 
Ypsilanti and State Normal School, Ypsilanti; 
married at Ypsilanti, 1882, Annie Rathfom; 
4 children: Chandler, Jessie (Mrs. Harold 
Ducharme), William R., Jr., Frederick L. 
Came to Detroit, ISSl, and has since been 
engaged in soap manufacturing; partner De- 
troit Soap Co. Progressive. Episcopalian. 
Club: Rushmere. Recreation: fishing. Office: 
foot of Leib St. Residence: Lenox Apts. 

POSTAL, Charles L., hotel business; born, 
Evart, Mich., Apr. 23, 1890; son of Fred and 
Minnie (Southworth) Postal; educated pri- 
vate schools, Detroit; Michigan Military 
Academy; Detroit University; University of 
Michigan short time, 1908; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career with the Postal-Doherty 
Automobile Co., continuing one year; asso- 
ciated with father in hotel business, 1910, 
and secretary since 1912, of Postal Hotel Co., 
proprietors of the Hotel Griswold; also pres- 
ident Woodward Bowling Alley Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Fellowcraft, Wolverine Automobile. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, hunting. Office: Gris- 
wold House. Residence: 89 Chandler Ave. 

POSTAL, Fred, hotel proprietor; born, 
Utica, Mich., Aug. 2, 1859; son of William F. 
and Eliza (Gray) Postal; educated in public 
schools; married at Evart, Mich., June 17, 



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1886, Minnie Southworth. Beared on farm 
until 19; learned hotel business at the Evart 
House, Evart, Mich.; removed to Detroit, 
1895, and became proprietor of the Griswold 
House. Director Evart Savings Bank, Evart, 
Mich. Member Detroit Board of Commerce; 
member Poor Commission, City of Detroit, for 
six years. Eepubliean. Mason; member B. P. 
O. E. Clubs: Harmonie, Detroit Yacht, Auto- 
mobile. Recreation: automobiling. OiEce: 
Griswold House. Residence: 89 Chandler Ave. 
POSTAL, Harry F., automobile dealer; 
born, Evart, Mich., Apr, 9, 1888; son of Fred 
and Minnie (Southworth) Postal; educated 
public schools; Michigan Military Academy; 
University of Michigan, class of 1911; married, 
Oct. 4, 1910, Alberta E. Hayes, of Detroit; 
one son, Frederick Hayes. Became secretary 
and treasurer Postal-Doherty Automobile 
Co., Sept., 1908; company later merged with 
Lion Motor Sales Co., changed in fall of 1912 
to Postal-Fair Motor Co., of which is senior 
partner; also secretary and treasurer Wood- 
ward Bowling Alley Co. Republican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft, Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: 
baseball. Offices: 32 Woodward Ave. and 650 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 71 Chandler Ave. 

POTTER, Fred Baker; born, Detroit, Sept. 
3, 1867; son of H. Z. and Emma (Baker) Pot- 
ter; educated public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried, Detroit, July 3, 1890, Jennie Tucker; 
one daughter, Edna Margaret. Has been pres- 
ident since 1891, of the Michigan Upholster- 
ing Co., wholesale manufacturers of furni- 
ture. Unitarian. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 334-340 Lafayette Boul. Residence: 
172 Palmer Ave. W, 

POTTEE, Henry Camp, Jr., banker; born, 
Nov. 11, 1857; died, Jan. 4, 1909; see Vol. 
1908. 

POTTLE, George V., architect; born, Day- 
ton, O., Mar. 23, 1875; son of David E. and 
Sarah Louise (McLaughlin) Pottle; educated 
public schools, Dayton; Massachusetts Insti- 
tute of Technology, Boston; married, 1902, 
Grace M. Lockye, of Dayton, 0.; 2 children: 
John L., Georgine. Began active career in 
architect's office, Dayton, 1893; later drafts- 
man in offices in Massachusetts, Virginia, etc.; 
located in Detroit, 1901; draftsman until 1905, 
since practicing on own account. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member American Institute of 
Architects, Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(32°), K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreation: automobiling. Of- 



fice: 708 Gas Office Bldg. Residence: 143. 
Gladstone Ave. 

POTTS, James Henry, clergyman, editor; 
born, Ontario, June 12, 1848; son of Rev. 
Philip and Fanny (Buck) Potts; educated at 
Simcoe, Ont., and Galesburg, Mich.; graduated 
Mayhew Business College, Albion, Mich., 1866 
(A.M., Northwestern Univ.; D.D., LL.D., Al- 
bion College) ; married at Kalamazoo, Sept, 
8, 1869, Alonzo C. Cole, of West Le Roy, 
Mich.; children: James Riston, Florence A.» 
Alice Elna (Mrs. Prescott B. Ross). Served 
in 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, 1865-66; 
taught school, 1866-69; licensed to preach 
and joined Michigan Conference M. E. Churchy 
1869; editorial work on Michigan Christian 
Advocate since 1877; delegate to General 
Conference, 1888, 1892, 1896, 1900, 1904; fra- 
ternal delegate General Conference Methodist 
Church of Canada, 1894; delegate to Ecu- 
menical Conference, Toronto, 1911. Author: 
Pastor and People, 1879; Golden Dawn, 1880; 
Spiritual Life, 1884; Our Thrones and Crowns,. 
1885; Perrine's Principles of Church Gov- 
ernment, 1887; Faith Made Easy, 1888; The 
Lord's Day Our Sabbath, 1890; Living 
Thoughts of John Wesley, 1891; Back to Ox- 
ford, 1903; The Upward Leading, 1905; Sun- 
shine All the Year, 1907; My Gift to Thee,, 
1910. Address: 21 Adams Ave. E. Residence: 
31 Woodward Ter. 

POUND, James H., lawyer; born, Detroit,. 
Wayne Co., Mich., Aug. 27, 1852; son of James- 
H. and Eleanor (Meginnity) Pound; educated 
public schools, Detroit; LL.B., University of 
Michigan, 1873; married, June 30, 1882, Jessie 
E. Page, of Detroit; children: Percy D., 
Muriel J. Practiced in Detroit since Apr. 5, 
1873, specializing in criminal cases. Member 
Detroit Board of Health, 4 years; member 
Board of Water Commissioners, 5 years; Cir- 
cuit Court commissioner, 2 years. Progressive. 
Episcopalian. Mason. Office: 88-90 Griswold 
St. Residence: 353 Trumbull Ave. 

POWER, William Shallenberger, advertis- 
ing; born, Rochester, Pa., June 4, 1864; son 
of Edward Miller and Susan (Shallenberger) 
Power; descendant of Sir Roger LePoer, who 
was sent to Ireland by William the Con- 
queror to subdue rebellion, and family has 
lived thei"e ever since; Dr. Henry Power came 
to America about 1640, settled in Virginia; 
mother's family came from Canton Uri, Swit- 
zerland, settled in Pennsylvania in 1637; edu- 
cated Mt. Pleasant Institute, Pa.; Geneva 
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1&90, Julia Blake Myler, of Pittsburgh. Early 
training in newspaper business; held impor- 
t -nt editorial positions on Pittsburgh Dis- 
patch and Pittsburgh Press; quite influential 
in early development of advertising; built up 
large business as head of William S. Power 
Co., Pittsburgh; combined business with that 
of MacManus Co., 1910, and came to Detroit; 
now vice-president and chief of service de- 
partment of MacManus Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Director Detroit Tech- 
nical Institute, Y. M. C. A. Eepublican. Bap- 
tist. Clubs: Adcraft, Detroit Golf. Recrea- 
tions: golf, tennis, boating. Office: Journal 
Bldg. Eesidence: Pasadena Apts. 

PEATT, Louis Albert, advertising; born. 
Traverse City, Mich., Jan. 9, 1872; son of 
Edwin Spencer and Ada Kate (Sprague) 
Pratt; graduated Traverse City High School, 
1891; B.L., University of Michigan, 1896; 
married May 24, 1900, Zella Ellura Hurd, of 
Ann Arbor, Mich. Secretary Brownell & 
Humphrey Advertising Agency, 1904-8; ad- 
vertising manager Trussed Concrete Steel Co., 
1908-10; president Louis A. Pratt Advertising 
Co., since 1911. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Democrat. Congregationalist. Di- 
rector Y. M. C. A. Advertising Course. Mem- 
ber Delta Upsilon. Mason. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Adcraft. Eecreation: baseball. Of- 
fice: 401-402 Ford Bldg. Residence: The Mad- 
ison. 

PEATT, Stephen A., manufacturer; see Vol. 
1908. 

PEATT, Warren Cone, automobile engineer; 
born, Hartford, Conn., Jan. 31, 1888; son of 
Charles William and Ella Barnard (Cone) 
Pratt; remote ancestors on both sides came to 
America in the Mayflower; educated Hartford 
South School; graduated Hartford High 
School, 1905; student Yale College, class of 
1909, but left in December of senior year; 
married, Dec. 17, 1908, Louise R. Peiler, of 
Hartford, Conn.; 2 children: Warren Karl, 
James Barnard. Became connected with the 
Timken Roller Bearing Axle Co., Canton, O., 
as cost clerk, Dec, 1908, taking charge of 
the department in May, 1909; came to Detroit 
with the Timken-Detroit Axle Co. in Septem- 
ber, and left shortly afterward to go with the 
Hudson Motor Car Co., stock tracing; full 
charge of department in October, 1910; Mich- 
igan sales manager Columbia Motor Car Co., 
Nov., 1910-Aug., 1911; organizer and now 
treasurer and engineer, Pratt, Carter, Sigsbee 
& Co., makers of Wolverine-Detroit motor 



trucks. Also treasurer and secretary NES 
Manufacturing Co., makers of Sherwood Hand 
Rope machines. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Society of Automobile Engineers, 
Detroit Section S. A. E., Beta Theta Pi (also 
Detroit Section), Michigan Yale Alumni As- 
sociation. Recreation: automobiling. Ofiice: 
Howard and 24th Sts. Residence: 491 Cadillac 
Avenue. 

PEENTIS, George Griffin, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 25, 1870; son of George H. and 
Lovina C. (Griffin) Prentis; educated in De- 
troit public and high schools; University of 
Michigan, 1888-93, B.L., 1892, LL.B., 1893; 
married at Detroit, May 6, 1903, Edyth J. 
Lindsay; 1 daughter, Edyth Ruth Lindsay. 
Engaged in practice of law, 1893-95; in insur- 
ance business, 1895-97; traveled for recreation, 
1897-1902; returned to Detroit and entered 
partnership practice of law, with William C. 
Manchester, as Manchester & Prentis, May 1, 
1902, until Dec. 1, 1907, since then as Prentis 
& Mulford; secretary and treasurer C. K. 
Davis Manufacturing Co., Underwood Engi- 
neering Co. Member Lawyers' Club of De- 
troit. Member Michigan Naval Reserves, 
1894-97, Harmonic Society, Zeta Psi, Phi 
Delta Phi. Presbyterian. Clubs: University, 
Indian Village. Recreations: fishing, tennis. 
Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 
178 Baldwin Ave. 

PEESTON, Charles Marvin, lawyer; see 
Vol. 1908. 

PEESTON, Ealph Earl, lawyer; born, Mt. 
Pleasant, Mich., June 10, 1878; son of Wal- 
lace W. and Asenath (Woodworth) Preston; 
educated in public schools, Mt. Pleasant; 
A.B., Central Michigan Normal School, 1895; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1906; mar- 
ried, Oct. 28, 1908, Amanda R. Fancher, of 
Grand Rapids, Mich.; 1 son, Ralph Rathbone. 
In employ of R. G. Dun & Co., 1895-1903; 
practiced law in Detroit since 1906. Assisted 
in organizing Detroit Cavalry, 1906, later 
merged as Troop B into the State Guard (re- 
signed, 1909). Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Michigan Bar Association, Lawyers' 
Club. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Torch Lake Yacht 
(Upper Peninsula). Recreations: billiards, 
horseback riding. Office: 614 Penobscot Bldg. 
Residence: 248 Bethune Ave. W. 

PEICE, Fred T.; see Vol. 1908. 

PEICE, William Henry, clergyman; born, 
July 10, 1855; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 



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PRIDGEON, John, Jr., vessel owner; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 1, 1852; son of John and Emma 
(Nicholson) Pridgeon; educated at Barstow 
public school, academy of Prof. Bacon, and 
Detroit Business University; married at De- 
troit, Dec. 10, 1874, Cora, daughter of William 
M. Edgar, of Pittsburgh, Pa. In early life 
was associated with his father in the trans- 
portation business, and when his father with- 
drew, he became connected with Parker Bros., 
organizing and operating transportation com- 
panies; sold out and was one of the organiz- 
ers of the White Star Line, of which he is 
now vice-president; owned Detroit & Windsor 
Ferry Co., with his father, for years, and 
sold to present owners. Director Dime Sav- 
ings Bank, Detroit & Milwaukee E. E.; ex- 
ecutor Estate of John Pridgeon; was member 
Detroit Park Board from 1883 until board was 
abolished; member City Council, Detroit, 
1885-87; mayor of Detroit, 1889-90; police 
commissioner from 1890 until the police gov- 
ernment was turned over to the city. Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Club: Detroit. Eecreations: 
sailing, fishing, athletic sports, whist, fine 
dogs and horses. Office: 15 Atwater St. W. 
Eesidence: 456 Woodward Ave. Summer 
Eesidence: Martha's Vineyard, Mass. 

PEINGLE, David; born, St. Catherines, 
Can., Feb. 4, 1863; son of David and Jessie 
(Johnston) Pringle; educated in public 
schools, St. Catherines; married Emelie End- 
riss, of Detroit, June 26, 1900; 2 daughters: 
Jeanette, Clara. Learned carpenter's trade 
and engaged as carpenter and contractor 5 
years; became manager John G. Miller & Co., 
Detroit, incorporated as the Detroit Picture 
Co., 1884, of which was secretary, treasurer 
and manager; firm name changed to Pringle 
Furniture Co., 1910, and has continued as sec- 
retary, treasurer and manager same. Eepubli- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. 32° Mason. Club: Felloweraft. 
Eecreation: traveling. Office: 121 Gratiot 
Ave. Eesidence: 103 King Ave. 

PEINGLE, James J.; born, St. Catherines, 
Can., July 20, 1859; son of David and Jessie 
(.Johnston) Pringle; educated in public 
schools, St. Catherines; married, Dec. 17, 1884, 
Frances Field, of Niagara, Can.; 5 children: 
Margaret F., David Eay, Annie B., Eva M., 
Francis M. Followed farming in Ontario, 
Can., until 30 j'ears of age; removed to De- 
troit, 1891, and became connected with the 
Detroit Picture Co.; title of house changed, 
1910, to the Pringle Furniture Co., of which 



has since been vice-president. Kepublican. 
Member Central M. E. Church. Member 
Woodmen of the World. Eecreations: bowl- 
ing, hunting. Office: 121 Gratiot Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 230 Putnam Ave. 

PROCTOR, Charles Mile, manufacturer; 
born, Water ville. Me., Aug. 30, 1863; son of 
Alfred T. and Elizabeth (Chapman) Proctor; 
educated in public schools, Athol and Worces- 
ter, Mass., and Tonawanda, N. Y.; married, 
Sept. 22, 1891, Flora D. Dix, of Eochester, 
N. Y.; 1 son, Charles Dix. Began active 
career in electrical supply and contracting 
business at Buffalo, N. Y.; became connected 
with the P. E. Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
turers of electrical specialties, Buffalo, 1896; 
business moved to Detroit, 1903, now presi- 
dent and manager of the company, manufac- 
turers of electric bells. Member Sons of Jove. 
Eepublican. Congregationalist. Mason. Club: 
Aderaft. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
621-6.59 Bellevue Ave. Eesidence: 571 Field 
Avenue. 

PUIiLEN, George J.; born, Dorr, Allegan 
Co., Mich., Nov. 16, 1875; son of George Al- 
bert and Alma (Vannortwick) PuUen; edu- 
cated in district schools and later took spe- 
cial course at Michigan Agricultural College; 
married, Dec. 7, 1899, Arlah Eutan, of Somer- 
set Center, Mich.; 1 daughter, Norine A. Be- 
came connected with creamery business at IS 
years of age and spent 15 years as butter- 
maker; entered employ of John W. Ladd Co., 
creamery and dairy equipment, as salesman, 
and has since been identified with the com- 
pany; manager of the Detroit branch since 
Oct. 15, 1911. Eepublican. Methodist. Mason. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 89 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 1156 3rd Ave. 

PUNGS, William A., retired; born, Cologne, 
Germany, Apr. 25, 1850; son of Peter W. and 
Angeline (Quack) Pungs; came to America 
with parents, 1852, who located in Detroit; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1875, Addie Coon; 3 children: 
William A., Jr., Edmund Earle, Ida May (Mrs. 
E. B. Finch). In machinery and railway sup- 
ply business since the beginning of his active 
career; was traveling salesman, carriage and 
wagon supplies, for 12 years; organized the 
Michigan Eailway Supply Co., 1882, which 
was merged with the Chicago Hy. Equipment 
Co., 1899; founded the Anderson Carriage Co., 
1895, and was its treasurer and general man- 
ager until 1898; president Central Savings 
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others, the Pungs-Finch Auto and Gas Engine 
Co., successor to the Sintz Gas Engine Co. ahd 
the Michigan Yacht and Power Co. (retired, 
1912). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Rushmere, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: automobiling, 
yachting. Residence: 30 Ferry Ave. E. 

PUECEIiIi, Frederick Clarence, district 
manager Allis-Chalmers Co.; born, Chicago, 
Sept. 23, 1880; son of Henry Harrison and 
Margaret (McQueen) Purcell; educated in 
Chicago grade and high schools; University 
of Michigan, 1899-1903; married, Apr 26, 
1906, Hazel Harriman, of Wauwatosa, Wis.; 1 
son, Henry Harriman. Began business career 
as engineer Allis-Chalmers Co., machinery 
manufacturers, at Milwaukee, Wis., 1903, con- 
tinuing until 1907; instructor in mechanical 
engineering. University of Michigan, 1907-8; 
sales engineer Allis-Chalmers Co., Detroit, 
1908-12, since district manager. Member Phi 
Gamma Delta fraternity. Club: Fellowcraft. 
Recreations: baseball, fishing, swimming. Of- 
fice: 1S29 Ford Bldg. Residence: 130 Leicester 
Court. 

PUEDEB, Charles F.; born, 1844; died, 1910; 
see Vol. 1908. 

PURSE, Harry J.; born. East New Market, 
Md., Nov. 2, 1864; son of John J. and Sarah 
A. (Rose) Purse; educated in public and pri- 
vate schools; married, June 8, 1906, Rose M. 
Canty, of London, Ont.; 1 daughter, Jane 
Rosemary. Began active career as salesman 
in employ of Nathan Trotter & Co., metals, 
Philadelphia; came to Detroit, 1888, as sales- 
man for R. C. Wilby & Co., fruits and pro- 
duce; succeeded to the business, 1890, and 
conducts same in own name. Democrat. Pro- 
testant. Member Detroit Post Artillery. Ma- 
son (32°), Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: fishing, hunting. Office: 88 Gris- 
wold St. Residence: 91 Willis Ave. W. 

PUTMAN, Charles Edward, manager flour 
and mill feed business; born, DePeyster, St. 
Lawrence Co., N. Y., Oct. 11, 1854; son of 
Edward A. and Mehetabel (Anderson) Put- 
man; educated in district schools, St. Law- 
rence County, N. Y.; State Normal Schools, 
Potsdam, N. Y.; married, Sept. 5, 1874; Lucre- 
tia W. Nichols, of Oswegatchie, N. Y.; 2 chil- 
dren: Elizabeth A. (Mrs. I. M. Cook, of Min- 
neapolis), Willard N. (physician, of Battle 
Creek, Mich.). Began on farm; then with 
monumental and granite works, Ogdensburg, 
N. Y., 3 years; in retail boot and shoe busi- 
ness, Ogdensburg; engaged for 25 years as 



traveling salesman in the Northwest, for 
wholesale boot and shoe houses of Boston and 
Minneapolis; located in Detroit, 1903, as man- 
ager local branch of George C. Christian & 
Co., flour and feed mills, of Minneapolis; also 
director Detroit Wyandotte Motor Co., manu- 
facturers of the Horner Truck. Progressive. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Oflice: 534 Lafayette 
Boul. nr. 12th St. Residence: 908 Kirby 
Avenue W. 

PUTNAM, Howard E.; born, Detroit, May 
31, 1872; son of Thomas R. and Elizabeth 
(Van Vleit) Putnam; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; unmarried. Formerly as- 
sistant secretary Detroit Chamber of Com- 
merce; became connected with the National 
Biscuit Co. and filled position of traveling 
auditor with headquarters in general oflice of 
the company at Chicago; returned to Detroit, 
1905, and since Sept. 25, 1906, has been presi- 
dent of Gies Gear Co., manufacturers of Gies 
reverse gear. Member Masonic order (Terre 
Haute Lodge No. 19, Terre Haute, Ind.); Des 
Moines Lodge No. 98, B. P. O. E. Member 
Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreations: automobiling, shooting. 
Office: 45 Fort St. E. Residence: 76 Engle- 
wood Ave. 

PUTNAM, William Pitt, chemist; born, 
Belpre, O., Nov. 12, 1870; son of Israel W. 
and Harriet (Ripley) Putnam; educated in 
public schools, Belpre High School, Buchtcl 
College, B.S., 1893, and 2 years study at Case 
School of Applied Science, Cleveland, O.; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June 11, 1900, Alice A. Fuller; 
1 daughter, Marcia L. Began practice in of- 
fice of W. J. Rattle, Cleveland; engaged as 
mining engineer, 1894 and 1895, and in 1896 
was in Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Steel 
& Iron Co.; removed to Detroit, 1897, and 
for 2 years was identified with the Superior 
Charcoal & Iron Co., and later with the Mich- 
igan Malleable Iron Co.; organized the De- 
troit Testing Laboratory, 1903, of which is 
president. Universalist. Member American 
Chemical Society, Detroit Engineering Soci- 
ety, Society of Detroit Chemists, Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Phi Delta Theta. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat. Office: 674 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 1770 John R St. 

PYDE, Alexander, president and manager 
Standard Lumber & Coal Co.; born, Thohran, 
Germany, Jan. 2, 1889; son of Ludwig and 
Mary (Bloch) Pyde; educated in the old coun- 
try; unmarried. Came to America, 1905; en- 
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came president and manager Standard Lum- 
ber & Coal Co., 1912, and since 1913 has de- 
voted entire time to the lumber business. 
Eepublican. Baptist. Eecreations: automo- 
biling, hunting. Office: cor. Hart and Goethe 
Aves. and Detroit Terminal E. E. Eesidence: 
67 Eohns Ave. 

PYEATT, J. Samuel; moved to Houston, 
Tex.; see Vol. 1908. 



QUINBY, William Emory, editor; born. 
Dee. 14, 1835; died, 1908; see Vol. 1908. 

QUINLAN, Carlos Cleveland, president De- 
troit Underwriters' Co.; born Petoskey, Mich., 
Oct. 29, 1884; son of Thomas and Mary Bar- 
bara (Wachtel) Quinlan; descendant of Irish 
and German ancestry; educated in Catholic 
school and public high school; graduated Pe- 
toskey Normal and Business College, 1904; 
matriculated in University of Michigan, 1904, 
but gave up college on account of pressure of 
business; unmarried. President Detroit Un- 
derwriters' Co., Atlanta Heights Eealty Co., 
Fla.; vice-chairman, Thomas Quinlan & Sons 
Co., Ltd., Petoskey, representatives of Otis & 
Co., investment bankers, Cleveland; fiscal 
agent Detroit National Fire Insurance Co.; 
stockholder Third National Bank, Buffalo, 
and other corporations. Member Michigan 
Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Phi 
Delta Theta fraternity. Eoyal Arch Mason; 
member Lodge No. 629, B. P. O. Elks; Y. M. 
C. A. Clubs: Buffalo (Buffalo, N. Y.), Adcraft 
(Detroit), Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: Free 
Press Bldg., Detroit. Eesidence: Petoskey, 
Michigan. 

QUINLAN, William T., fire insurance; born, 
Petoskey, Emmet Co., Mich., Nov. 15, 1882; 
son of Thomas and Mary Barbara (Wachtel) 
Quinlan; educated in public schools; Petoskey 
Normal School and Business College, Ferris 
Institute, Big Eapids, Mich.; married, May 
12, 1909, Florence Estelle Peck, of Chicago. 
Engaged in fire insurance business in Petos- 
key, 1902-10, since in Detroit; treasurer 
Thomas Quinlan & Sons Co., Ltd., Detroit Un- 
derwriters ' Co., Detroit National General 
Agency. City treasurer, Petoskey, 2 terms, 
1902 and 1903, under Democratic administra- 
tion. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
American Economic Association. Mason 
(Eoyal Arch); member B. P. O. Elks. Club: 
New Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: baseball. 



Office: 604-612 Free Press Bldg. Eesidence: 
143 Hancock Ave. E. 

QUINN, Hugh S.; born, Detroit, Dec. 2, 
1878; son of John S. and Jane (Burke) Quinn; 
educated Detroit College, 1891-98; married, 
June 17, 1906, May Hodge, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren; John S., Hugh H., Mary. Began with 
the Detroit Telephone Co., continuing 3 years; 
special representative Michigan Telephone 
Co., 1901-7; manager Home Telephone Co., 
1907-11; with E-M-F Automobile Co. about 1 
year; manager retail store of Abbott Motor 
Co., 1911-13; president Wetmore-Quinn Co., 
agents for Lozier & Paige automobiles, since 
Aug. 1, 1913. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Automo- 
bile Dealers' Association. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Clubs: Wolverine Auto, Detroit 
Athletic, Harmonie. Eecreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: 279 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 
161 Webb Ave. 

B 

RABAUT, Louis Aloysius, wholesale toys 
and fireworks; born, Detroit, Jan. 23, 1862; 
son of Charles P. and Palmyra (Prengiers) 
Eabaut; educated Detroit University; mar- 
ried, 1885, Clara Leanu Eeed, of Detroit 
(died, 1890); 2nd, 1898, Maude Humphrey, of 
Buffalo, N. Y.; children by 1st marriage: 
Louis C. and Celeste (Sister Marie Celeste); 
children by 2nd marriage: Palmyra, Charles, 
Mary Louise, Paul, Joseph, Dolores and Mar- 
garet. Began in father 's wholesale lumber 
business, known as Dingeman & Eabaut, and 
continued for 6 years; then in the lace estab- 
lishment conducted by his mother until 1895; 
then engaged as importer and manufacturers' 
agent (wholesale), toys and fireworks, the 
business having previously been founded by 
his mother, and now conducted in his own 
name; removed from 208 Jefferson Ave. to 
new quarters at 117 Congress St. E., Apr. 1, 
1913. Democrat. Eoman Catholic. Member 
Detroit Credit Men's Association. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Eecreations: motoring 
and other outdoor diversions. Office: 117 Con- 
gress St. E. Eesidence: 195 Congress St. E. 

BACE, U. Grant, lawyer; born, Milford, 
Mich., Oct. 12, 1864; son of Jehiel B. and 
Ehoda (Martin) Eace; educated in public 
schools, Michigan State Normal School and 
Law Department, University of Michigan, 
graduating, LL.B., 1890; married, Hamburg, 
Mich., June 30, 1887, Jennie G. Lake; 1 daugh- 
ter, Gladys L. Taught for 2 years in Michigan 
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superintendent of the school, 1887-88; began 
practice of law in Detroit, 1890; formerly 
member firm of Barnes & Eace; since 1905 
partner of Walter F. Haass. Member Board 
of Managers German-American Loan & Trust 
Co., Ltd.; attorney for Home Savings Bank. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Elder High- 
land Park Presbyterian Church. Office: 1726 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Kesidence: 219 
Taylor Ave. 

RACKHAM, Horace H., lawyer; born, Ma- 
comb Co., Mich., June 27, 1858; son of Simon 
and Ann (Avery) Eackham; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools of Mt. Clemens and Les- 
lie, Mich.; married, Fenton, Mich., Nov. 11, 
1887, Mary A. Horton. Began as assistant 
■cashier of the First National Bank, Leslie, 
Mich., 1878, for 1 year; came to Detroit and 
entered employ of Berry Bros.; studied law 
and was admitted to the bar; practiced in 
Detroit since 1892. President Fuse & Manu- 
facturing Co.; director Ford Motor Co. Mem- 
ber Association Bar City of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Athletic. Eecreations: golf, fishing. Of- 
fice: 1715 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 44 Edison Ave. 

BADFORD, George W., lawyer; born, Bald- 
winsville, N. Y., Apr. 27, 1853; son of James 
and Lydia (Zimmerman) Eadford; educated 
in public schools of Calhoun Co., Mich.; Olivet 
College, graduating, degree of B.S., 1874 (de- 
grees of M.S. and M.A. later) ; Law Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, LL.B., 1876; 
married, Oct. 26, 1879, Laura F. Doolittle, of 
Detroit; 6 children: George S., Hal. M., Evert 
A., Fritz L., Marjorie and Constance. In prac- 
tice at Detroit, since 1876. Was trustee of 
Olivet College for 20 years. Democrat. Cou- 
gregationalist. Member Michigan Society 
Sons of the American Eevolution. Mason 
(.32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Eecreations: 
books, shrubs and flowers. Office: 32-33 Home 
Bank Bldg. Eesidenee: 74 Hancock Ave. E. 

RADFORD, William Henry, automobile en- 
gineer; born, Greenfield, Mich., Feb. 12, 1881; 
son of William Eobert and Maria (Ford) Ead- 
ford; educated in country school and Detroit 
public schools, to 1895; graduated Detroit 
Central High School, June, 1899 (Latin 
course); B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1903; married, Nov, 25, 
1903, Ellen Elsie Browne, of Greenfield, Mich. ; 
3 children: Alice Amilla, Elsie Elizabeth, Ina 
lone. Began active career as chief draftsman 



Northern Manufacturing Co., Detroit, July, 
1903, continuing until 1905; chief engineer 
Detroit-Oxford Manufacturing Co., 1905-6; 
commercial engineer. Olds Motor Works, 
Lansing, Mich., 1906-8; assistant chief engi- 
neer Hudson Motor Car Co., 1908-9; chief 
engineer Warren Motor Car Co., 1909-12; con- 
sulting engineer and factory manager Warren 
Motor Car Co., May, 1912-Aug., 1913; since 
consulting engineer on own account. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Progressive. 
Episcopalian (St. Matthias Church). Member 
Church Club of Diocese of Michigan. Member 
Detroit Engineering Society, Society of Auto- 
mobile Engineers. Scout Master Troop No. 
12, Boy Scouts of America. Member Bedford 
Lodge No. 152, F. & A. M.; Peninsular Chap- 
ter No. 16, E. A. M.; Monroe Council No. 1, 
E. & S. M.; Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T.; 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory, A. A. S. E.; 
Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. Eecrea- 
tions: tennis; greatly interested in welfare 
of Boy Scouts of America. Office and Eesi- 
denee: 58 Tireman Ave. 

RAFFERTY, Philip; born, Paterson, N. J., 
Oct. 19, 1869; son of Philip and Maria Theresa 
(Brady) Eafferty; educated Tallman Semi- 
nary, Paterson, N. J., and Grammar School 
No. 69, New York; married, Feb. 11, 1907, 
Sara Whiting Putnam, of New York; 3 chil- 
dren: Philip, Jr., Eileen, Hugh. Began active 
career in employ of J. H. Davis & Co., brok- 
ers, New York, 1885; with Harding, Colby & 
Co., woolens, 1888-90; employ of New York, 
Ontario & Western E. R. Co., 1890-91; with 
Meeker & Co., coal, since Oct. 19, 1891, now 
western agent of the company. Democrat. 
Catholic. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Country. Eec- 
reation: golf. Office: Ford Bldg. Residence: 
177 East Grand Boul. 

RALEIGH, John William, grocer; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 27, 1869; son of Michael and Cath- 
erine (Eyan) Ealeigh; educated in public and 
private schools, Detroit; married, June 23, 
1899, Catherine Tansey, of Detroit; 6 chil- 
dren: Gerald, Kathleen, Frances, Joseph, John 
W., Jr., Charles. Began in grocery business 
on own account, 1892; later engaged in butter 
and creamery business for 2 years; in Oct., 
1906, enlarged operations, including dairy and 
farm products, and general groceries; now 
proprietor of 8 retail stores. Formerly captain 
of Detroit Cadets; member Co. A, Detroit 
Light Guard. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
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of Equity. Kecreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 322 Fort St. W. Residence: 511 16th St. 

BAND, Louis Henry, electrotyping; born, 
Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 9, 1857; son of Na- 
thaniel S. and Susan E. (Hastings) Rand; ed- 
ucated in public schools, Cambridge; unmar- 
ried. Learned trade as electrotype finisher in 
Cambridge, and followed same in Massachu- 
setts; came to Detroit, 1888; has been identi- 
fied with Michigan Electrotype & Stereotype 
Foundry for 25 years, co-partner and manager 
since 1893. Congregationalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Allied Printing 
Trades. Recreations: boating, fishing. Office: 
30-32 Larned St. E. Residence: Wayne, Mich. 

RAlTDAIiL, Frederick Mason, advertising; 
born, Ripley, N. Y., June 26, 1877; son of 
Fred N. and Harriett E. (Mason) Randall; 
descendant of Jonathan Mason, of the May- 
flower; educated Ripley Union School, 1892; 
graduated Westfield (N. Y.) Academy, 1896; 
B.S. Cornell University, 1900; Cornell Law 
School, 1900; married, July 22, 1904, May- 
belle Lenore Long, of Lima, O. Secretary to 
advertising manager Randall Grape Juice Co., 
Ripley, N. Y., 1901-6; with advertising depart- 
ment Chicago Tribune, 1906-7; with Lord & 
Thomas, Chicago, 1908-9; Detroit manager 
Charles H. Fuller Co. (advertising agency), 
1910-12; vice-president H. K. McCann Co. 
(New York and Detroit), since 1913, Jiffy 
Auto Curtain Co., Detroit; secretary Randall 
Grape Juice Co., Ripley. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce (publicity committee). 
Phi Delta Phi. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Mason (32°); member Detroit Commandery 
No. 1, K. T.; Shrine. Clubs: Adcraft, Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Automobile 
(secretary), Detroit Motor Boat, Noontide. 
Recreations: motoring, fruit growing. Office: 
Boyer Bldg. Residence: 80 Lawrence Ave. 

BANDS, William Charles; born, London, 
England, Jan. 1, 1872; son of William Benja- 
min and Elizabeth (Walter) Rands; educated 
in public schools in England and Providence, 
R. I.; married, Dec. 28, 1899, Rose Agnes 
Allar, of Detroit; 1 son, William Charles, Jr. 
Came to America, 1884; employed in bicycle 
business at Providence, R. I., 1890; removed 
to Detroit and engaged in bicycle business, 
1891; was connected with George Hilsonbagen, 
bicycle manufacturer, 7 years; began on own 
account, 1904, as the Rands Manufacturing 
Co., makers of automobile equipment, of 
which is treasurer and general manager. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Episco- 



palian. Mason, K. T., Shriuer. Clubs: Detroit 
Automobile, Wolverine Automobile. Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: automobiling, fishing, 
golf. Office: 67-115 Fort St. E. Residence: 2 
Forest Ave. E. 

BANNEY, Frederick T.; born, Ottawa Cen- 
ter, Mich., Apr. 19, 1859; son of Frederick T, 
and Frances A. (Bates) Rannej^; educated in 
Kenosha (Wis.) High School; Ripon College, 
1878-80; Williams College, Williamstown, 
Mass., 1880-84, degree of B.A., 1884; Detroit 
College of Law, 1891-94, degree of LL.B., 
1894; married at Detroit, Jan. 26, 1887, Mary 
Elizabeth Balch. Head of F. T. Ranney & 
Co., real estate. Member Detroit Real Estate 
Board. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Delta Upsilon. Recreations: hunting and golf. 
Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 130 Alfred 
Street. 

BASCH, Francis Alvin, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, June 20, 1864; son of August and Cath- 
erine (Smith) Rasch; graduated German-Amer- 
ican Seminary, Detroit, 1881; graduated Gold- 
smith 's Bryant & Stratton Business Univer- 
sity, Detroit, 1882; LL.B., University of Mich- 
igan, Law Department, 1887; married, June 
18, 1890, Jennie F. Seitz, of Detroit; children: 
Katherine S., Elaine H., Francis Alvin, Jr., 
Frederick L. Practiced in Detroit since 1888. 
Member Board of Education, July 1, 1891-Apr. 
1, 1892, resigned; city attorney, 1892-95, in- 
clusive; member Board of Estimates, 1902-8, 
inclusive (chairman of board, 1906). Member 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Protestant. 
Member Civic Club of St. Paul Parish. Mem- 
ber Delta Tau Delta (University of Michi- 
gan). Recreation: outdoor diversions. Of- 
fice: 1007 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 210 
Palmer Ave. E. Summer Home : ' ' Mapleleaf , ' ' 
Harsen 's Island. 

BASEMAN, Eichard Edward, architect; 
born, Detroit, July 29, 1855; son of Charles 
and Minnie (Koch) Raseman; educated in 
public schools and at German-American Semi- 
nary. Has been engaged as architect in De- 
troit since 1883; married, Apr. 24, 1901, Emma 
Krebs, of Cincinnati; 2 children: Carl, Rich- 
ard. Director Michigan Sulphite Fiber Co., 
the F. A. Thompson Co. Republican. Unita- 
rian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commei'ce, American In- 
stitute of Architects, Harmonic Society. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
automobiling and athletic exercises. Office: 
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EATHBONE, Charles A., retired; born, Le 
Eoy, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1854; son of William 
Palmer and H. Maria (Crane) Rathbone; edu- 
cated at Le Eoy Academy; unmarried. He 
started business career with Buhl, DuCharme 
& Co. (now Buhl Sons Co.) and represented 
same on the road for several years; manager 
Cass Farm Co., 1893-1901; treasurer and gen- 
eral manager Buhl Malleable Co., manufac- 
turers of malleable castings, 1901-Oct., 1913 
(retired). Also director Waterman Marine 
Motor Co., C. B. Dickerson. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce; member Employers' As- 
sociation. Served in U. S. Navy during 
Spanish-American War, on board U. S. S. 
Yosemite. Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat. Office: S. W. 
cor. Wight and Adair Sts. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

BAY, Cornelius Nathaniel; born, Norton 
Co., Kan., Feb. 22, 1871; son of Cornelius 
Nathaniel and Cora (Chandler) Ray; edu- 
cated in public schools of Nebraska; married 
at Detroit, Oct. 22, 1897, Lillia Eleanor Little; 
children: Charles Henry, Cornelius N., Wil- 
liam H. Began active career as manager drug 
store of F. S. Hazard, Grand Island, Neb., 
continuing, 1888-91; was with pharmaceutical 
department Cudahy Packing Co., Omaha, 1891- 
93, and at Chicago, for same company, 1893- 
96; with Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, 1896-97; 
president The Ray Chemical Co., 1897-1908; 
general manager C. H. Little & Co., 1908-13, 
since president. Member Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Deti'oit, 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, Automobile. 
Recreation: golf. Office: Penobscot Bldg. 
Residence: 316 Seminole Ave. 

EAYMO, Joseph; born, Arthur, Can., Oct., 
1842; son of Charles and Phoebe (Dumas) 
Raymo; self-educated; married. May 24, 1870, 
Mary Crotty, of Pontiac, Mich.; 4 children: 
Charles, Catherine (Mrs. James D. Dunn), 
Jane, Irving. Came to Detroit and entered 
employ of Buhl Sons & Co., 1865; later in 
employ of Black Hardware Co., and C. B. 
James & Co.; began business for self, 1887, 
later admitted two sons, Charles and Irving, 
as partners. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
National Hardware Dealers' Association, De- 
troit Suburban Hardware Association. Recre- 
ation: fishing. Office: 982 Michigan Ave. Res- 
idence: 263 Greenwood Ave. 

RAYMOND, Alonzo C; born, Monroe, N. Y., 
May 16, 1847; sou of Alonzo B. and Elizabeth 
A. (Wyman) Raymond; educated at Brock- 



port College, N. Y., and University of Roches- 
ter, graduating, degree of A.M., 1869; married 
at Brockport, 1873, Ida M. Graves; 5 children: 
Helen (Mrs. A. T. Morley, of Chicago), Alonzo 
H., George C, Edwin P., John H. K. Came to 
Detroit, 1874; admitted to the bar, 1888, and 
practiced in Detroit for 13 years; was in grain 
commission business, 1874-88; attorney for Can- 
adian Pacific and Grand Trunk railroads, at 
Washington, D. C, 1888-1901; vice-president 
and general manager Detroit Fireproofing Tile 
Co., 1902-11; since president Concrete Lumber 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Trade. Demo- 
crat. Universalist. Recreations: hunting, fish- 
ing, cruising. Residence: 25 Willis Ave. E. 

RAYMOND, Charles Lawrence; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 23, 1872; son of Francis and Ger- 
trude (Lawrence) Raymond; educated in pub- 
lic and private schools of Detroit; married, 
Detroit, Nov. 14, 1894; children: Ruth, Jane, 
Gertrude. Was clerk in retail jewelry store, 
1888-94; entered general insurance business, 
1894, and has been state agent for London 
Guarantee & Accident Co. since 1898; member 
firm of Raymond & Raymond, general insur- 
ance, since 1903. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf. Recreation: 
golf. Offices: Journal Bldg. Residence: 2962 
West Grand Boul. 

RAYMOND, Edward Smith, insurance; 
born. South Norwalk, Conn., May 14, 1871; 
son of Thomas and Margaret E. (Smith) Ray- 
mond; educated in public schools of New 
Canaan and Bridgeport, Conn.; married at 
Bridgeport, Nov. 12, 1893, H. Edith Boland; 
1 daughter, Ruth Edith. Located at Detroit, 
Aug., 1903; appointed manager Travelers' In- 
demnity Co. of Hartford, Jan., 1907. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Prohibitionist. 
Advent Christian. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 601 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 55 Westminster Ave. 

RAYNOR, William Albert; born, Detroit, 
June 17, 1858; son of Albert H. and Louisa S. 
(Duncklee) Raynor; educated in common 
schools; married at Detroit, Dec. 16, 1891, 
Emma M. Roller; 2 children: Olive Louise, 
Florence Grace. Secretary and treasurer Ray- 
nor & Taylor, since its incorporation in 1898 
(established, 1876), printers, binders and rul- 
ers. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Ma- 
sonic order. Knights Templar. Recreation: 
summer outings. Office: 92 Congress St. W. 
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KEA, William Henry, manufacturer; boru, 
Detroit, Dec. 25, 1865; son of William J. and 
Mary A. (Schroder) Eea; educated in public 
and high schools, Detroit; married, June 10, 
1901, Effie Louise Calkins, of Grand Eapids, 
Mich.; 2 children: Thatcher W., Mary Louise. 
Was connected with Armstrong & Graham, 
hardware and leather, for 25 years; secretary, 
treasurer and general manager Detroit Stoker 
Co., manufacturers Detroit Automatic Stokers, 
since 1905; secretary Detroit Foundry Co. 
Episcopalian. Eepublican. 32° Mason, Knight 
Templar. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Kecreation: automobiliiig. Office: De- 
troit Stoker Co. Residence: 97 Westminster 
Avenue. 

REASON, George; born, Unadilla, N. Y., 
Aug. 31, 1873; son of George W. and Sarah 
(Barley) Eeason; educated High School, 
Pinckney, Mich.; Cleary College, Ypsilanti; 
married, 1897, Nora Sigler, of Pinckney; 4 
children: Ealph, Eex, Ehea, Eobert. Spent 10 
years on a farm in Michigan; hardware 
and implement merchant, Pinckney, Mich., for 
12 years; came to Detroit, 1907, and since 
manager for Cartercar Co.; director Michigan 
Bow Socket Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Formerly member Co. M, Michigan 
JSTational Guard, Jackson, Mich. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Auto Dealers' Association. 
32° Mason, Shriner; member B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: 
fishing, hunting. Office: 1244 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 281 Calumet Ave. 

REDDIG, William Henry, automobile manu- 
facturer; born, Harrisville, Harrison Co., O., 
Oct. 15, 1855; son of John S. and Rachel 
(Moore) Eeddig; educated in public schools; 
married, Sept. 24, 1879, Emma Hills, of Ot- 
tawa, Franklin Co., Kan. (died, 1897); 3 chil- 
dren: Orville O., Charles E., John Eay; mar- 
ried, 2nd, Sept. 29, 1900, Elizabeth Buckelew, 
of Bryan, O. Associated with father in stock- 
raising business in Kansas until 1883; became 
connected with a sewing machine manufac- 
turing company at Toledo, O., and was made 
foreman machine department, 1886; foreman 
machine department Lozier Co., Toledo, O., 
1888, chief inspector, 1896; assistant super- 
intendent Lozier Bicycle Manufacturing Co., 
1900, name of plant changed, 1901, to Pope 
Manufacturing Co., of which was superinten- 
■dent, 1901-5; with Daimler Automobile Co. of 
Long Island, N. Y., 1905-8; general superin- 
tendent Olds Motor Works, Lansing, Mich., 
1908-9, Chalmers Motor Co., Detroit, 1909-12; 



general superintendent of both plants of the 
Continental Motor Co., located at Muskegon 
and Detroit, since 1912. Eepublican. Meth- 
odist. 32° Mason; member Knights of Pythias. 
Eecreations: baseball, horse racing. Office: 
Jefferson and Bezner Aves. Residence: 318 
Cadillac Ave. 

REED, Charles Fargo; born, Watervale, N. 
Y., Jan. 2, 1853; son of Harvey Silas and 
Sarah A. (Fargo) Reed; attended private 
schools of Philo M. Patterson and H. G. Jones, 
Detroit, and was graduated from Cass public 
school, 1866; married at Hillsdale, Mich., June 
24, 1886, Jennie A. Eowlson; 1 daughter, Mar- 
garet Tacy (Mrs. William B. Fullerton, of 
Kansas City, Mo). Began active career in 
employ of E. B. Smith & Co., booksellers, 1866; 
with M. S. Smith & Co., jewelers, 1867; en- 
tered employ of American Express Co., Oct., 
1868; appointed agent at Detroit, Dec. 1, 1881, 
and general agent, Mar. 1, 1891. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Sons of American 
Eevolution. Republican. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic, Washtenaw, Country, Detroit 
Transportation, Exchange. Recreations: golf, 
bowling. Office: 19-21 Campus Martins. Eesi- 
dence: 820 Oxford Rd., Ann Arbor, Mich. 

REEDER, Thomas E., vice-president Har- 
greaves Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 4, 1861; son of Edwin and Elizabeth 
(Thorley) Reeder; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married, Jan. 7, 1885, Elise LeBeau, 
of Montreal, Can.; 1 son, Harold W. Began 
active career, 1879, with the Hargreaves 
Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of framed 
pictures, mirrors and art goods; since con- 
tinued with the company, of which has been 
vice-president and general manager since 
1893; also president Federal Motor Truck Co. 
Republican. Protestant. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit Country, Automobile. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, hunting. Office: 60 18th St. Resi- 
dence: Madison Apts. 

REEG, Frederick Leonard; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 19, 1872; son of Leonard and Mary S. 
(Mason) Eeeg; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married, 1908, Grace E. Franklin, of 
Buffalo. Began active career, 1891, in employ 
of E. A. Armstrong & Co., manufacturers of 
society goods, etc., and continued for 4 years; 
then engaged with other houses until 1904; 
assisted, 1904, in organizing the F. L. Eeeg 
Co., printers, of which has since been secre- 
tary and manager. Eepublican. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Club: Adcraft. Rec- 
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142 Grand Biver Ave. Residence: 26 Lothrop 
Street. 

EEESE, Carl, retired; born, Indianapolis, 
Ind., June 11, 1861; son of Henry and Johanna 
(Witte) Reese; educated in Indianapolis pub- 
lie schools, and at Gymnasium, Bremen, Ger- 
many; married at Detroit, 1886, Katharine 
Wagner; 3 children: Carl H., Walter J., 
Norma. On return from Germany, 1880, en- 
tered leaf tobacco business, continuing for 2 
years; started in wholesale grocery business, 
1882, and continued for 14 years; president of 
the Modern Match Co., Detroit, and Preferred 
Match Co., Baltimore, O., for 5 years (retired, 
1903). Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Protestant. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Harmonie. Recreation: travel. Resi- 
dence: 40 Rowena St. 

REESE, Nathaniel, life insurance; born, 
Cleveland, O., Feb. 19, 1872; son of David A. 
and Margaret (Davies) Reese; educated in 
public schools of Covington, Ky.; married at 
Covington, Sept. 18, 1894, Kate M. Shafer; 1 
daughter, Dorothy Virginia. Began active 
career with the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance 
Co., at Cincinnati, 1884; became stenographer 
and bookkeeper at Cincinnati office, then 
cashier in Minneapolis (Minn.) office, 1894-95; 
returned to Cincinnati office, 1895; cashier in 
Detroit office, 1897-1900; resigned to become 
member of firm of Bassett & Reese, Detroit, 
general agents The Provident Life & Trust Co. 
of Philadelphia, Apr., 1900. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Detroit Life 
Underwriters' Association, Detroit Credit 
Men's Association. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason (member Palestine Lodge, 
King Cyrus Chapter), Knight Templar, 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic, 
Noontide, Schubert, Y. M. C. A. Recreations: 
golf and motoring. Office: 1218-1220 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 54 Avalon Ave. 

REEVES, C. S.; born, Stockbridge, Mich., 
May 15, 1865; son of Hall and Emily (Top- 
ping) Reeves; educated in public schools, 
Jackson, Mich.; married, Sept. 14, 1888, 
Amanda Landis, of Stockbridge, Mich.; 3 
children: Mary, Luella, Dayton. Began in 
electrical engineering, 1888; has erected power 
houses, etc., in many parts of the country; 
became connected with Chicago branch. Gen- 
eral Electric Co., 1905, and with Detroit 
branch, same company, since 1907; engineer 
for installing plants. Formerly musician, 1st 
Michigan Infantry Band, retired 1905. Repub- 
lican. Member Detroit Engineering Society, 



Detroit Edison Power Club. Recreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 1503 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 463 Congress St. E. 

REID, George F. W., superintendent The 
Bradstreet Co.; born, Avon, Ont., Feb. 23, 
1873; son of William C. and Sarah E. (Lane) 
Reid; educated at Union High School, Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; married at Grand Rapids, June 
27, 1895, to Allie M. Lobdell; 1 daughter, 
Kathryn. Began business career in the office 
of The Bradstreet Co. at Grand Rapids, Mich., 
as messenger boy, and was advanced to each 
desk in the office until promoted to superin- 
tendent, which position he filled for 5 years; 
next spent 2 years as special representative 
of the executive offices in New York City; 
represented the company for a year at Cin- 
cinnati and Louisville, Ky.; has been in 
charge of the Detroit office since May 1, 1905. 
Member for 3 years of Michigan National 
Guard (Custer Guard), at Grand Rapids. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist. Member York 
Lodge, F. & A. M., Grand Rapids. Clubs: 
Felloweraft, Wolverine Auto. Recreations: 
boating, duck shooting, fishing. Office: 313-319 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 57 Alger Ave. 

REIB, J. Nelson, auto and motor boat sup- 
plies; born, Harlock, Ont., Can., Apr. 29, 1873; 
sou of Samuel and Helen Muir (Gray) Reid; 
educated in public schools of Harlock; Model 
School, Clinton, Ont.; business colleges in 
Stratford and Toronto; studied medicine for 
IV2 years at Toronto; married, June 28, 1899, 
Etta A. Bennington, of Sycamore, O.; 1 son: 
Elliott Gray. Began active career in lumber 
business in Toronto, 1893; then engaged in 
lumber business in Ohio, 1897-98; dealer in 
agricultural implements, Toledo, 0., 1898-1905; 
became identified with sale of auto, motor 
and motor boat supplies, at Toledo, 1905; re- 
moved to Detroit fall of 1910 and since secre- 
tary and general manager General Sales Co., 
established, 1909, as successor to Teagan Bros. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Credit Men's Association, National Gas En- 
gine Association. 32° Mason (Toledo Com- 
mandery, K. T.) ; member I. O. O. F, Club: 
Exchange. Office: 212 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 192 Putnam Ave. 

BEID, Philip J., editor Detroit Free Press; 
born. Providence, R. I., July 19, 1865; son of 
Patrick Henry and Katharine (Finnegan) 
Reid; educated in public schools of Provi- 
dence, R. I.; A.B., Brown University, 1887; 
married Nellie J. Corcoran, of Detroit, Oct. 4, 
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Madeline. Was connected with Postal Service, 
1888-90; sporting editor Detroit Tribune, 1890- 
91; police reporter Detroit Free Press, 1891, 
court reporter, 1892-94, night city editor, 1894- 
96, city editor, 1896-1905; news editor, 1905-6, 
managing editor, 1906-9; editor since 1909. 
Eepublican. Club: Harmonic. Office: Free 
Press. Kesidence: 99 Virginia Park. 

BEID, William; born, Mersea, Ont., Can., 
Aug. 19, 1842; son of John and Margaret 
(Bennett) Reid; public school education; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Nov. 9, 1869, Mary Powell 
(died, 1902); 5 children: William P., Mary J., 
Louis R., Harriett, Margaret E. (Mrs. Ben- 
jamin Williams, of Los Angeles, Cal.). Began 
as bookkeeper for Laible, Wright & Hopkins, 
paints, etc., Detroit; on retirement of Mr. 
Laible and Mr. Hopkins from the firm, was 
admitted to partnership, in 1867, under firm 
name of William Wright & Co., which became 
Eeid & Hills, in 1871; firm dissolved, 1879; in 
business in own name, 1879-1910; sold out to 
Toledo Plate & Window Glass Co., 1910, since 
manager Detroit branch same. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Mason (32°), Shriner. Recreation: 
reading. Office: 54 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
3000 West Grand Boul. 

BEID, William Henry; born, Detroit, Dee. 
29, 1856; son of James Henry and Sarah H. 
(Holmes) Reid; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married Alice C. Stewart, of Toronto, 
Can., June 10, 1912. Entered plumbing and 
heating business in Detroit, Oct. 28, 1873; now 
vice-president Harrigan & Reid Co., organized 
1910. Republican. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: baseball, yachting. 
Office: 70-72 State St. Residence: 42 Chope 
Place. 

BEUjLY, Cornelius John, lawyer; born. May 
26, 1848; died, Apr. 21, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

BEIIiLT, William E., investment securities; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 10, 1858; son of Alexander 
aud Jane (Beattie) Reilly; educated in public 
schools and business college; married at 
Augusta, Ga., Apr. 21, 1887, Carolyn L. Bige- 
low; children: Raymond W., Leila E. Cashier 
and bookkeeper for Black & Cowen, 1880-82; 
became assistant general bookkeeper for Mer- 
chants and Manufacturers' National Bank, 
Detroit, 1882, general bookkeeper, 1883, and 
assistant cashier, 1887, continuing until 1894, 
when the bank was merged with the Preston 
National Bank; entered brokerage business as 
member of firm of Reilly & Noble; appointed 
cashier Detroit River Savings Bank, July, 



1897, and served until Jan. 1, 1904; now head 
of firm of W. E. Reilly & Co., bonds and in- 
vestments. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Congregationalist. Clubs: 
Bankers', Detroit Boat, Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Office: 1006 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 
95 Pingree Ave. 

REINDEL, George J.; born, Detroit, July 
18, 1864; son of Frederick and Margaret 
(Zapf) Reindel; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Chicago, 1892, Amelia 
Zapf; 7 children: Roy E., Ira H., Howard, Mil- 
dred, George J., Jr., Dorothy, John D. Began 
active career as clerk in retail store of Aertz, 
Meyers & Co., later becoming manager of the 
store and superintendent of the office and fac- 
tory; began in business for himself under 
title of George J. Reindel & Bro., 1888, part- 
ner since 1892. Republican. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Harmonie Society. Recreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 189-191 Griswold St. Resi- 
dence: 169 Canfield Ave. W. 

BEINDEIi, Herman C; born, Roseville, 
Mich., Apr. 30, 1867; son of Frederick and 
Margaret (Zapf) Reindel; educated in public 
schools of Wayne Co., Mich.; married at De- 
troit, May 12, 1892, Augusta Roseneau; 4 chil- 
dren: Arthur F., Edna M., Lillian G., Florence. 
Began in grocery business, 1882, later enter- 
ing furniture business; has been associated 
with his brother, George J., in sale of office 
furniture since 1892, as George J. Reindel & 
Co. Republican. Lutheran. Member German 
Salesmen's Association (vice-president). Ma- 
son. Recreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 
189-191 Griswold St. Residence: 96 Clairmount 
Avenue. 

BEINOHIi, David Weimer, consulting engi- 
neer; born, Washington, D. C, May 7, 1878; 
son of David C. and Cecelia E. (Parker) 
Reinohl; educated public and private schools, 
Washington, D. C; Corcoran Scientific School, 
Columbian University, now George Washing- 
ton Universitj', Washington, D. C; married, 
Nov. 16, 1904, Aimee Sanderson, of Washing- 
ton, D. C. Began active career with the Penn- 
sylvania Iron Works Co., Philadelphia, 1902; 
registered as attorney entitled to practice be- 
fore United States Patent Office, 1908; located 
in Detroit, 1910; vice-president and general 
manager American Rapid Cyaniding Co. ; mem- 
ber Roosevelt Inaugural Committee. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Society Auto- 
mobile Engineers, Southern Society, Kappa 
Sigma Fraternity. Mason, Knight Templar, 
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land Automobile, Wolverine Automobile. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 69 Chandlier Ave. 

EEINVAIjDT, Otto, mechanical engineer; 
born, Copenhagen, Denmark, Apr. 17, 1873; 
son of Christian Wilhelm and Eleanora Chris- 
tine (Albertus) Reinvaldt; graduated from 
Borgerdydskolen, Copenhagen, and also from 
the Technical School of the same city; passed 
examination as marine engineer of the Danish 
navy; came to America, Oct., 1896; married 
at Detroit, June 19, 1901, Anna Elsa Voight; 
2 daughters: Eleanor Kathleen, Christine 
Voight. Served as apprentice machinist's 
trade in Denmark, and also in the Danish 
navy; after coming to Detroit was employed 
in the Dry Dock Engine Works and later by 
the Huetteman & Cramer Co.; assistant man- 
ager the Detroit Steel Cooperage Go. since 
1907; vice-president Glass Enameled Package 
Co. Republican. Lutheran. Member B. P. O. 
E. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 981 Beau- 
fait Ave. Residence: 802 Van Dyke Ave. 

EEMICK, George Bradford; born, Aug. 4, 
1845; died, Sept. 16, 191.3; see Vol. 1908. 

EEMICK, Jerome H., music publisher; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 15, 1867; sou of James A. and 
Mary (Hosmer) Remick; common school edu- 
cation; married at Flint, Mich., June 26, 1895, 
Adelaide McCreery; 3 children: Katherine 
McC, Jerome H., Jr., James A. Began in 
Detroit with the Commercial National Bank, 
1885-86; in lumber woods 3 years with firm of 
Whitney & Remick; returned to Detroit, and 
secretary Home Bldg. & Loan Association, 
1889-97; since president J. H. Remick & Co., 
music publishers; president The J. H. Rem- 
ick Printing Co., Detroit Creamery Co.; di- 
rector Big Four Gold and Copper Mining Co., 
Columbia River Logging Co., Oak Grove Hos- 
pital, Flint, Mich. Clubs: Detroit, Country. 
Recreations: golf, automobiling, traveling. Of- 
fice: 68 Library Ave. Residence: 501 Jeffer- 
son Ave. 

EENAUD, George Loiiis, physician; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 10, 1870; son of George F. and 
Julia (Petrequin) Renaud; educated in public 
schools of Detroit, University of Michigan 
and Detroit College of Medicine, graduating, 
M.D., 1891; later studied at Post-Graduate 
School of Medicine, New York, and in Paris, 
France, also hospital practice; married, June 
19, 1911, at Detroit, Florence Peck; one son, 
George F. Began practice in Detroit, 1891. 
Republican. Member Wayne County and Mich- 
igan State Medical societies, American Medi- 



cal Association, Ophthalmological and Oto- 
logical Club. Member Michigan State Naval 
Brigade. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
aquatic sports, automobiling. Office: 303 Fine 
Arts Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe Shores, 
Michigan. 

EENCHAED, George William, merchant 
tailor; born, Detroit, Dec. 16, 1875; son of 
William J. and Elizabeth (Dormer) Renchard; 
educated public and high schools, Detroit; 
married, July 30, 1904, Elsie M. Guenther, of 
Detroit; one son, George W., Jr. Engaged in 
merchant tailoring business in Detroit since 
Jan., 1899; member firm of Marshall & Ren- 
chard. Republican. Roman Catholic. Mem- 
ber Knights of Columbus. Clubs: Harmonie, 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
golf, baseball, motoring. Office: 88 Fort St. 
W. Residence: 300 East Grand Boul. 

EENTE, Henry J.; moved to Buffalo, N. Y.; 
see Vol. 1908. 

EENWICK, Llewellyn Laraway, concert 
organist and teacher; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., 
July 31, 1876; son of George Walker and 
Luella (Laraway) Renwick; educated Ann 
Arbor High School; graduated University 
School of Music, Ann Arbor, 1896; married, 
June 1, 1898, Mabel Allen, of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 
one son, Richard. Served as head of organ 
department. University School of Music, 
1898-1904; organist American Church, Paris, 
France, 1904-8; head of organ department, 
University School of Music, and head of organ 
and theory department, Detroit Conservatory 
of Music, since 1908; also organist North Con- 
gregational Church and Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory, 32° Masons. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Michigan Music Teach- 
ers' Association; Detroit- Ann Arbor Chapter, 
International Society of Musicians (president, 
1912-13), Sinfonia (musical fraternity of 
America). Member Fine Arts Society. Club: 
Detroit Rotary. Recreations: fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 1113 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
29 Westminster Ave. 

EEPP, William Albert, physician; born. 
New York, Dec. 22, 1872; son of Louis and 
Mary (Voss) Repp; educated public schools, 
Detroit; clerk in drug store, for a number of 
years; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 
1895; married, 1893, Anna Meiberger, of De- 
troit; one daughter, Mildred. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1895; attending gynecologist, 
St. Mary's Hospital; clinical professor gyne- 
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physician and surgeon St. Vincent's Orphan 
Asylum. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Michigan State and Wayne County Med- 
ical societies. Mason; member B. P. O. Elks, 
Harmonie Society. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, De- 
troit Athletic. Recreation: athletics. Office: 
111 Gladwin Bldg. Eesidence: 417 St. Aubin 
Avenue. 

RESTRICK, Charles W.; born, Otterville, 
Out., Canada, Dec. 6, 1856; son of Charles W. 
and Jane (Tanner) Eestrick; educated Na- 
tional schools of England; married, Oct. 12, 
1882, Jane Cowie, of Detroit; 4 children: Rob- 
ert C, William C, Edna H. (Mrs. Cecil 
Evans), Helen C. Came to America, 1872, 
and located in Detroit; engaged in banking 
business with William D. Morton Co. for 4 
years; teller Peoples' Savings Bank 4 years; 
entered lumber business on own account, 1884, 
organized Eestrick Lumber Co., 1908, and 
since president. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Builders' and Traders' Ex- 
change. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, De- 
troit Curling, Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: 
golf, tennis, curling. Office: 1016 Vinewood 
Ave. Eesidence: 192 Canfield Ave. W. 

RESTEICK, Eobert C; born, Detroit, Sept. 
12, 1885; son of Charles W. and Jane (Cowie) 
Eestrick; educated public schools and Detroit 
University School, graduating from latter, 
1904; married, June 7, 1910, Marian Dunlap, 
of Detroit; 1 son, Eobert C, Jr. Associated 
with father in business since 1904; secretary 
and treasurer Eestrick Lumber Co., since 1908. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Eecreations: automobiling, out- 
door sports. Office: 1016 Vinewood Ave. Ees- 
idence: 152 Hancock Ave. W. 

EEXFOED, Dwlght Carver, lawyer; born, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., Apr. 3, 1850; son of Francis 
K. and Harriet N. (Long) Eexford; educated 
at Ypsilanti High School; University of Mich- 
igan, A.B., 1872; Law Department, same uni- 
versity, LL.B., 1874; married at Detroit, Nov. 
3, 1885, Caroline M. Montgomery. Admitted 
to the bar, Apr. 4, 1874, and has since prac- 
ticed in Detroit. Director Wolverine Portland 
Cement Co., Coldwater, Mich. Member Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican, Presbyterian. Member Alpha 
Delta Phi. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Boat. Eecreation: reading. Office: 25 Buhl 
Blk. Eesidence: 764 Cass Ave. 

REYNOIiDS, Frank P.; born, Chenango 
County, N. Y., Nov. 16, 1853; son of Henry 



A. and Cordelia (Hudson) Reynolds; educated 
in public schools of Detroit; married at De- 
troit, 1884, Belle Warner; 2 children: Harry 
N., Grace C. Eesident of Detroit since 1857; 
began with uncle. A, McPherson, produce com- 
mission, 1872; engaged in business as Ayers 
& Reynolds, 1891, and since 1900 has operated 
as F. P. Eeynolds & Co. Member Detroit 
Produce Exchange, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Congregationalist. Ma- 
son. Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 40- 
42 Griswold St. Eesidence: 48 Alexandrine 
Ave. E. 

RHINES, Edward H., insurance; born at 
Toledo, 0., May 2, 1S6S; son of Capt. James 
and Margaret (Curran) Ehines; educated in 
public and high schools of Detroit; married at 
Detroit, 1897, Marie Luella Bowen; children: 
Margaret L., Edward J., Virginia M. Began 
active career in wholesale chemical house,, 
continuing until he entered employment of the 
Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. in 
1890; appointed state agent of the casualty 
department of the company in Michigan, 1902. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. Office: 35 Fort 
St. W. Residence: 114 Lawrence Ave. 

RICE, Merton L., real estate, loans and in- 
surance; born, Macomb, Mich., Oct. 28, 1862; 
son of John D. and Olive Z. (Davis) Rice; ed- 
ucated in public and high schools of Detroit 
and at Detroit Business University up to 
1888; married at Wyandotte, Mich., June 27, 
1904, Anna L. Andrews; one son, Merton L., 
Jr. Began active career, 1892, as clerk in 
Rice 's Temperance Hotel, Detroit, owned by 
his father; entered real estate business, 1893, 
and was connected with various real estate 
firms in Detroit, 1893-1903; has been an inde- 
pendent real estate operator since 1903. Mem- 
ber Detroit Real Estate Board, Detroit Cham- 
ber of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Recreations: boating, automobiling. Office: 
1007 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 362 McClel- 
lan Ave. 

RICH, Hampton E., buyer men's furnishing 
goods; born, Ionia, Mich., Sept. 30, 1878; son 
of Edward A. and Elizabeth (Mills) Rich; 
educated public schools, Ionia; married, Sept. 
3, 1902, Clara Tonk, of Chicago; 1 daughter, 
Alice Elizabeth. Began active career as clerk 
National Bank of the Republic, Chicago, con- 
tinuing 2 years; salesman and window trim- 
mer, Riley Darnell, Chicago, 2 years; started 
in men 's furnishing goods business at 72-74 
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stores at 121 Randolph St. and 142 Dearborn 
St. in 1904 with silent partners, but dissolved 
partnership a year later and sold the LaSalle 
St. store shortly afterwards; came to Detroit 
Oct. 1, 1907, to take charge of men's furnish- 
ing department of the J. L. Hudson Co., in 
which position still continues; also supervision 
of the hat and shoe departments since 1912. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Recreations: baseball, automobiling. 
Office: The J. L. Hudson Co. Residence: 3087 
West Grand Boul. 

RICH, Herbert M., physician; born, Middle- 
ville, Mich., Feb. 12, 1874; son of Dr. Samuel 
C. and Ada (Matteson) Rich; graduate Liter- 
ary Department, University of Michigan, 
1897; M.D., same university, 1901; spent three 
years in hospital work in Boston, New York 
and Vienna; married at Cambridge, Mass., 
1903, Constance Abbot. Began practice in De- 
troit, 1904; managing editor Detroit Medical 
Journal since Jan., 1905; assistant physician. 
Harper Hospital; attending physician, Detroit 
Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Member Detroit So- 
ciety for Study and Prevention of Tuberculo- 
sis (vice-president), Wayne County Medical 
Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Boat, Indian Village. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 
190 Seyburn Ave. 

RICH, Sylvester L., retired; born where 
Wayne County Building now stands, Detroit, 
July 22, 1852; son of George M. and Mar- 
garet (Young) Rich; educated in private 
school, 1859-63, public schools, 1863-65; mar- 
ried at Detroit, May 1, 1879, Mary A. Zender. 
Began, 1865, in jewelry store of M. S. Smith 
& Co., continuing until 1870; entered employ 
of C. D. Widman, manufacturer of furniture, 
1870, as assistant shipping clerk; was ad- 
A'anced successively to vice-president and 
treasurer C. D. Widman & Co.; retired, 1910. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recre- 
ation: traveling. Residence: 705 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

RICHARDSON, Austin Lucius, lawyer; 
born, Westminster, Vt., May 23, 1880; son 
of Lucius C. and Hannah (Austin) Richard- 
son; educated Mount Hermon (Mass.) School; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1904; mar- 
ried, Feb. 13, 1912, Zitta Wiley, of Howell, 
Mich. Engaged in general practice in Detroit 
since 1904. Republican. Congregationalist. 



Member Michigan Alumni Association. Ma- 
son; Zion Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M.; 
King Cyrus Chapter; Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory; Moslem Temple, Shrine (member 
Arab Patrol of Moslem Temple); chairman 
joint Masonic entertainment committee; mem- 
ber Lodge No. 34, B. P. O. Elks. Recreations: 
outdoor diversions. Office: 822 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 34 Peterboro St. 

RICHARDSON, Hedley V., lawyer, born, 
Ontario, Can., Dec. 8, 1870; son of Henry 
and Isabelle (Laing) Richardson; came to De- 
troit, 1882; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools and University of Michigan; 
married at Detroit, Oct. 17, 1900, Florine 
Whitaker; 1 daughter, Jean Irene. In gen- 
eral practice at Detroit since 1894. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association, Fine Arts Society of 
Detroit. Republican. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: golf, 
music. Office: 306 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 
51 Charlotte Ave. 

RICHMOND, Elmer L.; born, Oakland 
County, Mich., Dec. 15, 1867; son of A. B. 
and Amanda (Bentley) Richmond; educated 
common schools of Oakland County; married, 
1888, Josie A. Corwin, of Rochester, Mich, 
(died, 1900); one son, A. Banks, Jr.; married, 
2d, 1902, Mrs. J. Retan, of Pontiac, Mich. 
Taught school in Oakland County, Mich., 10 
years; entered produce business in Rochester, 
Mich., 1893; then at Pontiac; moved to De- 
troit, 1909, and with son started firm of E. L. 
Richmond Co., produce. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Trade, Hay and 
Grain Shippers' Association. Mason. Recre- 
ation: automobiling. Office: 58 Griswold St., 
Burch Bldg. Residence: 39 Taft Ave. 

RICHMOND, Fred Arouet; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 30, 1873; son of Arouet and Frederica 
(Stange) Richmond; educated Detroit public 
schools; unmarried. Has been connected since 
boyhood with the Richmond & Backus Co. 
(founded by father), stationers; now secre- 
tary and director same. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Rec- 
reations: boating, fishing, hunting. Office: 111 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 269 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

RICHMOND, Waldemar Spaulding, civil en- 
gineer; born, Cheshire, Mass., Oct. 14, 1881; 
son of Meigs Cole and Achsah Mandana (Car- 
penter) Richmond; descended on father's side 
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settlers in New England, and on mother's 
side from early Puritan settlers in Massachu- 
setts; educated public schools, Adams, Mass.; 
graduated Adams High School, 1901; S.B., in 
Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology, 1905; married, July 2, 1910, Alice 
Mabel Smith, of Detroit. Began as engineer- 
ing assistant, Pennsylvania Ry., June, 1905; 
engineer, Widell-Finley Co., Chicago, 1905-6; 
assistant instructor, Massachusetts Institute 
of Technology, Apr.-May, 1906; civil engineer 
with U. S. Lake Survey, engaged upon vari- 
ous surveys and operations on the Great Lakes 
and connecting waters, under the War De- 
partment, since June, 1906. Progressive, Con- 
gregationalist. Associate member American 
Society of Civil Engineers; member Detroit 
Engineering Society, Alumni Association Mas- 
sachusetts Institute of Technology, National 
Geographic Society. Office: Old Custom 
House. Residence: 868 Trumbull Ave. 

BICKTiTt, Harry, lawyer; born, Detroit, July 
21, 1876; son of Henry W. and Martha (Im- 
mel) Rickel; educated Detroit public and high 
schools; LL.B., University of Michigan, 1899; 
married, Oct. 20, 1906, Bessie Meyer, of Mt. 
Clemens, Mich.; one son, John Henry. En- 
gaged in practice of law, 1899-1902; then 
with H. W. Rickel & Co., manufacturers of 
malt and dealers in grain, and became man- 
ager, secretary and treasurer, 1906; president 
and treasurer same, 1908-13, when retired 
from that line of business. Member United 
States Guard Corps, Paris Exposition, 1900; 
member of the Detroit Naval Reserve, 1903-6. 
Republican. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recre- 
ations: reading, boating. Residence: 97 Ade- 
laide St. 

EIDGLEY, Robert Bruce, merchant and 
manufacturers' agent; born, Southampton, 
Kng., Oct. 11, 1840; son of Robert and Har- 
riett (Budden) Ridgley; educated in England; 
came to United States, 1856; married, Detroit, 
June 12, 1870, Caroline Mellen (now de- 
ceased), daughter of Rev. R, G. Mellen, at 
that time pastor of the Unitarian Church, 
Detroit; 2 children: Ernest H., Ethel C. (Mrs. 
Myron B. Vorce, of Cleveland). Entered em- 
ploy of Welch & Griffiths, Boston, serving ap- 
prenticeship in the saw factory until 21 years 
of age; was transferred to office and continued 
there until 1865, when the firm opened a 
branch office in Detroit and he was placed in 
<harge, succeeding to the business in Detroit 
in his own name, 1878; also in charge Detroit 



agencies of William Jessop & Sons, Morris & 
Bailey Steel Co., The Standard Gauge Steel 
Co., The Carborundum Co., Henry Disston & 
Sons, and L. H. Gilmer Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. 
Unitarian. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tions: cricket and traveling. Office: 127-141 
Congress St. W. Residence: 14 LaMothe Ave. 

RIDLEY, John Roy, carpet and rug cleaner; 
born, Ridley, Ont., Can., Dec. 27, 1883; son 
of Thomas Arthur and Clara Ella (Wilson) 
Ridley; educated public schools, Ridgetown, 
Ont.; graduated Collegiate Institute, Ridge- 
town, 1898; Gutchiss Business College; mar- 
ried, Nov. 20, 1908, Florence May Chilver, of 
Walkerville, Ont.; one son, John Chilver, born. 
Mar. 30, 1913. Began in carpet cleaning busi- 
ness with father. Mar., 1901, father being 
manager and owner; incorporator, July 1, 
1911, of Detroit Steam Carpet Cleaning 
Works, of which has since been president. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Member Ashlar Lodge, 
F. A. M. Clubs: Valhalla, Rotary. Recrea- 
tions: baseball, bowling, fishing. Office: 126 
Columbia Ave. W. Residence: 285 Forest Ave. 
West. 

RIGGS, Frank J., lawyer; born, Washtenaw 
County, Mich., Mar. 13, 1872; son of James 
and Eleanor (Franklin) Riggs; descendant 
of Benjamin Franklin; educated district and 
high schools of Washtenaw County; LL.B., 
University of Michigan, Law Department, 
1893; married, Dec. 23, 1911, Inez Millard, of 
Detroit. Began practice in Ann Arbor, 1892; 
removed to Detroit, 1894; associated with the 
late Michael J. Lehman, as Lehman & Riggs; 
partner died in summer of 1912 and since 
practiced alone. Treasurer and director James 
A. Jones Insurance Agency. Democrat. Con- 
gregationalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Michigan State Bar Association, Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Lawyers', Motor Boat. Recreations: 
fishing, hunting, boating. Office: 51-52 Mc- 
Graw Blk. Residence: 266 Merrick Ave. 

RITCHIE, John W.; born, Ross's Point, N. 
Y., Dec. 27, 1848; son of William and Emily 
(Cummings) Ritchie; educated in Hamilton, 
Ont.; married at Detroit, Dec. 29, 1875; Eliz- 
abeth Schwinck; 2 sons: William David, 
Archer Frederick. Came to Detroit, 1868; 
worked at trade of boiler making in various 
shops until 1885; assisted in organization of 
the East End Boiler Works, 1885, of which is 
junior partner. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Mason. Recreations: fishing, bowling. Office: 



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11-19 St. Aubin Ave. Residence: 261 East 
Grand Boul. 

RITCHIE, Byerson, secretary Detroit Board 
of Commerce; moved to Peterboro, Ont.; see 
Vol. 1908. 

BITTER, Charles Samuel, secretary and as- 
sistant treasurer, Detroit City Gas Co.; born, 
Franklin County, O., Aug. 12, 1872; son of 
George S. and Katherine (Click) Ritter; ed- 
ucated public schools of Columbus, O., Albert 
Lea, Minn., and Indianapolis, Ind.; married, 
Jan. 6, 1910, Carolyn Madden, of Manistee, 
Mich. Began as office boy, Ohio State Jour- 
nal, Columbus, May 1, 1888; stereotyper Co- 
lumbus Press, 1889-92; bookkeeper of the 
Brooks, Butler & Co. Bank, Columbus, 1892- 
Oct., 1894; bookkeeper and chief clerk and sec- 
retary Columbus Gas Co., 1894-1901; secre- 
tary and assistant treasurer Detroit City Gas 
Co. since May 1, 1901. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Member American Gas Institute, Michigan 
Gas Association, Efficiency Society of New 
York. Clubs: Detroit Boat (president), De- 
troit Tennis, Fellowcraft. Recreations: row- 
ing, tennis. Office: Detroit City Gas Co. Resi- 
dence: 3077 West Grand Boul". 

BITTEE, George S.; born, Lewisburg, Pa., 
June 18, 1850; son of Samuel and Elizabeth 
(Moore) Ritter; educated common school near 
Lewisburg; married, May 12, 1870, Katherine 
M. Click, of Columbus, O.; 5 children: Charles 
S., Clifton W., Walter E., Maxie E. (Mrs. T. 
K. Lewis, of Columbus), Zoa M. (Mrs. Fred 
M. Cutcheon, of Long Branch, N. Y.). Began 
as farmer in Pennsylvania; became identified 
with harvesting machine business, 1875, and 
has since been connected with the Interna- 
tional Harvester Co. or its affiliated com- 
panies; removed to Detroit from. Cincinnati 
branch, 1906, and since in charge Detroit of- 
fice. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: fishing, hunting. Office: 97 Vermont 
Ave. Residence: 70 Josephine Ave. 

BITTEE, Henry George; born, Minster, O., 
Apr. 17, 1878; son of Daniel and Anna (Pie- 
per) Ritter; educated parochial schools, Min- 
ster; married, June 1, 1904, Elizabeth Wie- 
man, of Minster; 3 children: Daniel, Verona, 
Roland. Started cigar box manufacturing in 
Minster, 1904; removed to Deshler, O., and in 
1912 located in Detroit, and organized The 
Ritter Cigar Box Co., of which is president. 
Catholic. Member Travelers' Protective As- 
sociation, United Commercial Travelers of 



America. Recreation: baseball. Office: 602- 
608 Chene St. Residence: 1161 Van Dyke 
Avenue. 

EOACH, Frank M.; born, Batesville, 0., 

May 20, 1862; son of George W. and Mary 
(Thompson) Roach; educated in public schools 
of Batesville; married at Dennison, O., Dec, 
1895, Ella N. Dunstone; 1 son, Frank M., Jr., 
Learned watchmaker's trade at Zanesville, 
0., working later at Columbus and Cincinnati; 
entered cigar business as traveling salesman, 
1890, and continued four years; established 
the Northwestern Cigar Manufacturing Co., 
1894, and has since been at the head of the 
company. Member Knights of Pythias, B. P. 
O. E. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 311 
Hastings St. Residence: 129 Burlingame Ave. 

BOBB, James Milton, physician; born, Wil- 
liscroft, Ont., Can., June 22, 1884; son of 
David and Elizabeth (Richardson.) Robb; 
graduated Port Elgin High School, 1902; 
Owen Sound Normal School, 1903; M.D., De- 
troit College of Medicine, 1908; unmarried. 
Practiced in Detroit since June, 1908; house 
surgeon Harper Hospital, 1910; specializes in 
treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat. First 
lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps, U. S. A. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association, 
Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity. Mason (Pal- 
estine Lodge). Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: Peter Smith Bldg. Residence: 124 En- 
glewood Ave. 

BOBBINS, Frederick Wright, surgeon; born. 
East Haddam, Conn., Apr. 7, 1857; son of 
Silas Wright and Lydia Walker (Andrews) 
Bobbins; graduate Wesleyan University, 1880; 
Detroit Medical College, 1884; post-graduate 
study at University of Vienna, winter of 
1889-90; married at Providence, R. I., Nov. 
11, 1891, Emily E. Anthony; children: Frank- 
lin, E. Rawson, Fredericka. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1884; professor genito-urinary dis- 
eases Detroit College of Medicine; genito- 
urinary surgeon to St. Mary's Hospital. Fel- 
low American Urological Association, Detroit 
Academy of Medicine; member American Med- 
ical Association, Michigan State Medical So- 
ciety. Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Curling. Recreations: golf, curl- 
ing, hunting, fishing. Office: 99 Fort St. W. 
Residence: 96 Forest Ave. W. 

BOBEBTS, Dougald H.; born near Both- 
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common schools of Ontario; married at Wal- 
laceburg, Ont., Nov. 21, 1877, Louisa McDou- 
gall (died, Feb. 24, 1911); 6 children: Wil- 
liam H., Earl W., Annie L. (Mrs. F. W. 
Schmidt), Thomas H., Leigh B., Kussel. En- 
gaged for some years in mechanical engineer- 
ing in Canada; in 1887 became one of the or- 
ganizers of the firm of McRae & Eoberts, 
Wallaceburg, Ont., which moved to Detroit, 
in 1892, and was incorporated in 1894 as the 
McRae & Roberts Co., of which was vice- 
president and superintendent; withdrew in 
1906, and organized the Roberts Brass Man- 
ufacturing Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Recreations: reading, theater. Of- 
fice: 1395-1407 Fort St. Residence: 405 Camp- 
bell Ave. 

ROBERTS, Tliomas Reed; born, Cincinnati, 
Apr. 7, 1865; son of Thomas Reed and Mary 
Eliza (Guild) Roberts; educated public schools 
and Chickering Institute, Cincinnati; mar- 
ried, July 18, 1910, Jessie Castle, of Chicago. 
Traveling salesman for Sargent & Co., hard- 
ware manufacturers, New Haven, Conn., at 
Chicago, for 18 years; manager for The United 
Electric Co. at Detroit since May 1, 1910. 
Republican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Ohio Society of Detroit. Club: Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
318 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 3000 East 
Grand Boul. 

ROBERTS, William Harvey; born, Wallace- 
burg, Ont., Can., Sept. 6, 1879; son of Dougald 
Harvey and Amanda Louise (McDougall) 
Roberts; educated public and high schools 
and business college, Detroit; married, June 
11, 1902, Helena Robinson, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: Glendon Harvey, Virginia Lois. Began 
active career in employ of McRae & Roberts 
Co., continuing for 6 years and advancing to 
assistant general superintendent; with father 
and brother organized, 1906, The Roberts 
Brass Co., of which is secretary and treasurer. 
Republican. Congregatioualist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: au- 
tomobiling. Office: 1395 Fort St. W. Resi- 
dence: 335 West Grand Boul. 

ROBERTSON, Benjamin Franklin, chair 
manufacturer; born, Montgomery City, Mo., 
Sept. 8, 1882; son of George W. and Mary E. 
(Bratton) Robertson; educated Washington 
University, St. Louis, and Cornell University, 
Ithaca, N. Y.; married, Feb. 16, 1904, May 
Clendenen, of Dallas, Tex. Began active ca- 
reer, 1901, with G. W. Robertson, manager 



Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee for the 
Janesville Machine Co., of Janesville, Wis.; 
has been secretary and general manager De- 
troit Chair Manufacturing Co. since Sept. 23, 
1912; director Bonham Ice Co., Bonham, Tex, 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Presby- 
terian. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
Bellevue and Warren Aves. Residence: 160 
East Grand Boul. 

ROBERTSON, Charles R., lawyer; born, 
Kincardine, Ont., Can., May 5, 1868; son of 
Ross and Eva E. (Cameron) Robertson; edu- 
cated Kincardine Collegiate Institute; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, 1898; unmarried. 
Came to the United States, Nov. 21, 1S88; 
admitted to Michigan bar, 1898, and since 
practiced in Detroit; member firm of Choate, 
Webster, Robertson & Lehmann, 1909-12, 
Choate, Robertson & Lehmann, since Sept., 
1912. Member Detroit Board of Education, 
1909-13 (president, 1912). Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, American Bar Association, Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit. Mason (Detroit Commandery, K. 
T., and Shriner). Clubs: Detroit Boat, Law- 
yers'. Recreation: sailing. Office: 433 Majes- 
tic Bldg. Residence: 1190 Brush St. 

ROBERTSON, Forbes, county treasurer; 
born, Detroit, May 5, 1861; son of John and 
Marion (Adam) Robertson; educated in pub- 
lic and high schools and at Albion College, 
Mich.; married at Amherstburg, Ont., Jan. 
21, 1905, Ethel Kolfarge; children: Forbes, 
Jr., John Wilkins, Marion Forbes. Began act- 
ive career as furrier, Detroit, 1880, continuing 
until 1883; engaged in manufacturing furni- 
ture, 1883-86; was identified with Michigan 
Car Co., 1886-94; in fire insurance business 
since 1894; elected treasurer Wayne County, 
fall of 1904, for term ending July 1, 1909; 
county auditor since 1909, Served in Michi- 
gan National Guard three years, and in Mich- 
igan Naval Brigade six years. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E., 
Scotch St. Andrew's Society. Clubs: Country, 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat. Recrea- 
tions: motor boating and fishing. Office: 
County Bldg. Residence: 291 Cadillac Ave. 

ROBERTSON, Frank A., coal and coke; 
born, Pokagon, Mich., Dec. 2, 1869; son of 
Alexander and Mary (Briggs) Robertson; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit Business Uni- 
versity and Detroit College of Law, gradu- 
ating, LL.B., 1899; married, Detroit, Aug. 14, 
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Edith. Born and reared on a farm; came to 
Detroit, 1891, and was identified with the 
coal business for a number of years; organ- 
ized the American Coal & Coke Co., incorpo- 
rated Sept. 1, 1905; secretary, treasurer and 
general manager of the company since its 
organization; also vice-president Columbus- 
Pocahontas Coal Co., of Columbus, O. Kepub- 
lican. Mason (32^), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, 
Fellowcraft. Kecreatious: hunting, automobil- 
iug. Office: 1016-1018 Union Trust Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 22 Avery Ave. 

EOBERTSON, Lawrence Depew; born. Port 
Huron, Mich., Apr. 14, 1884; son of John L. 
and Mary Elizabeth (Hock) Robertson; edu- 
cated parochial school, Marine City, Mich., 
and Detroit College; married, July 30, 1907, 
Gertrude A. McNamara, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: John Martin, Mary Madeline. Came to 
Detroit, 1901; began active career in employ 
of Charles A. Utfelman, wholesale grocer, con- 
tinuing 2 years; became connected with Lee 
& Cady, wholesale grocers, 1903, buyer for 
the house since 1911. Republican. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Recreation: fishing. Oifice: care 
Lee & Cady, 524 Fort St. W. Residence: 454 
Ferdinand Ave. 

EOBEETSON, Robert Campbell; born, De- 
troit, July 31, 1868; son of Alexander and 
Margaret (Gay) Robertson; educated public 
schools, Detroit; unmarried. Learned trade 
of pattern maker with S. F, Hodges & Co. 
(Riverside Iron Works), continuing with the 
company for 25 years; entered employ of the 
Bryan & Berry Co., 1904, as foreman; has been 
president of the company since 1908. Presby- 
terian, Odd Fellow. Member Y. M. C. A. 
Recreation: motor boating. Office: 32-36 At- 
water St. W. Residence: 302 Warren Ave. E. 

ROBINSON, Fred Austin; born, Edgerton, 
Wis., July 27, 1860; son of George O. and 
Helen S. (Mather) Robinson; educated at St. 
Johnsbury (Vt.) Academy; Detroit High 
School, University of Michigan, degree of 
A.B., 1882, Law Department, same uni- 
versity, LL.B., 1883; mari-ied at Detroit, 
May 2, 1888, Clara L. Hayes; 2 children: 
Frederick H., Marion L. In business in 
Detroit since Mar., 1883; member Rob- 
inson & Flinn, lands; director The Far- 
rand Co., pianos, etc. Member Board of Esti- 
mates, Detroit, 1893-1904 (president, 1895-96). 
Republican. Methodist. Member Chi Psi, Uni- 
versity of Michigan. Clubs: University, Boyls- 



ton. Old, Wayne. Recreation: automobiling. 
Office: 1220 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 556 
Cass Ave. 

ROBINSON, Fred J.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
5, 1870; son of Thomas and Sarah J. (Wilkin- 
son) Robinson; educated in public schools 
of Buffalo, N. Y.; married at Detroit, Dec. 
10, 1891, Nelly E. Hendricks; 3 children: Ethel 
F., Dean, Edith. Began, 1891, in employ of 
W. A. C. Miller, lumber dealer, and continued 
with him, 1891-1904, when associated with 
A. B. Lowrie; bought out Mr. Miller, also the 
yard of Edmond Wall; firm operated as Low- 
rie & Robinson until Jan., 1909, when incor- 
porated as Lowrie & Robinson Lumber Co., of 
which is president. Mason, K. T. Clubs: De- 
troit, Fellowcraft. Recreations: baseball, au- 
tomobiling. Office: Warren and Grand River 
Aves. Residence: 80 Pallister Ave. 

ROBINSON, Frederick Robert, accountant; 
born, Cleveland, O., July 31, 1873; son of Wil- 
liam West and Mary (Murtagh) Robinson, 
both of whom came to America shortly after 
Civil War; educated public schools, Cleveland; 
married, Nov. 18, 1902, Matilda Lloyd Snyder, 
of Cleveland; 2 children: Elizabeth Ann, Fred- 
erick Lloyd. Engaged in accounting and finan- 
cial work with Brush Electric Co., Cleveland, 
1893-97; Lorain Steel Co., Lorain, O., 1897- 
1902; American Steel & Wire Co., Cleveland, 
1902-3; International A. & V. Tire Co., Mill- 
town, N. J., 1903-8; Firestone Tire & Rub- 
ber Co., Akron, O., 1908-10; chief accountant, 
Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, since 1910. 
Democrat. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: baseball, fishing, tennis. Office: 
Packard Motor Car Co., Grand Boul. and Belt 
Line. Residence: 199 Taylor Ave. 

ROBINSON, George O., retired; born, S. 
Reading, Vt., June 14, 1832; son of Lewia 
and Sarah (Manning) Robinson; educated in 
Vermont schools. University of Vermont, A.B., 
1857, honorary degree of LL.D., Albion Col- 
lege, Michigan, 1904. Married, Greenwich, 
Conn., Sept. 27, 1859, Helen Mather (now de- 
ceased) ; again, Cincinnati, O., May 7, 1891, 
Jane M. Bancroft; children: Fred A., George 
A., Mrs. Caroline R. Chesebrough, Mrs. Mabel 
E. Robinson. Began practice at Janesville, 
Wis., 1858; removed to Detroit, 1861, and con- 
tinued in practice until 1892. Has interests 
in timber and mining lands in Michigan, Wis- 
consin, Minnesota and Southern states. Mem- 
ber Robinson & Flinn, timber, mining and 
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peace and member Board of Education. Re- 
publican. Methodist. Twice a delegate to 
Methodist General Conference, and member 
book committee in charge of all Methodist 
publications; for twenty-five years president 
Methodist Publishing Co.; delegate to the 
Centennial Methodist Conference of 1884, Bal- 
timore, Methodist Ecumenical Conference, 
London, England, Sept., 1901; founder and 
for ten years president Methodist Deaconess' 
Home; for nine 3'ears trustee Albion College; 
built Robinson Hall and donated same to the 
college; for sixteen years president board of 
trustees Central M. E. Church. Clubs: Uni- 
versity, Old Club of St. Clair Flats. Recrea- 
tions: gardening, fruit raising and farming. 
Office: 1220 Penobscot Bldg., Detroit. Resi- 
dence: 425 Cass Ave. Summer Residence: Rob- 
inhurst, Grosse He, Mich. 

ROBINSON, John C, president Peninsular 
Life Insurance Co.; born, Middlesex County, 
Can., Feb. 7, 1853; son of James and Jane 
(Laird) Robinson; educated public schools, 
Middlesex County; married, at Amherstburg, 
Ont., 1884, Matilda Heard (died, Jan., 1912); 
4 children: E. Ora, Edna (wife of Dr. Smith- 
wick), Chester H., and Luella. Reared on 
farm and remained there until about 1883; 
then engaged in building and contracting 
business for about 10 years; located in De- 
troit, 1893; since in life insurance business 
with various companies; organized the Penin- 
sular Life Insurance Co., 1911, and was sec- 
retary and general manager till Feb. 1, 1913, 
since president and general manager. Member 
Detroit Life Underwriters' Association. In- 
dependent in polities. Mason (Lodge, Chapter 
and Council). Recreations: outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 6th floor Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 67 Grand Ave. E., Highland Park. 

ROBINSON, John Henry; see Vol. 1908. 

ROBINSON, L. J., secretary and treasurer 
Bemb-Robinsou Auto Co.; born, Battle Creek, 
Mich., May 5, 1888; sou of George H. and 
Mary E. (Zimmerman) Robinson; educated 
public and high schools. Battle Creek; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1907; married, Feb. 
6, 1911, Anita Smith, of Grand Rapids, Mich. 
Engaged in newspaper work in Battle Creek 
and Kalamazoo, for one 3'ear; factory repre- 
sentative at Flint, Mich., for Buick Motor 
Co., 1907; then assistant branch manager at 
Battle Creek for same company; became con- 
nected with the Hudson Motor Co., June, 
1910; moved to Detroit in May, 1912; one of 
organizers of the Bemb-Robinson Co. (Hud- 



sou Motor Cars), and secretary and treasurer 
same. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board o± Commerce, Detroit Credit- 
men's Association, Detroit Automobile Deal- 
ers' Association. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Es- 
sex Golf, Essex Country, Wolverine A .mo- 
bile. Recreations: golf, automobiling, tennis. 
Office: 288 Jeiferson Ave. Residence: 215 
East Grand Boul. 

ROBINSON, Washington Irving, lawyer; 
born, Ogdensburg, N. Y., July 11, 1865; son 
of Charles Wesley and Elizabeth (McMartin) 
Robinson; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; unmarried. Came to Detroit with his 
parents when six months of age, and is still 
living upon the farm (now within the city 
limits) upon which he was reared; admitted 
to bar in 1888; has since practiced at De- 
troit. Director Michigan and Ohio Electric 
Railway Co. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Republican. Club: Lawyers' of Detroit. Rec- 
reations: horseback riding, motoring. Office: 
59 Buhl Blk. Residence: 1161 Grand River 
Avenue. 

ROBSON, Frank E., lawyer; born, Lansing, 
Mich., July 20, 1859; son of John and Mary 
(Ingersoll) Robson; educated in public schools 
of Lansing; Michigan Agricultural College, 
Lansing, 1875-78, degree of B.S., 1878; Law 
Department, University of Michigan, degree 
of LL.B., 1883; married at Toledo, O., June 10, 
1885, Caroline W. Claflin; 1 daughter, Ger- 
trude M. In practice of law at Lansing, 
Mich., 1883-1890; removed to Detroit, and 
practiced in partnership with Judge Van Zile 
until 1893; alone, 1893-95; member firm of 
Robson, George & Fisher, 1905-9; since gen- 
eral attorney Michigan Central R. R. Secre- 
tary and treasurer Hennepin Iron Co.; direc- 
tor St. Clair Land Co., Lansing. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
and American Bar associations. Republican. 
Cougregationalist. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf. Recreation: culture of flowers. Office: 
M. C. R. R. Depot. Residence: 108 Ferry Ave. 
East. 

ROCHO, Joseph E.; born, Newark, N. J., 
Aug. 4, 1869; son of Victor F. and Georgia L. 
(Schinkel) Rocho; educated jjublic schools; 
married, Aug. 1, 1894, Clara B. Ludwig, of 
^It. Clemens, Mich.; one sou, Harold. In 
wholesale and retail dry goods and millinery 
business, 1886-98; established retail dry goods 
and millinery business on own account, 1898, 
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Baptist. 32° Mason. Office: 349-351 Chene 
St. Residence: 215 East Grand Boul. 

EOEHL, Frederick W,, storage and cart- 
age; born, New Baltimore, Mich., Apr. 20, 
1868; «on of Fred and Matilda (Carwitz) 
Roel educated public schools, New Balti- 
more: married, May 11, 1892, Anna Pfefter- 
korn, of Detroit; 1 son, Harold F. Located in 
Detroit, 1887; served as butcher in meat mar- 
ket 5 years; started meat market on own ac- 
count, which conducted for 10 years; entered 
moving and storage business, as Roehl Bros., 
1898, and has continued under same title; 
added garage, 1911, at 960-966 Beaubien St. 
Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. 32° Mason, Consistory and Shrine. 
Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 162-164 Alfred St. Resi- 
dence: 141 Palmer Ave. E. 

BOEHM, Albert H., manufacturers' coun- 
selor; born, Detroit, Dec. 5, 1863; son of Her- 
man and Caroline (Rich) Roehm; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
Jan. 3, 1887, Mary Gackle. Began active ca- 
reer as clerk for W. H. Edgar & Son, dealers 
in sugar; next was inspector Detroit Electrical 
Works; became connected, 1886, with Rumsey 
Manufacturing Co., later Detroit Carriage 
Manufacturing Co., which was succeeded by 
the Detroit Carriage Co., manufacturers of 
vehicle bodies, of which was secretary and 
treasurer, 1903-10; since connected in advisory 
capacity with A. W. Ehrman & Co., account- 
ants and auditors. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Independent in politics. Mem- 
ber Palestine Lodge, F. & A. M., Peninsular 
Chapter, R. A. M. Recreation: motoring. 
Office: 1315 Ford Bldg. Residence: 31 Mt. 
Vernon Ave. 

BOEHM, Charles Louis; born, Detroit, Jan. 
25, 1878; son of Charles L. and Emily (Ruehle) 
Roehm; educated public and high schools, De- 
troit; married, Jan. 3, 1903, Caroline M. Koehn, 
of Detroit; 3 children: Ethlyn Emilie, Caro- 
lyne Margaret, Charles L., 3d. Associated 
with father, 1896, in bookbinding and print- 
ing business, as Charles L. Roehm & Sons; 
firm consolidated, 1905, with another con- 
cern which later went out of business; man- 
ager firm of John Bornman & Son since 1909. 
Republican. Congregatioualist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Allied Printing 
Trades' Association, Detroit Typothetae. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, baseball. Office: cor. 
Fort and 20th Sts. Residence: 1715 2d Ave. 



ROEHM, caiarles M.; born, Detroit, Mar. 26, 
1867; son of Herman and Caroline (Rich) 
Roehm; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Pontiac, Mich., June 29, 1892, 
Mary Stevens; 3 children: Lawrence S., Mar- 
garet K., Herman, 2d. Connected with firm 
of Roehm & Davison since the beginning of 
business career, now secretary, treasurer and 
general manager; also president American 
Calk Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Detroit Motor 
Boat, Felloweraft. Recreation: golf. Office: 
91 Woodbridge St. W. Residence: 37 Warren 
Ave. E. 

BOEHM, Herman; born, Germany, Oct. 28, 
1837; son of John David and Elizabeth C. 
Roehm; came to America, 1847; educated in 
public schools of Germany, and Detroit pub- 
lic and private schools; married, 1862, Caro- 
line Rich (died. May 26, 1905); 4 children: 
Albert H., George E., Charles M., Grace M. 
Has lived in Detroit since 1847; began active 
career as bookkeeper in hardware and jewelry 
store, 1852; in 1867, assisted in organizing 
firm of Radcliflf, Roehm & Weston, hardware, 
succeeded by Roehm Bros., and becoming 
Roehm & Davison, 1871, incorporated, 1901; 
since president of company. Progressive. 
Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Recre- 
ation: reading. Office: 91-95 Woodbridge St. 
Residence: 914 Brush Boul. 

BOEHM, Bobert John Frederick; born at 
Wurttemberg, Germany, Feb. 5, 1835; son of 
John and Elizabeth (Schnepf) Roehm; came 
to America, Dec. 5, 1847; educated in private 
and high schools of Germany and public 
schools of Detroit; married, Dorothea Ruehle 
(now deceased); 2 sons: Edward R., Frank J.; 
married, 2d, 1903, Mary lola Smith. Began 
in Germany as assistant to his father, who 
was a tanner; served apprenticeship at jew- 
eler's trade with Valentine & Crewell, Detroit, 
1849-52; went to Providence, R. I., and worked 
at trade in various shops; returned to Detroit, 
1856, and entered employment of George Doty, 
continuing until 1861; started in business for 
himself as a manufacturing jeweler, 1861; 
in retail jewelry business since 1867. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Recreation: reading. Office: 
21 Grand River Ave. E. Residence: 175 Ferry 
Ave. E. 

BOETZ, John; born, Westphalia, Germany, 
Mar. 15, 1845; son of Matthews and Theresa 
(Winkelmeier) Roetz; came to America, 1867; 
educated in common schools; married at De- 



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troit, 1874, Theresa Krantz (died, 1909); 3 
children: Joseph, Theresa (wife of Dr, Alfred 
P. Dunne), Oscar. Learned trade of cabinet 
making in Germany and followed it after 
coming to America; started in business for 
himself, in Detroit, as manufacturer of furni- 
ture, 1887; assistant in organizing the Detroit 
Cabinet Co., 1891, and has since been treas- 
urer of the company. Recreation: traveling. 
Office: 1000 Eiopelle St. Residence: 312 Lenox 
Apartments. 

BOGEBS, Ford H., retired; born, Detroit, 
Oct. 12, 1840; son of George W. and Jane 
Clark (Emmons) Rogers; educated in public 
schools of Pontiac, Mich.; married at Roches- 
ter, N. y., May 8, 1895, Grace J. Haynes. 
Cashier Pacific Bank of San Prancisco, 1868- 
72; engaged in mining operations on the Pa- 
cific slope, 1872-79; banker and broker in 
New York city, 1879-80; removed to Detroit 
and bought the Detroit White Lead Works, 
1880; incorporated the company, 18S0, its gen- 
eral manager from time of incorporation, and 
president 1898-1910 (retired); president De- 
troit Coin Wrapper Co. Trustee Olivet Col- 
lege. First lieutenant and battalion adjutant 
First Michigan Cavalry in War of Rebellion; 
title of colonel on account of staff duty since 
the war. Member Sons of American Revolu- 
tion, Society of Colonial Wars, Loyal Legion, 
G. A. B. Member National Geographic Soci- 
ety, Archaeological Society. Republican. Con- 
gregatioualist. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Old Club, North Channel. Recreations: boat- 
ing, fishing. Residence: St. Clair Flats, Mich. 

BOGEBS, James S., architect; born, Alexan- 
dria, Va., Dec. 5, 1859; sou of James S. and 
Virginia (Leef) Rogers; educated in public 
schools of Baltimore, Md., Baltimore City 
College and Massachusetts Institute of Tech- 
nology; married at Adamstown, Md., June, 
1895, Eleanore White. Member firm of Rogers 
& MacFarlane, architects, Detroit, 1886-1912, 
since Rogers & Bonnah. Designer and super- 
visor Murphy Power Bldg. Fellow American 
Institute of Architects and member Michigan 
Chapter. Independent in politics. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. 
M. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Uni- 
versity. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
1330 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 183 Semi- 
nole Ave. 

BOGEBS, Bichard E., wholesale jewelers' 
supplies; born, Jackson, Mich., Apr. 22, 1857; 
son of Richard and Elizabeth (Fitzsimmons) 
Rogers; of Scotch-Irish descent; educated 



Bellevue (Mich.) High School; married, Nov. 
27, 1886, Mattie Hudson, of New Haven, Mich. 
Began active career as bookkeeper for Beatty, 
Fitzsimmons & Co., wholesale grocers, 1881, 
continuing until 1893; office manager. Peninsu- 
lar Lead & Color Works, 1894-1903; sales man- 
ager, Detroit Lead Co., 1903-7; secured an in- 
terest in Kunz & Rogers, jewelers' supplies, 
1901, and has been actively engaged in the 
firm since 1907. Republican. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Jewelers' Board of 
Trade. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, Con- 
sistory). Club: Exchange. Recreation: base- 
ball. Office: 240 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
271 Putnam Ave. 

BOGGE, Gustav Henry WiUiam; born, Lue- 
bee, Germany, Mar. 28, 1861; son of Ludwig 
and Annie (Monner) Rogge; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Germany; married, Feb., 1883, 
Wilhelmina Berg, of Detroit (died, 1909); 
6 daughters: Martha, Hattie, Vera, Elsa, Mar- 
guerite, Florence. Learned trade of brass 
and wire worker in the old country; came to 
America, 1881; worked for E. T. Barnum Wire 
& Brass Works, Detroit, and became foreman; 
then foreman for the National Wire & Iron 
Works; in business on own account as propri- 
etor and manager Art Brass & Wire Works 
since 1896. Member Harmenie Society, Turn 
Verein. Recreations: fishing, hunting. Office: 
1007 Forest Ave. E. Residence: 774 Joseph 
Campau Ave. 

EOHNEET, Morse, jurist; born, Feb. 29, 
1864; died, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

ROLLINS, Fred H.; born, Kincardine, Ont., 
Can., Nov. 5, 1873; son of Arthur J. and 
Annie (Hicks) Rollins; educated Seaforth 
(Ont.) Collegiate Institute; public schools, 
Winnipeg; then finished at Seaforth, Colle- 
giate Institute; married, Aug. 19, 1903, Irene 
A. Redell, of Buffalo, N. Y.; 1 son, Fredericlt 
A. Began as clerk with Phelan & Dever, dry 
goods. Battle Creek, Mich., 1891; with vari- 
ous firms in Detroit and Cleveland until 1895; 
traveling salesman, McCauIey & Co., whole- 
sale millinery, Detroit, 1895-98; in general 
merchandising, Rochester, Mich., 1898-1903; 
skirt manufacturer, Detroit, 1903-5; became 
manager of The House of George, furs and 
tailored garments, 1905, sole proprietor since 
1910. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: fish- 
ing, automobliing. Office: 259 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 142 Colorado Ave. 

EOLLINSON, James Wells; born, Marshall, 
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Leslie (Wells) Rolliuson; B.A., in Architec- 
ture, University of Pennsylvania, 1909; un- 
married. Entered employ of National Fire 
Proofing Co., Pittsburgh, 1910; manager State 
of Michigan, headquarters in Detroit, for same 
company, since Feb., 1911. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Builders ' and Traders ' 
Exchange. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, aquatic sports. Office: 428 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 125 W. Alexan- 
drine Ave. 

RONEY, Edward J.; born, Detroit, Feb. 28, 
1863; son of John and Rose (Hawkins) Ro- 
ney; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, 1893, Sophia Isabel Sin- 
gelyn; 5 children: Edward C, Celeste, John, 
Isabelle, Charles. Served apprenticeship as 
brass goods moulder with the H. C. Hart Man- 
ufacturing Co., and acted as superintendent 
of foundry of the company for eight years; 
was in charge of foundry of Detroit Electrical 
Works six years, and was superintendent Mc- 
Crea & Roberts Co., until 1901; one of the 
organizers of The Sterling & Skinner Manu- 
facturing Co., 1902, of which is vice-president; 
also president Detroit Motor Castings Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Catho- 
lic. Member Knights of Equity, K. O. T. M., 
and C. M. B. A. Recreations: baseball, fishing, 
hunting. Office: Russell and Boulevard. Resi- 
dence: 1151 East Grand Boul. 

RONEY, WiUiam E., real estate; see Vol. 
1908. 

ROOT, Louis A., general insurance; born, 
Northville, Mich., Mar. 7, 1880; son of Edwin 
M. and Augusta (Brooks) Root; educated 
public schools, Northville; LL.B., Law De- 
partment, University of Michigan, 1901; un- 
married. Came to Detroit, from Los Angeles, 
Cal., 1903; with Standard Life & Accident 
Ins. Co. of Detroit, 1903-5; local manager, 
Pennsylvania Casualty Co., 1905-7; with Jacob 
Guthard & Sons, insurance agency, 1908-10; 
has engaged for self in general insurance since 
1911. Progressive. Presbyterian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Recreations: golf, 
motoring. Office: 1008-1021 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 45 Philadelphia Ave. W. 

ROSE, Albert A., building contractor; born, 
Anchorville, Mich., July 3, 1880; son of Ed- 
ward D. and Josephine (Bethny) Rose; edu- 
cated in district school, St. Clair Co., Mich.; 
married, Aug. 26, 1902, Bertha Zuilhe, of 
Marine City, Mich.; 1 child, Veronica. Reared 
on farm; at the age of 15 started to learn car- 
penter 's trade; at age of 26 became a partner 



in the MacLean Building Co., continuing for 1 
year; began business on own account, 1907, 
incorporated, Oct. 1, 1912, as Albert A. Rose 
Co., builders of high-class homes and apart- 
ment houses, of which has since been presi- 
dent. Catholic. Member Builders' and Trad- 
ers' Exchange, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Club: Wol- 
verine. Recreations: summer home at Anchor 
Bay, Mich., and automobile touring. Office: 
602 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 516 Sheridan 
Avenue. 

ROSE, WiUiam Hayes, investment securi- 
ties; born, Bay City, Mich., July 4, 1877; son 
of John and Sarah (Davies) Rose; common 
school education; married, Sept. 25, 1908, 
Jessie Obetz, of Detroit; 3 children: Marion 
Frances, Virginia, Evelyn. Began active 
career as messenger Commercial National 
Bank, 1878, and advanced to position of pay- 
ing teller; entered employ, 19(T4, of Noble, 
Moss & Co., later H. W. Noble & Co., local 
stocks, and was placed in charge of local 
stocks; established firm of William H. Rose 
& Co., local stocks and bonds, 1913, and since 
president same. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Tennis, Automobile of De- 
troit. Recreations: tennis, golf, automobiling. 
Office: 516 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 220 Virginia Park. 

ROSENBERG, Louis James, lawyer; born, 
Aug., 1876; son of Abraham and Zelda Rosen- 
berg; educated in schools and by private 
tutors; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1900; 
unmarried. In practice at Detroit, 1900-6, and 
since 1910; American consul at Seville, Spain, 
1906-9, at Pernambuco, Brazil, 1909-10. Re- 
publican. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State and American Bar 
associations, American Academy of Political 
and Social Science, American Society of In- 
ternational law, Michigan Authors' Associa- 
tion, Navy League of United States, Ameri- 
can Historical Association, etc. Author: Soci- 
ologic Studies of a Medico-Legal Nature (with 
Dr. N. E. Aronstam), 1902; Mazzini— The 
Prophet of the Religion of Humanity, 1903; 
The Medical Expert, and Other Papers, 1911; 
also articles on legal ethics and other sub- 
jects. Recreation: literature. Office: Majestic 
Bldg. Residence: 22 Forest Ave. E. 

ROSENBERGER, Oscar, cigar manufactur- 
er; born, Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 8, 1874; 
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er; educated in public schools of Germany; 
came to United States, 1893; married at De- 
troit, Jan., 1907, Katherine Teichner; 2 chil- 
dren: Oscar, Jr., and Ruth Gretehen. Began 
business career at age of 13 years as appren- 
tice in the leather business of Adolph Schnur- 
man, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany, continuing 
3 years; then in same business for 2% years 
with Bernhardt Roos, "Speyer-on-the-Rhine, " 
Germany; became connected with Fred Rosen- 
feld & Bro., Detroit, 1893; organized the San 
Telmo Cigar Manufacturing Co., 1898, and has 
since been its president and general man- 
ager (company has two factories at Detroit and 
one at Buffalo. Vice-president United Jewish 
Charities. Member board of directors Babies' 
Milk Fund of Detroit, and Temple Beth El. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Jewish religion. Scottish Rite Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Club: Phoenix (director). 
Recreations: outdoor sports and automobiling. 
Office: 540-550 Forest Ave. E. Residence: 134 
Lothrop Ave. 

ROSENTHAL, Julius P.; born, Detroit, Oct, 
18, 1865; son of Manuel and Mary (Abelson) 
Rosenthal; educated in public schools, De- 
troit, and under private tuition; married, Oct. 
4, 1892, Gertie P. Aschinski, of Russia; 10 
children: Anna, Manuel, Rosie, Goldie, Har- 
old, Jacob, Nathan, Ruth, Irving, Hannah. 
Began as clerk in employ of H. Cohens, con- 
tinuing 4 years; since in business on own ac- 
count as wholesale dealer in notions. Repub- 
lican. Member Beth Jacob Congregation, 
United Jewish Charities, Jewish Old People's 
Home. Odd Fellow. Office: 337 Russell St. 
Residence: 234 Montcalm St. E. 

BOSIBB, John Francis; born, Detroit, Nov. 
13, 1877; son of Francis E. and Eva (Ludwig) 
Rosier; educated in private schools, Detroit; 
married. May 3, 1906, Mabel E. Youngblood, 
of Detroit; 4 children: Francis, Maybelle, 
Rosemary and Virginia. Began active career 
as salesman for Newcomb, Endicott & Co., 
continuing, 1893-1902; since connected with 
The English Woolen Mills Co., tailors and 
woolen merchants, and manager and director 
same. Republican. Catholic. Member Knights 
of Columbus. Recreation: athletics. Office: 
220 Woodward Ave. Residence: 62 Connecti- 
cut Ave. 

BOSS, William Allan; born, Glasgow, Scot- 
land, Apr. 25, 1843; son of William and Ann 
(Allan) Ross; educated at Balfour school, 
Glasgow; came to America, 1862; married at 
Detroit, 1870, Ellen Brennan; 3 children: 



Helen (Mrs. James F. Murphy), Marie (Mrs. 
Joseph F. Belanger), Jessie Adele. Began as 
apprentice in general lithographing house, 
Glasgow, 1855; lived for 4 years in the 
South after coming to America; removed from 
South Carolina to Detroit, 1866, and entered 
employ of Calvert & Co.; became identified 
with the Calvert Lithographing Co., 1867, and 
has been vice-president and director since 
1905. Member Knights of Columbus. Office: 
Calvert Lithographing Co. Residence: 82 Gar- 
field Ave. 

BOTHMAN, Elias M.; born, Roumania, 
Mar. 30, 1867; son of Morris and Rebecca 
(Rosenberg) Rothman; came to America with 
family, 1880; attended public school, in New 
York; married, Sept. 20, 1896, Lena Mandel, 
of Cleveland; 3 sons: Walter E., Edward E., 
Philip E. Engaged in retail men 's furnishing 
business. New York, 1884-88; in hat manufac- 
turing business, 1888-91; wholesale notions and 
men's furnishings, Cleveland, 1892-96; in 
men's furnishing and hat business, Detroit, 
since 1896. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Progressive. Jewish religion. Mason 
(32°), Shriner; member Knights of Pythias, 
Odd Fellows. Club: Country. Recreations: 
golf, tennis. Office: 90 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 945 Cass Ave. 

BOTHSCHILD, Louis; born, Detroit, June 
18, 1863; son of Sigmund and Bertha (Leiser) 
Rothschild; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; in leaf tobacco business sifice beginning 
of active career; began as assistant to his 
father, who established the business in 1854; 
member Rothschild & Bro. until 1910; sales 
manager Grabowsky Power Wagon Co., 1910- 
12; since with Seitz Automobile Transmission 
Co. Jewish religion. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Club: Phoenix. Office: Wyan- 
dotte, Mich. Residence: 181 Kirby Ave. E. 

BOTHSCHILD, Sigmund K., life insurance ; 
born, Detroit, June 20, 1876; son of Kaufman 
S. and Sophie (Leiser) Rothschild; educated 
in public schools, Detroit; married at Detroit, 
June 28, 1906, Hortense Zenner, of Syracuse, 
N. Y. (she died, 1909); 1 daughter, Jane. Be- 
gan active career in cigar manufacturing busi- 
ness; then in leaf tobacco business as member 
of firm of Rothschild & Bro., importers, 1896- 
1909; special agent Northwestern Mutual Life 
Insurance Co. of Milwaukee since 1912. In- 
dependent in politics. Member First Church 
of Christ, Scientist, of Detroit, also mother 
church. First Church of Christ, Scientist, of 
Boston. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 



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National Life Underwriters ' Association, De- 
troit Life Underwriters' Association. Office: 
619 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 67 Adelaide 
Street. 

EOTHWELL, Arthur V., real estate; see 
Vol. 1908. 

EOTHWELL, Burrows H., real estate; see 
Vol. 1908. 

ROWLAND, Frank S., clergyman; born, 
Groton, N. Y., May 1, 1859; son of Rev. 
Henry and Harriet 0. (Knapp) Rowland; ed- 
ucated in public schools; Rochester (N. Y.) 
Theological Seminary; Syracuse University 
(D.D., 1906) ; married, Aug. 22, 1883, M. Jean 
Hosie, of Boston; 3 children: Henry H., Mar- 
guerite M., Arthur A. Ordained deacon, 1889, 
elder, 1891, M. E. Church; pastor E. Avenue 
Church, Hornell, N. Y., 1887-91, Glenwood 
Church, Rochester, N. Y., 1891-96, Asbury 
Church, Buffalo, 1896-1903, First Church, 
Olean, N. Y., 1903-4, Asbury Church, Roches- 
ter, 1904-9, Cass Avenue ChurcTi, Detroit, since 
1909. President Board of Trustees Detroit 
Deaconess Home. Recreation: travel. Resi- 
dence: 719 Cass Ave. 

ROWLAND, Marion Oran, president De- 
troit National Fire Insurance Co.; born Paw 
Paw, Mich., Apr. 8, 1869; son of Oran W. and 
Mary A. (Benjamin) Rowland; public school 
education; married, Dec. 24, 1890, Rose Lee 
Smith, of Paw Paw; children: Ralph M., 
Margaret R., Oran W., Dorothy K. Began 
active career as a printer; later in newspaper 
work, being connected with Kalamazoo Tele- 
graph, Saginaw Evening News, Bay City 
Press, Grand Rapids Democrat, and editor 
and publisher of Decatur Republican and 
Paw Paw True Northerner; president Detroit 
National Fire Insurance Co. since 1911; direc- 
tor Detroit Life Insurance Co. Served in 
Michigan Insurance Department, 1905-11, 
starting as a clerk, and subsequently becom- 
ing chief examiner, deputy commissioner and 
commissioner of insurance. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Mason; 
member Knights of Pythias. Office: Free 
Press Bldg. Residence: 306 Forest Ave. W. 

ROWLEY, William C; born, Rochester, N. 
Y., Feb. 24, 1863; son of M. D. and Emeline 
(Mitchell) Rowley; educated in public 
schools; married at Quiney, 111., 1886, Carrie 
Boswell. Began active career as messenger in 
office of Blue Line, 1877; agent same line, 
at Quiney, 1882-85; state agent Blue Line and 
Canada Southern Line, at Detroit, 1885-95; 



commercial agent Michigan Central R. R., at 
Detroit, 1895-97; assistant general freight 
agent. Bay City, 1899-1902, and general freight 
agent same road, since Jan. 1, 1903. Episco- 
palian. Clubs: Detroit, Pere Marquette Fish- 
ing Club. Recreation: fishing. Office: foot of 
3rd Ave. Residence: Pasadena Apts. 

RUBINSTEIN, Joseph M.; born, Berlin, 
Germany, Aug. 18, 1865; son of Meyer and 
Rosa R. Rubinstein; was brought to America, 
1869, and took up residence in Davenport, la.; 
educated in public schools of Chicago; mar- 
ried. Began active career in employ of the 
Goodyear Rubber Co., Chicago, and continued 
with the company 30 years; removed to De- 
troit, 1909, and started the Weatherproof 
Clothing Co., of which is proprietor; also pro- 
prietor Chicago Clothing Co., of Pontiac, 
Mich., Chicago Clothing Co., of Ypsilanti. Re- 
publican. Jewish religion. Recreation: out- 
door sports. Office: 139 Gratiot Ave. Resi- 
dence: 109 Palmer Ave. E. 

RUDD, Charles W.; see Vol. 1908. 

RUDD, Robert Gilman; born, Detroit, Oct. 
23, 18S0; son of Charles William and Emma 
T. (Gilman) Rudd; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools, and 3 years in Detroit High School; 
married, Sept. 27, 1905, Ruby C. Brownell, of 
Detroit; 2 children: Elizabeth, Florence. 
Bookkeeper for wholesale hardware house 1 
year; became connected, Jan. 1, 1901, as book- 
keeper, with wholesale produce business 
founded by his father, and was admitted as 
partner Jan. 1, 1902, making firm name Charles 
W. Rudd & Son; sole manager same since re- 
tirement of father, 1910. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member B. P. 0. Elks. Recrea- 
tions: fishing, billiards. Office: 31 Woodbridge 
St. W. Residence: 143 Rosedale Ct. 

RUMNEY, John G., manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 13, 1850; son of John and Mar- 
tha (Palmer) Rumney; educated in Detroit 
High School; married, Detroit, Jan. 30, 1883, 
Mary E. Pittman; 2 children: Mason P., Kath- 
leen G. (Mrs. Richard H. Doughty). Com- 
mercial traveler for wholesale hardware firm 
previous to 1880; was treasurer Henry C. Hart 
Manufacturing Co. for 8 years and engaged in 
real estate and cattle business in Montana 
until 1896; returned to Michigan and assumed 
management of plant of the American Radi- 
ator Co. and Kalamazoo Spring and Axle Co., 
Kalamazoo, organized the Detroit Steel Prod- 
ucts Co., 1904, and has been its manager from 
time of organization. Also president and 
treasurer Highland Park Co., Helena, Mont. 



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Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, 
Detroit Athletic. Eeereations: golf, sailing. 
Office: 2250 East Grand Boul. Eesidence: 
Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

RUMSEY, Edward Isaac, automobiles; 
born, near London, Eng., Nov. 7, 1872; son of 
Isaac and Mary (Easter) Eumsey; was 
brought to America in infancy; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; married, Sept. 27, 
1898, Mary Isabelle Grant, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Wilfred Grant. Began active career on farm 
near Greenfield, Mich.; became connected with 
grocery business in Detroit at 16, continuing 
1 year; then in the machinery department of 
the Detroit Electric Works, 1888-91; with 
Fuller Electric Co., 1891-97; in charge of 
power house and repair shops, Poughkeepsie 
(N. Y.) Street Ey., 1 year; chief electrician 
American Eadiator Co., Detroit, 1897-1905; 
proprietor since 1905 of E. I. Eumsey Electric 
Garage, distributors of Ohio Electric Car. In- 
dependent Eepublican. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason; De- 
troit Lodge No. 2; King Cyrus Chapter; 
Council; Consistory. Club: Fellowcraft. Eee- 
reations: automobiling, fishing, hunting. Of- 
fice: 21-23 Selden Ave. Eesidence: 96 Brain- 
ard St. 

RUSH, Cecil Edward, caterer; born, Great 
Barrington, Mass., Aug. 12, 1885; son of Ed- 
ward F. and Elizabeth Goodrich (Baldwin) 
Eush; educated in public schools, Detroit; un- 
married. Eesident of Detroit since 1893; was 
member firm of Alfred Eush & Sons, whole- 
sale fruits and commission, Boston, 1^^ years; 
then 3 years with Essex County Country Club, 
West Orange, N. J.; returned to Detroit, 1910, 
and in September of same year became mem- 
ber of the firm of Beltramini & Eush, suc- 
cessors to Detroit Catering Co. Christian 
Scientist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, 
Eushmere. Office: 292 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: Lenox Apts. 

RUSH, Edward F., wholesale fruits, vege- 
tables and produce; born, London, Eng., Sept. 
1, 1860; son of Alfred and Mary E. (Fisk) 
Eush; came to America, 1868; educated in 
public schools of Port Huron, Mich.; married, 
1st, Great Barrington, Mass., 1882, Elizabeth 
G. Baldwin (now deceased); 4 children: Cecil 
E., Caroline D. (Mrs. Irvin H. Baker), Dem- 
ming Curtis, Edward E.; 2nd, St. Louis, Mar. 
16, 1907, Miss Emma A. Matt. Began active 
career in produce commission business, at Port 



Huron, where he and his brother, Alfred H., 
established in business, as Eush Bros., 1878; 
father admitted to firm later, which has since 
been Alfred Eush & Sons (Cecil E. Eush, son 
of Edward F., withdrew from firm in 1908, 
and Charles J. Matt became a partner in the 
company) ; also president Keewahdin Park 
Association, of Port Huron, Mich.; vice-presi- 
dent Fruit Auction Co., Detroit. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Western Fruit Job- 
bers' Association, National Apple Shippers' 
and Growers' Association, National League 
of Commission Merchants (president, 1908, 
vice-president, 1913), Detroit Produce Ex- 
change (president). Eepublican. Christian 
Scientist. Club: Detroit Boat. Eecreation: 
travel. Office: 45-49 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 50 Ferry Ave. E. 

RUSSEL, Albert WeUs, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 5, 1875; son of George 
Howard and Frances (Bagg) Eussel; educated 
in public and private schools and at Univer- 
sity of Michigan; unmarried. Has been iden- 
tified with the Eussel Wheel & Foundry 
Co., manufacturers of cars, car wheels and 
structural steel work, since leaving university, 
1897; purchasing agent, 1897-1902; treasurer 
of the company since 1902. Member Detroit 
Naval Eeserve; served in United States Navy 
in Spanish-American War, on U. S. S. Yosem- 
ite, with Michigan Naval Eeserve. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Delta 
Kappa Epsilon, Gilbert Wilkes Command 
Spanish- American War Veterans. Clubs: Uni- 
versity, Detroit, Country, Detroit Athletic, 
Grosse Pointe Biding and Hunt, Automobile 
of Detroit. Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 
Eussel Wheel & i oundry Co. Eesidence: 859 
Jefferson Ave. 

RUSSEL, George Bagg; born, Detroit, June 
8, 1873; son of George H. and Frances E. 
(Bagg) Eussel; educated in Barston school 
and Detroit School for Boys; University of 
Michigan, A.B., 1895; student Harvard Law 
School 3 months; unmarried. Secretary, 
treasurer and director Seamless Steel Bath 
Tub Co., 1905-10; since secretary and treas- 
urer Eussel Motor Axle Co. Presbyterian. 
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Detroit Eacquet and Curling, 
Country. Eeereations: sailing and outdoor 
sports. Office: North Detroit. Eesidence: 859 
Jefferson Ave. 

RUSSEL, George Howard, banker and 
manufacturer; born, Detroit, Nov. 29, 1847; 
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port) Russel; educated in public and private 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, June 
27, 1892, Frances E. Bagg (died, June 7, 
1911); children: George B., Albert W., Sallie 
R. (Mrs. George A. True), Julia R., Philip 
8., Francis E., Catherine (Mrs. Erie £. Dev- 
lin), Raymond and Marian. Began active 
career as yard foreman, Detroit & Lake Supe- 
rior Iron Manufacturing Co. and became its 
bookkeeper until 1866; was elected secretary 
and treasurer of the Hamtramck Iron Works, 
1867, and was also elected secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Car Works, 1872; began in- 
dependently in manufacture of car wheels and 
castings, Feb., 1876; organized, with Walter 
S. Russel, the Russel Wheel & Foundry Co., 
of which he is now vice-president; was elected 
president State Savings Bank, December, 
1889, and on its consolidation with the Peo- 
ples' Bank, Jan., 1907, was elected president 
of Peoples ' State Bank, which position he 
now holds. Also vice-president Great Lakes 
Engineering Works; director Detroit City 
Gas Co.; treasurer Detroit United Railways. 
Ex-president Detroit Park and Boulevard 
Commission. Democrat. Member American 
Bankers' Association (ex-president), Michi- 
gan State Bankers' Association, etc. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country, Yondotega. Recreations: 
golf, walking, traveling. Office: People's 
State Bank. Residence: 859 Jefferson Ave. 

RUSSEL, Henry, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
May 16, 18.52; son of Dr. George B. and Anna 
E. (Davenport) Russel; educated Patterson's 
School, Detroit, graduating, 1869; University 
of Michigan, degree of B.A., 187.3, LL.B., 187.5, 
M.A., same university, 1876; married at De- 
troit, June 3, 1880, Helen Muir (died, 1908); 
married, 2d, at Baltimore, Feb. 15, 1912, chil- 
dren: Christine (Mrs. A. F. Edwards), Anne 
(Mrs. James T. McMillan), Helen (Mrs. Har- 
old F. Wardwell), AVilliam M. In general law 
practice, firm of Russel & Campbell (estab- 
lished, 1879) and succeeding firms until 1912; 
general counsel for Michigan Central R. R. 
Co., since 1877. President Detroit Manufac- 
turers' R. R., Cass Farm Co.; director Union 
Trust Co., People 's State Bank, Michigan 
State Telephone Co., Standard Screw Co., 
River Rouge Improvement Co., Detroit Steel 
Products Co., Grand River Valley R. R. Co., 
Jackson, Lansing & Saginaw R. R. Co. and 
other Michigan railroad companies. Member 
Michigan State and American Bar associa- 
tions. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat, 
also Transportation, University (New York). 



Recreation: angling. Office: 604 Union Trust 
Bldg. and M. C. R. R. Station. Residence: 
917 Jefferson Ave. 

RUSSEL, John Ross; born Detroit, July 11, 
3 857; son of George B. and Anna E. (Daven- 
port) Russel; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; University of Michigan, degree of 
A.B., 1879, Medical Department, same univer- 
sity, M.D., 1882; widower. Began active 
career with the Russel Wheel & Foundry Co., 
1882, became secretary and treasurer, 1885, 
and continues as secretary; since 1903 treas- 
urer Great Lakes Engineering Works, suc- 
cessor to Riverside Iron Works, steel ship and 
engine builders. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, Country, 
Huron Mountain, Union (Cleveland). Office: 
foot of Rivard St., Detroit. Residence: 673 
Jefferson Ave., Detroit. Summer Residence: 
Huron Mountain Club, Mich. 

RUSSEL, Walter S.; born, Detroit, Mar. 12, 
1855; son of Dr. George B. and Anna E. (Dav- 
enport) Russel; educated in Detroit public 
schools until 12; Peterson's School for Boj'^s, 
12 to 16; graduate University of Michigan, 
June, 1875, degree of C.E. (M.E., 1910); mar- 
ried at Detroit, Apr. 24, 1880, Mary E. Rum- 
ney; 3 children: Sidney R., Gertrude R. (Mrs. 
PI C. Doughty), Marie D. Was assistant engi- 
neer in U. S. Lake Survey during last 2 years 
at college and for 1 year after graduation; 
built and operated a car wheel and general 
foundry, with George H. Russel, 1877, incor- 
porating, 1880, under name of Russel Wheel & 
Foundry Co.; vice-president and general man- 
ager, 1880-1904; president since 1904. Also 
presiilent Detroit Steel Products Co.; vice- 
president Russel Motor Axle Co.; member ad- 
visory board Security Trust Co.; director 
American Radiator Co., Chicago. Member De- 
troit Engineering Society, American Society 
of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute 
of Mining Engineers, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Wite- 
nagemote, Detroit, University, Country. Rec- 
reations: books, yachting, automobiling. Of- 
fice: cor. Chene and Detroit Belt Line. Resi- 
dence: 863 Jefferson Ave. 

RUSSELL, Arthur, teacher of singing; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 3, 1872; son of Charles P. 
and Sarah C. (Silsbee) Russell; graduate De- 
troit public schools, 1889; studied music under 
private tutors; married at Detroit, Jan. 1, 
1896, Mary G. Passo; 1 daughter, Lois Irene. 
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in newspaper work until 1898, then spent 2 
years on the road as basso of the Murray- 
Lane Opera Co.; returned to Detroit, Jan. 1, 
1900, and has since been engaged as teacher 
of singing; now basso and director St. Paul's 
Cathedral Choir, Detroit. Mason, K. T.; mem- 
ber Knights of Pythias. Kecreations: fishing, 
shooting and sailing. Eesidence: 47 Forest 
Avenue W. 

EUSSELL, Clinton W., assistant general 
manager Eussel Wheel & Foundry Co.; born, 
Springfield, O., Nov. 19, 1864; son of Francis 
G. and Helen (Edwards) Kussell; educated in 
jjublic schools; married at Richmond, Va., 
Apr. 19, 1892, Anna M. Rose; 2 children: 
Frank G., Peyton R. Began active career in 
employ of the Richmond Locomotive and Ma- 
chine Works, continuing until 1895; was con- 
nected with C. W. Hunt Co., New York City, 
manufacturers of coal-handling and convey- 
ing machinery, 1895-97; came to Detroit, 1897, 
as superintendent of Russel Wheel & Foundry 
Co., manufacturers of structural steel cars, 
and in general foundry and machinery busi- 
ness, and continued in that position until 
1903, since which time he has been assistant 
general manager and director of the company. 
Member Detroit Engineering Society. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf. Recrea- 
tion: golf. Office: Russel Wheel & Foundry 
Co. Residence: 140 Delaware Ave. 

RUSSELL, Henry Ludlow; born, Newark, 
N. J., Oct. 19, 1869; son of William D. and 
Martha (Wells) Russell; educated in public 
schools, Newark; unmarried. Began active 
career in employ of the American Fire Insur- 
ance Co., Newark, N. J., 1885, continuing un- 
til 1888; then with Russel Wheel & Foundry 
Co., Detroit, 1888-92; Parke, Davis & Co., 
since 1892. Served as petty officer U. S. S. 
Yosemite during Spanish-American War. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Spanish-American War 
Veterans' Association. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Detroit Curling. Office: Parke, 
Davis & Co. Residence: 165 Fort St. W. 

RUSSELL, John A., telephone official; born, 
Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 4, 1865; son of John 
and Alice (Brennan) Russell; educated in 
lirivate schools; Detroit College, 1878-83, 
graduating, degree of A.B., 1883, A.M., 1885; 
unmarried. Resident of Detroit since 1871; 
incorporator Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor 
Ry., and treasurer, 1897-98; incorporator and 
builder, Detroit, Plymouth & Northville Ry., 



1898-1902; incorporator, builder and vice- 
president Detroit, Flint & Saginaw Ry., 
1903-4; engaged in development of electric 
power, etc., 1904-9. Associate editor Detroit 
Evening News, 1883-96; secretary Detroit 
Chamber of Commerce, 1896-97; president 
Ecorse Land Co., Manufacturers' Publishing 
Co., 1909-13; now tax officer Michigan State 
Telephone Co. Member American Association 
for the Advancement of Science. Democrat. 
Roman Catholic. Office: 29 Madison Ave. 
Residence: 383 Brooklyn Ave. 

RYAN, Denis T., manufacturer; son of John 
and Catherine Ryan; educated in parochial 
schools. Resident of Detroit since 1853; for a 
number of years connected with banking busi- 
ness and afterward with The Bradstreet Co.; 
one of organizers of the Ryan Bros. Knitting 
Co., 1872, incorporated, 1894; secretary and 
treasurer of the incorporated company. Roman 
Catholic. Office: 50 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
362 Cadillac Ave. 

RYAN, Frank G., president Parke, Davis & 
Co.; born, Marcellus Falls, N. Y., 1861; edu- 
cated in public schools of Elmira, N. Y.; spent 
3 years in pharmacy of Brown & Dawson, 
Syracuse, N. Y.; graduate Philadelphia Col- 
lege of Pharmacy, 1884; married, Philadel- 
phia, Dec. 26, 1888, Minnie Louise Conway 
(died, June 25, 1906); 1 daughter, Helen W. 
Began active career in Philadelphia, where he 
was identified with several stores; was assis- 
tant professor of pharmacy and in charge of 
commercial department, Philadelphia College 
of Pharmacy, also lecturer on pharmacy at 
Woman's Medical College, Philadelphia; re- 
signed various positions and came to Detroit 
as chief pharmacist Parke, Davis & Co., 1900; 
was elected member of directors, 1903, secre- 
tary, 1905; vice-president, 1906, and president 
of the company after decease of Theodore D. 
Buhl, 1907. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, National Association of Manufacturers 
of Medicinal Products (president). Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Country, Yondotega, 
Detroit Boat, New York Drug Club (New 
York). Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Residence: 
The Pasadena. 

RYNO, Earl Roscoe, manufacturer of gas 
engines; see Vol. 1908. 

s 

SAFFOED, Homer E., physician; born, 
Plymouth, Mich., Sept, 18, 1869; son of Robert 
C. and Elizabeth A. (Murray) Safford; edu- 
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1SS6; Ann Arbor High School (college pre- 
paratorj') ; University of Michigan, degree of 
Ph.B., 1892, Medical Department, same uni- 
versity, degree of M.D., 1896; married at Ann 
Arbor, June 28, 1898, Gertrude Sunderland; 
children: Helen S., Mildred P., Truman S., 
Virginia G. In practice in Detroit since Aug., 
1897; associate in medicine, Detroit General 
Hospital. Member American Medical Associ- 
ation, Michigan State Medical Society, De- 
troit Academy of Medicine. Delta Upsilon, 
Nu Sigma Nu. President Detroit Commission 
(Tovernment Club; member board of trustees 
Associated Charities. Office and Residence: 22 
Hancock Ave. W. 

SAGE, Albert Russell, hotel man; born, 
Flint, Mich., Apr. 11, 1861; son of Alexis and 
Anna (Flanigan) Sage; educated in public 
schools, Flint; married, July 14, 1885, Marga- 
ret McEntee, of Port Huron, Mich.; 2 sons: 
eTohn H., Albert A. In hotel business ever 
since beginning of active career; came to 
Detroit, 1907, and opened the Waldorf House; 
president Waldorf Hotel Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Roman 
Catholic. Member B. P. O. Elks. Residence: 
556 Brush St. 

SAKEWITZ, Karl G., merchant; born, 
Cleveland, O., Jan. 19, 1867; son of Frederick 
L. and Sophia (Schuette) Sakewitz; educated 
in common school, Cleveland; married, Oct. 
30, 1900, Gertrude Jones, of Indianapolis; 2 
children: Frances S., William Arthur. Began 
active career, 1883, in employ of Scofield, 
Shurmer & Teagle, oil refiners, Cleveland, 
lontinuing 11 years; then engaged in butter 
and egg business, in Indianapolis, with Arthur 
Jordan Co., until 1901; in business for self in 
Indianapolis, 1901-4; removed to Detroit, 
1904; since secretary and treasurer American 
Butter and Cheese Co. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Butter 
and Egg Board, Michigan Carlot Shippers' 
Association. Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: baseball, fishing. Office: 31-33 Gris- 
wold St. Residence: 35 Westminster Ave. 

SALES, Murray W., manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 31, 1865; son of William and 
Agnes (Adams) Sales; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 1893, 
Jessie June Carter; 4 children: Carter, Frances, 
Murray W., Jr., Leonard A. Began with Al- 
lan, Sheldon & Co., wholesale dry goods, con- 
tinuing for 9 years until the firm went out of 
business; then went to Chicago as local man- 
ager Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills, 



remaining for 3 years; returned to Detroit, 
1901, and organized Sales & Broad Co., of 
which is president and treasurer. Also direc- 
tor Larned, Carter & Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Racquet and Curling. Recreations: golf, auto- 
mobiling. Office: 76-78 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

SALISBURY, Jesse Allan, resident manager 
Kee Lox Manufacturing Co.; born, Picton, 
Ont., Can., Aug. 16, 1880; son of Benanuel S. 
and Rhoda Allen (Way) Salisbury; ancestors 
moved from Rhode Island to Canada at time 
of American Revolution; educated in public 
and high schools, Picton; married, 1906, 
Maude Bradshaw, of Rochester, N. Y.; 4 chil- 
dren: Jack Allan, Robert Bruce, Kathryn 
Maude, Dorothy. Began active career at 17 
as teacher; became connected with the Kee 
Lox Manufacturing Co., at Rochester, N. Y., 
1903; resident manager in Detroit since 1906; 
secretary, treasurer and director Kee Lox 
Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Canada, at Wind- 
sor, Can., largest manufacturers of typewriter 
ribbons in the world. Republican. Protestant. 
Member Windsor Board of Trade. Recreation: 
baseball. Office: 43 Buhl Blk. Residence: 114 
Chope PL 

SAMPSON, Alexander Ira, laundry sup- 
plies; born, Chicago, Mar. 30, 1874; son of 
Charles and Laura M. (Phillips) Sampson; 
educated Logan (public) School, Chicago; 
Bryant & Stratton Business College; unmar- 
ried. Began active career, 1890, in employ 
of Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, iron merchants, 
Chicago, as traffic manager, and assistant to 
manager; then with Nelson & Kreuter Co., 
manufacturers of laundry machinery, Chicago, 
1900-6, as eastern representative (also had 
charge of company's exhibit at the World's 
Fair, St. Louis) ; with Detroit Laundry Ma- 
chinery Co., 1907-Oct. 4, 1910; manager at 
Detroit since Oct. 4, 1910, of the George Jan- 
ton & Sons Co., of Columbus, O., jobbers of 
laundry supplies. Republican, Protestant. 
Mason. Clubs: Rotary, Wolverine Automo- 
bile. Recreations: reading, outdoor sports. 
Office: 163 Grand River Ave. Residence: 95 
Lincoln Ave. 

SAMPSON, Morris B.; see Vol. 1908. 

SANDERS, Edwin, confectionery; born, 
Chicago, Mar. 15, 1874; son of Fred and Rosa 
(Conrad) Sanders; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married, Aug. 15, 1912, Anna E. 
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confectionery business established by father 
in Detroit about 1875, and after death of 
father, Jan. 5, 1913, succeeded to business 
under title of Sanders' Palace of Sweets. 
Republican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (Lodge, Chapter, Consistory, 
Shrine). Clubs: Harmonic, Fellowcraft. Eec- 
reation: travel. Office: 141-145 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 44 Burlingame Ave. 

SANDEBS, Fred, confectioner; born, July 
1, 1848; died, Jan. 5, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

SANDEBS, George White; born, Jefferson 
Co., Ind., Dec. 7, 1845; son of John T. and 
Ann E. (White) Sanders; graduate Indiana 
University, degree of A.B., 1869, A.M., 1872; 
married at Detroit, Ai^r. 17, 1878, Annie M. 
Cronk; 2 children: Olive A. (Mrs. Howard 
Millin), George T. After leaving college en- 
gaged in civil engineering in the South and 
West; entered employ of Mutual Life Insur- 
ance Co., Mar. 1, 1875; has been actuary of 
the company since Jan. 1, 1891. Fellow Actu- 
arial Society of America. Member Phi Kappa 
Psi. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 150 
Jefferson Ave. Residence: Mt. Clemens, Mich. 

SANDEBS, William A., life insurance; 
born, Girard, Macoupin Co., 111., Nov. 13, 
1852; son of William and Mary (Smith) San- 
ders; educated Girard High School; married, 
Apr. 21, 1879, Margaret Gourlay Williams, of 
Quincy, 111.; children: William G., Margaret, 
Marion. Began as traveling salesman Brook- 
lyn Rubber Works, continuing until Aug. 1, 
1888; since one of general agents Equitable 
Life Assurance Society; in New York, 1888-90, 
New Haven, 1890-92, Albuquerque, N. M., 
1892-97, Detroit, since 1897; half owner Ed- 
ward Neumann & Co., table supplies; director 
Broadway Market. Member Detroit Chamber 
of Commerce. Democrat. Member Christian 
(Disciples) Church. Member Blue Lodge, Royal 
Arch Mason, Knights Templar, Mystic Shrine 
(Moslem Temple). Recreations: baseball, 
fishing. Office: 504 Union Trust Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 55 Seward Ave. 

SANGEE, Heury H.; born, Detroit, Sept. 21, 
1866; son of Henry P. and Frances A. (Hul- 
bert) Sanger; educated in public schools of 
Detroit and Cornell University, graduating, 
degree of B. L., 1891 ; married Margaret 
Snow, June 1, 1909; children: Henry Snow, 
Francis, Margaret. Began in employ of First 
National Bank, Detroit, 1891, continuing for 
9 years; assistant cashier Commercial Na- 
tional Bank, 6 years; cashier National Bank 
of Commerce since 1907, vice-president since 



Jan. 1913; director Hayes Manufacturing Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Kappa 
Alpha. Clubs: Detroit (director and treas- 
urer). University, Country, Detroit Boat. Of- 
fice: National Bank of Commerce. Residence: 
162 McDougall Ave. 

SAEASOHN, Samuel, wholesale dry goods; 
born, Sakola, Russia, Apr. 7, 1876; son of 
Jacob M. and Leba (Kovitz) Sarasohn; at- 
tended night school, but mainly self-edu- 
cated; married, Nov. 22, 1900, Ida Robinson, 
of Detroit; 2 children: Sidney, Myra Roselyn. 
Came to America and located in Chicago, 
1889; began active career as newsboy, Chi- 
cago, at age of 13; then clerk in Julius H. 
Levinson "s dry goods store, Traverse City, 
Mich.; went to Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and 
engaged as clerk, starting retail store on own 
account, 1897; with brother-in-law, Isaac 
Shetzer, organized, at Detroit, in 1899, firm of 
Sarasohn & Shetzer, wholesale dry goods, 
clothing and furnishings; sold out his retail 
business at Sault Ste. Marie, in 1905, and 
moved to Detroit and has since devoted entire 
time to wholesale dry goods business, which 
from a small beginning has grown into a large 
concern; also member firm of A. Shetzer & 
Co., Lansing, Mich.; vice-president National 
Theatre, Detroit. Republican. Jewish reli- 
gion. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Credit Men 's Association, Y. M. C. A. 
Business Men 's Association. Member Odd 
Fellows, Knights of Pythias. Recreation: ath- 
letic sports. Office: 309-313 Gratiot Ave. Res- 
idence: 55 Lawrence Ave. 

SAEBINOWSKI, Henry A.; born, Posen, 
Germany, Aug. 5, 1867; son of Michael and 
Josephine (Naperalski) Sarbinowski; edu- 
cated in public and night schools, Detroit; 
married, Jan. 12, 1892, Eleanor Mary Stark, 
of Detroit; 5 children: Mary, Eleanor, Gene 
vieve. Celesta, Francis. Emigrated to Amer- 
ica, 1871; entered dry goods business on own 
account at Detroit, 1883; real estate owner, 
and is interested in development of Michigan 
Ave. Ex-president West Side Improve- 
ment Association. Trustee Holy Cross Ceme- 
tery for 15 years. Catholic. Member B. P. O. 
Elks, K. O. T. M., Knights of Columbus. 
Recreation: automobiling. Offices: 1814-1818 
Michigan Ave. and 661-669 Livernois Ave. 
Residence: 675 Livernois Ave. 

SAVEBY, Wirt Ira, lawyer; born, Madison, 
Hanover Co., Va., Oct. 24, 1873; son of Isaac 
Sanford and Tryphena Cornelia (Rogers) Sav- 
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LL.B., 1904; married, July 10, 1902, Edith A, 
Quackenbush, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 1 daugh- 
ter, Carol Elizabeth. In general practice, De- 
troit, since June, 1905; vice-president L. 
Londy Co., Smith Chandelier Co.; secretary 
and treasurer Detroit Surgical Instrument 
Manufacturing Co.; treasurer Home Electric 
Stove Co.; director Mitchell-Seymour Co. 
Member Michigan State Bar Association. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Mason, K. T. Recrea- 
tions: hunting, fishing. Office: 715-18 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 1088 Lafayette Boul. 

SAYEES, William Seaman, clergyman; 
born, Jamaica, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1851; son of 
Gilbert and Anna Leah (Seaman) Sayres; 
A.B., Dartmouth College, 1876, D.D., 1904; 
studied theology, Berkeley Divinity School, 
1876-78; married, Shanghai, China, Apr. 3, 
1882, Anna Stevens (died. May 15, 1911); 
married, 2nd, Sarah Lydia Hunter, of Detroit, 
Sept. 7, 1912; children: Gilbert, William L., 
Homer S., Margaret S., Archer P., Cortlandt 
W. Ordained deacon, 1878, ordained priest, 
1879, Episcopal Church; one of founders, 1879, 
and professor mathematics, 1879-80, 1882-85, 
St. John's Missionary College, Shanghai; sec- 
retary standing committee American Episco- 
pal Jurisdiction of China, 1882-84; engaged 
in educational and evangelistic work, Wu- 
chang and Hankow, 1880-82; pastor New 
Lenox, Joliet and Morris, 111., 1886-88, Monte- 
video, Minn., 1888-90; Broken Bow, Neb., 
1890-93, Detroit, 1893-99; secretary Detroit 
Sunday School Institute, 1895-99; examining 
chaplain to bishop of Michigan, general mis- 
sionary, and arch deacon, Diocese of Michi- 
gan, since 1899. Mason, K. T. (chaplain Pal- 
estine Lodge; prelate Damascus Command- 
ery). Author: Forty Days; Things New and 
Old. Contributor on religious subjects to 
newspapers, and writer of tracts. Residence: 
96 Hazelwood Ave. 

SCANLON, Matthew; born, Brooklyn, N. 
Y., Mar. 15, 1855; son of Patrick and Sarah 
(Coffey) Scanlon; educated at Christian 
Brothers College, Detroit, 1860-65; married 
at Detroit, June 15, 1881, Catherine Slattery; 
6 children: John, William, James, Mary, Cath- 
erine, Ruth. Began as newspaper boy, 1865, 
and continued until 1871; engaged in teaming 
business for himself, 1871-77; salesman for 
self in woolen goods, 1877-92; member of firm 
of Grosfield & Scanlon, real estate and insur- 
ance, 1892-Oct., 1910, since in business in own 
name. Catholic. Member Catholic Mutual 
Benefit Association. Recreations: hunting. 



fishing and traveling. Office: 1113 Michigan 
Ave. Residence: 807 West Grand Boul. 

SCHAFFEE, Fred John; born, Detroit, Mar. 
27, 1871; son of Jacob Fred and Wilhelmina 
(Schulz) Schaffer; educated in Grammar 
School, Ionia, Mich.; married, Oct. 16, 1897, 
Florence Rose, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Irene 
Emmons. Began with Allan Sheldon Co., 
continuing for 2 years; in business for him- 
self since 1891; now member firm of F. J. 
Schaffer & Co., wholesale produce. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Butter 
and Egg Board, National Butter, Egg and 
Poultry Association, Michigan Butter, Egg 
and Poultry Association. Republican. Meth- 
odist. Mason, K. T. Club: Wolverine Auto. 
Recreations: fishing, yachting. Office: 396- 
398 High St. E. Residence: 967 Jefferson Ave. 

SCHANTZ, Arnold Augustus; born. Gallon, 
Crawford Co., O., Apr. 10, 1861; son of John 
and Barbara Ann (Buckingham) Schantz; ed- 
ucated in public and high schools of Mans- 
field. Began at Mansfield, at age of 14, as 
agent of Cincinnati Papers; then clerk in 
general store, general delivery clerk in post- 
office, and superintendent of carriers; ap- 
pointed agent for the Detroit & Cleveland 
Navigation Co., 1880, traveling passenger 
agent, 1881, advertising and tourist agent, 
1882, general western passenger agent, 1884, 
assistant general passenger agent, 1891, gen- 
eral passenger agent, 1892, general superin- 
tendent and passenger traffic manager, 1902, 
also member board of directors; general man- 
ager same company, 1907. Also general man- 
ager and director Detroit & Cleveland Navi- 
gation Co.; president Peerless Weighing Ma- 
chine Co., Pathfinder Publishing Co.; vice- 
president Detroit Creamery Co.; general man- 
ager Whitney Painting & Vacuum Cleaning 
Co.; director Ashley & Dustin Steamer Line. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Trans- 
portation Club (ex-president), Detroit Light 
Guard, Ohio Society of Detroit (ex-president). 
Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft (ex-president), 
Country, Detroit Yacht, Motor Boat. Office: 
foot of Wayne St. Residence: 49 Stimson PI. 

SCHEIWE, Ewald, coal merchant and 
warehouseman; born, Neheim-on-the-Buhr, Ger- 
many, Apr. 10, 1874; son of Theodore and 
Theresa (Boerger) Scheiwe; educated in pub- 
lic schools and 6 years in college; married, Jan. 
8, 1896, Catherine Kraemer, of Detroit; chil- 
dren: Antoinette, Theodore, Romana, Ewald, 
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gan as a clerk in dry goods store, Detroit, 
continuing until 1903; then entered employ of 
the Detroit police department, continuing for 

5 years; started in coal business, Apr., 1908, 
incorporated, Mar. 1, 1911; began in moving 
and storage business Sept. 1, 1910, incorpo- 
rated Mar. 1, 1911; president and manager 
Scheiwe Coal & Coke Co., Scheiwe Storage 
Co.; director Metropolitan State Bank. Dem- 
ocrat. Roman Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus, German Salesmen 's Association. 
Recreations: automobiling, baseball. Office: 
1718-24 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 1055 Van 
Dyke Ave. 

SCHELLENBERG, Harry L., lawyer; born, 
Perth Co., Ont., Can., Oct. 30, 1868; son of 
Nicholas and Catherine (Victor) Schellen- 
berg; educated in public schools and a German 
school; read law in office of Frank T. Lodge, 
Detroit; married, Oct. 30, 1893, Plum Bate- 
son, of Detroit; 1 son, Earl B. V. Admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1890; served as justice of 
the peace, 1893-97; since practiced alone. 
Republican. Lutheran. Member I. 0. O. F. 
Invented several sanitary devices and ob- 
tained patents for them. Recreations: gar- 
dening (flowers and shrubs), motoring, arts 
and crafts. Office: 619 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 80 Forest Ave. E. 

SCHEMANSKY, Edmund F., purchasing 
agent; born, Detroit, Oct. 14, 1891; son of 
Robert J. and Wilhelmina F. (Quick) Sche- 
niansky; educated at St. Joseph parochial 
school; St. Joseph Commercial College; De- 
troit Business University; unmarried. Began 
active career as freight clerk, American Car 

6 Foundry Co., Detroit, June, 1901, continu- 
ing until Apr., 1909; with purchasing depart- 
ment Briggs Manufacturing Co., 1909-Dec., 
1910; then assistant cost clerk Russel Wheel 
& Foundry Co.; assistant purchasing agent 
same since June, 1912. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Roman Catholic. Mem- 
ber Phi Delta Sigma, Catholic Order of For- 
esters, Young Men's Order. Recreations: 
baseball, football, tennis. Office: Russel 
Wheel & Foundry Co. Residence: 1525 Hol- 
comb Ave. 

SCHEMANSKY, Joseph, general job print- 
ing; born, Detroit, Feb. 15, 1877; son of Al- 
bert and Josephine (Krawczak) Schemansky; 
educated parochial and public schols, Detroit; 
married, Oct. 16, 1907, Rose Michalak, of 
Trenton, Mich.; 1 son, Edmund. Learned 
printer's trade with the Aldine Printing Co.; 
then with C. W. Johnson Printing Co., 



and in Chicago with the Kittredge Label 
Co.; returned to Detroit, and was in employ 
of Globe Cash Register Co., 1903-5; entered 
business for self, 1905, as The Polyglot Print- 
ers (English and foreign languages), of which 
is proprietor and manager. Elected in Nov., 
1912, as alderman 5th Ward for term Jan., 
1913-Jan., 1915. Democrat. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Gutenberg Printers' Club, Pressmen's 
Union No. 2, T. P. P. & A. U. Member 
Catholic Order of Foresters, Amaranths, Mod- 
ern Woodmen of America, C. M. B. A. Club: 
Wolverine Smokers'. Recreations: baseball, 
checkers. Office: 104 Randolph St. Residence: 
227 Superior St. 

SCHEMANSKY, Otto F.; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 12, 1878; sou of Otto and Mary (Lenz) 
Schemansky; parochial school education; St. 
Joseph's Commercial College; Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married, June 28, 1906, Ger- 
trude Rohlman, of Detroit; 1 son, Irving C. 
Has been identified ever since beginning of 
active career with monumental works estab- 
lished by father in 1883; senior member of 
firm of Otto Schemansky 's Sons. Catholic. 
Member B. P. O. Elks, Knights of Columbus. 
Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 823-829 
Gratiot Ave. Residence: 1128 Mt. Elliott Ave. 

SCHENCK, Benjamin Bobinson, surgeon; 
born, Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 19, 1872; son of 
Adrian A. and Harriet (Robinson) Schenck; 
educated in Syracuse High School; Williams 
(Mass.) College, degree of A.B., 1894; Johns 
Hopkins University, degree of M.D., 1898. 
Married at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Can., Aug. 
17, 1904, Jessie Jean McCallum. Resident 
house surgeon Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1898- 
1902, resident gynecologist, same, 1900-3, in- 
structor in gynecology, Johns Hopkins Univer- 
sity, 1901-3. Practiced in Detroit since, 1903; 
gynecologist to Harper Hospital. Member 
Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of 
Medicine, American Medical Association, 
American Gynecological Society, Zeta Psi. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, Indian Vil- 
lage, Detroit Athletic. Office: 32 Adams 
Ave. W. Residence: 336 Iroquois Ave. 

SCHEBEB, Hugo, merchant; president H. 
Scherer & Co. (carriage hardware), Detroit 
Forging Co., Michigan Steel Boat Co.; direc- 
tor People's State Bank. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, 
Fellowcraft, Old. Office: 280 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 745 Jefferson Ave. Summer Resi- 
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SCHEBEE, Otto, physician; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 21, 1865; sou of John C. Scherer; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1890; student at 
University of Heidelberg, 1890, University of 
Munich, 1891, specializing in ophthalmology 
and otology, and again, 1906 and 1907, Uni- 
versity of Heidelberg and Allgemeines Kran- 
kenhaus, Vienna; married, Nov. 17, 1897, 
Josephine Hesselbacher; children: John Otto, 
Carl Henry, William C, Kobert. Practiced in 
Detroit since 1891. Member Wayne County 
and Michigan State Medical societies, Ameri- 
can Medical Association. Office: 106 Broad- 
way. Eesidence: 212 Frederick Ave. 

SCHEEMESHORN, Charles Terry, news- 
paper man; born, Hudson, Mich., Dec. 20, 
1876; son of William Ten Broeck and Jane 
Ashley (Terry) Schermerhorn; educated in 
High School, Hudson; married, Sept. 16, 1910, 
Lillian Miernicke, of Walkerville, Ont.; 1 
daughter, Jane Anna. State editor, Detroit 
Journal, 1895-98; became city editor Detroit 
Times, 1902, later managing editor and edito- 
rial writer, continuing to preesnt time; treas- 
urer Detroit Times Co. Congregationalist. 
Member B. P. 0. Elks, Highland Park Board 
of Commerce. Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Of- 
fice: 13-15 John R St. Residence: 127 Richton 
St., Highland Park. 

SCHEEMEEHOEN, James, president The 
Detroit Times Co.; born, Hudson, Mich., Mar. 
13, 1865; son of William Ten Broeck and Jane 
Adelaide (Terry) Schermerhorn; learned 
printing and newspaper trade under his father 
in the office of the Hudson Gazette; began as 
apprentice at age of 12 and divided years of 
boyhood between printing office and public 
schools; attended public schools of Hudson, 
1870-84; prepared for U. S. Military Academy, 
at Oberlin College, 1884; cadet at West Point, 
1885 and 1886, resigning to take charge of 
Hudson Gazette; married, Oswego, N. Y., July 
13, 1901, Adaline M. Jenkins; children: 
Gretchen, James, Katrina, Helen C. Publisher 
Hudson Gazette, 1886-95; reporter, then 
Washington correspondent, Detroit News, 
1895-96; editorial writer Detroit Free Press, 
1896-1900; established The Detroit Times 
(first called The Detroit Today), 1900, of 
which has since been president and general 
manager. Ex-president Michigan Press Asso- 
ciation. Democrat. Congregationalist. Recre- 
ations: walking, swimming and travel. Office: 
13-15 John R St. Residence: 2051 Woodward 
Avenue. 



SCHEYEE, David; born, Kerapen, Ger- 
many, Mar. 13, 1866; son of S. and Fanny 
(Krolik) Scheyer; graduate Gymnasium, Tar- 
nowitz, Schlesien, Germany, 1885; came to 
America, about 1893; married, Detroit, June 
19, 1900, Bell Krolik. Member firm of A. Kro- 
lik & Co., wholesale dry goods, since 1904. 
Jewish religion. Clubs: Phoenix, Harmonie, 
Detroit Motor Boat. Office: 138-140 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 70 Rowena St. 

SCHIAPPACASSE, Joseph T., lawyer; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 21, 1880; son of Louis and 
Rosa (Gardella) Schiappacasse; educated in 
St. Peter and St. Paul 's parochial schools, De- 
troit (Jesuit) College, 1892-96; St. Mary's 
(Jesuit) College, St. Mary's, Kan., degree of 
A.M., June, 1899; University of Michigan, 
Department of Law, 1899-1902, degree of 
LL.B., June 12, 1902; married, Jan. 31, 1911, 
Louise Henley, of Amherstburg, Ont. Entered 
law office of Bowen, Douglas, Whiting & Mur- 
fiu, Detroit, 1902; opened office in the Buhl 
Blk., Sept., 1904, and has since practiced 
alone. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Michigan State and American Bar asso- 
ciations. Lawyers' Club of Detroit. Member 
Knights of Columbus. Club: Rushmere. Rec- 
reations: outdoor diversions. Office: 813-820 
Free Press Bldg. Residence: 51 Davenport 
Street. 

SCHIAPPACASSE, Louis; born. Province 
of Genoa, Italy, June 26, 1845; self-educated; 
married, Neirone, Italy, Sept., 1869, Rosa Gar- 
della; 9 children: Anthony, John, Julia (Mrs. 
Anthony Caramella), Josept T., Ida (Mrs. 
Michael Basso), Mary (Mrs. Harry Aldri- 
ghetti), Frederick, Louis, Jr., Jennie. Came 
to America, 1870, and located in Detroit; en- 
gaged in retail fruit business until 1888 and 
since wholesale dealer under title of L. 
Schiappacasse & Co. President United Fruit 
Auction Co. Member of Detroit Produce Ex- 
change. Recreation: motoring. Office: 41-43 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 93 Winder St. 

SCHILLEE, Harry A.; born, Courland, Rus- 
sia, May 8, 1877; son of Simon and Rose 
(Lieberthal) Schiller; educated in schools of 
Russia and America; married, June 25, 1905, 
Ida Koffman, of Bay City, Mich. Came to 
United States, 1893; clerk in general store at 
Juddville, Mich., 1895-98; then member firm 
of Read & Schiller, general store, Parschal- 
burg, Mich., 1898-1903, and Schiller Bros., 
general merchandise, Reese, Mich., 1903-5; 
located in Detroit, 1905; member firm of 
Schiller & Koffman, wholesale dealers in but- 



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ter, eggs and provisions. Member Detroit 
Butter and Egg Board. Mason. Recreations: 
fishing, bowling. Office: 323-327 Eussell St. 
Eesidence: 120 Garfield Ave. 

SCHILLING, Edward Arthur, architect; 
born, Auburn, N. Y., Nov. 7, 1872; son of 
Joseph & Louise Schilling; educated in public 
schools, Auburn, and high school, Ishpeming, 
Mich.; married, 1897, May Ovens; 2 children: 
Arthur Bernard, Donald. Came to Detroit in 
1892 from Ishpeming and began as drafts- 
man in architect's office; entered business for 
self in 1896; associated with Edward C. Van 
Leyen in 1900. Buildings: Public Casino, 
Belle Isle; City Hall, Knights of Columbus 
Bldg., Monroe High School, Flint, Mich., and 
35 public schools throughout State; remodeled 
Hotel Griswold, park bridges and buildings 
for Department of Parks and Boulevards; also 
designed many other buildings in Detroit and 
throughout State. Director Magnetic Table 
Water Co. Member of Architectural Club, 
Knights of Columbus, Eoyal Arcanum, Na- 
tional Union. Recreations: fishing, shooting. 
Office: 1115-1121 Union Trust Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 49 Trowbridge Ave. 

SCHLACKS, Joseph Theodore; born, Chi- 
cago, July 19, 1869; son of Henry and Chris- 
tina (Thielen) Schlacks; educated in public 
schools, Chicago; married, Jan. 25, 1899, 
Bertha Eedfearn, of Lake Geneva, Wis.; 4 
children: Charles H., Josephine R., Joseph T., 
Jr., Albert R. Began in 1880 as machinist 
with Illinois Central R. R.; then with Wes- 
tinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., 
Pittsburgh, and later with Siemens & Halske 
Co., Berlin, Pa., to 1894; salesman Knowles & 
Blake Pump Co., Chicago, 1894-95; general 
manager Freeport General Electric Co., Free- 
port, 111., 1896-98; assistant general manager 
Miller & Sibley Mining & Smelting Co., Topia, 
Durango, Mexico, 1898-1900; master mechanic, 
Rio Grande Western Ry., Utah, 1900-2; vice- 
president FitzHugh Lvither Co., New York, 
1902-12; vice-president McCord Manufactur- 
ing Co., manufacturers automobile parts, De- 
troit, since July 8, 1912; also director Fitz- 
Hugh Luther Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Office: 2587 East Grand Boul. 
Residence: 58 King Ave. E. 

SCHLEGELL, Arthur von; see Von Schle- 
gell, Arthur. 

SCHLOSS, Albert W.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
24, 1862; son of Seligman and Hannah 
(Weichselbaum) Schloss; educated in Patter- 



son's Academy and Detroit High School; mar- 
ried at Toledo, O., June 4, 1895, Susanne A. 
Feiss; one daughter, Helen Laura. Began act- 
ive career as stock boy, 1878; now head of the 
firm of Schloss Bros, clothing manufacturers. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Jewish religion. Member Phoenix So- 
cial Club (director). Office: 48-54 Bates St., 
Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe Shores, 
Alichigan. 

SCHMAHL, John, 1st vice-president Men- 
zies Shoe Co.; born, Chicago, Sept. 10, 1877; 
son of John and Amalia (Heinrichs) Schmahl; 
educated Chicago public schools; student Chi- 
cago Manual Training School, of University 
of Chicago, class of 1896; unmarried. Began 
active career in employ of Bradley & Metcalf 
Co., manufacturers of shoes, Milwaukee, Wis., 
1896; later with Edwards, Stanwood Shoe Co., 
and M. D. Wells Co., Chicago, until 1911; 
moved to Detroit, 1911, and since 1st vice- 
president and factory manager Menzies Shoe 
Co. Republican. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Illinois Athletic (Chicago). Recrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: Menzies Shoe 
Co., 431 Gratiot Ave. Residence: Henry Clay 
Apartments. 

SCHMALZRIEDT, Frederick E., lawyer; 
born, Detroit, Mar. 14, 1880; son of Christian 
and Caroline (Dieffenbach) Schmalzriedt; 
educated in Immanuel German Lutheran 
School, 1886-92; Pitcher Grammar School at 
time of graduation, Feb. 1, 1895; Detroit 
Museum of Art School, Sept., 1895-May, 1896 
(on account of scholarship in drawing in 
grammar school) ; Detroit High School one 
and one-half years; Detroit College of Law, 
1898-1901, graduating, degree of LL.B., June 
14, 1901; married, Detroit, June 20, 1903, 
Emma L. McMahon; children: Dorothy M., 
Edgar C, Allan F. Was clerk in Woodmere 
Pharmacy, 1896-98, and in drug store, Lewis 
McFarland, February-November, 1899, at- 
tending college at night; entered law office 
of Lemuel H. Foster and Judge Fred H. Aid- 
rich, Apr. 10, 1901; practiced on own account, 
June 15, 1901-Nov. 1, 1903. Enlisted as private 
in Co. I, 32d Michigan Volunteer Infantry, 
June 22, 1898, and was honorably discharged, 
Nov. 9, 1898; journal clerk, common council, 
Nov. 1, 1903-Dec. 31, 1905; deputy city clerk, 
Jan. 1, 1906-Dec. 31, 1908; city clerk, Jan. 1- 
Jan. 12, 1909; since practicing law; member 
firm of Schmalzriedt, Spaulding & Herald 
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Detroit, Lawyers ' Club of Detroit. Eepubli- 
can. German Evangelical Lutheran. Member 
Hazen S. Pingree Camp No. 5, United Spanish 
War Veterans (Past Commander). Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. Recreations: outdoor sports. Com- 
piled ordinances of City of Detroit, 1912. Of- 
fice: 938 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 530 14th 
Avenue. 

SCHMIDT, Albert H.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
24, 1873; son of Traugott and Mary R. (Beck) 
Schmidt; educated in Detroit and abroad; un- 
married. Has been connected since the be- 
ginning of active career with Traugott 
Schmidt & Sons, wool, furs and leather; be- 
came a member of the company, 1895, and 
later treasurer and general manager, which 
positions he continues to hold. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country. Recreation: golf. Office: 134-164 
Monroe Ave. Residence: 591 Jefferson Ave. 

SCHMIDT, Carl Ernest; born, Detroit, Dec. 
31, 185(5; son of Traugott and Wilhelmina 
(Beck) Schmidt; educated in German- Amer- 
ican Seminary, Detroit, until 14, and in pub- 
lic schools of Germany until 19; married at 
Detroit, Nov. 4, 1880, Alice M. Candler; 3 
daughters: Emma W. (Mrs. Waiter E. Oxto- 
by), Alice M. (Mrs. Preston M. Smith), Ida 
(Mrs. Alfred B. Moran). Learned the tannery 
business with his father, with whom he was 
associated until death of father, 1897; now 
member Carl E. Schmidt & Co., tanners. Mem- 
ber Detroit Police Board, 1892-94, State Board 
of Arbitration and Mediation, 1897-98. Ap- 
pointed member Board of Forest Inquiry, 
1907. Republican. Mason (32°), Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Member Harmonie Society. 
Clubs: Detroit, Fellowcraft, Old. Recreations: 
outdoor diversions. Office: Macomb and Beau- 
bien Sts. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, 
Michigan. 

SCHMIDT, Edward J.; born, Detroit, July 
22, 1865; son of Traugott and Mary R. (Beck") 
Schmidt; educated in Detroit schools and 
abroad; unmarried. Began, 1888, with Trau- 
gott Schmidt & Sons, wholesale wool, furs and 
leather (business founded by father), and 
president same since 1897. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country: Office: 138 Monroe Ave. Residence: 
591 Jefferson Ave. 

SCHMIDT, Herman T.; born, Decorah, la., 
Aug. 4, 1863; son of Dr. Frederick A. and 
Caroline (Allwardt) Schmidt; educated pub- 
lic schools, St. Louis; collegiate studies. Fort 
Wayne, Ind., and Columbus, O.; married, 1886, 



Emma L. Koch, of Petersburg, O.; 4 chil- 
dren: Frederick S., Clara, Gertrude, Dorothy. 
Taught piano and was organist in Columbus 
14 years; represented Smith & Nixon, piano 
manufacturers, Cincinnati, in Columbus and 
through Ohio, 1893-99; came to Detroit to take 
charge of Smith & Nixon's branch, 1899; or- 
ganized, 1903, The Cable Piano Co., of which 
is president. Republican. Lutheran. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit 
Yacht, Harmonie. Recreations: trout fishing, 
hunting. Office: 218 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 35 Medbury Ave. 

SCHMIDT, Paul J., merchant; born, Ros- 
tock, Germany, Mar. 25, 1869; sou of William 
and Helen (Schafer) Schmidt; was brought to 
America, 1873; educated common schools, St. 
Clair County, Mich.; married, 1891, Louise 
Brandt; children: Russell W., Evelyn; 
married again, 1903, Laura Williams, of 
Lenox, Mich.; 1 son, Paul J., Jr. Came to 
Detroit from St. Clair Co., 1885; entered em- 
ploy of Frederick Stearns, retail druggist, 
as clerk; then with P. Haden Saddlery Co.; 
was with the Valpey Shoe Co. 4 years; in 
business for self as retail dealer in boots and 
shoes since 1894. Republican. Evangelical 
(German). Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason; Odd Fellow. Club: Cadillac 
Bowling. Recreations: fishing, bowling (state 
championship, 1913). Office: 32-36 Michigan 
Ave. Residence: 236 Stanley Ave. 

SCHMIED, Louis, contractor and lumber 
dealer; born, Detroit, July 22, 1867; son of 
John M, and Caroline Schmied; father a 
political exile from Germany, arriving in 
America, 1849; educated public schools; mar- 
ried, Oct. 27, 1897, Caroline E. Orr, of De- 
troit. Worked in machine shop 12 to 15 years 
of age; ran away from home and served one 
year in U. S. Marine Service; upon returning 
to Detroit began learning carpenter's trade 
but before completing apprenticeship was made 
foreman and at age of 20 had charge of a 
number of men. Decided to study medicine 
but obliged to return to work on account of 
lack of money; began as contractor, 1904; 
organized, 1906, the Louis Schmied Co., man- 
ufacturers of interior finish, and in 1908 the 
Schmied-Sisman Co., now the largest carpenter 
contracting firm in Detroit, also lumber deal- 
ers; has been president and general manager 
of the company from its beginning; director 
Ellis Engine Co., Michigan-Arkansas Lumber 
Co. Deals in real estate on own account. Dem- 
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Commerce. Member Wayne County Jury Com- 
mission. Odd Fellow. Clubs: Detroit Motor 
Boat, Wolverine Automobile, Detroit Curling, 
Harmonie. Eecreations: travel, gardening, 
fishing. OflSce: 387-405 Beaufait Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 286 Seyburn Ave. 

SCHNEIDER, George J.; born, Detroit, Feb. 
22, 1871; son of Leonard and Anna (Pfeiffer) 
Schneider; educated public schools, Detroit; 
unmarried. Began at Detroit in employ of T. 
A. Wadsworth & Co., cigar box manufacturers, 
continuing 3 years; then engaged in electrical 
work with A. E. Eastwiek, 1889-92; with the 
Eay Engineering Co., which later was merged 
with the American Electric Heater Co.; with 
the Cutler Hammer Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 
1902-.5; organized the Acme Electric Heater 
Co., manufacturers of electric devices, 1905, 
and since president of the company. Eepub- 
licau. Mason. Eecreations: boating, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 235 Mt. Elliott Ave., cor. 
Fort St. Eesidence: 919 Porter St. 

SCHOBB, Ernest, physician; born. Holmes 
County, O., Jan. 22, 1861; son of George and 
Barbara (Henes) Schorr; educated district 
schools; studied medicine under Dr. Joel 
Pomerene, of Millersburg, O., and attended 
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Western 
Eeserve University, Cleveland, M.D., 1882; 
post-graduate work, Jefferson College, Phila- 
delphia; married, July 26, 1899, Anna Hobbs, 
of Canada; 1 daughter, Flora Viola. Practiced 
at Frazer, Macomb Co., Mich., 1882-85, since 
in Detroit. Agnostic. Member American and 
Michigan State Medical associations, Wayne 
County Medical Society. Office and Eesi- 
dence: 114 Elizabeth St. E. 

SCHEAGE, Wendelin C, secretary and 
treasurer Pittsburgh Shafting Co. of Detroit; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 6, 1888; son of Joseph and 
Katherine (Lingemann) Schrage; A.B., St. 
Joseph's College, Detroit, 1902; married, June 
8, 1909, Catherine Warner, of Warren, Mich. 
Began as messenger in Union National Bank, 
1902, advanced to receiving teller in 1904 
and continued until 1905; became connected 
with the Pittsburgh Shafting Co. of Detroit, 
1905; was made treasurer of the company, 

1911, and has also served as secretary since 

1912. Eepublican. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Eecreations: hunting, fishing. Office: 340-350 
Fort St. W. Eesidence: 679 Sheridan Ave. 

SCHREIBER, Frederick Carl, lumber dealer 
and contractor; born, Saxony, Germany, Feb. 
24, 1875; son of Frederick William and Wil- 



helmina (Lotze) Sehreiber; educated in pub- 
lic schools of old country; married. May 16, 
1901, Mary Moldenhauer, of Eoseville, Mich.; 
4 children: Frederick, Adelheid, Theodore, 
John. Learned carpenter's trade in Germany; 
came to America, 1892; followed trade in De- 
troit for 9 years; assisted in organizing firm 
of Tonn & Sehreiber, 1901, and continues as 
junior partner. Progressive. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Builders' and Traders' Exchange, Em- 
ployers' Association. Eecreation: fishing. Of- 
fice: 1275-1291 Bellevue Ave. Eesidence: 1288 
Bellevue Ave. 

SCHREIBER, John M., clergyman; born, 
Monroe, Mich., Nov. 25, 1861; son of John M. 
and Elizabeth (Karst) Sehreiber; educated 
parish school, Monroe; Assumption College, 
Sandwich, Ont., St. Mary's Seminary, Balti- 
more, Md. Ordained to priesthood Eoman 
Catholic Church, 1886; assistant. Holy Trin- 
ity Church, Detroit, 1886; pastor, St. Clem- 
ent's Church, Centerline, 1886-90, St. Boni- 
face Church, Detroit, since 1890. Residence: 
373 12th St. 

SCHREITER, Arthur E., lawyer; born, Leip- 
zig, Germany, May 20, 1869; son of Edward 
and Emma Schreiter; came to America with 
parents, 1871; educated in German-American 
Seminary; Caton College of Commerce, De- 
troit, graduating 1895; LL.B., Detroit College 
of Law, 1902; from 1893 to 1903 employed 
as clerk in Probate Court; married, June 25, 
1895, Louise Breitmeyer, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: Evangeline, Genevieve. Has been en- 
gaged in practice in Detroit since Mar. 1, 
1903. Director Continental Real Estate Trust 
Co. Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit 
Yacht, Harmonie, Lawyers'. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 52 Home Bank Bldg. 
Eesidence: 465 P]ast Grand Boul. 

SCHROEDER, John, president Schroeder 
Paint & Glass Co.; born, Detroit, July 26, 
1860; son of John and Christina (Vogt) 
Schroeder; educated in parochial schools of 
Detroit and at Goldsmith's College (night 
course while in employment) ; married at De- 
troit, June 3, 1884, Mary Antoinette Lebeiis 
(died, July 3, 1908); 6 children: Anna A. 
(Mrs. Fred Shaening), Edwin A., William G., 
Marie F., Francis J., Viola A.; married, 2d, 
Detroit, Sept., 1911, Mary M. Peters. Began 
active career in store of William Reid, paints, 
oils, glass, etc., 1874; asociated with James 
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and Glass Co., wholesale and retail, 1897, of 
which he is president. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Water commissioner City of 
Detroit, 1902-7; honorary member Detroit 
Light Infantry. Member B. P. O. E., R. A., 
K. C, C. M. B. A. Clubs: Detroit Paint, Oil 
and Varnish, Harmonie, Rushmere. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, reading, theater. Office: 
47-55 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 460 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

SCHROETER, Bruno, florist; born. Saxony, 
Germany, July 27, 1841; son of Gottfreid and 
Emilie Schroeter; educated public schools of 
old country; married, Aug. 22, 1877, Anna 
Werner, of Silesia, Prussia; 3 children: Hugo 
(secretary Detroit Florists' Club, 1909-13), 
Clara, Bruno, Jr. Learned florist 's business 
in Germany; came to America, 1872; and was 
emjjloyed in Detroit by William Adair, flo- 
rist; entered business on own account, 1873, 
at Elmwood and Champlain Sts. ; moved to 
428 Elmwood, 1895, and conducted extensive 
greenhouses; opened retail store and office at 
59 Broadway, 1893; located at 56 Broadway 
since 1911; sole proprietor of business con- 
ducted under his name. Republican. Luther- 
an. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, De- 
troit Florists' Club, Harmonie Society. Rec- 
reations: music, art. Office: 56 Broadway and 
428 Elmwood St. Residence: 397 Helen Ave. 

SCHBOETER, Frederick August, interior 
•leeorator; born, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, 
Oct. 2, 1854; son of Johann T. and Caroline 
(Preuschoff) Schroeter; educated Dresden 
schools; married, Dec. 10, 1884, Anna M. Feld- 
man, of Prussia; 4 children: Emma (Mrs. 
Louis Schulz), Walter, Richard, Rudolph. 
Learned trade as interior decorator in native 
country; came to America, 1883; followed 
trade in New York, 1883-84, Atlanta, Ga., 
1884-89, again in New York, 1889-93; located 
in Detroit, 1893; assisted, 1895, in organizing 
firm of Brede & Schroeter and has since con- 
tinued as co-partner. Lutheran. Mason; mem- 
ber Odd Fellows, Protected Home Circle, Har- 
monie Society. Recreations: music and art. 
Office: 20 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 724 
McDougall Ave. 

SCHUKNECHT, Charles C, manufacturer; 
born, Germany, May 15, 1855; son of John 
and Sophie (Uhlrich) Schuknecht; brought to 
America in infancy; educated public schools, 
Detroit; married, May 15, 1881, Sophie 
Schroeder, of Detroit; 2 children: Walter, 
Esther. Resident of Wayne County, Mich., 
since 1858; began as bookbinder at Detroit, 



continuing 5 years; worked on a farm 9 
years; returned to Detroit and was with Pen- 
insular Car Shops 5 years; engaged in coal 
business in Detroit for 26 years, firm now 
Charles Schuknecht Son; began manufacture 
of rockers and dining chairs, 1903, and is 
treasurer and superintendent Detroit Chair 
Manufacturing Co. Lutheran. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Recreation: fish- 
ing. Office: 1171-1179 Bellevue Ave. Resi- 
dence: 109 Hunt St. 

SCHULTE, Frank A., banker; born, West- 
phalia, Germany, Dec, 1836; son of Frank 
A. and Elizabeth (Nueckel) Schulte; educated 
in Realschule, Germany; came to America, 
Sept., 1865; married, Detroit, 1889, Bertha V. 
Hennes; one daughter, Laura E. Spent first 
year after reaching America, in the copper 
country; located in Detroit, Oct., 1866; be- 
came vice-president People's Savings Bank, 
1866, and upon consolidation with the State 
Savings Bank, as People's State Bank, Jan., 
1907, was elected vice-president of the new 
institution. Also president Detroit Edge Tool 
Works; vice-president Detroit Cabinet Co. In- 
dependent in politics. Catholic. Office: Peo- 
ple's State Bank. Residence: 181 McDougall 
Avenue. 

SCHULTE, Henry John; born, Detroit, Sept. 
10, 1869; son of Casper and Elizabeth 
(Schulte) Schulte; educated Detroit parochial 
schools and Detroit Business College; married, 
Sept. 28, 1905, Amelia Liese, of Detroit; 1 
son, Henry W. Grew up in business estab- 
lished by father, 1851; father died, 1886; be- 
came secretary of the company, 1888, and 
now manager. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Credit Men 's Association. Cath- 
olic. Member Knights of Columbus. Member 
Harmonie Society. Recreations: automobiling, 
bowling. Office: 937 West Jefferson Ave. Res- 
idence: 1057 East Grand Boul. 

SCHULTE, Joseph, physician; born, Prus- 
sia, Nov. 24, 1849; son of Johannes and Eliza- 
beth (Kuoehe) Schulte; educated in Gym- 
nasiums, Brilon and Lingen, Prussia, Ger- 
many, graduating 1870; came to America, 
1871; graduate Detroit College of Medicine, 
degree of M.D., 1875; married at Detroit, Aug. 
12, 1879, Clementine Heuser, who died in 1893; 
married again at Detroit, Aug. 14, 1893, Eliz- 
abeth Lauhoff; 3 children: Julius A., Angela, 
Lillian. Practiced in Detroit since 1875. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Health for two years, 
1892-94; city physician, 1885-88, acting health 
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Life Insurance Co. Member Wayne County 
Medical Society. Democrat. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Harmonie Society, Westphalia Schuetzen- 
bund (a shooting club). Eecreation: hunt- 
ing. Office and Eesidence: 1165 East Grand 
BouL, Detroit. 

SCHULTE, Joseph Henry, manufacturer 
leather goods; born, Detroit, Mar. 15, 1876; 
son of Peter and Catherine (Ternes) Schulte; 
educated local schools and business college; 
married, June 14, 1905, Frances McCarthy, 
of Detroit; one son, Gerard H. Entered retail 
coal business. May 1, 1896; sold out to Par- 
ker Bros. Co., Ltd., May 1, 1909; became 
connected with Detroit Leather Works, Aug. 
1, 1909, and is now manager and half owner 
same. Roman Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Club: Wolverine Automobile. Eec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 31-35 Mullett 
St. Eesidence: 257 Warren Ave. W. 

SCHULTZ, John Joseph, produce commis- 
sion merchant; born, near Berlin, Germany, 
Aug. 19, 1873; son of Frank E. and Eose 
(Bush) Schultz; was brought to America, 
1876; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, Apr., 1895, Annie Oberbillieh, of De- 
troit; 6 children: Frank, Marie, Edward, Ar- 
thur, Dorothy, John. Began active career in 
employ of Alfred Eush & Sons, commission 
merchants, 1892; assisted in organizing firm 
of Lane & Schultz, 1904, and since junior 
partner same. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Produce Ex- 
change, National League of Commission Mer- 
chants, International Apple Shippers' Asso- 
ciation. Member Catholic Order of Foresters. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 12-14 Mar- 
ket St. Eesidence: 925 Van Dyke Ave. 

SCHUIjTZ, William F.; born, Detroit, Dee. 
8, 1872; son of Charles F. and Augusta (Haf- 
ferman) Schultz; educated Detroit public 
schools; married, Feb. 19, 1899, Hulda Jahnke, 
of Detroit; 2 children: Evelyn, Wilbur. Has 
been identified with manufacture of jewelry 
ever since beginning of active career; with 
Rolshoven & Co., 1889-92; then entered em- 
ploy of John H. Schwegler, and continued 11 
years; in business on own account as Wil- 
liam F. Schultz & Co. since 1903. Eepublican. 
Lutheran. Member Detroit Jewelers' Board 
of Trade. Member B. P. 0. Elks. Club: The 
Amaranth. Eecreation: bowling. Office: 40 
Broadway. Eesidence: 18 Pulford Ave. 

SCHUMACHER, Herman A.; born, Prus- 
sia, Germany, May 14, 1867; sou of Charles 



and Minnie (Dittman) Schumacher; educated 
public schools of old country; married, Dec, 
3, 1890, Lizzie Eeimer, of Detroit; 5 children: 
Sophie H., Mabel, Max, Harry, Hazel. Came 
to America, 1883, and located in Detroit; 
with Backus & Son, lumber merchants, 1 year; 
with Lindsay & Gamble 1 year; then in feed 
business on own account 1 year; engaged as 
tobacco worker 10 years; entered coal and 
coke business as Charles Schumacher & Sons, 
1897; title changed to Schumacher Bros., 
1902, to Schumacher Bros. & Graham, 1910; 
senior partner of the firm. Republican. Ger- 
man Lutheran. Eecreation: fishing. Office: 
685 Vinewood Ave. Eesidence: 535 25th St. 

SCHUNEMAN, Erhard Charles, newspaper 
man; born, Jan. 11, 1857; died, July, 1912; 
see Vol. 1908. 

SCHUNK, John Michael, real estate and in- 
surance; boru, China, Mich., Aug. 23, 1871; 
son of Ludwig and Elizabeth (Emig) Schunk; 
educated district school and Cleary Business 
College, Ypsilanti, Mich.; married, Aug. 26, 

1908, Ellen Ford, of Detroit. Worked on farm 
until about 15; clerked in general store for 
V. L. Sour, Marine City; followed the lakes 
for 3 years; came to Detroit, 1890, and en- 
gaged as shoe clerk for E. H. Fyfe & Co., 
continuing 1890-1907; connected with the 
City Suburban Homes Co., 1907-9; member 
firm of Parker, Schunk & Fry since Mar., 

1909. Eepublican. Protestant. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Member Corinthian 
Lodge, F. & A. M.; Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory; Moslem Temple, Shrine; also West- 
ern Lodge, I. O. O. F. Eecreations: country 
life, fishing, music. Office: 701-703 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 14 Boone St. 

SCHWAB, Graydon E., merchant; born, 
Crawford County, O., June 30, 1884; son of 
Christian C. and Sarah Ann (Fail) Schwab; 
educated public schools, Crawford County; 
Ohio Normal University, Ada, O.; Tri-State 
Business College, Toledo; married, Aug. 17, 
1905, Myrtle A. Good, of Toledo (died, 1910); 
3 children: Melvin G., Helen G., Victor W. 
Began as clerk in The Dollar Savings Bank 
and Trust Co., Toledo, 1904, continuing until 
1906; bookkeeper for The Toledo Chandelier 
Manufacturing Co., 1906-9; came to Detroit, 
1909, and established the G. E. Schwab Chan- 
delier Co. of which is president and treasurer. 
Office: 258-260 Eandolph St. Eesidence: 141 
Harper Ave. 

SCHWANKOVSKY, Frederick J., pianoa; 
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SCHWANZ, Martin John, physician, sur- 
geon; born, Colburn, Huron Co., Ont., Can., 
Sept. 6, 1871; son of Martin John and Anne 
(Nie) Schwanz; educated public schools, Sagi- 
naw, Mich.; State Normal School, Ypsilanti; 
Saginaw Valley Medical College, 1900; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1904. Founded 
and conducted Detroit General Hospital, 
1906-9, Vinewood General Hospital until 1911; 
since in office work. Protestant. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County Medical societies, 
Mississippi Valley Medical Association; hon- 
orary member Saginaw Valley Medical So- 
ciety. Member Y. M. C. A., Knights of 
Pythias, B. P. O. Elks. Club: Detroit Auto- 
mobile. Eecreations: gymnasium sports. Of- 
fice: Whitney Opera House Block. Residence: 
1649 Grand River Ave. 

SCHWARTZ, Charles, real estate; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 15, 1862; son of Charles and Louisa 
(Roehl) Schwartz; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; unmarried. Began active career 
as clerk in hardware store, continuing only 
for a short time, and then entered real estate 
business, in which he has been engaged since 
May 1, 18S4. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 409 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 
276 Randolph St. 

SCOTT, George G., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 16, 1874; son of John Preston and Julia 
(Gifford) Scott; B.S., National Normal Uni- 
versity, Lebanon, O., I.S., 1892; LL.B., Law 
Department, University of Michigan, 1893; 
married, June 5, 1907, Hattie Krause, of De- 
troit; children: Gifford K., Milton J. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1895; member firm of 
Scott & Stafford since 1911. Member Michi- 
gan House of Representatives, 1905-9, State 
Senate, since 1909. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Masonic order. Independent Order of 
Foresters. Recreations: outdoor diversions. 
Office: 713 Ford Bldg. Residence: 395 Camp- 
bell Ave. 

SCOTT, H, Byron, second vice-president 
N^ewcomb, Endicott & Co.; born, Colborne, 
Ont.; came to Detroit, 1881, from Indian- 
apolis; married at Indianapolis, Harriet C. 
Cane; one daughter, Grace Louise. Has been 
connected with Newcomb, Endicott & Co. 
since 1881, and second vice-president of the 
company since 1903; also owner Halcyon 
Farm, a large ideal stock and dairy farm, 
stocked exclusively with imported Guernsey 



cattle. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Old Club, 
Aldine (New York). Recreation: breeding 
imported Guernseys. Office: 206 Woodward 
Ave., Detroit. Residence: Grosse He, Mich. 

SCOTT, Hereward S., newspaper manager; 
born, London, Ont., 1865; son of George B. 
and Emma (Richardson) Scott; educated in 
public schools and at collegiate institute; mar- 
ried at St. Thomas, Can., Sept. 26, 1902, 
Edith A. Cruise. Became connected with 
News staff, 1890, and is treasurer and business 
manager The Evening News Association, De- 
troit. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Curl- 
ing, Detroit Golf. Recreations: golf, curling. 
Office: 65 Shelby St. Residence: 3000 West 
Grand Boul. 

SCOTT, John, architect; born, Ipswich, 
England, May 10, 1851; son of William Scott; 
was brought to American, 1853; educated com- 
mon schools, Windsor, Can.; married, 1874, 
Emma Woodward, of Rochester, Mich. 
Studied and followed civil engineering at 
Windsor, Can., beginning, 1867; took up ar- 
chitectural work, 1875; located permanently 
in Detroit, 1875, and formed partnership with 
father and brother, which existed until 1889, 
when father retired; title of firm John Scott 
& Co., architects, since 1889. Fellow American 
Institute Architects since 1889; member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason. Office: 
2326 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
Rochester, Mich. 

SCOVILLE, Wilbur Lincoln, pharmaceutical 
chemist; born, Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 22, 
1865; son of Lemuel and Augustus C. (Fuller) 
Scoville; graduated Massachusetts College of 
Pharmacy, 1889; married, Sept. 1, 1891, Cora 
V. Upham, of Wollaston, Mass.; children: 
Amy A., Ruth U. Professor pharmacy, Massa- 
chusetts College of Pharmacy, 1892-1904; re- 
search chemist, Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, 
since Nov., 1907, Member Committee on Re- 
vision U. S. Pharmacopoeia, 1900-10. Member 
Committee on Revision National Formulary. 
Author: Art of Compounding (3 editions), 
1895-1904; Editor: New England Druggist, 
1894-97; editor The Spatula, 1898-1903. Con- 
tributor of many papers to scientific journals. 
Recreation: literature. Office: Parke, Davis 
& Co. Residence: 81 Melbourne Ave. 

SCRANTON, Benjamin Hand, president 
American Electrical Heater Co.; born, Madi- 
son, Conn., Sept. 7, 1856; son of Ichabod Lee 
and Deborah (Ward) Scranton; educated 
Lee's Academy, Madison; Morgan School, 
Clinton, Conn.; French's School, New Haven; 



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married, Sept. 8, 1886, Nancy Davis Audrus, 
of Washington; 2 children: Ward Andrus, 
Alice Deborah. Engaged as manufacturers' 
agent and traveling man; then member of 
wholesale grocery firm, 1890-4; organized the 
American Electrical Heater Co. (electric heat- 
ing of all kinds), 1894, and since president 
same. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member Society 
Colonial Wars, The Jovian Order. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Y. M. C. A. of 
Detroit, Madison Country (Madison, Conn.), 
Electrical Manufacturers' Club (Hot Springs, 
Va.). Kecreatious: golf, traveling. Office: 
1351-1365 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 18 Al- 
fred St. 

SCRANTON, James Pardee, lumber mer- 
chant; born, Monroe, Mich., May 28, 1844; 
son of Israel and Lucy Ann (Lawrence) 
Scrauton; descended from John Scranton who 
came from Guilford, England, to Boston, 1635, 
and settled at Guilford, Conn., 1637; Lieuten- 
ant Abram Scranton, great-grandfather, was 
a soldier in the Revolutionary War; gradu 
ated Adrian High School, 1861; served as pri- 
vate Ist Mich. Cavalry, Civil War; wounded 
at battle of Cedar Creek, W. Va., Oct. 19, 
1864; discharged June 14, 1865, from Carver 
Hospital, Washington, D. C; married, Oct. 
17, 1866, Margaret Ann Davison, of New 
Brunswick, N. J.; 2 daughters: Jane E. L. 
(Mrs. Walter M. Trevor), Lydia M. Began 
in lumber business at Monroe, Mich., 1865; 
removed to Detroit, 1880, and continues busi- 
ness, wholesale and retail, in own name. Ee- 
publican (staudpat) ; has served as delegate 
to county, congressional and state conventions 
and very active in behalf of party; city as- 
sessor, Monroe, 4 years. Methodist. Secre- 
tary and treasurer 1st Michigan Cavalry Vet- 
eran Association; member Custer Cavalry 
Brigade; Detroit Post No. 384, G. A. E.; 
Michigan Society Sous of American Eevolu- 
tion. Office: 309-329 Beaufait Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 178 Iroquois Ave. 

SCRIPPS, William Edmund, publisher, man- 
ufacturer; born, Detroit, May 6, 1882; son of 
James Edmund and Harriet Josephine (Mes- 
senger) Scripps; educated at University 
School (manual training) Cleveland; Detroit 
University School (manual training); Michi- 
gan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, Mich.; 
married, June 27, 1901, Nina A. Downey; chil- 
dren: James E., William J. In business in 
Detroit since beginning of active career, 
1900; vice-president and general manager 



Evening News Association; secretary and 
treasurer James E. Scripps Corporation; pres- 
ident and general manager Scripps Motor Co., 
manufacturers of marine gasoline engines, 
established, Nov. 15, 1906. Member Board 
of Commerce and Associated Press. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Motor Boat (commodore), Fellowcraft, Rush- 
mere. Recreations: boating, automobiling, 
aviation. Office: 65 Shelby St. Residence: 
598 Trumbull Ave. 

SCULLY, Walter J.; see Vol. 1908. 

SEAGRAVE, Frederick, investment secur- 
ities; born, San Francisco, May 13, 1878; son 
of Samuel and Sarah Jane (Risk) Seagrave; 
educated public schools of Los Angeles, Cal.; 
married, Dec. 25, 1902, Mabel Irene Hyde, of 
Detroit; 1 daughter, Jane Marion. Entered 
railway service with Southern Pacific Rail- 
road, May 19, 1892, continuing until Mar. 16, 
1899; with other railroads, 1899-1903; with 
the Detroit Trust Co.; 1903-6; entered em- 
ploy of W. E. Moss Co., investment securities, 
Detroit, 1906; in business on own account 
as F. Seagrave & Co. since 1909. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Athletic. Office: 1209 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
131 Gladstone Ave. 

SE ALAND, Frank Nelson, manager De- 
troit branch Winton Motor Car Co.; born, 
Cleveland, O., Nov. 19, 1877; son of Edmund 
M. and Flora A. (Newcomb) Sealand; de- 
scendant of ancestors on paternal side who 
came from England in the Mayflower, and 
on maternal side in 1636; educated Cleveland 
grade schools to 1890; graduated West High 
School, 1894; Cleveland School of Pharmacy, 
1896-97; married, Aug. 17, 1902, Bertha Bau- 
man, of Cleveland; 2 children: Dorothy, Rob- 
ert Neil. Engaged in drug business, 1895- 
1900; in laboratory work as chemist, 1900-5; 
became connected with automobile business, 
1905, starting in factory of the Winton Motor 
Car Co. at Detroit; in November of same year 
went to Cleveland branch, continuing until 
Aug., 1911; resigned and formed the Weaver- 
Sealand Motor Co.; sold interest, Dec, 1911, 
and came to Detroit, taking charge of Winton 
company's branch; also vice-president The 
General Laboratory Co., Cleveland. Served 
in Troop A, 1st Ohio Vol. Cavalry, during 
Spanish- American War; lieutenant senior 
grade, 2d Battalion, 2d Division, Ohio Naval 
Reserve; retired with brevet of lieutenant, 
senior grade, Oct., 1911. Eepublican. Con- 
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meree, Detroit Automobile Dealers' Associa- 
tion '(vice-president, 1912; secretary since 
Apr., 1913). Mason. Clubs: Cleveland Ath- 
letic', Detroit Athletic, Detroit Tennis, De- 
troit Motor, Recreations: boating, hunting, 
athletics. Office: 998 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 80 Holbrook Ave. 

SEAMAN, Charles Henry, manager General 
Film Co., Poster Department; born, New 
York, Apr. 26, 1879; son of George M. and 
Emma J. (Borland) Seaman; educated pub- 
lic schools, New York; commercial and bank- 
ing course, London University, England; mar- 
ried, Dec. 1, 1907, Ruby Marion, of London, 
England. Began active career as clerk. Cen- 
tral National Bank, Cleveland, continuing for 
two years; lived in England, 1903-7; returned 
to United States, located in Toledo; assistant 
manager Kent Film Service Co. until Apr., 
1911; came to Detroit as manager Photo-Play 
Advertising & Specialty Co., which was ab- 
sorbed by the General Film Co., Poster De- 
partment, of which he has since been Detroit 
manager. Republican. Member Society of 
Friends. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason. Club: Adcraft. Recreation: golf. Of- 
fice: 401-407 Equity Bldg. Residence: 56 Elm- 
hurst Ave. 

SECORD, William A.; born, St. Catherines, 
Canada, May 26, 1862; sou of Andrew and 
Margaret (Brounlee) Secord; educated dis- 
trict schools, Ontario, Can.; married, Jan. 20, 
1892, Anna Fendler, of Detroit. Located in 
Detroit, 1881; in employ of the Mathewson 
Planing Mill Co. for 2 years; became identi- 
fied with the Detroit Picture Co., 1884; pres- 
ident same, 1899-1910, since president Pringle 
Furniture Co. Episcopalian. Recreations: fish- 
ing, hunting. Office: 119-123 Gratiot Ave. 
Residence: 224 Baldwin Ave. 

SEEFBED, C. Fred, clothing merchant; 
born, Detroit, June 26, 1872; son of Charles 
J. and Elizabeth (Koch) Seefred; educated 
Everett (public) School, Detroit; married, 
Nov. 12, 1890, Alice Cain, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Charles Lloyd. Began active career in em- 
ploy of the Western Electric Co., Chicago, 
continuing, 1890-2; with Bowen & Whiting, 
lawyers, Detroit, 1892-93; in employ of R. H. 
Traver, 10 years; with Detroit Journal, 
1903-5; manager and member of Askin & Ma- 
rine Co., retail clothing, since 1905. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Office: 
179 Shelby St. Residence: 30 Adelaide Ave. 
SEGAE, Charles Joseph; born, Buffalo, N. 
Y., Apr. 3, 1861; son of Joseph and Rose 



(Botto) Segar; educated parochial schools, 
Chicago; Bryant & Stratton Business Col- 
lege; married, Jan. 10, 1886, Margaret John- 
son, of Chicago; 2 children: Joseph Elmer, 
Rose F. Began with M. Shields & Co., man- 
ufacturing confectioners, Chicago, 1876, and 
continued for 9 years; entered Pullman car 
service as conductor, 1887; assistant superin- 
tendent for the company in Kansas City, Mo., 
1890-1901, and in St. Louis, 1901-7; district 
superintendent Pullman Co., at Detroit since 
1907. Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus. Recreations: dancing, outdoor sports. 
Office: 1 3rd Ave. Residence: 1277 Brush St. 
SEEGEK, Anthony; born, Detroit, July 6, 
1870; son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Funke) 
Seeger; educated in public schools of Detroit 
and at Detroit Business University; married, 
Detroit, 1895, Bertha Gibbings. Began, 1882, 
in wood carving department of The Posselius 
Brothers Furniture Manufacturing Co.; has 
been secretary, treasurer and director of the 
company since 1900. Mason. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: Harper and Mt. Elliott 
Aves. Residence: 819 East Grand Boul. 

SEIDLEB, Benjamin F.; born, Allegheny, 
Pa., 1861; son of John B. and Anna C. (Hes- 
ner) Seidler; educated in public schools of 
Wooster, O.; married at Detroit, 1889, Ida G. 
Miner; 6 children: Ida G., Sadie S., Irene, 
Benjamin F., Jr., Marie, Charles. Began in 
electrical business, Detroit, 1882; and in auto- 
mobile business, 1904; president Seidler-Miner 
Electric Co.; secretary and treasurer Seidler 
Sales Co., agents for Jackson automobiles, 
and automobile supplies. Member Masonic 
order. Knights of Pythias. Recreations: auto- 
mobiliug, boating. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, De- 
troit Motor Boat. Office: 244 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 314 Field Ave. 

SELLING-, Bernard B., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 26, 1873; son of Louis and Hen- 
rietta (Sinn) Selling; educated in Detroit 
public and high schools; University of Mich- 
igan, degree of Ph.B., 1894; Law Department, 
same university, LL.B., 1895; married at 
New York, Nov. 12, 1900, Hattie Adelaide 
Sinn; children: Lowell Sinn, Diana Henri- 
ette. Began practice at Detroit, with firm of 
Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 1895; mem- 
ber firm of Selling & Hatch, 1898-1902; has 
since practiced alone. Professor of law. Uni- 
versity of Detroit. Vice-president and di- 
rector Selling & May, real estate. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State and American Bar associations, Uni- 



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versity of Michigan Association, Phi Beta 
Kappa, Clubs: Phoenix, Detroit Yacht. Eec- 
f cations: yachting and fishing. Office: SOS- 
SOS Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 98 Virginia 
Park. 

SELTZER, Leonard A., pharmacist; born, 
Joliet, 111., Oct. 12, 1870; son of Leonard A. 
and Susan (Killheffer) Seltzer; graduated 
Joliet High School, 1889; Ph.C, University of 
Michigan, 1892; married, Aug., 1905, Mabel 
E. Stone, of Detroit. In business in Detroit 
since 1892. Member Detroit Chamber of Com- 
merce. Republican. Methodist. Member 
American Pharmaceutical Association, Amer- 
ican Medical Association, Phi Delta Chi, etc. 
Mason. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: 32 Adams 
Ave. W. Eesidence: 288 Pennsylvania Ave. 

SERVICE, Kobert John; born, Belfast, Ire- 
land, Sept. 20, 1857; son of Eev. John and 
Mary (Wilson) Service; came to America 
with parents, 1860; graduate St. Johnsbury 
Academy, Vt., 1873; A.B., Dartmouth, 1877 
(D.D., 1894); B.D., Union Theological Sem- 
inary, 1882; married at Hamilton, Ont., Sept. 
2, 1884, Mary Meilwraith (died, Nov., 1907); 
3 children: Marion E., Helen F., Willis J. 
Ordained ministry Presbyterian Church, 1883; 
pastor Eed Wing, Minn., 1884-88, Trumbull 
Ave. Church, Detroit, 1889-99; manager Eoyal 
Manufacturing Co., 1899-Nov., 1908; since 
secretary and treasurer McRae Roberts Co. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Boat. Office: 227 Campbell Ave. Ees- 
idence: 1100 Woodward Ave. 

SEVALD, Edwin Arthur; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 18, 1875; son of John B. and Alma V. 
(Foisie) Sevald; educated public and parochial 
schools, Detroit; Askins College of Embalm- 
ing and Anatomy, Cincinnati; married, Nov. 
8, 1899, Lou J. Blankerts, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Arthur Edwin. Began as office boy with C. 
M. Burton, Detroit, continuing 3 years; then 
with the Standard Accident Insurance Co. 
for 9 years and with the Travelers' Insur- 
ance Co. of Hartford, 11 years; in undertak- 
ing business on own account since 1908. Re- 
publican. Catholic. Member C. M. B. A., 
Order of the White Cross. Club: Rotary. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, baseball, tennis. Of- 
fice and Eesidence: 2287 Woodward Ave. 

SEVALD, Frederick John Baptists, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 29, 1874; son of John and 
Alma Virginia (Foisie) Sevald; educated 
in public and private schools, Detroit, and 
at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 



1901; married, Detroit, Apr. 28, 1903, Ella i 
Martha Daker; 2 sons: Frederick J. B., Jr., 
John Elijah. Began in employ of C. M. Bur- 
ton, land abstracts, continuing 1891-92; in 
abstract department of the Union Trust Co., 
1894-1901; practiced law in Detroit since 
1901. Member Association Bar City of De- j 
troit. Lawyers' Club, Eeal Estate Board. Sec- ' 
retary-treasurer of Holy Cross Cemetery. Ee- ' 
publican. Eoman Catholic. Member Knights i 
of Columbus. Eecreations: athletic sports, j 
music. Office: 312 Moffat Bldg. Residence: ! 
260 Lawrence Ave. 

SEWELL, Herbert J., president Sewell 
Cushion Wheel Co.; born, Hinsdale, 111., Oct. ! 
20, 1884; son of James Herbert and Elizabeth 
C. (Thompson) Sewell; educated public ' 
schools, Chicago; Kankakee Business School; \ 
unmarried. Began active career, 1900, as 
salesman Kankakee Packing Co., continuing 
6 years; salesman at Detroit branch, of Mor- 
ris & Co., packers, Chicago, 1906-11; began 
manufacture of auto wheels, 1908; company 
incorporated, 1910, as the Sewell-Cushion j 
Wheel Co., of which is president and general | 
manager, manufacturers wheels for auto | 
trucks and fire apparatus. Republican. Prot- I 
estant. Club: Detroit Wheelmen. Recrea- i 
tions: baseball, bowling, tennis. Office: 1300 . 
Gratiot Ave., cor. Beaiifait Ave. Residence: 
180 Tuxedo Ave. I 

SEYBUEN, Stephen Y.; born in Maine; ed- 
ucated U. S. Military Academy; married, '■ 
Edith E. B. Wesson; 2 children: Edith W., 
Wesson. Commissioned 2d lieutenant 10th | 
U. S. Inf., Oct. 15, 1875; 1st lieutenant, Mar. 
17, 1883; regimental adjutant, Jan. 1, 1889- 
July 31, 1891; captain. May 19, 1893; colonel 
202d Regt. N. Y. Inf. (volunteer service), 
Aug., 1898; honorably mustered out, Apr. 15, j 
1899; resigned from regular army, July 15, 
1899. Trustee William B. Wesson Estate; di- 
rector First National Bank, Wayne County 
Bank, Home Savings Bank. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Loyal Legion, Society 
Foreign Wars. Clubs: Detroit, Country, De- 
troit Boat, Yondotega. Office: 1118 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 1576 Jefferson Ave. 

SEYBUEN, Wesson, investment banking; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 4, 1888; son of Stephen 
Young and Edith E. B. (Wesson) Seyburn; 
educated Friends School and Force School, 
Washington, D. C; Detroit University School; 
Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.; Sanford 
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Groff School, New York, 1908; Ph. B., Shef- 
field Scientific School, Yale, 1911; married, 
Apr. 30, 1913, Gwendolyn Currie, of Detroit. 
Began active career in employ of the First 
Natioal Bank of Detroit, 1911; in oflBce of 
Estate of William B. Wesson, of Detroit, 
1912; associated with William P. Bonbright 
& Co., Inc., since 1913. Member Book and 
Snake Society, Yale. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, University, Detroit Racquet and Curling, 
Detroit Athletic. Office: William P. Bon- 
bright, Inc., 1512 Ford Bldg. Residence: 1551 
Jefferson Ave. 

SEYMOUR, Dwight Lewis, investment se- 
curities; born, Rootstown, O., Aug. 29, 1886; 
son of Walter Henry and Gertrude (Sheldon) 
Seymour; educated Detroit University School, 
1906-9, graduating June, 1908; Sheffield Scien- 
tific School (Yale), 1909-12, graduating, de- 
gree of Ph.B., 1912; unmarried. Began active 
career with the Standard Oil Co., 26 Broad- 
way, New York, July, 1912; removed to De- 
troit, Nov. 1, 1912, to become connected with 
H. W. Noble & Co., investment bankers; re- 
signed Mar. 1, 1913, to take charge of bond 
department of Paiue, Webber & Co. for state 
of Michigan, in which position continues. 
Member Book and Snake Society, Cloister 
Club, both of Sheffield Scientific School. Clubs: 
Yale (New York), Country (Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich.), Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
golf, tennis, swimming. Office: Paine, Webber 
& Co., 214 Ford Bldg. Residence: Pasadena 
Apartments. 

SHAAB, Charles J.; born, Boston, June 11, 
1872; son of Charles and Margaret (Diener) 
Shaar; both natives of Germany; graduated 
Thorndike grammar school, Cambridge, Mass., 
July 2, 1886; married, June 10, 1907, Hazel 
E. MacMartin, of Detroit; one son: Edward 
C. After leaving school went directly into 
shipping department of the R. H. White Co., 
Boston, continuing until 1892; had charge 
successively of shipping at the Fairbanks 
Wood Rim Co., Boston and Bradford, Pa., and 
Warwick Cycle Manufacturing Co., Spring- 
field, Mass., until 1903; traffic manager Pack- 
ard Motor Car Co. since Oct. 22, 1903. Pro- 
gressive. Protestant. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Knights of Pythias. 
Clubs: Transportation, Wolverine Automobile. 
Recreations: automobiling, fishing, hunting. 
Office: Packard Motor Car Co. Residence: 929 
Rohns Ave. 

SHATTUCB:, George Stephen, physician; 
moved to Los Angeles, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 



SHAW, Edwin Roy, president Detroit Busi- 
ness University; born, Chatham, Ont., July 
8, 1883; son of William Henry and Charlotte 
(Gill) Shaw; educated public schools and 
high school, Toronto; St. Andrew's College; 
Central Business College; Toronto University 
(undergraduate) ; married, May, 1906, C, Mar- 
garet Conrad, of Toronto; 1 daughter, Clara 
Margaret. Began active career in employ of 
the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Co.; then 
stenographic reporter; manager Dominion 
Novelty Manufacturing Co., 1905-6; principal 
Kennedy Shorthand School, secretary-treas- 
urer Central Business College, Shaw Corre- 
spondence School; secretary Detroit Business 
University, 1909-11, president since Oct., 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Method- 
ist. Member Schoolmasters' Club, National 
Teachers' Association, etc. Mason (Blue Lodge 
and Lodge of Perfection). Club: Rotary. Rec- 
reations: hunting, fishing. Office: 65 Grand 
River Ave. Residence: 100 Commonwealth 
Avenue. 

SHAW, James Truman, treasurer General 
Motors Co.; born, Almont, Mich., Oct. 14, 
1856; son of David Ripley and Harriet (Dew- 
ey) Shaw; educated private school, Ahnont; 
grammar and high schools, Pontiac, gradu- 
ating 1874; B.A., University of Michigan, 
1878; married. May 14, 1889, Virginia Wood- 
son Venable, of Owensboro, Ky. Managing 
partner of the grain commission firm of J. S. 
Lapham & Co., Detroit, 1880-1911; treasurer 
General Motors Co. since Feb. 1, 1911. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member De- 
troit Naval Reserves at its organization (re- 
signed). Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Boat, Country, Detroit Auto- 
mobile. Recreations: golf, motoring. Office: 
88 Congress St. E. Residence: 1000 The Pasa- 
dena. 

SHAW, John C; lawyer; born, Mar. 17, 
1863; died, Feb. 22, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

SHAW, John T., banker; died, Nov. 14, 
1911; see Vol. 1908. 

SHEEHAN, John V., bookseller; born, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., Aug. 15, 1855; son of Cornelius 
and Martha (Pike) Sheehan; educated at 
Ann Arbor High School, graduating, 1872; 
University of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 
1887; married, Ann Arbor, May 9, 1894, Ed- 
die Marguerite Miller Duckett. Began busi- 
ness career at age of 18, establishing firm of 
Sheehan & Co., booksellers, Ann Arbor, 1873 
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business at Detroit, 1896, and has since con- 
tinued in own name. Vice-president State 
Savings Bank (Ann Arbor). Detroit National 
Fire Insurance Co. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Catholic. Club: Washtenaw Coun- 
try. Eecreations: golf, sailing, automobiling. 
Office: 178 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Eesi- 
dence: Ann Arbor, Mich. 

SHEEHY, George Beatty, lawyer; born, 
Oswego, N. Y., Aug. 30, 1861; son of Cor- 
nelius and Eachel M. (Leigh) Sheehy; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit; A.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan 188.5; unmarried. Ad- 
mitted to bar, 1887, since practiced in Detroit. 
President Industrial Furnace Co.; director 
The Art Stove Co. Member Public Lighting 
Commission of Detroit. Democrat. Episco- 
palian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Detroit Boat. Offices: 
401 Moffat Bldg. and 671 Atwater St. E. Ees- 
idence: Palms Apts. 

SHELDEN, Henry Dusenbury; born, Port- 
ville, N. Y., June 17, 1862; son of Allan and 
Katharine (Dusenbury) Shelden; B.A., Yale 
College, 1886; studied law and was admitted 
to the Michigan bar, 1887; married; children: 
Allan, Annette Alger. Entered wholesale dry 
goods business in Detroit, 1887, and continued 
until 1890; since 1890 has devoted attention 
mainly as member various corporate boards; 
director Detroit Copper & Brass Eolling 
Mills, Fort Street Union Depot & Station 
Co., Alger, Smith & Co. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit Eacquet and Curling, Country, 
Old, Yondotega. Eecreation: horseback rid- 
ing. Office: 82 Griswold St. Eesidence: Grosse 
Pointe Farms, Mich. 

SHEPHERD, Hugh, lawyer; born, Lee's 
Summit, Mo., June 1, 1873; son of Hugh Me- 
Clure and Nina (Bears) Shepherd; B.S.D., 
State Normal School, Warrensburg, Mo., 1895; 
A.B., Harvard, 1898, LL.B., 1900; unmarried. 
Practiced law in Boston, 1900-4; since in De- 
troit; prosecuting attorney Wayne Co., Mich., 
since Oct. 4, 1912. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit. Eepublican. Congregational- 
ist. 32° Mason, Shriner; member K. of P.. 
B. P. O. E. Clubs: Country, Lawyers'. Eecre- 
ation: golf. Office: County Bldg. Eesidence: 
403 Pasadena Apts. 

SHERIFFS, Henry W., auditor Detroit City 
Gas Co.; born, Winterbourne, Out., Mar. 7, 
1881; son of Alexander and Elspeth (Burnett) 
Sheriff; youngest of family of 12 children — 
6 boys and 6 girls — all living (6 have blue 



eyes and 6 brown eyes) ; educated in public 
schools, Winterbourne; graduated high school, 
Berlin, Ont., 1902; married, Oct. 25, 1904, 
Laura Engel, of Waterloo, Ont.; 1 daughter, 
Jean. Began active career as clerk J. M. 
Scully, chartered accountant, Waterloo, 1903; 
timekeeper and costs clerk. Diamond Manu- 
facturing Co., Detroit, 1905; accountant, 
American Lady Corset Co., Detroit; 1906-7; 
independent work as accountant for short 
time; accountant Detroit City Gas Co., 1908- 
11; assistant auditor, same company, 1912, 
auditor since May, 1913; also vice-president 
Gas Office Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Presbyterian. Formerly interested in 
athletics; won 2 silver medals, a gold medal 
and a loving cup at Berlin, Ont., in associa- 
tion football, and as long-distance runner. 
Eecreations: tennis, golf. Office: Detroit 
City Gas Co. Eesidence: 2244 2nd Ave. 

SHERMAN, George Henry; born. Napoleon, 
O., May 23, 1858; son of Andrew and Eva 
(Walter) Sherman; educated in public schools; 
Normal University, Valparaiso, Ind.; M.D., 
Medical Department, Northwestern Univer- 
sity, Chicago, 1883; post-graduate work, Chi- 
cago Polyclinic, 1892; married, Feb. 16, 1886. 
Matilda Huegli, of Detroit; 4 children: Es-. 
tella (Mrs. Edgar Marty), Gertrude, Ade- 
laide, Arthur. Practiced at Napoleon, 1883- 
84; removed to Detroit, 1884, and engaged in 
practice until 1913; since engaged in manu- 
facture of bacterial vaccipes. Socialist; can- 
didate for governor of Michigan on People's 
Party ticket, 1892; advocate of direct legis- 
lation; formerly member executive committee 
National Direct Legislation League. Member 
American Medical Association, Michigan 
State and Wayne County Medical societies. 
Eecreations: boating, fishing. Office: 419 St. 
Aubin Ave. Eesidence: 417 St. Aubin Ave. 

SHERMAN, John S., manufacturer; born, 
Napoleon, O., Jan. 16, 1852; son of Andrew 
and Eva (Walter) Sherman; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Napoleon; married, Dec. 28, 
1876, Mary L. Dulitz, of Napoleon; 3 sons: 
Louis A., Alvin G., Carl (died, March 21, 
1891). Lived on farm in Henry Co., O., until 
22; clerk, hardware store, Napoleon, 8 years; 
then engaged in hardware business on own 
account 3 years; came to Detroit, 1884, and 
in retail hardware business until 1896; estab- 
lished Detroit Vapor Stove Co., 1896, became 
manager, and since 1910 also president of the 
company. Is the inventor of the Detroit Vapor 
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reations: automobiling, motor boating, church 
work. Offices: 407 Franklin St. and 438 Wood- 
bridge St. E. Kesidence: 335 Iroquois Ave. 

SHEBRIIjL, Abram P., wholesale dry 
goods; born, Pike, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Jan. 
19, 1850; son of Abram P. and Elizabeth 
(Saxton) Sherrill; educated in public schools 
at Pike and in Pontiac, Mich.; unmarried. 
Began active career as clerk in bank at Pon- 
tiac, continuing, 1869-72; was bookkeeper and 
credit man for Edson, Moore & Co., 1872-92, 
became member of the firm, 1892, and presi- 
dent upon incorporation of the firm, Jan. 1, 

1909. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic 
order, Knights Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Fel- 
lowcraft, Detroit Boat, Detroit Automobile. 
Recreations: automobiling, outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 194-204 Jefferson Ave. Resi- 
dence: 100 Lafayette Boul. 

SHEBRILL, Edwin Stanton, physician; 
born, Pike, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1854; son of Abram 
P. and Elizabeth (Saxton) Sherrill; attended 
public schools of Detroit; B.A. University of 
Michigan, 1880; M.D., College of Physicians 
and Surgeons, New York, 1885; post-graduate 
studies in Vienna, 1885; married, June 30, 

1910, Minnie M. Davis. Has practiced in De- 
troit since 1885. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Wayne County and Michigan State 
Medical societies, American Academy of Med- 
icine: Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic. Eec- 
feation: study and observation of nature. 
Office: 34 Charlotte Ave. Residence: 320 
Broadway Market Bldg. 

SHERWOOD, Theodore Clark, banker: see 
Vol. 1908. 

SHETZER, Isaac, wholesale dry goods; 
born, Wishey, Russia, Nov. 15, 1878; son of 
Zaval and Rebecca (Cohen) Shetzer; came to 
America, 1891 ; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married. Mar. 19, 1899, Minnie Sara- 
sohn, of Traverse City, Mich.; 5 children: 
Simon, Ethel, Allen, Cecelia, Edith. Began 
active career as clerk in dry goods store, 1891 ; 
entered business for self, 1899, as partner, 
with brother-in-law, Samuel Sarasohn; now 
member firm of Sarasohn & Shetzer, Detroit; 
also member A. Shetzer & Co., Lansing, Mich. 
Republican. Jewish religion. Member Knights 
of Pythias. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 
309-313 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 2897 East 
Grand Boul. 

SHIELDS, John C, lawyer; born, Hancock, 
Mich., Nov. 12, 1884; son of John C. and Mary 
Jane (Hodge) Shields; educated University 



of Michigan; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1908; unmarried. Began practice in Detroit, 
1908; member firm of Bills, Parker, Shields & 
Brown, general attorneys for Pere Marquette 
R. R., since 1910; president Bowes Building 
& Construction Co. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Phi Kappa Sigma. Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Clubs: Lawyers', Detroit 
Boat. Recreations: fishing, hunting, boating. 
Office: Room 410 Union Depot. Residence: 
Amo Apts. 

SHIPMAN, Frederick Charles, lawyer; 
born. Delta, O., Aug. 28, 1870; son of Richard 
and Otelia (Verhoeff) Shipman; educated in 
public schools and Detroit College of Law, 
degree of LL.B., 1904; married at Detroit, 
May 29, 1894, Frances L. Ostler; 5 children: 
Frances J., Elsie Elizabeth, Frederick, Paul, 
Martha. Has practiced in Detroit since 1904, 
specializing in probate and real estate law; 
president Palmer Park Land Co.; proprietor 
Shipman Real Estate Exchange, founded, 1891. 
Formerly member 1st Regiment, Michigan 
National Guard, 2nd lieutenant, 1878, Ist 
lieutenant, 1901, captain since 1904. Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Member of Detroit 
Real Estate Board, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Michigan State Bar Association. 
Royal Arch Mason. Club: Detroit. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, boating. Office: 809 
Union Trust Bldg, Detroit. Residence, Grosse 
Pointe, Mich. 

SHIPPEN, Eugene Rodman, clergyman; 
born, Worcester, Mass., Jan. 30, 1865; son of 
Rush Rhees and Zoe (Rodman) Shippen; 
A.B., Harvard, 1887; Harvard Divinity 
School, 1887-90; Oxford University, England, 
1893-4; married, Apr. 18, 1900, Elizabeth Her- 
rick Blount, of Washington, D. C; 4 chil- 
dren: Harold, Zoe, Sylvia, Eugene Rodman. 
Ordained Unitarian ministry, 1892; pastor 
Wichita, Kan., 1890-93, First Parish (Dor- 
chester) Boston, 1894-1907, Lancaster, Pa., 
1908-10, First Church, Detroit, since Jan. 18, 
1910. President Kansas Humane Society, 1892; 
scribe, Boston Association of Ministers, 1897- 
1900; vice-president. New England Federa- 
tion of Men's Church Clubs, 1905-7; vice- 
president India Society, Detroit, since 1911; 
president Harvard Club of Michigan, 1913; 
president Commission Government Club, De- 
troit, 1912. Progressive. Member Delta Kappa 
Epsilon, Delta Phi. Club: University. Recre- 
ations: golf, tennis. Residence: 100 Eliot St. 

SHOCKEY, Howard O.; born, Clark Co., O., 
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M. (Grove) Shockey; educated in schools of 
Springfield, O., until 13; married, Nov. 15, 
1899, Cora A. Emerick, of Dayton, O.; 1 
daughter, Maybelle E. Salesman with Watson 
Bros., shoes, Dayton, 1895-99; with A. F. 
Diess Co., Dayton, 1899-1908; manager Val- 
pey Shoe Co., Detroit, 1908-10; president 
Shockey Shoe Co., 1910-13; since general man- 
ager Lindke Shoe Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason; member K. of P. Eec- 
reations: shooting, fishing and other outdoor 
sports. OflSce: Monroe Ave. cor. Farmer St. 
Residence: 240 Atkinson St. 

SHUELY, Burt Eussell, physician; born, 
Chicago, July 4, 1871; son of Edmund R, P. 
and Augusta (Godwin) Shurly; educated at 
University of Wisconsin; M.D., Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1895; post-graduate course 
at University of Vienna; married at Detroit 
Viola Palms; children: Marie, Beatrice, Burt 
Russell, Jr. Practiced in Detroit since 1895; 
clinical professor of laryngology and medi- 
cine, Detroit College of Medicine; laryngol- 
ogist Harper Hospital and Children's Free 
Hospital; attending laryngologist and otol- 
ogist Woman's Hospital; secretary Detroit 
Post-Graduate School of Medicine. Acting 
assistant surgeon U. S. Army and U. S. Navy, 
Spanish-American War; past assistant sur- 
geon Michigan Naval Brigade. Member Amer- 
ican Laryngological, Otological and Climato- 
logical associations, Michigan State Medical 
Society, American Medical Association, Amer- 
ican Academy of Medicine, American Associ- 
ation of Military Surgeons, American Acad- 
emy of Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology, 
American Association of Rhinology, Laryn- 
gology and Otology. Loyal Legion. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country, Detroit Racquet and 
Curling. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 
544 Jefferson Ave. 

SHUELY, Ernest Lorenzo, physician; born, 
June 11, 1846; died. May 10, 1913; see Vol. 
1908. 

SIAU, Eobert Holmes; born, Detroit, Feb. 
14, 1880; son of Charles Lewis and Hattie 
(Holmes) Siau; educated in public schools; 
B.S. and E.M., Michigan College of Mines, 
1904; unmarried. In laundry business since 
leaving college (business established by 
father, 1891). Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Laundrymen's Club. 32° Mason. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreation: motor boating. Office: 575- 



577 Woodward Ave. Residence: 555 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

SIBLEY, Alexander Hamilton, insurance; 
born, New York, Oct. 14, 1871; son of Alexan- 
der H. and Mary L. (Miller) Sibley; edu- 
cated under private tutors, 1881-84; prepared 
for college in Detroit under Thomas H. Pit- 
kin; A.B., Trinity College, Hartford, 1892, 
M.A., 1897; studied in Europe a year, 1894- 
96; LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1897; un- 
married. Admitted to practice, 1897; member 
law firm of Russell & Campbell, to Sept. 30, 
1901; practiced alone until 1908; since mem- 
ber firm of Burtenshaw & Sibley, general in- 
surance. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Country. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 1212 
Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 410 Jefferson Ave, 

SIBLEY, Frank Chandler, lawyer; born. 
Marietta, Ga., Feb. 17, 1888; son of John 
Adams and Sarah L. (Chandler) Sibley; 
direct descendant of John Sibley, who landed 
at Salem, Mass., in 1629; educated in public 
schools of Tifton and Athens, Ga.; Presbyte- 
rian College of South Carolina, Clinton, S. C; 
Detroit College of Law, graduated at age of 
20, June, 1908, degree of LL.B.; married, 
June 18, 1912, Mary Gladys, daughter of Rev. 
and Mrs. James M. Barkley, of Detroit. Ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, Feb. 17, 1909, on 21st 
birthday; then became associated with firm of 
Robson & George; later with Robson & Mur- 
fin. Vice-president Miller & Miller Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican; 
candidate for State Senator, 3rd District, 
Michigan, 1912. Presbyterian; president 
Men 's Club, First Presbyterian Church. Mem- 
ber Detroit Lawyers' Club, Southern Society 
of Detroit (ex-president). Sons of American 
Revolution (Michigan Chapter), Theta 
Lambda Phi law fraternity. Member City of 
Straits Lodge No. 452, F. & A. M. Club: Val- 
halla. Office: 1905-1911 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 309 Putnam Ave. 

SIEDEE, Charles P.; born, Attica, Mich., 
Mar. 14, 1876; son of Peter and Julia (Welke) 
Sieder; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried, Apr. 25, 1901, Matilda L. Frey, of De- 
troit; 2 children: C. Raymond, Mildred 
Marion. Began active career with the 
Schneider-Sieder Co.; later with Detroit Bag 
Co., Sieder Tent & Awning Co.; now presi- 
dent Sieder Manufacturing Co.; secretary R. 
C. H. Corporation. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Motor Boat, Wolverine 
Automobile. Recreation: yachting. Office: 



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31-33 Woodbridge St. E. Kesidence: 434 Helen 
Avenue. 

SIEGEL, Benjamin, dealer in cloaks, suits 
and furs; born, Germany, Mar. 15, 1860; son 
of Feist H. and Caroline (Gagle) Siegel; edu- 
cated in public and high schools of Mannheim, 
Baden, Germany; came to America, 1876; 
married, Detroit, May 3, 1904, Sophia Siegel. 
Began business career in a general merchan- 
dise store at Selma, Ala., 1877, and engaged 
in similar work for firm of Davidson Bros., 
at Prairie Bluff, Ala., a boat landing; came 
to Detroit, 1881, and organized B. Siegel Co., 
dealers in ladies', misses' and children's 
cloaks, suits and furs, of which has since been 
the head; also financially connected with F. 
Siegel & Bros., Chicago; officer and director 
in several local and foreign companies. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Phoenix. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
159-163 Woodward Ave. Residence: 62 Dela- 
ware Ave. 

SIEGEL, Louis, ladies' cloaks and suits; 
born near Mannheim, Germany, Apr. 10, 1877; 
son of Feist Hirsch and Fanny (Karp) Siegel; 
educated in public schools in Germany; un- 
married. Came to America, 1892; in Chicago, 
1892-93; located in Detroit, 1893; entered 
employ of B. Siegel & Co. and became member 
of firm; associated with Heyn's Bazaar since 
1905, and sole proprietor of the cloak and 
suit department; also sole proprietor of the 
iloak department of the Emporium World, 
Chicago. Independent in politics. Hebrew. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Phoenix. Recreations: motoring, social diver- 
sions: Office: 147 Woodward Ave. Residence: 
124 Peterboro St. 

SIEVEBS, Henry; born near Magdeburg, 
Germany, Aug. 31, 1853; son of Henry and 
Marie (Homan) Sievers; educated in public 
schools of Germany; came to Detroit, 1869; 
married at Detroit, 1885, Lena Fischer. Be- 
gan learning carriage making trade in Ger- 
many and followed trade as journeyman after 
coming to Detroit; employed 6 years by John 
Patton as superintendent; bought out Mr. 
Patton's business and associated with Charles 
Erdman, 1875, as Sievers & Erdman, and be- 
gan manufacture of carriages, etc.; in 1906 
added the manufacture of auto bodies. Luth- 
eran. Republican. Member Harmonie Society. 
Recreations: gardening, fishing, traveling. 
Office: Jefferson Ave. and Beaubien St. Resi- 
dence: 615 Jefferson Ave. Summer Residence: 
Lexington, Mich. 



SIKES, Clarence S.; born Augusta, Ga., 
Feb. 14, 1869; son of Robert H. and Eva (In- 
galls) Sikes; educated in public schools, 
Augusta; Richmond Military Academy, 
Augusta, Ga.; married, Sept. 14, 1887, Me- 
dora Rhodes, of Edinburg, Ind.; children: 
Mabel H., Alvin R., Chase B. In accounting 
department, Georgia R. R., Augusta, Ga., 
1883-95; Great Northern Ry., at St. Paul, 
1895-1902; Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton 
R. R., 1902-4; with Pere Marquette R. R., De- 
troit, as auditor of traffic accounts and gen- 
eral auditor since 1904. Congregationalist. 
Recreations: horseback riding, gardening. 
Office: Fort Street Union Depot. Residence: 
Wayne, Mich. 

SILL, Joseph; born, Detroit, Sept. 5, 1875; 
son of John M. B. and Sally (Beaumont) Sill; 
educated in public schools of Detroit; studeut 
at State Normal School, Ypsilanti; A.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1897, M.D., Medical De- 
partment, same university, 1899; married, 
Prescott, Ont., Mar. 22, 1902, Mabel White; 
1 son, Joseph 6th. In practice in Detroit, 1899- 
1902; appointed bacteriologist of Detroit Clin- 
ical Laboratory, 1901, and superintendent, 
1905; pathologist to Harper Hospital since 
1909; consulting bacteriologist to Women's 
Hospital and Infants' Home. Progressive. 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical soci- 
eties. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreation: golf. Office: Harper Hospital. 
Residence: 41 Warren Ave. E. 

SILLMAN, Joseph; born, Laetyonia, Rus- 
sia, Mar. 9, 1870; son of Norman and MoUie 
(Rinharts) Sillman; brought to America, 
1876; educated in public schools, Detroit; 
married. Mar. 26, 1895, Rae Mendelssohn, of 
Utica, N. Y.; 2 children: Normal, Cecil. Trav- 
eling salesman for New York shoe houses, 4 
years; entered metal busines, 1895; one of 
organizers of the Michigan Smelting & Refin- 
ing Co., 1899, and now treasurer and manager 
same. Republican. Hebrew. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Brass Manufacturers' 
Metal Institute. 32° Mason, Shriner; member 
Knights of Pythias, B. P. O. Elks. Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat. Recreations: automobiling, 
reading. Office: 1685 Joseph Campau Ave. 
Residence: 2974 West Grand Boul. 

SIMMONS, Fred Julian; born, Oneida Co., 
N. Y., Feb. 10, 1846; son of Alfred A. and 
Julia Ann (Church) Simmons; graduate De- 
troit High School, 1862, and University of 
Michigan, class of 1866; married at Detroit, 



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Apr. 1, 1872, Emma Petrie; children: Edith 
E., Harry B. Engaged in jewelry business, 
1867-68; was senior partner Simmons & Clough 
Organ Co. (now Clough & Warren), 1869-73; 
has been engaged in grain business since 1879 
as F. J. Simmons & Co. President Detroit 
Board of Trade, 1900-1. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Alpha Delta Phi. Eecrea- 
tion: fishing. Office: 401 Chamber of Com- 
merce. Kesidence: 83 Watson St. 

SIMONS, Charles C, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
May 21, 1876; son of David W. Simons; edu- 
cated in Detroit High School; University of 
Michigan, A.B., 1898, LL.B., 1900; married 
at Chicago, Nov. 29, 1906, Lillian Bernstein. 
Has been engaged in practice in Detroit since 
1900. Eepublican. State Senator, Second Dis- 
trict, session, 1903-4. Circuit court commis- 
sioner of Wayne County, 1905-6. Member 
Michigan Constitutional Convention, 1908. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State Bar Association. Club: 
Phoenix. Eecreation: boating and fishing. 
Office: 326-328 Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 306 
Ferry Ave. E. 

SIMONS, David W., real estate; born, Kal- 
waryea, Eussia, Sept. 7, 1S5G; son of Simon 
and Celia (Epstein) Simons; educated in pri- 
vate and public schools of Kalwaryea; came 
to Detroit, 1870; married at Peoria, 111., Mar. 
7, 1882, Laura S. Broudy; children: Charles C, 
Sarah (Mrs. W. Kaplan), Nathan, George, 
Sol M., Mildred, Sylvia, Seymour. In junk 
business at Detroit as member of firm of S. 
Simons & Son, and also operated a paper fac- 
tory until 1890; engaged in buying and sell- 
ing real estate and in building houses and 
factories, since 1890, under title of Simons 
Eealty Co., of which he is owner; president 
Hamtramck State Bank. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board. Was public lighting commissioner, 
1898-1904. Eepublican. Jewish religion 
(president Shaaryzedeck Synagogue). Mem- 
ber Masonic order, B. P. O. E., Knights of 
the Loyal Guard, etc. Club: Phoenix. Eecre- 
ation: driving. Office: 326-328 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 72 Erskine St. 

SIMONS, Frank Stanton, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 26, 1876; son of George B. and 
Helen D. (Barns) Simons; educated in Detroit 
public and high schools; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1898; LL.B., Law Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1900; married, May 4, 
1912, Mary I. Kremer, of Pontiac, Mich. En- 
gaged in newspaper work, Detroit Free Press, 



1900-2; in general practice since 1902; mem- 
ber firm of Merriam, Yerkes & Simons since 
1908. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Baptist. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club, Phi Delta 
Phi (Michigan). Clubs: University, Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: fishing, camping. Office: 
1024 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 11 Gladstone Ave. 
SIMPSON, Clarence Eugene, physician; 
born, Sherman, N. Y., July 13, 1877; son of 
Charles and Mary E. (Sherrill) Simpson; 
graduated Sherman High School, 1893; Ph.B., 
Oberlin College, 1899; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1903; married, 1909, Anne Pat- 
ton, of Greenville, Mich. Interne, Harper 
Hospital, Detroit, 1903-4; member staff, Pon- 
tiac State Hospital, 1904-6; in practice in De- 
troit since 1906; assistant to chair of physi- 
ology, Detroit College of Medicine, 1908-12. 
Independent in politics. Congregationalist. 
Member American Medical Association, 
Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit Med- 
ical Club. Eecreations: automobiling, fishing. 
Office: 320 Broadway Market Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 103 Blaine Ave. 

SIMPSON, H. Lee, physician; born, Adrian, 
Mich., Nov. 6, 1878; son of Charles and Anna 
(Wetmore) Simpson; graduated Adrian High 
School, 1S99; Academic Department, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1899-1900; M.D., Medical 
Department, same university, 1904; married, 
Dec. 27, 1905, Esther Mildred Lane, of Ann 
Arbor, Mich. Acting assistant surgeon, U. S. 
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, 
Cleveland, O., June-Dec, 1904; general prac- 
tice, Harbor Beach, Mich., 1904-6; post-gradu- 
ate work Guy's Hospital, London, 1906-7; 
moved to Detroit, Oct., 1907, and entered into 
partnership with Dr. H. J. Hartz, diseases of 
nose, throat and chest; has practiced alone, 
same specialties, since fall of 1912. Democrat. 
Episcopalian by birth; Presbyterian by adop- 
tion. Member American Medical Association, 
Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne 
County Medical Society, Detroit Academy of 
Medicine, Detroit Board of Commerce, Delta 
Upsilon fraternity. Club: University. Eecre- 
ations: golf, tennis. Office: 27 Grand River 
Ave. E. Residence: Taylor Ave. 

SIMPSON, James Harvey; see Vol. 1908. 
SIMPSON, Robert G-., vice-president Wil- 
liam Wright Co.; born, Albany, N. Y., Sept. 
21, 1849; son of Edward W. and Fannie 
(Jackson) Simpson; educated in public 
schools of Sarnia and Toronto, Can., and of 
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tiac, Mich., 1871, Jane Allen (died, Jan. 2, 
1909); 3 children: George E., Herbert A., Lot- 
tie May. First came to Detroit, 1863; resided 
in Pontiac for 4 years, where he learned trade 
of carpenter and joiner; returned to Detroit, 
1871, and engaged in manufacture of reed 
organs until 1884; contractor and builder, 
1884-86; became connected with the William 
Wright Co., designers, decorators and manu- 
facturers, 1886, as cabinet maker; became 
foreman and member of firm, and has been 
vice-president of the company since 1904. 
Republican. Methodist. Mason. Recreation: 
home. Office: 382 Fort St. W. Residence: 211 
Bethune Ave. W. 

SIMPSON, Thomas H.; born McConnells- 
ville, O., 1859; educated in public schools; 
married. New York, Christine McDonald, Mar. 
28, 1898. President, treasurer and manager 
Michigan Malleable Iron Co.; president Mich- 
igan Sprocket Chain Co.; vice-president and 
manager Monarch Steel Castings Co., etc. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Michi- 
gan Society Sons of Revolution. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Golf, Country, Old. OfSce: Mich- 
igan Malleable Iron Co. Residence: 25 Eliot 
Street. 

SINCLAIE, Joseph T.; born, Marshall, 
Mich.; son of Richard and Anna Sinclair; 
educated in public schools of Marshall; mar- 
ried, Detroit, June, 1910, Grace Hurst; 1 son, 
Richard Martin. Came to Detroit, 1887; 
dealer in coal and coke since 1892; also presi- 
dent Standard Coal Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Fellowcraft. Office: 57 Gratiot Ave. Resi- 
dence: 118 Holbrook Ave. 

SISMAN, Andrew C, builder; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 29, 1868; son of Otto C. and Mary 
(Kalsow) Sisman; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, Sept., 1896, 
Miss Emma Tippling; 3 children: Buell An- 
drew, Warren O., Muriel. Began active career 
in office of Nuppenau & Clark, contractors 
and builders; the firm in 1887 became Vinton 
& Co., incorporated, July, 1895; was secretary 
and treasurer of the company, 1906-8; became 
secretary and treasurer of the Schmied-Sisman 
Co., Sept. 1, 1908; director Gabriel Reinforce- 
ment Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, 
Knight Templar, Detroit Commandery. Club: 
Detroit Athletic. Office: 391 Beaufait Ave. 
Residence: Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. 



SKAE, Edward A., manufacturer; born, 
Oct. 31, 1871; died, June 27, 1912; see Vol. 
1908. 

SKIFFINGTON, Alfred J.; born, Kingston, 
Out., Can., Sept. 11, 1869; son of James A. 
and Annie G. (Dowler) Skiffington; educated 
in Detroit public schools and Detroit Business 
University; married at Detroit, 1895, Miss 
Marie L. Walker; 4 children: Alfred J., Jr., 
Francis J., Marie W., Eugene W. Came to 
Detroit with parents, 1871; began active 
career as clerk in office of the old Detroit 
Steel and Spring Works, continuing for 2% 
years; then became connected with the Fulton 
Iron and Engine Works, the title of which 
was changed to National-Fulton Brass Manu- 
facturing Co. in 1902; has been secretary and 
treasurer of the company since 1904. Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 22 
Brush St. Residence: 461 Cadillac Ave. 

SKILLMAN, Harry, department manager; 
born, Lockland, O., May 16, 1866; son of 
Hiram N. and Eliza A. (Palmer) Skillman; 
educated in public schools of Hamilton Co. 
and business university, Cincinnati; married 
at Cincinnati, June 15, 1887, Anna L. Ed- 
wards; 2 children: Newton, Marjorie. Began 
active career in pharmaceutical laboratories 
of Thorp & Lloyd Bros., Cincinnati; later 
was traveling salesman for William S. Mer- 
rell Chemical Co.; has been manager adver- 
tising and publishing departments of Parke, 
Davis & Co. since 1900. Republican. Congre- 
gationalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Y. M. C. A. Mason, K. T., Shriner. 
Clubs: Automobile, Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Country, Detroit Boat, New York 
Drug and Chemical. Recreations: automobil- 
ing, golf. Office: Parke, Davis & Co. Resi- 
dence: 34 Eliot St. 

SKINNEE, Charles Knap; born. New Ber- 
lin, N. Y. ; son of Gardner Mills and Catherine 
(Knap) Skinner; descended on mother's side 
from King Egbert, A.D., 800, down to Edward 
III., thence to Lucy Walworth of 34th gener- 
ation, 1732, who married Voach Williams, 
1753, in Lebanon, Conn, (he was a descendant 
of Robert Williams, who came to Boston in 
1637, 6 years after arrival of Roger Wil- 
liams) ; married, Jan., 1872, Abbie Hayes Bur- 
gess, of Kinsman, O. Began active career as 
agent Chicago & Northwestern Ry., continu- 
ing 1870-81; resigned to go into milling busi- 
ness in Cleveland; came to Detroit, 1887, and 
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as state publication committee for Christian 
Science Church of Michigan since 1900. Pres- 
ident Wyoming Copper Mining Co.; director 
International Milk Products Co. Kepublican. 
Recreations: fishing, traveling. Residence: 
588 Cass Ave. 

SKINNER, Frederick G.; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., Sept. 2, 1861; son of Dr. Ormond and 
Margaret (Maclntyre) Skinner; high school 
education; married, St. Thomas, Ont., Jennie 
Nelson. Began active career in employ of 
Great Western Ry., 1877; later became con- 
nected with Charles Cameron & Co., Hamil- 
ton; came to Detroit, 1885, to enter employ of 
Pingree & Smith; was with D. Armstrong & 
Co., Rochester, N. Y., but returned to manu- 
facture of brass goods by buying an interest 
in the McRae & Roberts Co., Detroit, 1893; 
was one of the organizers of The Sterling & 
Skinner Manufacturing Co., 1902, since sec- 
retary and treasurer; vice-president Detroit 
Motor Casting Co., The Cowles & Danziger 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Bloomfield Hills 
Country. Recreations: golf, automobiling. 
Office: Grand Boul. cor. Russell. Residence: 
74 Eliot St. 

SKINNEE, John Marcus; clergyman; born, 
Dry Run, Pa., Mar. 17, 1879; son of David 
Henderson and Frances (Doyle) Skinner; 
graduated high school, Cambridge, Neb., 
1897; Ph.B., Western Union College, LeMars, 
Iowa, 1903; A.B., Hastings College, Neb., 
1904; McCormick Theological Seminary, 
1905-7; married, Oct. 4, 1907, Kytten Rene 
Potter, of LeMars; 1 daughter. Emerald 
Eloise. Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1907; 
pastor First Church, Davenport, Wash., 1907- 
11, Memorial Church, Detroit, since Oct., 1911. 
Secretary and president Presbyterian Minis- 
ters' Association since 1912. Member Heth 
Aleph Yodh fraternity. Knights of Pythias. 
Recreations: traveling, literature. Residence: 
778 Champlain St. 

SLAUGHTER, George W., proprietor The 
Rival Herb Co.; born, Richmond, Va., Jan. 
25, 1873; son of Richard J. and Ellen (Bat- 
kins) Slaughter; member of an old Virginia 
family; educated in public schools, Richmond; 
Woods College, Washington, D. C; unmarried. 
Engaged in manufacture of proprietary medi- 
cines in Washington, D. C, 3 years; then 
went to Montreal, Can., and established The 
Rival Herb Co.; came to Detroit, 1908, and 
opened American branch of same company. 



Owner Deep Run Stock Farm, Birmingham,. 
Mich. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Baptist. Clubs: Bloomfield Hills Golf, Wol- 
verine Automobile. Recreation: breeding 
high-class show horses and trotters. Office: 
90 Griswold St. Residence: 581 Woodward 
Ave. Summer Residence: Birmingham, Mich, 

SLAYIMAKER, Nathaniel Ellmaker, lawyer; 
born, Feb. 21, 1844; died, July 23, 1913; see 
Vol. 1908. 

SLESINGER, Victor, dealer in raw furs and 
wool; born Kassau, Hungary, Austria, Oct. 
18, 1850; son of David and Esther (Arkie) 
Slesinger; attended school 3 years in Kassau; 
came to America, Dec, 1859; attended Raquel 
Street School, Cleveland, O., 1 year; married, 
Feb. 28, 1871, Maggie Bresler, of Detroit; 7 
children: Rosie (Mrs. David Dettlebach, Chi- 
cago), Stella (Mrs. Maurice Rosenfeld, Chi- 
cago), Florence (Mrs. Samuel J. Dreyfoos, 
Chicago), Edna (Mrs. Daniel C. Hirshfield, Ft. 
Madison, la.), Amanda (Mrs. Louis C. Dane- 
man, Dayton, O.), Isadore H., William B. Be- 
gan selling merchandise at Cleveland, 1860, 
and during the year of 1861 traveled by foot 
selling merchandise through state of Ohio, 
last 3 months being spent in Toledo; was con- 
nected with dry goods business in Adrian, 
Mich., fall of 1S62 until 1871; moved to Sagi- 
naw, 1871, and engaged as dealer in wool, 
hides and furs for 32 years; located in De- 
troit, having followed same line of business 
from beginning; organized the Cooperative 
Raw Fur Co. (Victor Slesinger & Sons), De- 
troit, of which is treasurer and secretary. 
Was member of Board of Supervisors and of 
Common Council of Saginaw for several 
years. Republican. Jewish Reform faith. 
Member Harmonie Society. Mason (Blue 
Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, Shrine) ; mem- 
ber Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Elks. 
Recreation: fond of music. Office: 84 Jefl'er- 
son Avenue. Residence: 304 Forest Ave. W. 

SLOCUM, Elliott Truax, capitalist; born, 
Trenton, Mich., May 15, 1839; son of Giles B. 
and Sophia M. B. (Truax) Slocum; graduate 
Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., 1862, de- 
gree of B.A.; also received degree of M.A., 
from University of Michigan, 1869; married 
at Grand Rapids, Mich., July 30, 1872, Char- 
lotte Gross Wood. Began active career in 
farming and stock raising; was one of the 
original directors of the Chicago & Canada 
Southern R. R.; one of the founders of the 
First National Bank, Whitehall. Began a 
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consin and Michigan, which have become valu- 
able investments, and to which he devotes a 
large part of his time. Kepresented the Third 
Senatorial District in the Michigan State 
Legislature for term beginning 1869; one of 
Taft presidential electors from Michigan, 
1912. Ex-president Belle Isle Park Commis- 
sion; director Union Trust Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Society of Colo- 
nial Wars, Sons of the American Kevolution, 
American Historical Association, American 
Forestry Association. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Clubs: Detroit, Bankers', Country, Uni- 
versity, Fellowcraft, Detroit Assemblies, etc. 
Eecreation: traveling. Office: Hammond Bldg. 
Eesidence: 149 Fort St. W., Detroit. Summer 
Eesidence: Slocum's Island, Mich. 

SLOCUM, George Mertz, publisher; born, 
Caro, Mich., Jan. 24, 1889; son of Grant H. 
and Ada May (Mertz) Sloeum; educated Caro 
High School; unmarried. Entered advertising 
business with old Brownell & Humphrey Ad- 
vertising Agency, Detroit; wrote advertising 
copy for 'Oldsmobile" and edited Motor 
Talk; was the first Automobile "special" in 
Detroit, representing five leading publications 
of that trade; later manager of automobile 
department of William Galloway Co., Water- 
loo, la.; returned to Detroit to take business 
management of Rural Publishing Co. (pub- 
lishers of "The Gleaner" and "Michigan 
Business Farming"), and is secretary and 
treasurer same; director Bank of Middleton, 
Bank of Elwell, Bank of Butternut (all of 
Michigan). Has traveled extensively abroad, 
writing up Panama, the West Indies and 
Europe in series of magazine articles. Has 
■conducted Gleaner's Fresh Air Society since 
1909, in conjunction with Association Chari- 
ties, sending city waifs to the farms through- 
out Michigan; founded this society. Pro- 
gressive. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
letic, Fellowcraft, Adcraft (secretary, 1910- 
11). Recreations: motoring, boating. Office: 
95 Fort St. W. Residence: Arcadia Farm, Mt. 
Clemens, Mich. 

SLOCUM, James; born, Holly, Mich., Nov. 
28, 1862; son of William W. and Sarah (Cof- 
feen) Slocum; common school education; 
married, Holly, Mich., June 4, 1887, Mate S. 
Tindall; 2 children: Joyce M., Josephine W. 
Began active career as locomotive fireman, 
P. M. R. R., 1880, and continued until 1884; 
was publisher of the Holly (Mich.) Adver- 
tiser, 1884-97, and the Flint Daily Globe, 1899- 
1901; business manager The Gleaner (farm 



journal), 1902-11; secretary and manager 
Washington Theatre. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member B. P. O. E., Mason (R. A.) ; member 
Maccabees, Ideal Reserve, Modern Woodmen 
of America. Club: Detroit Golf. Recreations: 
fishing, automobiling. Office: Washington 
Theatre Bldg. Residence: 84 King Ave. 

SLOMAN, Adolph, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 12, 1859; son of Mark and Amelia 
(Slesinger) Sloman; educated in graded and 
high schools, Detroit, and Law Department, 
University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 
spring of 1879; married at Detroit, Nov. 29, 
1881, Lottie L. Teichner; children: Edmund 
M., Herbert T., Waldo, Katherine T., Emma, 
Margaret. Admitted to bar at age of 20; now 
member law firm of Sloman & Sloman. Can- 
didate for judge Wayne County Circuit Court, 
1906. Vice-president Detroit Alaska Sock Co., 
Detroit. Member Michigan State Bar Associ- 
ation (president, 1902-3), American Bar Asso- 
ciation. Delegate to Divorce Congress, Phila- 
delphia, Nov. 13-14, 1906. Hebrew. Member 
Royal Arcanum. Recreations: gardening and 
fishing. Office: 402 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 451 4th Ave. 

SLOMAN, Edmund M., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 12, 1882; son of Adolph and Lottie 
(Teichner) Sloman; LL.B., University of 
Michigan, 1904; married, June 16, 1912, Sadye 
Cecile Spring, of New York. Practiced in 
Detroit since June, 1904. Director United 
Jewish Charities of Detroit. Republican. 
Member Michigan State Bar Association, As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Honorary member Detroit Asso- 
ciation of Stationary Engineers. Clubs: 
Phoenix, Lawyers' (president, 1910-12), Grill. 
Recreations: music, tennis, outdoor life; col- 
lector of old violins. Office: 402-403 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 150 Rhode Island Ave. 

SLOMAN, Eugene Hugo, broker; born, De- 
troit, June 8, 1866; son of Mark and Amelia 
(Schlesinger) Sloman; educated in public 
schools at Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 
19, 1900, Pauline Higer; children: Russell, 
Irene. Began active career, 1884, in employ 
of Frank & Marks, country store, Ortonville, 
Mich., continuing until 1886; then went to 
Fremont, Neb., and was connected with the 
office of Sloman Bros., saddlery, and acted 
as traveling representative of the company 
until 1889; returned to Detroit, 1889, and en- 
tered the brokerage business. Member Detroit 
Real Estate Board. Treasurer John D. Tem- 



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pleton Co., Art Novelty Co.; chairman St. 
Clair Heights Syndicate, Ltd.; vice-president 
Seamless Steel Bathtub Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Club: Phoenix. 
Office: Ford Bldg. Residence: 115 Hancock 
Avenue E. 

SLOMAN, Mark; born, June 11, 1833; died, 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

SLOMAN, Samuel Alexander; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 3, 1858; son of Mark and Amelia (Schles- 
inger) Sloman; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married, Detroit, May 31, 1911, Grace 
Blumenthal. Began as member of firm of 
Fechheimer Bros., 1879, continuing until 1884; 
then went to New York City and engaged in 
wholesale grocery business; returned to De- 
troit in 1900 as a member of the firm of M. 
Sloman & Co., dealers in furs and wools. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: 
Phoenix. Eecreation: theatre. Office: 118 
Congress St. W. Eesidence: 768 Cass Ave. 

SLYFIELD, Henry S., lawyer; born, St. 
Clair, Mich., Sept. 2, 1882; son of Henry J. 
and Agnes C. (Powrie) Slyfield; graduated De- 
troit public schools and Detroit Central High 
School; LL.B., University of Michigan, 1906; 
married, Dec. 19, 1907, Katherine Van Valken- 
burgh, of Hastings, Mich. Began practice in 
Detroit, June, 1906; member firm of Frazer, 
Griswold & Slyfield, since Apr., 1908. Secre- 
tary Association Bar City of Detroit. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Phi Gamma Delta 
college fraternity. Member Palestine Lodge 
and King Cyrus Chapter, F. & A. M. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Lawyers ', Graduate Club of Phi 
Gamma Delta. Recreation: boating. Office: 
1013 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
3030 West Grand Boul. 

SMART, James S., wholesale grocer; 
moved to Los Angeles, Cal.; see Vol. 1908. 

SMABT, Lewis Lee, manager Joseph Mack 
Printing House; born. Bay City, Mich., Nov. 
8, 1882; son of Frederick Adelbert and Har- 
riett Arabella (Lee) Smart; educated in pub- 
lic schools and Detroit University School; mar- 
ried, Apr. 16, 1908, Sybil Louise Broad, of De- 
troit; 2 children: Shirley Broad (daughter), 
Lewis Lee, .Jr. Began active career with Tay- 
lor, McLeish & Co., wholesale grocers, 1899; 
representative in New York city of U. S. 
Graphite Co. of Saginaw, Mich., 1901-2; sales- 
man Kemiweld Can Co., Detroit, 1902-5; in 
business for self under title of Paragon 
Studios, Detroit, 1905-7; sold out to Peninsular 
Engraving Co. and served as secretary of 



same, 1907-8, treasurer 1908-May 10, 1913; 
since manager Jaseph Mack Printing House; 
also director Peninsular Engraving Co. Pro- 
gressive. Methodist. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, International Association of 
Manufacturing Photo Engravers, The Em- 
ploying Photo Engravers' Association of 
America, International Association of Elec- 
trotypers. Employers' Association of Detroit, 
Typothetae Allied Trade Association. Member 
Phi Sigma. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Town, 
Detroit Tennis. Recreations: automobile, ten- 
uis. Office: 115 State St. Residence: 1096 
Cass Ave. 

SMITH, A. Laurence, wholesale paper; 
born, Ashland, Mich., Mar. 30, 1873; son of 
Lewis and Mary (Stephenson) Smith; edu- 
cated in public schools of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 
married at Cleveland, O., 1904, Miss Frances 
Barnum; 1 son, Sterling L. Began active 
career in employ of the Peninsular Paper Co., 
at Ypsilanti, 1895; in paper business in Cleve- 
land, 1900-7; removed to Detroit from Cleve- 
land, June 1, 1907, as treasurer and general 
manager of the Union Paper and Twine Co. 
of Michigan. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Boat. Recreations: golf, boating. Office: 46- 
50 Earned St. W. Residence: 57 Medbury 
Avenue. 

SMITH, Alfred Rayson; born, Brockdish, 
Norfolk Co., England, May 1.3, 1883; son of 
Alfred and Jennie (Saunders) Smith; came 
to Canada in 1887; educated in public and 
high schools, London, Out., Can.; unmarried. 
Began with the Hobbs Hardware Co., London; 
came to Detroit, 1901, and was with the T. B. 
Rayl & Co., 6 years; one of organizers, 1907, 
and general manager of the Boyer-Campbell 
Co., factory, mill supplies. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic. Recre- 
ations: hunting, fishing. Office: 90-96 Congress 
St. E. Residence: 12 Taft Ave. 

SMITH, Charles Yale, general insurance; 
born, Algonac, Mich., Mar. 21, 1862; son of 
Thomas Samuel and Rowena (Hopkins) Smith; 
on mother 's side descended from Eli Yale, 
founder Yale University (family history been 
traced back to 1636) ; educated in public 
schools, Alpena, Mich., and country district 
schools; married. Dee. 2, 1901, Eugenia Wil- 
son, of Detroit. Lived on farm to 21; in gen- 
eral store, Ypsilanti, Mich., 1883-87; statistics- 
clerk, accounting department, Michigan Cen 
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Burance business in Detroit, 1901, then in 
Cleveland and later in Baltimore; returned 
to Detroit, Oct. 1, 1909, and since in business 
on own account. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Northwestern Business Men 's Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Builders' and Traders' Exchange. 32° Mason; 
Damascus Commandery, K. T.; Moslem Tem- 
ple, Shrine; dictator Loyal Order of Moose. 
Recreations: music, fishing. Office: 414 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Residence: 321 Merrick Ave. 

SMITH, Crapo Cornell, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, May 22, 1868; son of Humphrey H. and 
Lucy (Crapo) Smith; graduate Harvard Uni- 
versity, degree of A.B., 1891; studied law at 
Detroit College of Law and University of 
Michigan, receiving degree of LL.B., from the 
latter, 1896; unmarried. Assisted his father 
in lumber business for 3 years; practiced law 
in Detroit since 1896. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreations: boat- 
ing, cycling, traveling. Office: 714 Union Trust 
Bldg. Residence: 789 Jefferson Ave. 

SMITH, Dudley Wetmore, hardware; born, 
Delaware, O., Dec. 10, 1849; son of George 
Baldwin and Juliette Tryphena (Wetmore) 
Smith; educated in public schools of Marion, 
O., and at Keuyon College, Gambler, O.; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Feb. 13, 1878, Susan E. Beard; 1 
daughter, Elizabeth. Began in employ of Don- 
nelly, Rayl Co., Wooster, O., 1869; later was 
at Greenville, Mich., with E. Rutau & Co., 
dealers in hardware; associated with former 
employer, Mr. Rayl, and bought out Arthur 
Glover, hardware, Detroit, 1875, the company 
now being The T. B. Rayl Co., of which was 
secretary and treasurer until 1909, since pres- 
ident; director Detroit Body Co. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Society of Colonial 
Wars, Sons of American Revolution, Ohio 
Society, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: golf, fishing. Office: 
112 Woodward Ave. Residence: 73 Pallister 
Avenue. 

SMITH, Edgar B., surgeon; born, Hastings 
Co., Ont., Can., June 29, 1862; son of Charles 
r. and Hester Ann (Moran) Smith; educated 
in public schools, Albany, N. Y.; Albert Col- 
lege, Belleville, Ont.; Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, M.D., 1887. Practiced at Detroit since 
1887; president board of trustees and surgeon- 
in-chief of the Boulevard Sanitarium, founded, 
1890. Member Wayne County Medical Soci- 
ety, Michigan Surgical and Pathological Soci- 
ety, Michigan State Medical Society, Amer- 



ican Medical Association; secretary Michigan 
College of Medicine and Surgery, etc. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, New York 
Society. Mason, Elk. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Automobile. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 31 High St. W. Residence: 31 High 
Street W. 

SMITH, Edwin Merrill; born, Chicago, 111., 
Aug. 24, 1870; son of Eli and Jennie (Merrill) 
Smith; educated in public schools of Chicago 
and at University of Michigan (civil engi- 
neering course), graduating, degree of B.S., 
1892; married at Detroit, 1903, Miss Gertrude 
Geiger; 1 son, Geiger Charles. Followed civil 
engineering for 10 years; was with Fairbanks, 
Morse & Co., 4 years; came to Detroit, Oct., 
1906, since which time he has been secretary, 
treasurer and manager W. H. Warner Coal Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Was 
city engineer street department, Chicago, for 
3 years. Progressive. Presbyterian. Member 
Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Boat, University of Michigan, Detroit Curl- 
ing. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
Trussed Concrete Bldg. Residence: 30 Peter- 
boro St. 

SMITH, Enoch; born, Castleton, Vt., Oct. 3, 
1862; son of Frank Henry and Lydia Susan 
Smith; educated at Castleton Seminary, Rut- 
land (Vt.) Military Institute and Racine Col- 
lege Grammar School, Racine, Wis.; married 
at Detroit, Nov. 17, 1898, Mary Alice Cheney 
Hart. Cashier United States Savings Bank, 
1894-1909; since assistant cashier People's 
State Bank. Member Sons of American Revo- 
lution, Clubs: Detroit, Bankers', Country. 
Office: People's State Bank. Residence: 325 
Iroquois Ave. 

SMITH, Eugene, physician; born, Albany, 
N. Y.; son of J. S. and Elizabeth (Van Camp) 
Smith; educated in private and public schools 
and at St. Joseph's College; M.D., University 
of Buffalo, 1866; special student diseases of 
eye and ear in hospitals of New York, London, 
Paris, Vienna and Berlin; married at Detroit, 
1866, Jane Townsend (died, 1885); married, 
2nd, Carrie L. Freeman, 1887; children: 
Eugene, Jr., Karolyn. Practiced in Mansfield, 
Pa., 1866-68; in Detroit since 1868; professor 
diseases of eye and ear, Detroit College of 
Medicine. Member Wayne County and Michi- 
gan State Medical societies, American Med- 
ical Association, Academy of Oto-Laryngology. 
Consulting physician several hospitals. Office: 
32 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 119 High 
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SMITH, Ford Savery, manufacturer; born, 
Howell, Mich., Nov. 23, 1877; son of George 
A. and Henrietta E. (Savery) Smith; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 
17, 1905, Clara Maude Plumb, of Detroit; 2 
children: Francis Gerald, Margery Lucile. Be- 
gan active career in employ of Detroit Heat- 
ing & Lighting Co., and continued 15 years, 
from office boy to assistant general manager; 
founded The Smith Chandelier Co., 1906, man 
ufacturers lighting fixtures, and since secre- 
tary and treasurer same. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Milwaukee Junction Manufacturers ' Associa- 
tion. Mason (Palestine Lodge, King Cyrus 
Chapter, Detroit Commandery No. 1, K. T., 
Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine). Eecreations: 
automobiling, outdoor sports. Office: 2665- 
2667 East Grand Boul. Residence: 177 Be- 
thune Ave. E. 

SMITH, Frank Goff, banker; born, Milwau- 
kee, Wis., Sept. 2, 1871; sou of Hiram Nelson 
and Laura Bass (Poole) Smith; educated in 
Detroit public and high schools; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 1, 1902, Belle Stuart McKay. 
Began active career as messenger First Na- 
tional Bank, 1887; and cashier, 1907-12, since 
vice-president. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Member Michigan State Naval 
Brigade for 6 years. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: Ford Bldg. Residence: 
143 Hancock Ave. E. 

SMITH, Fred L., architect; born, Detroit, 
1862; son of Mortimer L. and Nellie M. (Fow- 
ler) Smith; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married, Detroit, 1886, Jennie M. 
Dodge; children: Esther, Alice, Florence, Mor- 
timer, Fred L., Jr. Began as architectural 
draftsman in father's office, in 1880; spent a 
few months with Dufrene & Mendelssohn, 
Omaha, Neb., 1882; returned to Detroit and 
continued in office of father, as junior member 
of firm of Mortimer L. Smith & Son, 1888-96, 
until death of father in latter year; was in 
business alone, 1896-1903; assisted in organiz- 
ing corporation of Field, Hinchman & Smith, 
1903, of which was vice-president; company 
reincorporated, 1907, as Smith, Hinchman & 
Grylls, of which is president. Member Detroit 
Light Guard, Michigan State Troops, 1881-84. 
Member Michigan Chapter American Insti- 
tute of Architects, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit. Office: 710 Washington 
Arcade. Residence: 289 West Grand Boul. 



SMITH, Fred Wilbur, lawyer; born, Cass 
Co., Mich., Sept. 1, 1871; son of William H. 
and Melissa (Jones) Smith; educated in pub- 
lic schools and University of Michigan, gradu- 
ating, LL.B., 1894; married at Buchanan, 
Mich., May 1, 1895, Rose M. Simmons; chil- 
dren: Hallett F., Helen D. Began practice at 
Decatur, Mich., 1894; removed to Detroit, 
1895, and practiced as member firm of Smith 
& Curtis until 1909, since practicing alone. 
Member Common Council, 1899-1905 (presi- 
dent, 1902) ; secretary to Mayor George P. 
Codd, 1905; police commissioner, 1906-9. Re- 
publican. Member Harmonie Society. Mason, 
K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Athletic. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
819 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 102 Willis 
Avenue W. 

SMITH, Frederick A.; born, Chicago, May 
26, 1857; son of Dr. H. F. and Lydia (Smith) 
Smith; educated at Castleton (Vt.) Seminary. 
Began as clerk in postoffice at Castleton; re- 
moved to Howell, Mich., 1873, and entered 
employ of Alex. McPherson & Co., bankers; 
became teller Home National Bank, Saginaw, 
1882; cashier First National Bank, Kalama- 
zoo, for 5 years; then vice-president Mer- 
chants' National Bank, Battle Creek; assis- 
tant cashier Commercial National Bank, 1889- 
98; cashier Delray Savings Bank, Delray, 
Mich., 1898-1902; cashier Commercial National 
Bank of Detroit, 1902-6; assistant to president 
First National Bank, 1906-8; president Wood- 
ward Avenue State Bank since 1912. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. President Grosse 
Pointe Village, 1905 and 1906. Member Mich- 
igan State Bankers' Association. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Old, Country, 
Automobile. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 
Woodward Avenue State Bank. Residence: 53 
Euclid Ave. W. 

SMITH, Frederick B., president and general 
manager Wolverine Manufacturing Co.; born, 
Detroit, Dec. 13, 1863; son of Bradford and 
Lucia (Weston) Smith; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Nov. 
11, 1886, Nanette Sackrider; 3 sons: Charles 
S. (died. May 2, 1911), Frederick B., Jr., Rob- 
ert W. Began as clerk in accounting depart- 
ment of the Michigan Central R. R., continu- 
ing until 21 years of age; then spent 1 year 
in employ of a local furniture company; or- 
ganized the Wolverine Manufacturing Co., 
1887, with a capital of $10,000, employing 12 
men, and has been at head of company since 
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600 men, has a capital of $600,000, and has 
the largest factory of its kind in the world 
(manufactures furniture — parlor and library 
tables a specialty). Member Board of Esti- 
mates, Detroit, 1894-98; chairman Michigan 
Commission St. Louis Exposition, 1903. Mem- 
ber of organizing committee, and served on 
first board of the Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mason, Knight 
Templar. Clubs: Detroit, Old (Detroit), 
Lambs' (New York). Recreation: country 
life. Office: 12th and Grand Trunk Ry. Resi- 
dence: 856 2nd Ave. 

SMITH, Hal Craig, advertising; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 30, 1884; son of Charles H. and 
Sadie M. (Craig) Smith; graduated Detroit 
University School, 1903; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1907; married, Nov. 9, 1910, Lilian 
W. Mason, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Betty 
Evelyn. Formerly advertising manager An- 
derson Electric Car Co. and held same office 
with General Motors Truck Co., both of De- 
troit; one of the principals in The Carl M. 
Green Co., advertising agents, Detroit, since 
Mar. 1, 1913. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Sigma Chi. Clubs: Adcraft, Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreation: boating. Office: 
901 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 99 Chandler 
Avenue. 

SMITH, Hal Horace, lawyer; born, Ionia, 
Mich., May 1, 1873; son of V. H. and Rachel 
(Worthington) Smith; educated in public 
schools of Ionia and at University of Michi- 
gan; married at Ionia, June 21, 1898, Miss 
Bell Yates; children: Yates G., Hal H., Jr. 
Admitted to bar, 1896; practiced for 10 years 
at Ionia as V. H. & H. H. Smith; has been 
located in Detroit since Jan., 1905; member 
firm of Beaumont, Smith & Harris since 1908; 
director Union Trust Co. Secretary and mem- 
ber from Michigan of World's Fair Commis- 
sion (Pan-American), 1901, and Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, 1904. Member Detroit 
Bar Association, Michigan State and Ameri- 
can Bar associations. Lawyers' Club. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Athletic, also Peninsular (Grand 
Rapids). Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
1014 Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 48 Daven- 
port St. 

SMITH, Herbert Caldwell, importer, mer- 
chandise broker and commission merchant; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 29, 1879; son of Edward 



James and Mary A. (Hurd) Smith; educated 
in Paris (France) Ecole St. Marie, 1889-93; 
Ogden Grammar School, Chicago, and Evans- 
ton High School, Evanston, 111., to 1898; A.B., 
University of Michigan, 1902; married, June 
1, 1904, Elizabeth Campbell Anderson, of 
Grosse He, Mich.; 4 children: Edward Ander- 
son, Mary Hurd, Valerie Campbell, Daphne 
Douglas. In importing and merchandise brok- 
erage business since 1902; department man- 
ager J. K. Armsby Co., Chicago and San Fran- 
cisco, to Jan. 1, 1909; vice-president W. S. 
Knight & Co., Chicago, Jan. 1, 1909-Jan. 1, 
1911; president and general manager F. B. 
Neuhoff & Co., Detroit, since Mar. 15, 1911. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Pro- 
gressive. Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa 
Epsilon, Omicron Chapter, University of Mich- 
igan. Clubs: Detroit University, University of 
of Michigan Club of Detroit, Grosse He Coun- 
try (director). Recreations: automobiling, 
tennis, boating. Office: foot of 1st St., De- 
troit. Residence: "Longlands, " Grosse He, 
Michigan. 

SMITH, Homer Larwell; born, Chatham, 
Ont., July 31, 1871; son of Isaac and Jane 
Ann (Baxter) Smith; educated in common 
schools, Chatham; married Winnifred E. 
Lauler, of Strathroy, Ont., Oct. 5, 1908; 1 
daughter, Winnifred Grace, born, Apr. 7, 1913. 
Identified with The Manson Campbell Co., 
manufacturers of grain cleaning machines, 
ever since beginning of active career; started 
as office boy, at Chatham, 1881, and advanced 
to collection manager; came to Detroit factory 
as secretary and sales manager, 1901, and so 
continues. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason; 
Odd Fellow. Recreation: fishing. Office: 103 
Wesson Ave. Residence: 458 Campbell Ave. 

SMITH, J. Henry, retail grocer; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 19, 1867; son of Peter and Nella 
(Huyser) Smith; educated in Detroit public 
schools; married at Detroit, Dec. 30, 1895, 
Mame Adelaide Calvert; 3 children: Marion 
C, Grace C, J. Henry, Jr. Began active career 
in the wholesale produce business, established 
by his father, in 1859, and succeeded to sole 
ownership, 1904, business operating under 
title of Peter Smith & Sons; firm incorporated, 
1912, as Peter Smith & Sons Co., of which is 
president; also president Peter Smith & Sons 
Co. (Indianapolis), Hotel Cadillac Co., Sey- 
mour Arms Fruit Lands Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Masonic order 
(32°), Shriner, Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Doe Lake Hunting and Fishing and Co- 



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lumbia Club, of Indianapolis. OflSce: State 
and Griswold Sts. 

SMITH, James Alexander, Jr.; born, Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., July 14, 1877; son of James Alex- 
ander and Sue (Thompson) Smith; educated 
in public schools of Pittsburgh; married at 
Pittsburgh, July 17, 1900, Lulie Bobbins. Be- 
gan business career in Pittsburgh; was con- 
nected with New York office of American 
Sheet and Tin Plate Co., 1900-2, in Pittsburgh 
office, 1902-4, and has been in charge of De- 
troit district for the company since fall of 
1904. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Club: Detroit. Recreations: out- 
door sports. Office: 1716 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 76 Webb Ave. 

SMITH, James Cosslett, lawyer; born, Can- 
andaigua, N. Y., Mar. 23, 1857; son of James 
C. and Emily Ward (Adams) Smith; educated 
at Canandaigua Academy; M.A., Hobart Col- 
lege, Geneva, N. Y., 1878; Columbia Law 
School, 1880; married at Detroit, Apr. 12, 
1888, Virginia Ferguson. Was admitted to the 
bar of New York and later was admitted to 
practice in Michigan; began practice in of- 
fices of Miller, Bissell & Sibley, Detroit, 
1881; has been a member of the firm of Mil- 
ler, Smith, Alexander & Paddock and suc- 
cessors, Miller, Smith, Paddock & Perry, since 
1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Michigan Society Sons of 
American Revolution, Fine Arts Society. Clubs: 
Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Country, 
Witenagemote, Green Bag, Church. Recrea- 
tions: books, golf. Office: 1124-1132 Penobscot 
Bldg. Residence: The Palms. 

SMITH, Joseph W.; see Vol. 1908. 

SMITH, Justin Edward, secretary and 
treasurer Seely Manufacturing Co.; born, 
Pontiac, Mich., Dec. 22, 1861; son of George 
Henry and Sarah F. (Corning) Smith; edu- 
cated in public and private schools and grad- 
uated from Detroit High School, 1879; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Oct. 18, 1887, Emma Cowie 
(died, Oct. 13, 1912). Began active career as 
clerk in the book and stationery business of 
E. B. Smith & Co.; entered employ of Seely 
Manufacturing Co., perfumes, flavoring ex- 
tracts and toilet specialties, Dec, 1880; has 
been secretary-treasurer of the company since 
1890; also president Seely Manufacturing Co., 
Ltd., Windsor, Ont. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit 



Curling, Recreations: golf, curling, swimming. 
Office: 64 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 85 War- 
ren Ave. E. 

SMITH, Louis; see Vol. 1908. 

SMITH, Lucien A., retired; born, Yates, 
N. Y., Aug. 2, 1840; son of Lyman and Clar- 
issa (Smith) Smith (no relation); educated 
district schools, and Temple Hill Academy, 
Geneseo, N. Y.; unmarried. Began in employ 
of Bishop & Olmstead, general merchants, 
Geneseo; subsequently firm changed to Beach 
& Olmstead; became partner in 1862. En- 
listed as private Co. G, 136th Regt., N. Y. 
S. T. v., mustered into service, Aug. 27, 1862; 
advanced to 1st lieutenant; participated in 
battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wax- 
ahatchie, Mission Ridge, Relief of Knoxville, 
siege of Atlanta, siege of Savannah, Averys- 
borough, Bentonville, and many other engage- 
ments. Reentered business, 1866, at Detroit, 
firm Ballard & Smith; Mr. Ballard died in 
six months and firm changed to Burns & 
Smith; after 12 years Mr. Burns retired; con- 
tinued business under firm name of L, A. 
Smith & Co. until 1906; health failing, sold 
out the business; president and general man- 
ager Detroit Coalette Co. Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Michigan Commandery, 
Loyal Legion, Fairbanks Post No. 17, G. A. R. 
Office: 17th St. and Hancock Ave. Residence: 
Mt. Clemens, Mich. 

SMITH, Luther D.; born. Grand Blanc, 
Mich., Sept. 9, 1870; son of Charles P. and 
Clemena D. (Drake) Smith; educated dis- 
trict school, Grand Blanc; married, Dec. 9, 
1893, Clara Jeffrey, of St. Louis; 2 children: 
Clark D., Grace. Resident of Detroit since 
1887; assistant superintendent Peninsular 
Stove Co., 1893-1905; superintendent Ideal 
Furnace Co., 1905-8; president Detroit Fire- 
less Stove Co. since 1911. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Honorary member Sons 
of the American Revolution. Recreation: 
reading. Office: 88 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
207 Warren Ave. W. 

SMITH, Mark Emory, lumberman; born, 
Trenton, Mich., July 24, 1882; son of Thomas 
and Lilly (Moat) Smith; educated public 
schools of Sibley and Grosse He, Mich., and 
Wyandotte Heights High School; married, 
Aug. 7, 1912, Estella Clare Price, of Port 
Huron, Mich. Began at 17 as office boy with 
West Detroit Lumber Yard and advanced to 
assistant manager; went to Pacific coast at 
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& Tacoma Lumber Co. for 2 years; returned 
to Detroit as manager of yards owned by 
Lowrie & Robinson (A. B. Lowrie and F. J. 
Robinson); after two years (1909) organized 
the firm of Sample, Smith & Hahn Co., of 
which was secretary and treasurer and one- 
third owner until Apr. 8, 1913; firm name 
then changed to Sample & Smith Lumber Co., 
of which is secretary and treasurer, holding 
600 shares in the company. Began on $5 a 
week and at close of 4 years was receiving 
salary and commission of $125 a month. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Mason (Blue Lodge, 
Chapter and Commandery), Recreations: au- 
tomobiling, outdoor sports. Office: 1182 Wa- 
bash Ave. Residence: 134 McGraw Ave. 

SMITH, Maynard D., president A. J. Smith 
Construction Co.; born, Port Huron, Mich., 
Dec. 22, 1876; son of Andrew J. and Mary 
M. (Quinn) Smith; educated public schools, 
Port Huron; married, Jan. 14, 1904, Laura 
Seville Reynolds, of Lewiston, Me.; 2 chil- 
dren: Andrew Reynolds, Maynard Seville. 
After leaving school associated with father 
in building business, at Port Huron, removed 
to Detroit, June, 1910, and established A. J. 
Smith Construction Co., of which he is pres- 
ident (father is commissioner at Port Huron) ; 
director German American Savings Bank, 
Port Huron. Served in Co. F, 33d Mich. Vols., 
Spanish-American War; participated in Cuban 
(Santiago) campaign; honorably mustered 
out, Nov., 1898, and went south for 1 year. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Employ- 
ers ' Association, Spanish War Veterans. 32° 
Mason (Consistory and Shrine); member B. 
P. O. Elks, Knights of Pythias, Modern Wood- 
men of America, K. O. T. M. Clubs: Town, 
North Channel, New Detroit Athletic. Office: 
18-20 Campau Bldg. Residence: 48 Glynn Ct. 

SMITH, Paul, sales manager; born Kents 
Hill, Me., May 1, 1883; son of E. M. (LL.D.) 
and Marguerita (Hauschild) Smith; educated 
Montpelier Seminary, Vt.; Illinois Wesleyan 
University, Bloomington, 111.; A.B., Centre 
College, Danville, Ky., June 10, 1903; mar- 
ried, Aug. 8, 1905, Adah L. Pitts, of West 
Plains, Mo.; one daughter, Marguerita Wood- 
side. Stock buyer and raiser. West Plains, 
Mo., 1903-7, also in business, men 's clothing, 
1905-7; moved to Indianapolis and organized 
Indianapolis Motor Car Co. for the sale of 
automobile trucks, of which was secretary, 
treasurer and sales manager; broke all 
sales records for "Rapid" trucks, 1907-8; 
assistant sales manager E. M. F. Co., De- 



troit, 1909-10; sales manager E. M. F. 
Studebaker Co., Detroit, 1911-12, increas- 
ing production of E. M. F. cars from 12,000 
to 30,000 per annum; resigned May 15, 1912, 
to organize Flanders Motor Car Co.; resigned 
Jan. 1, 1913; sales manager Lozier Motor Co. 
since Feb. 1, 1913. Knows personally more 
than 4,000 automobile dealers in various parts 
of the world. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Served as first lieutenant Troop B. 
1st Regiment Cavalry, Illinois National 
Guard, 1901-2. Progressive. Methodist. Mem- 
ber Sigma Chi college fraternity. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Motor 
Boat, Automobile, Anchor, Detroit Racquet 
and Curling, Harmonie. Recreations: fishing, 
tennis, racquets. Office: Lozier Motor Co. 
Residence: 3054 East Grand Boul. Summer 
Residence: Green Lake, Oakland Co., Mich. 

SMITH, Ralph Charles, manufacturer; born, 
Detroit, Nov. 5, 1857; son of Ralph Church 
and Jane (Johnson) Smith; descended from 
Moses Manson, early American patriot; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 
25, 1894, Anna Common, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Thomas B., Mabel L., Jesse E. Began 
as traveling representative for the Michigan 
Fish Commission, continuing 6 years; super- 
intendent Detroit Range Boiler Co. since 
1894. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Mason; mem- 
ber K. O. O. M. Recreation: summer home. 
Office: 619 24th St. Residence: 30 High St. E. 

SMITH, Tracy Scovill; born, Pontiac, Mich., 
Sept. 2, 1879; son of Edward C. and Ada L. 
(Leggett) Smith; educated public schools, 
Pontiac; student for 2 years of University of 
Michigan; married, Oct. 6, 1905, Alice Had- 
sell, of Oakland County, Mich.; children: 
Charles H., Tracy S., Jr., Anna L. Located 
in Detroit, 1901; has since been connected 
with Murray W. Sales Co., wholesale plumb- 
ers' supplies, of which has been secretary 
since 1905. Served as member Michigan Na- 
val Reserve for 3 years. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: 74-78 Jeffer- 
son Ave. Residence: 145 Burlingame Ave. 

SMITH, Vine La Rue, physician; born, Gen- 
esee County, Mich., July 10, 1875; son of 
Aretus A. and Susan (Baldwin) Smith; edu- 
cated in public schools of Flint, Mich.; M.D., 
Saginaw Valley Medical College, 1898; M.D., 
The Harrey Medical College, 1899; post-grad- 
uate study in Germany and England; mar- 
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one child, Helen Eunice. Began practice in 
Chicago, 1898; located in Detroit, 1904, spe- 
cializing in orthopedic surgery. Eepublican. 
Member American Medical Association, Mich- 
igan State and Wayne County Medical so- 
cieties. Mason, Knight Templar. Club: Fel- 
lowcraft. OfBce: Gladwin Bldg. Residence: 
109 Massachusetts Ave. 

SMITH, Walter W.; born, Washtenaw 
County, Mich., Oct. 10, 1863; son of John S. 
and Cordelia (Bruce) Smith; educated in 
common schools; married at Detroit, Apr. 
26, 1894, Beulah Havens; children: Raymond, 
Adelaide. In charge of real estate depart- 
ment of Citizens' Savings Bank, 1901-9; since 
member firm of Basset & Smith, real estate 
and loans. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Recrea- 
tions: farming, travel. Office: 410 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: Royal Oak, Mich. 

SMITH, Wayne, physician; born. Salt Lake 
City, Utah, Jan. 31, 1876; son of Amos K. 
and Cordelia Tyrell (Allen) Smith; educated 
in Salt Lake City High School; University of 
Utah; Washington University Medical School, 
degree of M.D., 1902; married, St. Louis, 
Nov. 26, 1901, Elizabeth Bell; three children: 
Leverett Bell, Wayne, Amos Kendall. Began 
practice in St. Louis, 1902; registrar Wash- 
ington University Medical School, 1903-11, 
and secretary same, 1908-11; superintendent 
Washington University Hospital, 1904-11; su- 
perintendent City Hospital, 1911-Oct. 31, 1913; 
since general superintendent Harper Hos- 
pital, Detroit, Mich. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Member American Hospital Association 
(ex-vice-president), Phi Delta Theta, Nu Sig- 
ma Nu; honorary member Canadian Hospital 
Association, British Hospital Association. 
Mason. Address: Harper Hospital. 

SMITH, William; born, Devonshire, Eng- 
land, Dec, 6, 1850; son of William and Anna 
(Whitfield) Smith; was brought to America, 
1854; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried, Sept. 4, 1883, Emma Balcom, of Detroit; 
1 daughter, Virginia. Began active career 
more than 40 years ago in grocery business 
with father and has since continued in same 
line; entered business for self, 1878; senior 
member firm of Smith & Yendall, since 1907. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Formerly officer in 
Detroit Light Infantry; also was captain of 
Governor Rich's staff. 32° Mason, Shriner; 
member B. P. O. Elks. Office: 33-35 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 81 Elm St. 



SMITH, William Grierson, varnish manu- 
facturer; born, Mar. 26, 1853; died, July, 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

SMITT, Samuel, merchant tailor; born, 
Russia, Sept. 8, 1865; son of Simon and Dora 
Smitt; came to America, 1883; evening ses- 
sions. Central High School and Business Uni- 
versity, Detroit; married. Mar. 31, 1889, Er- 
nestine Gellert, of New York; 2 children: 
Helene and Max. In merchant tailoring busi- 
ness, Detroit, since 1891; partner Sam Smitt 
& Higer Co.; vice-president Consumers Paper 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Custom Cutters' Association. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Jewish religion. Mason; 
member Knights of Pythias, Eastern Star, 
Royal Arcanum. Office: 92 Fort St. W. Res- 
idence: 1174 Brush St. 

SMOOTS, Ernest C, real estate; born, De- 
troit, June 14, 1884; son of John M. and 
Frances (Coekett) Smoots; educated public 
schools, Detroit; high school, Adrian, Mich.; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; unmar- 
ried. Began active career as bookkeeper and 
cashier, Campbell, Bulkley & Ledyard, attor- 
neys, continuing for 7 years; then in legal 
department, Union Trust Co. 1 year; admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1907; has since engaged in 
real estate business in Detroit. Republican. 
Universalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft, Rushmere. Recreations: water 
sports. Office: 1313 Ford Bldg. Residence: 
322 Bewick Ave. 

SMYIjIE, Robert Willliam, banker; born, 
Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 9, 1845; son of Capt. 
The Hon. Samuel Smylie, J. P., of Woodley 
Park, County Dublin, and Lady Helena (Mac- 
culloch) Smylie; educated in Portora Royal 
School, Enniskillen, Ireland, Institute "Du- 
plessis Mornay, " Paris, France, private tutors 
in Paris, and at University of Dublin; mar- 
ried at Montreal, Can., Aug. 28, 1871, Frances 
Helen Empey (died, Aug. 3, 1906). Passed 
through all positions in banking from junior 
clerk up, more particularly in English and 
Canadian banks; located in Detroit, 1888; 
manager credit and audit department Peo- 
ple 's State Bank. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), 
Knight Templar. Club: Detroit. Recreation: 
walking. Office: People's State Bank. Resi- 
dence: 212 Burns Ave. 

SNOW, Frank E.; born, June 2, 1847; died, 
Dec. 11, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

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Frances (Burtenshaw) Snow; educated De- 
troit public and private schools; Dniversity 
of Michigan, class of 1899; married, June 4, 
1904, Marie Wetmore, of Detroit; 2 children: 
Muir Burtenshaw, Jr., Harold Wetmore. With 
Michigan Central K. R., respectively as yard- 
master, trainmaster, division superintendent, 
and assistant general superintendent, 14 
years; resigned, Jan. 1, 1913, to become vice- 
president and secretary of the Princess Man- 
ufacturing Co., Detroit, manufacturers of 
women 's and children 's dresses. Able seaman 
on U. S. S. Yosemite in Spanish War, 1898. 
Eepublicau. Episcopalian. Member Alpha 
Delta Phi college fraternity. Clubs: Univer- 
sity, Detroit Racquet and Curling. Recrea- 
tions: fishing, hunting. Office: Princess Man- 
ufacturing Co. Residence: 216 Seyburn Ave. 
SNOW, Neil Worthington; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 10, 1879; son of Frank E. and Frances 
(Burtenshaw) Snow; educated Detroit pub- 
lie schools and Central High School, gradu- 
ating June, 1897; University of Michigan, 
A.B., 1902; married, Baltimore, Md., Apr. 20, 
1912, Florence Ingram. Spent one year in 
employ of Parke, Davis & Co.; was for one 
year with George A. Fuller Co., general con- 
tractors. New York city; identified with the 
Pittsburgh Coal Co., 1904-9, as district sales 
agent at Detroit; since president Detroit 
Twist Drill Co. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: University, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit, Detroit Racquet and 
Curling, Country Club of Detroit. Recrea- 
tions: outdoor and athletic sports. Office: 
634-636 Fort St. W. Residence: 164 McDou- 
gall Ave. 

SNYDER, Edward P.; moved to Tacoma, 
Wash.; see Vol. 1908. 

SNYDER, Emil W., lawyer; born, Breslau, 
Germany, Dec. 18, 1867; son of William and 
Augusta Snyder; educated in gymnasium and 
private school in Germany; came to America, 
1881; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1894; 
married, June 4, 1895, Charlotte Stahl, of 
Detroit; 3 children: Edwin S., Clarence P., 
Howard W. Taf t. Engaged in mercantile 
pursuits in Bay City and Grand Rapids, Mich., 
until 1889; removed to Detroit and was ad- 
mitted to Michigan bar, 1893; since engaged 
in practice; formerly member firm of Snyder 
& Ducharme; member Devine & Snyder since 
1907. Vice-president Harry Swansgaard Sales 
Corporation, Excelsior Auto Cycle Co., Motor 
Cycle Co-Operative Co., The Wilcke-Armstrong 
Co.; secretary Ellis Engine Co. Republican. 



Trustee Bethany Presbyterian Church. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Bar Association, Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club. 
Member Odd Fellows, The Patricians. Clubs: 
Mendelssohn, Lake Orion Boat. Recreations: 
motor boating, motoring. Office: 827-829 Ma- 
jestic Bldg. Residence: 41.5 Seminole Ave. 

SNYDER, Henry M., rubber tires; moved 
to Lansing, Mich.; see Vol. 1908, 

SNYDER, James Hiram; moved to Chicago, 
111.; see Vol. 1908. 

SOEST, Edward J.; born, Detroit, Mar. 10, 
1872; son of Joseph F. and Theresa (Bloink) 
Soest; educated public schools, Detroit; De- 
troit Business University; married, Feb. 3, 
1899, Minnie Zikursch, of Detroit; 2 children: 
Edward J., Jr., Sylvia. Began as clerk for 
J. Noeker, dry goods, continuing 2 years; 
then clerk for August Niehra, 7 years; man- 
ager A. W. Koenig Co., 1899-1905; upon death 
of Mr. Koenig, 1905, succeeded to the busi- 
ness in partnership with Peter Hubbard. Dem- 
ocrat. Catholic. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 735-743 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 553 
Adaline St. 

SOLOMON, Harry R.; moved to Chicago, 
111.; see Vol. 1908. 

SORENSEN, Soren Waldemar, manufac- 
turer; born, Copenhagen, Denmark, Nov. 12, 
1881; son of Soren and Eva Christine (Abram- 
sen) Sorensen; brought to America in in- 
fancy; educated public and high schools, Buf- 
falo, N. Y.; married, Nov. 25, 1903, Mary 
Catherine Pierce, of Mitchell, Ont., Can.; 4 
children: Eileen Mary, Soren Waldemar, Jr., 
Henry Pierce, Kathcrine Valerie. Associated 
from beginning of active career with father 
Jn manufacturing business; secretary and 
treasurer Trio Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
turers of steering gears and automobile parts; 
treasurer Bantam Motor Truck Co., Sorensen- 
Frank Nut Co. Republican. Catholic. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member B. 
P. O. Elks, Knights of Columbus, Woodmen 
of the World, Modern Woodmen of America, 
C. M. B. A. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: 
automobiling, shooting. Office: 1206 Bellevue 
Ave. Residence: 543 Field Ave. 

SORGE, Paul A., real estate; born in Ger- 
many, Dec. 21, 1873; son of Gustav M. Sorge 
and Catharine (Noetzel) Sorge; was brought 
to America at age of 4 years; educated pub- 
lic schools and Detroit Business University; 
married, Jan., 1902, Marie Hedke, of Roches- 
ter, N. Y.; one daughter, Ruth. Began in teal 



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estate and building business in Detroit, 1903; 
president Kirby-Sorge-Felske Co., since 1911; 
secretary Ecorse Land Co., Bagley Eealty 
Co. Member Eeal Estate Board. Republican. 
Evangelical. Member Odd Fellows, Protected 
Home Circle. Recreations: automobiling, fish- 
ing. Office: 1417-1418 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 310 Virginia Park. 

SOUTHWICK, William D.; born. Dexter, 
Mich., .July 11, 1864; son of George E. and 
Anna E. (Potter) Southwick; educated in 
public schools and St. Paul Academy, De- 
troit; married at Detroit, 1S87, Catherine E. 
Scripps (died, 1899); 2 sons: James G., Her- 
man D. Began in hay, grain and feed busi- 
ness at 18 and continued about eight years; 
purchasing agent Detroit Park and Boulevard 
Commission for one year; advertising mana- 
ger Detroit Tribune one year; in charge of 
general subscription agency of Bradstreet 
Co., at Detroit, three and one-half years; has 
since been in real estate and building busi- 
ness. Lessee since 1902 of Wetherbee Bldg. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Director Y. M. C. A. Ma- 
son (32"), K. T., Shriner. Address: Bagg 
and 16th Sts. 

SPACEMAN, Earl William; born, Glen 
Richey, Pa., Aug. 3, 1876; son of Thomas and 
Matilda (Read) Spackman; educated in pub- 
lic schools and at commercial college; mar- 
ried at Detroit, June 4, 1907, Carolyn B. 
Stock. Began active career as bookkeeper 
for wholesale grocery firm at Altoona, Pa., 
and continued six years; came to Detroit, 
Feb., 1903, since which time he has been sec- 
retary and treasurer Wayne Belting Co.; also 
sales manager Safety Furnace Pipe Co. 
Served in Cuba, 1898-99, as member of N. C. 
Volunteer Infantry. Protestant. Office: 1212- 
1218 2d Ave. Residence: 165 Tyler Ave. 

SPAIiDING, Clayton A., lumber; born, Mon- 
roe, Mich., May 18, 1862; son of Don Orlando 
and Anna A. (Bradford) Spalding; educated 
in public and high schools of Monroe; mar- 
ried at Lansing, Feb. 14, 1907, Oceana Ferry. 
Began active career at Monroe as dealer in 
cedar poles and lumber, 1887; removed to 
Detroit, 1902, and is proprietor C. A. Spald- 
ing & Co; also vice-president Climax Man- 
ufacturing Co. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member A, F. & A. M. Club: Fellowcraft. 
Recreations: billiards, bowling, gardening. 
Office: 303 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 129 
Taylor Ave. 



SPALDING, Edward Bartlett, dentist; 
born at Pennsylvania Copper Mine, near Eagle 
Harbor, Mich., Sept. 18, 1868; son of William 
Putnam and Miranda Brockway (Sexton) 
Spalding; graduate Sault Ste. Marie High 
School, 1887; student Michigan State Normal 
School, Ypsilanti, two years, 1887-89; D.D.S, 
College of Dental Surgery, University of 
Michigan, 1892; married, Detroit, June 18, 
1910, Grace P. Rogers. Practiced in Detroit 
since 1892; non-resident lecturer Dental Col- 
lege, University of Michigan; baritone solo- 
ist in churches of Detroit, 1890-1905. Mem- 
ber State Dental Society '(president, 1907-8), 
First District Dental Society of Michigan 
(president, 1913), New York Institute of 
Stomatology, Fine Arts Society of Detroit; 
honorary member Ohio State Dental Society, 
Toledo Dental Society. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Golf, Orpheus. Recrea- 
tions: golf, boating. Office: 803 Gas Office 
Bldg. Residence: 865 2d Ave. 

SPALDING, Hinton E., lawyer; born, 
Chelmsford, Mass., Sept. 28, 1860; son of 
Edward E. and Julia A. (Parkhurst) Spald- 
ing; educated in puolic schools of New York 
and Ohio; University of Michigan, Literary 
Department, graduating, degree of A.B., 1882; 
married at Detroit, June 10, 1891, Florence B. 
Jenkins; children: Edward D., Helen E., Phil- 
leo, Margaret. Studied law in Bay City and 
Detroit, 1882-85; admitted to bar, 1885, and 
practiced in Detroit alone until 1893, as 
Brooke & Spalding, 1893-96, and under title of 
Walker & Spalding since 1896. Member Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, Board of Library 
Commissioners. Member Board of Education 
City of Detroit, 1903-7. Republican. Uni- 
tarian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit 
Golf. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
1306 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 
117 Boston Boul. 

SPATER, Alex. M.; see Vol. 1908. 

SPAULDING, James Garfield, electrical 
contractor; born, Detroit, Mar. 24, 1881; eon 
of Dewitt Clinton and Bell (Ross) Spaulding; 
educated public schools, Detroit; married, 
Sept. 13, 1905, Jessie Paddock, of Detroit; 4 
children: Roy Chester, Alice Virginia, Doris 
L., Sylvia. Began active career in employ 
of the Electrical Construction Co., continuing 
4 years; then in U. S. Navy, 4 years; with 
Donahue & Shoebottom, 3 years. Crook Elec- 
tric Co., 3 years, and Miller & Seldon, 4 years; 
assisted in organizing Nimmo, Spaulding & 
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pany. Protestant. Member Industrial Elec- 
trical Engineers' Society. Recreation: auto- 
mobiling. Office: 57-59 Porter St. Kesidenee: 
814 Milwaukee Ave. W. 

SPAULDING, John Cecil, lawyer; born, St. 
Johns, Mich., Jan. 7, 1879; son of Oliver 
Lyman and Mary Cecilia (Swegles) Spauld- 
ing; educated Central High School, Washing- 
ton, D. C, 1890-94; University of Michigan, 
A.B., 1897; Columbian University (now 
George Washington University), Washington, 
D. C, 1898-1900, LL.B., 1899, LL.M., 1900; 
unmarried. Began as clerk in office of audi- 
tor for war department, Washington, D. C, 
Dec. 23, 1898; in office of comptroller of the 
treasury, 1901-3; entered law office of Bowen, 
Douglas, Whiting & Murfin, Detroit, 1903; in 
practice for self since 1904; member firm of 
Schmalzriedt, Spaulding & Herald. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' 
Club, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi. Member 
Michigan State Naval Brigade, 1903-6. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Clubs: University, 
Cadillac Boat. Recreations: outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 938 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 
1939 Woodward Ave. 

SPEED, John James, lawyer; born, Ithaca, 
N. Y., Jan. 14, 1839; son of John and Ann 
(Morrell) Speed; educated in public schools 
and University of Michigan; married, 1867, 
Mary Clark (died, 1896); 4 children: Mrs. 
Charlotte Dunbar, John J., Jr., Fredericka 
(Mrs. Clarence Henry), Robert T.; married, 
2d, Detroit, Sept. 1, 1899, Ella C. Hastings. 
Admitted to the bar before the Supreme Court 
of Michigan; began practicing in Detroit, 
1861; member state legislature, 1873-74; judge 
of circuit court, 1882-89; corporation counsel, 
1890-96, also attorney for police department; 
ex-member Board of Education. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association. 
Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner. Club: North 
Channel. Recreation: fishing. Office: 402 Mof- 
fat Bldg. Residence: 474 2d Ave. 

SPELLMAN, Delmar D., photographer; 
born, Belief ontaine, O. (farm 6 miles west), 
Sept. 15, 1869; son of John D. and Kitty E. 
(Rowand) Spellman; descendant of Sir John 
Spellraan, of England, family traced back 
1,000 years in England; educated Glendale 
district school and Belief ontaine schools; 
married, Oct. 14, 1897, Bertha R. Sharpless, 
of Springfield, O. Began study of photography 
in 1884; owned first studio in Sidney, O.; later 
returned to Bellefontaine and purchased 



studio; located in Springfield and operated 
The Arcade Studio for 8 years; removed to 
Detroit, May, 1898; located for 3 years at 242 
Woodward Ave., almost 10 years at 220 Wood- 
ward Ave., then on Jan. 1, 1911, moved into 
own building at 970 Woodward Ave.; in busi- 
ness on own account from beginning. Trustee 
Florence Crittenton Home; trustee Central 
M. E. Church. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Y. M. C. A., Photographers' Asso- 
ciation of America (past vice-president), 
Michigan Photographers' Society. Mason 
(32°), Corinthian Lodge; Peninsular Chapter; 
Monroe Council; Detroit Commandery, K. T.; 
Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Fellowcraft, Motor Boat, Ex- 
change, Noontide. Recreations: Automobiling, 
traveling. Office: 970 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 91 Hazelwood Ave. 

SPENCE, H. Wibirt, state manager Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. of New York; born, Buf- 
falo, N. Y., Apr. 6, 1874; son of Thomas and 
Sarah E. (Ferris) Spence; educated in public 
schools of Buffalo and State Normal School, 
Buffalo; married, Buffalo, Oct. 14, 1897, Har- 
riette Coppins; 3 children: H. Wibirt, Jr., 
Francis C. and Marjorie. Began active career 
in office of a building contractor; entered life 
insurance business at Buffalo, 1896, as so- 
licitor for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of 
New York, and was promoted to superintend- 
ent of agencies, at Buffalo, 1901; became su- 
pervisor of agencies for New York and New 
England, 1904, manager for western Michi- 
gan, at Grand Rapids, 1905, and has been 
state manager at Detroit since Oct., 1906; has 
had training under three of the most emi- 
nent life insurance actuaries, which specially 
fits him for the position he occupies. Presi- 
dent Detroit Life Underwriters, 1912-13. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Re- 
publican. Member Methodist Episcopal 
Church. Member Michigan Society Sons of 
American Revolution. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Grosse He Country. Recrea- 
tions: golf, tennis, motoring, boating, swim- 
ming. Office: 316 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: "Wyburton, " Grosse He, Mich. 

SPENCER, Ralph, secretary and treasurer 
Dresden Brick Co.; born on farm, near Dres- 
den, O., Nov. 24, 1864; son of John and Vir- 
ginia (Frazier) Spencer; educated public and 
high schools, Frazeysburg, O.; Commercial Col- 
lege, Columbus; married, May 23, 1888, Sallie 
M. Mendenhall, of Frazeysburg. Has been con- 
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machinery business since 188S; traveling 
salesman out of Cleveland for a number of 
years; came to Detroit, 1902, as salesman for 
brick machinery; organized, 1909, Dresden 
Brick Co., of which is secretary and treas- 
urer. Independent Eepublican. Presbytei'ian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Build- 
ers' and Traders' Exchange. Clubs: Ex- 
change, Ohio. Recreations: raising fancy 
chickens, gardening. Office: 911 Hammond 
Bldg. Eesidence: 266 Ferry Ave. W. 

SPICE, Horace Lindley, insurance; born, 
Mansfield, O., May 27, 1851; son of Felix N. 
V. and Sarah H. (Lindley) Spice; educated 
in public and high schools of Mansfield and 
Columbus, O.; married at Baltimore, Md., 
Nov. 15, 1880, Mary Elizabeth Eichler; one 
son, Charles Gordon. Began active career as 
clerk in employ of Little Miami Ry. at Co- 
lumbus, 0., 1865; then clerk fast freight lines 
of Erie Ry. at Cleveland; entered service of 
Canton Sugar Refinery, Baltimore, Md., as 
chief accountant and confidential man, 1872; 
began in fire insurance agency business, 1880, 
conducting agency in Baltimore, removing to 
Clinton, la., 1890; became connected with the 
Germania Fire Insurance Co., 1894, was trans- 
ferred to Des Moines, 1896, and has been state 
agent and adjuster with headquarters at De- 
troit, since 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Masonic order, Detroit Commandery 
No. 1, K. T.; Ohio Society of Detroit. Office: 
1509 Ford Bldg. Residence: 123 Delaware 
Avenue. 

SPIEGEL, John S.; born, Greensburg, Pa., 
Feb. 1, 1854; son of William and Christine 
(Rau) Spiegel; attended Mt. Pleasant Insti- 
tute, Westmoreland County, Pa.; taught 
school for several years and for two years 
assisted his brother, who was county super- 
intendent of schools of Westmoreland Coun- 
ty; married at Pittsburgh, June 29, 1887, 
Elizabeth Semple; 3 sons: William S., J. El- 
wyn, Stanley C. Learned shirt manufacturing 
business with Geo. P. Ide Co., Troy, N. Y.; 
Detroit representative of the company, 1896- 
99, since president John S. Spiegel Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Democrat. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Recreation: home. Of- 
fice: 124 Cass Ave. Residence: 87 Edmund 
Place. 

SPIES, Frederick H., architect; born, 
Bueckeburg, Germany, 1855; son of John H. 
and Sophie Charlotte (Grimme) Spier; edu- 
cated in gymnasium at Bueckeburg and at 
technical school at Holzminden, graduating, 



1873; came to America, 1873; married at Ho- 
boken, N. J., 1878, Emilie S. Steeneck; chil- 
dren: Lulu (Mrs. Robt. A. Hatsell), Elsa, Fred- 
erick J., Hildegard. Architect at Detroit as 
member firm of Spier & Rohns, 1884-1913, 
Spier & Gehrke, since 1913. Designed Cham- 
ber of Commerce Bldg., the Law and Medi- 
cal buildings and Tappan Hall, of University 
of Michigan, all the principal stations on 
Michigan Central and Grand Trunk Ry. lines, 
St. Thomas ' Church, Ann Arbor, Sacred Heart 
of Mary Church, Detroit, etc. Member Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Mason (32°), 
Shriner; Odd Fellow. Member Harmonie So- 
ciety. Recreation: music. Office: 1317-1326 
Chamber of Commerce. Residence: 68 Hol- 
brook Ave. 

SPIIiLMAN, Harry St. Clair, mechanical 
and electrical engineer; born, Medina, O., 
June 8, 1881; son of Mark and Carrie (Let- 
terly) Spillman; descendant on father's side 
of Puritans, and of same family as John 
Brown; graduated Painesville High School, 
1901; degree of B.Sc, Case School of Ap- 
plied Science, Cleveland, O., 1905; married, 
Aug. 5, 1908, Laura Benson, of Painesville, 
O. Superintendent of construction, Mentor 
Knitting Mills, 1905-6; superintendent of con- 
struction, Geo. S. Rider & Co., Cleveland, 
1906-7; construction engineer. Power Dept., 
Detroit United Ry. Co., 1907-10; constructing 
engineer, Hudson Motor Car Co., Detroit, 
1910-11; construction and plant engineer. 
Continental Motor Manufacturing Co. since 
1911; vice-president Ellis Ford Manufactur- 
ing Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member of the 
American Society Mechanical Engineers. 
Member Palestine Lodge F. & A. M. Recrea- 
tions: fishing, bowling, general outdoor sports. 
Office: Jefferson & Bezner Aves. Residence: 
1537 2d Ave. 

SPITZLEY, William A., surgeon; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 29, 1873; son of Joseph and Louise 
(Sehmitz) Spitzley; A.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1895, M.D., 1897; senior assistant in sur- 
gery. University of Michigan, 1897-1901; post- 
graduate work, Vienna, Berlin, London, Paris; 
married, Sept. 5, 1900, Florence Hayes, of 
Detroit. Practiced in Detroit since 1902; 
surgeon to Harper Hospital, Woman's Hos- 
pital, Tuberculosis Hospital; junior surgeon. 
Children's Hospital. First lieutenant, Medical 
Reserve Corps, U. S. Army. Republican. Fel- 
low College of Surgeons; member Detroit 
Academj'^ of Medicine, Wayne County Medi- 



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cal Society, Michigan State Medical Society, 
American Medical Association, Mississippi 
Valley Medical Association, American Medical 
Association of Berlin, Germany, Psi Upsilon, 
Nu Sigma Nu. Clubs: University, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. Eesidence: 
310 Agnes Ave. 

SPRAGUE, William Cyrus; moved to Chi- 
cago; see Vol. 1908. * 

SPBANGEB, Michael Joseph, physician; 
born, Munchen, Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 23, 
1845; son of Laurence and Mary Spranger; 
came to America, with parents, 1849; edu- 
cated in public schools of Pittsburgh, Pa., St. 
Vincent's College, Pa., Cleveland Homeo- 
pathic College, 1864-65, and Detroit Homeo- 
pathic College, M.D., 1871; married at New 
Baltimore, Mich., Apr. 25, 1866, Philomena 
Satty; children: Mrs. Ida Rodgers, Louisa 
(Mrs. Fred E. Gregory). Democrat. Began 
practice at New Baltimore, 1866; removed to 
Detroit, 1867, and has continually engaged in 
practice (liberal school), specializing in 
chronic diseases; member medical staff of 
Grace Hospital. Member Wayne County and 
Michigan State Medical societies, American 
Institute of Homeopathy. Clubs: Detroit, 
Quarter Century. Recreation: music (zither). 
Address: 398 Jefferson Ave. 

SPRATT, John Charles; born, Poughkeep- 
sie, N. Y., Mar. 31, 1856; son of William and 
Mary A. (McDermott) Spratt; educated in 
public schools of Poughkeepsie; married at 
Poughkeepsie, 1881, Mary E. Shanahan. Be- 
gan active career in drug store, Poughkeepsie, 
and became manager of the drug store of P. 
M. Howard, of Poughkeepsie; has been iden- 
tified with Park, Davis & Co. since 1888, and 
manager of the sales department of the com- 
pany since 1895. Appointed member Munici- 
pal Art Commission by Mayor Cobb, 1896. 
Roman Catholic. Member Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: horticulture and floriculture. Office: 
Atwater and McDougall Sts. Residence: 497 
East Grand Boul. 

STAKL, John Clarence, Jr., architect; born, 
Detroit, July 14, 1876; son of John C. and 
Mary A. (Schaffler) Stahl; father and grand- 
parents on both sides came from Germany; 
graduate of grammar school, 1892, Central 
High School, 1897; architectural training in 
office and night schools in technics; married, 
Oct. 18, 1905, Anna Mary Riecker, of Alcona 
County, Mich.; children: Theodore Hubert, 
Ruth Constance. Practiced independently in 



Detroit, 1903-11; senior member of firm of 
Stahl & Kinsey, architects, C. K. Motl, asso- 
ciate, since Jan. 15, 1912; secretary Standard 
Lumber and Coal Co. since July 15, 1912. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Liberal 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Michigan 
Chapter American Institute of Architects. 
Club: Detroit Rotary. Recreation: country 
life. Office: 806 Gas Office Bldg. Residence: 
561 Cadillac Ave. 

STAIR, Edward D., newspaper publisher^ 
theatrical manager; born, Morenci, Mich.,. 
Mar. 29, 1859; son of Jacob and Maryette 
(Beekwith) Stair; educated in public schools 
of Morenci; married at New York City, July 
2, 1888, Grace Crookson; children: Edward 
D., Nancy. Began as a country newspaper 
publisher at Morenci, 1876, following it con- 
tinuously until he retired from ownership 
of Livingston Republican, at Howell, Mich.,, 
1888; entered theatrical management in New 
York, 1888, by producing a play he had writ- 
ten; reentered newspaper work by purchase 
of interest in Detroit Journal, 1901, and De- 
troit Free Press, 1906; still largely interested 
in theatrical investments, but gradually drop- 
ping active work. President Stair & Havlin 
Co. (a holding and booking corporation, own- 
ing and representing theaters throughout the 
United States and Canada, about 200 theaters 
in all; president Detroit Journal Co., De- 
troit Free Press, U. S. Amusement Co., Ma- 
jestic Theater Co. (Brooklyn), La Fayette 
Amusement Co. (Washington), etc.; director 
Old Detroit National Bank, Detroit Trust Co., 
Detroit National Bank of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, Country (Detroit),, 
Green Room and Oakland Golf (New York). 
Recreations: golf and motoring. Office: Free 
Press Bldg. Residence: 1123 Woodward Ave. 

STAIiEY, John Wilson, vice-president First 
National Bank of Detroit; born, Danville, Pa., 
Apr. 6, 1871; son of John and Mary Lewis 
(Wilson) Staley; A.B., Albion College, 1892; 
married, Dec. 21, 1907, Harriet Esther Bewick, 
of Detroit; one daughter, Elizabeth. Entered 
service of First National Bank of Detroit, 
1892, as assistant receiving teller; after fill- 
ing various positions was appointed assistant 
cashier, June, 1908; elected vice-president in 
June, 1912. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. 
Clubs: Bankers', Bloomfield Hills Country, 
University. Recreation: sailing. Office: First 
National Bank. Residence: Grosse Pointe, 
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STAIiKEE, George Harrison; born S. Mil- 
t'ord, Yorkshire, Eng., Feb. 16, 1856; son of 
Thomas and Katherine Mary (Harrison) 
Stalker; brought to America in infancy; ed- 
ucated public schools; married, Mar. 24, 1880, 
Georgiana Louise Nellis, of Mt. Clemens, 
Mich.; children: John Nellis, Thomas Arthur, 
Eleanor. Began, 1874, with F. Wetmore & Co., 
crockery dealers; became bookkeeper with 
Alger, Smith & Co., lumber dealers, 1882, sec- 
retary since 1907; also secretary Manistique 
Lumbering Co. Eepubliean. Methodist. Rec- 
reation: baseball. Office: 1203 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 450 Putnam Ave. 

STANDAET, Henry Winslow, manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, May 21, 1875; son of 
Henry Winslow and Flora Belle (Van Huson) 
Standart; educated in Detroit public schools, 
Detroit School for Boys, University of Mich- 
igan; married at Kittanning, Pa., Feb. 25, 
1905, Eliza Phillips Mayers; one daughter, 
Margaret Phillips. Began active career in 
foundry of Detroit Malleable Co., Jan., 1897; 
organized, with others, the Northern Engi- 
neering Works, manufacturers of cranes, 
hoists and foundry machinery, Oct., 1899, and 
was elected secretary and treasurer of the 
company, in which offices he still continues. 
Also secretary and treasurer Detroit Engi- 
neering Works, Detroit Crane and Hoist Co., 
Northern Crane Works, Ltd., of Walkerville, 
Ont.; vice-president Witchell Sheill Co.; di- 
rector Detroit United Bank. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member U. S. Navy, on 
board U. S. S. Yosemite at time of Spanish- 
American War. Presbyterian. Member Sig- 
ma Phi. Clubs: Detroit, Yondotega, Univer- 
sity, Country, Detroit Racquet and Curling, 
Old Club. Recreations: outdoor diversions. 
Office: Northern Engineering Works. Office: 
2 Chene St. Residence: 730 Jefferson Ave. 

STANDAET, Joseph G.; born, July 17, 
1834; died, June 14, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

STANDAET, Joseph Gardner; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 27, 1879; son of Henry Winslow 
and Flora Belle (Van Huson) Standart; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit up to 1892; 
St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H., 1892-95; 
public schools of Detroit, 1896-98, University 
of Michigan, 1898-1903, graduating, degree 
of LL.B., 1903; married, Apr. 28, 1908, Elea- 
nor K. Garron, of Toronto; children: James 
W., Joseph G., Jr. In practice in Detroit since 
•June, 1903; member law firm of Moore, Stan- 
dart & Drake, 1905-8; since president National 
Loan and Investment Co. Republican. Rep- 



resentative state legislature, 1907-8, Clubs: 
Detroit, University, Country, Detroit Racquet 
and Curling. Recreations: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 204 Griswold St. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Village. 

STANDAET, Nelson K., optometrist; born, 
Franklin, Lenawee Co., Mich., May 15, 1866; 
son of John Lowell and Penelope (Kennedy) 
Standart; descended from Alfred Standart, 
purser in the English Navy, who died, 1766, 
and was buried at sea; educated district 
school and Raisin Valley Seminary, Lenawee 
County, Mich.; married, Sept. 19, 1888, Jennie 
M. Ross, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Aldine. Be- 
gan active career as machinist's apprentice. 
1884; became connected as a clerk with Stan- 
dart Bros., wholesale hardware, 1886; with 
Johnston Optical Co., as traveling salesman, 
1890, with E. Kirstein's Sons Co., Rochester, 
N. Y., as traveling salesman, 1893. Entered 
business for self, 1895, as optician and opto- 
metrist; also state agent for General Acous- 
tic Co., manufacturers of dictagraph acousti- 
con Turner telephone, since 1903; proprietor 
Nelson K. Standart, optometrist and opti- 
cian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Member Board of Regents, American Associa- 
tion of Opticians; member Scientific Section, 
American Association of Opticians (special 
certificate of life membership in recognition 
of distinguished services), Detroit Institute 
of Science. Special student of psychology. 
Mason; member Brotherhood of Light. Club: 
Rotary. Recreation: gardening. Office: 255 
AVoodward Ave. Residence: 126 Massachu- 
setts Ave. 

STANDAET, Eobert Watson; born. Auburn, 
N. Y., June 12, 1846; son of Henry W. and 
Ann (Gardner) Standart; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Auburn; married at Brookline, 
Mass., 1876, Harriet C. Hyde; 2 sons: William 
Esty, Robert Watson, Jr. Came to Detroit, 
1863, and entered store established by his 
father and his two brothers, Joseph G. and 
George; was admitted to firm (Joseph G. 
and Robert W.) as Standart Bros., 1873, and 
became treasurer of the company upon its in- 
corporation as Standart Bros., Ltd., 1900; 
chairman after death of brother, 1912. Treas- 
urer Newsboys' Association. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Club: Country. Recrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: 155-169 Wood- 
bridge St. Residence: 99 Edmund PI. 

STANDAET, William Esty, wholesale hard- 
ware; born, Detroit, Oct. 25, 1880; son of 
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8tandart; educated Detroit public schools; 
entered Cornell University, in class 1904; mar- 
ried, Sept. 19, 1904, Jeannette B. Garrison, of 
Detroit. Has been identified with the hard- 
ware buBiness since 1901; vice-chairman and 
assistant general manager, Standart Bros., 
Ltd. Presbyterian. Member Chi Phi (Cor- 
nell). Clnb: Detroit Boat. Office: Standart 
Bros., Ltd. Residence: 171 Seyburn Ave. 

STANDISH, Frederick Dana; born, Eomeo, 
Mich., Nov. 15, 1852; son of John Dana Stand- 
ish (grandson of Samuel Standish of Massa- 
chusetts) and Emma Lee (Darrow) Standish 
of Connecticut; graduate Detroit High School, 
1866, and Mt. Pleasant Military Academy, 
K. Y., 1869; married at Detroit, Dec. 17, 1878, 
Carrie Hubbard; 2 sons: William Colburn, 
Sherwood Hubbard. Began as clerk with De- 
troit White Lead Works and Pappen McKillop 
Co. Assisted in organizing the Detroit Seat- 
ing Co., 1883, which was sold to Cleveland 
School Furniture Co., 1886, of which was 
director until sold to American School Furni- 
ture Co. (trust), in 1901. Engaged in manu- 
facture of paper boxes since 1892; treasurer, 
1902-6, since treasurer and secretary, Kurtz 
Paper Box Co. Served through Spanish-Amer- 
ican War as an officer in U. S. Navy, on U. 
S. S. Yosemite, the crew of which was 
awarded the Sampson Medal by special act 
of Congress; has been in command of the 
Naval Militia of Michigan since 1902. Mem- 
ber Sons of American Revolution, Naval and 
Military Order Spanish-American War. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Racquet and 
Curling, Old Club. Recreations: boating, curl- 
ing. OflSce: 59-65 Earned St. Residence: 212 
Seyburn Ave. 

STAKDISH, James D., secretary and treas- 
urer Hammond, Standish & Co.; born, Pon- 
tiac, Mieh., Nov. 12, 1849; son of John Dana 
and Emma Lee (Darrow) Standish; educated 
Detroit public schools and Kalamazoo Col- 
lege; married at Adrian, Mich., May 22, 1873, 
Jennie C. Hart; 2 children: Jane H. (Mrs. 
H. C. Van Voorhis, of Brookline, Mass.), 
James D., Jr. In employ of Standish & Ives 
and their successors, Standish & Co., 1867-72; 
assisted in organizing firm of Hammond, Stand- 
ish & Co., 1872, incorporated, 1880, packers 
and dealers in provisions, of which has since 
been eeeretary and treasurer. In 1881 he be- 
came Beeretary and treasurer of the G. H. 
Hammond Co., whose general offices were trans- 
ferred to Chicago in .1889, and he went 
there; when this company was merged into 



the National Packing Co., in 1902, he became 
secretary and treasurer of the latter, contin- 
uing until 1904; returned to Detroit and as- 
sumed his duties with Hammond, Standish & 
Co. Also vice-president Detroit Beef Co.; 
president Cattle Feeders' Loan Co., South 
Omaha, Neb.; director First National Bank, 
Security Trust Co.; vice-president Michigan 
Savings Bank, and of Stock Yards National 
Bank, South Omaha. Episcopalian. Member 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Country, Detroit Athletic. Recreation: golf. 
Office: 20th St. and M. C. R. R. Residence: 
74 Alfred St. 

STANDISH, W(illiam) Colburn; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 31, 1879; son of i'red Dana and 
Caroline (Hubbard) Standish; educated De- 
troit grammar schools; Central High School; 
University of Michigan, 1903; E.M., Michigan 
College of Mines, 1903; married, Oct. 27, 
1910, Marian Eddy, of Detroit; one son, Frank 
Eddy. In charge of Michigan State Mining 
Exhibit at Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
Louis, 1904; with Wolverine Manufactufing 
Co., Detroit, 1904-8; with Morgan & Wright, 
1908-11; became salesman with Detroit branch 
of United States Tire Co., Mar. 1, 1911, resi- 
dent manager since Dec. 1, 1912. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Psi Upsilon, Sigma 
Rho. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat, In- 
dian Village Tennis, The Players, Wolverine 
Automobile, Detroit Assemblies. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 245 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 185 Seyburn Ave. 

STANLEY, EUjah Henry, real estate; 
moved to Mexico; see Vol. 1908. 

STANIiEY, Louis Crandall, lawyer; born, 
Washington, D. C, Nov. 9, 1855; son of John 
Mix and Alice Morgan (English) Stanley; 
graduate University of Michigan, degree of 
A.B., 1876; married, Detroit, June 12, 1889, 
Jane C. Mahon; children: John Meddaugh, 
Sarah L 'Estrange, Alice Caroline, George 
Mahon. Admitted to bar, 1877, since prac- 
ticed in Detroit; attorney Grand Trunk Ry. 
System (Michigan) since 1877. Vice-president 
H. T. Wilson Coal Co.; director Norfolk & 
Chesapeake Coal Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan Bar Association, Delta Kappa Epsi- 
lon, University of Michigan Alumni Associa- 
tion of Detroit (president). Club: Detroit 
Boat. Office: 17 Buhl Blk. Residence: 49 
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STANSEI.L, Arthur D,, manufacturer and 
lawj'er; born, Detroit, Mar. 8, 1876; son of 
Hiram and Mary E. (Cole) Stansell; attended 
Cass Public School, 1882-90; Detroit High 
School, 1890-95; University of Michigan, 
1895-99, degree of B.L., 1899; Law Depart- 
ment, same university, 1899-1902, degree of 
LL.B., 1902; unmarried. Has practiced in 
Detroit since Jan. 2, 1903. Secretary and 
treasurer Bellevue Furnace Co. since April, 
1911. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Member Sigma Chi fraternity. 
32° Mason; member Palestine Lodge, Michi- 
gan Consistory, Clubs: Lawyers', University, 
University of Michigan Club of Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen. 
Recreation: yachting. Office: 703-711 Bellevue 
Ave. Residence: 30 Palmer Ave. W. 

STANTON, A. B.; see Vol. 1908. 

STANTON, Marvin Lee, wholesale dry 
goods; born, Detroit, Aug. 20, 1885; son of 
Marvin M. and Alice (Lee) Stanton; edu- 
cated in public schools, Detroit; Detroit Uni- 
versity School; Michigan Military Academy, 
Orchard Lake, Mich., 1905; married, Aug. 21, 
1905, Anna Fletcher, of Dayton, O.; 2 chil- 
dren: Marvin Lee, Jr., John Fletcher. Has 
been identified since 1905 with business estab- 
lished by father and still conducted under 
title of M. M. Stanton & Co.; succeeded 
father as proprietor and manager, upon 
death of latter, June 6, 1908. Independent in 
politics. Presbyterian. 32° Mason (Detroit 
Commandery No. 1, K. T.; Moslem Temple, 
A. A. O. N. M. S.). Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Tennis, Town. Recrea- 
tions: automobiling, boating, boxing, hunting. 
OflBce: 124 Jeflferson Ave. Residence: 108 
Park View Ave. 

STANTON, Marvin M., merchant; born. 
May 7, 1850; died, June 6, 1908; see Vol. 
1908. 

STAPLETON, William J., Jr., physician; 
born, Detroit, Dec. 25, 1876; son of William 
J. and Sarah M. (Maxfield) Stapleton; edu- 
cated in Welkin's public school; Detroit High 
School; Michigan College of Medicine and 
Surgery, graduating, degree of M.D., 1900; 
Ph.G., ' Detroit College of Medicine, 1902; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1907; married, 
Jan. 30, 1908, Mamie S. Ireland, of Detroit; 
2 children: David W., Sally K. Began prac- 
tice in Detroit, May 10, 1900; lecturer in med- 
ical jurisprudence Detroit College of Medi- 
cine; medical director Northern Assurance Co.; 
county physician Wayne County, 1906-7. Mem- 



ber Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation, Michigan Surgical and Pathological 
Society, etc. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner; member 
B. P. O. E. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Cosmopolitan, 
Noontide. Recreations: travel and books. 
Office: 176 Lafayette Boul. Residence: 266 
Seyburn Ave. 

STABK, Harold Montgomery, consulting 
engineer; born, Waddington, St. Lawrence 
Co., N. Y., Jan. 5, 1881; son of Charles Rus- 
sell and Florence B. (Montgomery) Stark; 
descended from Archibald Stark, founder of 
Manchester, N. H., and father of John Stark, 
who commanded at battle of Bennington in 
Revolutionary War, 1777; educated in Apple- 
ton (Wis.) High School; C.E., University of 
Wisconsin, 1902; married, Nov. 23, 1907, 
Jessie M. Taylor, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 1 son, 
John Carleton, born, Jan. 9, 1910. Began ac- 
tive career, 1901, with O'Keefe & Orbison, 
hydraulic engineers and mill constructors; 
with engineering department, Pennsylvania 
R. R., 1902-6; with Fort Wayne Electrical 
Works, as assistant superintendent of con- 
struction; then assistant manager, Boston of- 
fice, same company, and manager of Detroit 
office, 1906-12; in business for self as consult- 
ing engineer since 1912. Vice-president 
Palmer Burner Co. Served during Spanish- 
American War in Co. H, 203d N. Y. Vol. Inf., 
and as division orderly in 2nd Army Corps 
(held alternate appointment to U. S. Military 
Academy during this period). Non-partisan. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Engineering Society. Member 
Spanish-American War Veterans (Charles O. 
Baer Camp). Mason. Club: Exchange of De- 
troit. Recreations: motoring, golf, chess. Of- 
fice: 407 Bowles Bldg. Residence: 223 Glad- 
stone Ave. 

STARKWEATHER, Clifton C, manager 
Buick Motor Co.; born, Detroit, May 25, 1873; 
son of Christopher C. and Frances (Moore) 
Starkv/eather; family first known in America 
in 1642, and participated in Revolutionary 
War, War of 1812, Civil War; educated in 
Detroit public schools; Detroit High School 1 
year; graduated Smith Business College, 1888; 
married, Sept. 24, 1895, Ina Pauline Hatt, of 
Detroit; 1 daughter, Frances Moore. Began 
as clerk L. S. & N. S. R. R., Detroit, 1887-91; 
ticket agent, Wabash R. R., 1891-95; travel- 
ing salesman, W. J. Gould & Co., 1895-1900, 
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(all wholesale grocers) ; manager Buick Motor 
Co., Detroit branch, since 1908; also presi- 
dent Swales Sales Co, automobile accessories. 
Treasurer Detroit Auto Dealers' Association. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Co. A, Detroit Light Guard, 1st Eegiment, 
Michigan National Guard, 6 years. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian. Mason (president Golden 
Rule Class, Michigan Sovereign Consistory) ; 
member B. P. 0. Elks, United Commercial 
Travelers of America (past senior councillor 
Cadillac Council). Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Recreation Club (Au Sable 
River). Recreations: hunting, fishing. Office: 
750 Woodward Ave. Residence: 98 Alger Ave. 

STAEEET, Thomas C, timbered lands; 
born, Brampton, Ont., Feb. 9, 18.55; son of 
Andrew and Fanny (Merigold) Starret; edu- 
cated in public schools of Canada; married 
at Muskegon, Mich., June 2, 1880, Delphine 
Anderson; 4 children: Alza (wife of Dr. C. L. 
Chambers), Howard A., John W., Muriel. 
Went to Muskegon, from Canada, 1874, and 
tallied lumber for brother, Edgar; worked 
in store for Blodgett & Byrne, Holton, Mich., 
2 years, beginning, 1875, and became book- 
keeper and manager of their saw mill at 
Holton, continuing until 1880; bought the 
firm's store, ISSl, and saw mill was removed; 
bought another saw mill and manufactured 
lumber for 3 years; removed to Muskegon, 
1886, and worked as bookkeeper for Blodgett 
& Byrne and D. A. Blodgett (Mr. Byrne hav- 
ing died) ; was connected with Hovey & Mc- 
Cracken as bookkeeper and looking after 
ofiice business, beginning 1887 and continuing 
for 8 years; went to Arkansas, 1888, and in- 
vested in Arkansas pine lands; severed con- 
nections with Hovey & McCracken, 1895, then 
operated more extensively in pine lands of 
Arkansas and Louisiana, and entered into 
partnership with H. N. Hovey to buy pine 
lands; bought 70,000 acres in Arkansas, 30,- 
000 in Louisiana, 16,000 in Mississippi, and 
disposed of a large portion of same; bought 
20,000 acres in Oregon in 1906, the firm own- 
ing a billion feet of pine in 1907. President 
Siuslaw Boom Co., Acme, Ore. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Clubs: 
Detroit, Rushmere, Detroit Automobile. Rec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Office: 517 Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 140 W. Canfield Ave. 

STEABNS, Frederick Kimball, manufactur- 
ing pharmacist; born, Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 6, 
1854; son of Frederick and Eliza (Kimball) 
Stearns; educated in Patterson's Classical 



School; University of Michigan, 1873-76; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Oct. 16, 1878, Helen E. Sweet; 
4 children: Helen S. (now Mrs. Ralph M. 
Dyar), Frederick Sweet, Marjory, Alan 01- 
cott. Has been identified since the beginning 
of his active career with manufacture of 
pharmaceutical preparations; house estab- 
lished by his father, 1855, incorporated 1882, 
reincorporated 1912, and distributing its 
products to all countries of the world. Also, 
organized the Detroit Orchestral Association 
and was its president until 1910. Republican. 
Member Alpha Delta Phi. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Automobile of 
America (New York), Automobile of Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Athletic (president 4 years), 
Detroit Boat, Prismatic, University. Recrea- 
tions: athletics, motoring, tennis, music and 
drama, etc. Was president Detroit Baseball 
Club, 1887, also former vice-president Ameri- 
can Athletic Union. Office: Frederick Stearns 
& Co. Residence: Jefferson and Parker Aves. 

STEAENS, Frederick Sweet, manufacturer; 
born, Detroit, July 12, 1881; son of Frederick 
Kimball and Helen (Sweet) Stearns; edu- 
cated Montclair Military Academy, Mont- 
clair, N. J.; Lawrenceville School, Lawrence- 
ville, N. J.; University of Michigan (non- 
graduate) ; married, Apr. 21, 1909, Gertrude 
Boyer, of Detroit; children: Gertrude Sweet, 
Frederick Stearns, 2nd. Upon leaving college, 
1901, started in business with father's firm, 
Frederick Stearns & Co., manufacturing phar- 
macists; became New York manager same, 
and in 1908, director and assistant treasurer; 
treasurer of the company since January, 1913; 
also director Frederick Stearns & Co., of Can- 
ada, Ltd. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Psi Upsilon college fraternity. Clubs: De- 
troit, Aero of Michigan, Campfire of Michi- 
gan, Country, Detroit Racquet and Curling, 
Detroit Boat, Grosse Pointe Riding and Hunt, 
Detroit Assemblies, The Players, Fine Arts, 
University of Michigan Club. Recreations: 
golf, tennis, riding, motoring. Office: Fred- 
erick Stearns & Co. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich. 

STEAENS, Wayland D., manufacturing 
pharmacist; born, Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 13, 
1865; son of Norman and Helen J. (Dike) 
Stearns; educated in private and public 
schools, and High School, Montclair, N. J.; 
married, Feb. 6, 1897, Louise T. Mandell, of 
Detroit; 1 son, Walter M, Began at 18 a^ 
lielpsr, laborer and general worker, advancing 



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through various positions; was made superin- 
tendent F. Stearns & Co., Detroit, 1891; later 
assistant general manager, director, 2nd vice- 
president, 1910, general manager, 1911, vice- 
president and treasurer, 1912; now vice-presi- 
dent and general manager F. Stearns & Co., 
of Detroit; vice-president and treasurer F. 
Stearns & Co., of Canada, Ltd., Windsor, Ont. 
Progressive. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Indian Village, Drug 
and Chemical (New York). Eecreation: out- 
door sports. Office: Frederick Stearns & Co. 
Eesidence: 217 Seminole Ave. 

STECKER, Alfred J., president Stecker 
Electric & Machine Co.; born Pettisville, O., 
May 11, 1872; son of Frederick and Barbara 
(Miller) Stecker; educated in public schools, 
Ohio and Detroit; married, Feb. 24, 1892, 
Florence Goodall, of London, Eng.; 5 daugh- 
ters: Ruth, Florence, Dora, Be'rnice, Esther. 
Has resided in Detroit since 1882; began ac- 
tive career with Decker Electric Co., 1892; 
then successively with Peninsula Electric 
Light Co., the Detroit Electrical Works, and 
the Michigan Electrical Co.; organized, 1901, 
the Stecker Electric & Machine Co., manufac- 
turers electric equipment and the Eureka 
Electric Vacuum Cleaner, and has been presi- 
dent same since 1903. Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason; Palestine Lodge; King Cyrus 
Ch8,pter; Monroe Council; Detroit Command- 
ery No. 1, K. T.; Shriner. Club: Wolverine 
Automobile, Detroit Athletic, Underhill. Rec- 
reations: hunting, fishing, motoring. Office: 
34-36 Bates St. Residence: 112 Dexter Boul. 
Summer Home: Pine Lake, Oakland Co., Mich. 

STEIN, Edward F., county treasurer; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 5, 1869; son of Christopher and 
Mary C. (Renz) Stein; educated in public 
schools and business college, Detroit; married 
Margaret Hallinan, of Chicago, Oct., 1900; 2 
children: Margaret C, Conrad N. Learned 
plumbing and steamfitting trade and worked 
at it until 1890; professional baseball player, 
1890-1900, with Chicago Nationals and Brook- 
lyn Club; served as clerk in justice court, 
clerk in city clerk 's office and chief deputy 
sheriff of Wayne County; treasurer of Wayne 
County, 1913-15. Republican. Protestant. 
Mason; member B. P. O. Elks. Recreations: 
fishing, bowling, baseball. Office: County 
Bldg. Residence: 33 35th St. 

STEINBAUEE, Frederick M.; born, Sagi- 
naw, W. 8., Mich., Oct. 9, 1876; son of John 



and Margaret (Lucks) Steinbauer; educated 
in Saginaw High School; married, Dec. 31, 
1901, Beatrice H. Green, of Saginaw, W. S.; 
2 children: Eldon M., Gladys. Began in em- 
ploy of Saginaw Manufacturing Co., continu- 
ing 3 years; with Mershon Eddy Parker Co., 
Saginaw, 1901-5; became connected with the 
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., at 
Saginaw, 1905; came to Detroit for same com- 
pany, 1909, and continues as district agent. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit 
Life Underwriters' Association (executive 
board), Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason; 
member Knights of Pythias. Recreations: 
tennis, fishing, boating. Office: 613-620 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 238 Westminster Ave. 
STEINBRECHER, Albert Henry, physician ; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 11, 1858; son of John and 
Maria (Fuchs) Steinbrecher; early education 
in public and high schools, Detroit; M.D., 
Detroit College of Medicine, 1881; post-gradu- 
ate studies abroad and in New York; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Dec. 8, 1891, Julia D. Henkel;. 
children: Elsa, Albert. Practiced at St. Ig- 
nace, Mich., 1881-89, and in Detroit since 
1891; professor of practice of medicine, De- 
troit College of Medicine; member staff of 
St. Mary's Hospital. Republican. Member 
Wayne County and Michigan State Medical 
societies, American Medical Association. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason, 
K. T. Office: 507 Fine Arts Bldg. Residence: 
651 Trumbull Ave. 

STEINER, Louis; born, Wiirttemberg, Ger- 
many, Feb. 5, 1867; son of Carl and Christina 
(Staab) Steiner; educated in parochial 
schools, Germany; married, Aug. 5, 1890, Ma- 
tilda Klenk, of Wiirttemberg; 1 daughter: 
Helen. Lived in London, England, 4 years,, 
and there learned baker's trade; emigrated 
to United States, 1886; followed trade in Big 
Rapids, Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, 
Mich., 1886-88; located in Detroit, 1888, and 
worked for Wagner Baking Co. for 2 years; 
entered business on own account, 1891; now 
operates 4 stores in Detroit. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Master Bakers ' 
Club, German-American Society, Turn-Verein. 
Recreation: fishing. Office and Residence: 628 
Gratiot Ave. 

STELLWAGEN, August C, lawyer; born, 
Nieder Saulheim, Germany, Feb. 17, 1849; son 
of Michael and Anna E. (Endlich) Stell- 
wagen; came to America with parents at age 
of 2 years; educated in public schools of 
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uating 1869; B.A., Uuiversity of Michigan, 
1875; admitted to the bar, 1878; married, De- 
troit, Mar. 3, 1888, Bertha H. Fleming; 1 son, 
Karl D. Member law firm of Beakes, Cutch- 
eon & Stellwagen, 1878-82; now member Stell- 
wagen & MacKay. Chairman board of man- 
agers Union Trust Building Co.; vice-presi- 
dent Ypsilanti Savings Bank, Puritan Brick 
Co.; director Puritan Railroad Co., Puritan 
Iron Co., Prouty & Glass Carriage Co., Wayne, 
Mich., Dime Savings Bank, Globe Tobacco 
Co., Ohio Cement Co. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar As- 
sociation, American Geographic Society. Dem- 
ocrat. Congregationaliat. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Bankers ', Detroit Whist, Harmonic, Univer- 
sity of Michigan Club. Recreation: outdoor 
sports. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 127 Arden Park. 

STENDEL, Edwin A.; born, Detroit, Apr. 
.30, 1879; son of J. Louis and Clotilde H. 
(Baumeister) Stendel; educated in public 
school and Central High School, Detroit; un- 
married. Has been identified since 1890 with 
hardware business established by maternal 
grandfather, John Baumeister, in 1852; father 
succeeded to the business, and since his death, 
in 1887, it has been owned as family estate; 
manager same, title of J. L. Stendel, since 
1900. Republican. Lutheran. Member Retail 
Hardware Merchants' Association. Member 
Harmonie Society. Recreation: traveling. 
Office: 330 Gratiot Ave. Residence: 53 E. Can- 
field Ave. 

STEPHENS, Albert Leete, manufacturer; 
born, Romeo, Mich., Nov. 11, 1857; son of 
Henry and Clarinda (Leete) Stephens; edu- 
cated in public schools of Romeo; married at 
Romeo, Mar., 1884, Prances Harvey (died. 
Mar. 16, 1909); married, 2nd, Detroit, Oct. 4, 
1911, Mary Loree. Began active career with 
his father in manufacture of lumber, at age 
of 17, and filled positions in all branches of 
the business, from estimating to placing ou 
the market, up to 1895; has devoted his at- 
tention to real estate and corporate interests 
since 1895. President Wabash Portland 
Cement Co. (of Stroh, Ind.); director Detroit 
Fire and Marine Insurance Co., O. & W. 
Thum Co. (manufacturers of "Tanglefoot" 
Sticky Fly Paper, Grand Rapids, Mich.), 
Wayne County Savings Bank, First National 
Bank; director and member executive com- 
mittee Union Trust Co. Republican. Clubs: 
Detroit, Yondotega, Detroit Boat, Old Club, 
Detroit Country, Birmingham Country, Cale- 



don Mountain Trout, lugelwood, Can. Recrea- 
tions: hunting and fishing. Office: 1820 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 665 Jefferson Ave. 

STEPHENS, Alfred Foster; born on farm 
in Oakland Co., Mich., Sept. 15, 1869; son of 
Chalin and Margaret M. (Fiero) Stephens; 
educated in district schools of Oakland Co.; 
State Normal School, Fenton, Mich.; married, 
Sept. 15, 1908, Zella Perkins, of Detroit; 2 
children: Russell B., Frances Helen. Came 
to Detroit, 1890, and began manufacture of 
ice cream on own account; with Detroit 
Creamery Co., 1899-1907; founder, 1908, and 
president Arctic Ice Cream Co. Republican. 
Protestant. Office: 507-519 Grand River Ave. 
Residence: 1856 Scotten Ave. 

STEPHENS, Alva J.; born, Manistee, 
Mich., Sept. 23, 1868; son of George W. 
Stephens; educated in public schools of Mil 
ford, Mich.; married at Detroit, May 15, 
1901, Clara L. Reichle. Has been a resident 
of Detroit at different times since 1885; wan 
with Acme White Lead Works 3 years, and 
Bookkeepers' Publishing Co. 3 years; became 
connected with the Capewell Horse Nail Co., 
February, 1891, in Chicago, and has been 
manager at Detroit since January, 1897. 
Member Masonic order. Knights of Pythias, 
Elks. Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Fellowcraft. Rec- 
reations: bowling and outdoor sports. Office: 
69 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 315 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

STEPHENS, Henry, lumberman; died, 1910; 
see Vol. 1908. 

STEPHENS, T. Palmer; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 7, 1870; son of Roe and Sarah A. (De 
Long) Stephens; educated in public schools 
of Detroit and Episcopal Academy of Michi- 
gan, Detroit; married at Detroit, Sept. 7, 1892, 
Frances E. Candler (now deceased); 1 son, 
Walter De Long; married, 2nd, Detroit, Apr. 
12, 1904, Agnes A. Barry; 3 children: Roe J., 
Margaret B., Howard P. Began as clerk in 
McLellan & Anderson's Bank (now U. S. Sav- 
ings Bank), 1887; was with Strong, Lee & Co.. 
wholesale dry goods, 1888-91; became book- 
keeper Roe Stephens Manufacturing Co., 
manufacturers of valves and fire hydrants, 
1891, was later appointed assistant secretary, 
and after death of father, Jan. 18, 1897, was 
elected secretary and assistant treasurer; also 
secretary Detroit Ornamental Stone Co. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Exchange. Office: Roe Stephens Manufactur- 
ing Co. Residence: 35 Woodward Ave. Ter. 



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STEPHENS, Thomas H., oil and vinegar; 
born, Clifton, Mich., Jan. 20, 1863; son of 
Joseph H. and Elizabeth (Bishop) Stephens; 
educated in public schools of Michigan and 
Detroit Business University; married at Mil- 
waukee, Wis., Sept., 1893, Miss Evelyn G. 
llreenslade. Came to Detroit, 1883, and en- 
tered employ of John Greeuslade; bought his 
interests in 1889 and formed the Greenslade 
Oil Co., of which he is senior member. Ee- 
publiean. Unitarian. Mason (32°), Knight 
Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf. Eecreation: golf. Office: 38 Jefferson 
Ave. Eesidence: 99 Boston Boul. 

STEPHENSON, Chandler W., clergyman; 
born, Naperville, 111., Apr. 17, 1849; son of 
James K. and Mariah L. (Gilbert) Stephen- 
son; father's father came from England about 
1800; B.S., University of Kansas, 1879; mar- 
ried, Aug. 14, 1881, L. Alice Hathaway, of 
Yale, Mich.; children: Eev. F. W., Prof. E. A., 
Prof. O. W. and Nellie A. Ordained Method- 
ist Protestant ministry, 1883; pastor Franklin, 
Mich., 1881-85, Saginaw, 1885-93, Wellsville, 
O., 1893-99, LaPere, Mich., 1899-1901, Adrian, 
1901-5, Saginaw, 1905-10, Detroit since 1910. 
Prohibitionist. Member Phi Beta Kappa of 
Kansas State Universitj'. Eecreations: fish- 
ing, boating. Eesidence: 1156 Garfield Ave. 

STEPHENSON, Frank T. F., physician; 
born near Burlington, N. J., Nov. 20, 1874; 
son of Steelman and Alice Tyler (Eraser) 
Stephenson; graduate Au Sable High School, 
1891; special student in science Michigan 
Agricultural College, 1891-92; Ph.G., Phar- 
macy Department, Detroit College of Medi- 
cine, 1900; M.D., Medical Department, Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1901; married. Walker- 
ton, Ont., Can., Aug. 27, 1902, Helen J. 
Goodier; 1 daughter, Helen Goodier. Among 
Ojibwa Indians, rounding up for Carlisle In- 
dian School, 1892-93; taught school 3 years, 
principal High School, Tawas City, Mich., 
up to 1897; county commissioner of schools, 
Iosco Co., Mich., 1898-99; began practice of 
medicine in Detroit, 1901; adjunct professor 
organic and inorganic chemistry, Detroit Col- 
lege of Medicine, 1901-13; devotes consider- 
able time to research and expert chemical 
work. Eepublican. Baptist. Member Society 
of Detroit Chemists, Wayne County and 
Michigan State Medical societies, American 
Medical Association, Detroit Medical Club, 
American Chemical Society, American Elec- 
tro-Chemical Society, Phi Eho Sigma. Mason. 



Eecreation: bass fishing. Office and Eesi- 
dence: 469 Trumbull Ave. 

STERLING, Ruluff E.; born. Sterling's 
Mills, Mich., Apr. 20, 1858; son of Leander 
and Sarah (Van Vlack) Sterling; educated in 
public schools of Wayne Co., Mich.; married 
at Buffalo, N. Y., 1892, Sarah A, Thomas; 1 
daughter, Euth. Began active career in cloth- 
ing business at Ypsilanti, Mich., continuing 
until 25; then engaged for 10 years in retail 
shoe business at Escanaba, Mich.; located in 
Detroit, 1892, and became member of firm of 
McEae & Eoberts Co.; one of the organizers 
of the Sterling & Skinner Manufacturing Co., 
1902, and has since been president of the 
company; director Detroit Motor Casting Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit Golf, Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: 
golf. Office: East Grand Boul. and Russell St, 
Eesidence: 85 King Ave. 

STERN, Milford, lawyer; born. New York, 
Feb. 22, 1882; son of Nathan and Rebecca 
(Amberg) Stern; descended from long line of 
rabbis (Dr. Ehinehertz, on maternal side, was 
chief Eabbi of Poland 200 years ago) ; gradu- 
ated in public schools of New York, 1896; B.A., 
College of the City of New York, 1902 (dur- 
ing part of the time at college was editor of 
the Literary Eeview, college publication) ; 
studied music in the Virgil Conservatory, 
New York; post-graduate work in New York 
University; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1908; married, July 5, 1905, Mollie S. Sill- 
man, of Detroit; children: Phillip S., Jose- 
phine S. Teacher in public and high schools 
and conductor literary agency in New York 
for several years; admitted to Michigan bar, 
1908, and since in practice in Detroit; presi- 
dent and manager, Eiverview Park Co.; vice- 
president System Clothing Co., Davis Coal 
and Coke Co.; director Eiverview Box Ball 
Co.; secretary Joy Amusement Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in 
politics. Member Omega Pi Alpha, Delta 
Phi Delta college fraternities. Loyal Order 
Moose (officer Lodge No. 893), B. P. O. E. 
Eecreations: music, motoring, travel. Office: 
705 Free Press Bldg. Eesidence: 135 East 
Grand Boul. 

STEVENS, Arthur Erwin; born, Detroit, 
Dec. 19, 1866; son of John and Mary (Covert) 
Stevens; first American ancestor settled in 
Connecticut in 1662; educated in public and 
high schools, Detroit; married Susie Gwendo- 
lyn Brodie, of Detroit, Sept. 24, 1890; chil- 
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chants and Manufacturers National Bank of 
Detroit, 1884-88; bookkeeper Paige «& Stra- 
chan, wholesale paper dealers, 1889-98; treas- 
urer of Paige & Chope Co. from 1S9S, and of 
successor, the Chope-Stevens Paper Co., to 
the present time; also president George B. 
Stevens Insurance Co.; vice-president Masonic 
Temple Association. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Presbyterian. Member Na- 
tional Paper Trade Association, Sons of 
American Revolution. Mason; Palestine 
Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, Detroit Com- 
raandery, Michigan Sovereign Consistory. 
Member Business Men's Club Y. M. C. A. 
Recreation: outdoor sports. Office: 12-18 
Woodbridge St. E. Residence: 730 2nd Ave. 
STEVENS, Frederic Beckwith, manufactur- 
er; born. Canton, Conn., Sept. 24, 1855; son of 
Samuel and Mary Anne (Beckwith) Stevens; 
graduate Williston Seminary, East Hampton, 
Mass.; married at Detroit, Apr. 20, 1880, 
Anne E. Shipman. Has been engaged as man- 
ufacturer of foundry facings and supplies, 
Detroit, since 1882. Director First National 
Bank. Liberal Democrat. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Active 33° 
Mason. Club: Detroit. Recreation: research 
work. Office. Lamed and 3rd Sts. Residence: 
G9 Eliot St. 

STEVENS, Frederick Waeir, lawyer; 
moved to New York; see Vol. 1908. 

STEVENS, Henry Glover, secretary Ste- 
vens Land Co.; born, Detroit, Jan. 18, 1879; 
son of William Henry and Ellen (Petherick) 
Stevens; educated Thatcher School, Nordhofif, 
Cal.; Hill School, Pottstown, Pa.; Ph.B., Shef- 
field Scientific School (Yale), 1902; M.F. 
(Master of Forestry), Yale Forest School, 
1903; unmarried. Secretary Stevens Land 
Co., Ltd., since 1906; assistant treasurer Iron 
Silver Mining Co. Member board of directors 
Babies' Milk Fund, Detroit School of Design, 
Ford Republic. Clubs: Detroit Tennis, Coun- 
try, Detroit Boat, Fine Arts, University, 
Players, Racquet, Fellowcraft, Golf, Wolver- 
ine, Bloomfield Hills Country. Ofiice: 615 
Stevens Bldg. Residence: 1075 Woodward 
Avenue. 

STEVENS, Mark Burnham, shoe merchant; 
born, Detroit, Oct. 23, 1849; son of John and 
Mary Baker (Covert) Stevens; educated in 
public schools; married, Ist, Annie Adams, 
Sept. 10, 1874 (deceased, July 13, 1901); mar- 
ried, 2nd, at Detroit, Nov. 23, 1904, Emily 
Gilmore; 2 children: Mark C, Emily G. Be- 
gan active career Feb. 4, 1865, as cashier of 



same house with which he has since been 
identified; admitted to firm, R. H. Fyfe & Co., 
1869, firm incorporated, 1910, and since treas- 
urer. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member Fine Arts 
Museum of Detroit. Clubs: Detroit, Church. 
Recreations: fond of music and reading. Of- 
fice: 183-185 Woodward Ave. Residence: 545 
Jefi'erson Ave. 

STEVENS, RoUin Howard, physician; born, 
Blenheim, Ont., Can., Jan. 7, 1868; son of 
Nathan H. and Ada Jane (Burk) Stevens; 
educated in public schools until 12; Chatham 
(Ont.) public and high schools; Toronto Uni- 
versity senior matriculation. May, 1886; en- 
tered Homoeopathic College of University of 
Michigan, 1886, graduating, M.D., 1889; On- 
tario College of Physicians and Surgeons, 
1889; house surgeon Grace Hospital, Detroit, 
1889-1891; Leland Stanford, Jr., University, 
California, 1902; Finsen's Medicinske Lysin- 
stitut, Copenhagen, Denmark, and post-gradu- 
ate work, skin diseases, Vienna, Berlin, Ham- 
burg and London, 1902-3; married at Lapeer, 
Mich., Mar. 16, 1892, Mary E. Thompson, 
A.B., M.D.; 1 daughter, Frances E. Has been 
connected with Grace Hospital as follows: 
Attending pathologist, 1894-96, gynecologist, 
1896-1900, dermatologist, since 1902, roent- 
genologist, since 1905; dermatologist and 
roentgenologist, German Polyclinic Detention 
Home; lecturer on skin diseases Homoeopathic 
College at University of Michigan to 1908. 
Member Detroit Homoeopathic Practitioners ' 
Society, (president, 1904-5); Michigan Stats 
Homoeopathic Society, National Society of 
Physical Therapeutics (vice-president, 
1905-7), American Roentgen Ray Society 
(president, 1907), College of Physicians and 
Surgeons of Ontario. Member Detroit Insti- 
tute of Science, Wayne County Medical Soci- 
ety, Michigan State Medical Society, Ameri- 
can Medical Society, Detroit Society for Sex 
Hygiene (president) ; honorary member Ohio 
State Homoeopathic Medical Society. Member 
Board of Trustees Church of Our Father, Col- 
lege Equal Suffrage League, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Unitarian. Secretary-treasurer 
board of trustees Boys' Home and d'Arcam- 
bal Association. Member Oriental Lodge, 
F. & A. M. Office: 623 Stevens Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 23 Pingree Ave. 

STEVENS, Stanley G.; real estate and in- 
surance; born, Chicago, 1875; son of Enoch B. 
and Elizabeth (Larminie) Stevens; educated 
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North Carolina; married, Detroit, 1901, Flor- 
ence O. Jackson; children: S. Larminie, Eoger 
L., Harlow D. Began active career in service 
of the U. S. Weather Bureau, Wilmington, N. 
C, continuing 2 years; came to Detroit, 1896, 
and associated with W. S. Rathbone in busi- 
ness; became partner, 1903, and is secretary 
W. S. Rathbone Land Co., Ltd., and member 
of Rathbone & Stevens; manager Home Con- 
struction Co.; director Northern Assurance 
Co. (Detroit), First State Bank, Durant, Okla. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republi- 
can. Congregationalist. Club: Detroit Tennis. 
Recreation: tennis. Office: 314 Moffat Blk. 
Residence: 28 Hendrie Ave. 

STEVENS, William P.; born, Detroit, Sept. 
29, 1871; son of William H. and Ellen (Peth- 
erick) Stevens; graduate Yale University, 
degree of A.B., 1893; married Mary Flinn, 
Feb., 1911; 1 daughter, Anne. Became asso- 
ciated with his father in managing property 
interests of the latter, 1893, and since death 
of his father, in 1901, has acted as manager 
of the estate. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Boat, Country, Old Club. Office: 615 
Stevens Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe 
Farms, Mich. 

STEVENSON, Charles Hugh, 1 a w y e r, 
writer; born, Snow Hill, Md., Dec. 6, 1869; 
son of Hugh Saunders and Jane Catharine 
(Bailey) Stevenson; student Lehigh Univer- 
sity, 1886-88; Columbian (now George Wash- 
ington) University, 1894-99; LL.M., 1897, 
D.C.L., 1899; married, Apr. 21, 1909, Eliza- 
beth, daughter of Richard Helson, of Detroit; 
1 son, Charles Hugh, .Jr. Assistant U. S. Fish 
Commission, 1891-1909; special agent Bureau 
of Census, 1909. Member Washington Eco- 
nomic Society, Detroit Zoological Society, 
Michigan Authors' Association, American 
Statistical Association, Archaeological Insti- 
tute of America, American Historical Society, 
American Fisheries Society. Awarded Smith- 
sonian Prize at Fourth International Fishery 
Congress, 1908. Lecturer Lehigh University, 
1909. Author: International Regulation of 
Fisheries on the High Seas, 1909; The Pearl 
Book (with Dr. George Frederick Kunz), 
1908; Preservation of Fishery Products; For- 
eign Fishery Trade; The Shad Fisheries; Fish- 
ery Legislation; Oyster Industries; Fishery 
Products in Arts and Industries; and numer- 
ous other reports and articles related to the 
fisheries. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Fine 
Arts, Detroit. Recreations: golf, automobil- 



ing. Office: 1213 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 27 Edison Ave. 

STEVENSON, Elliott Grasette, lawyer; 
born, Middlesex Co., Can., May 18, 1856; son 
of William and Mary (McMurray) Stevenson; 
removed to Port Huron, Mich., in early child- 
hood; educated in public schools of Port 
Huron, and Academy at London, Ont.; mar- 
ried at Port Huron, 1879, Emma A. Mitts; 
children: George E., Helen S. (Mrs. T. P. 
Pineard), Kenneth. Studied law in office of 
O'Brien & Atkinson, Port Huron; was ad- 
mitted to practice, Dec, 1877, and became 
partner of firm of Atkinson & Stevenson, the 
firm becoming Stevenson & Phillips, 1885; 
removed to Detroit, 1887, and became mem- 
ber of firm of Dickinson, Thurber & Steven- 
son; practiced alone, 1896-99; senior member 
of firm of Stevenson, Merriam, Eldredge & 
Butzel, 1899-1902; member of firm of Dickin- 
son, Stevenson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel, 
1902-8, Stevenson, Carpenter & Butzel, 1908- 
13; since of Stevenson, Carpenter, Butzel & 
Backus. Vice-president Union Trust Co., To- 
ronto; director First National Bank, Detroit. 
Elected prosecuting attorney St. Clair Co., 
1878, and reelected, 1880; elected mayor of 
Port Huron, 1885; chairman Democratic State 
Central Committee, 1894-96; delegate to Dem- 
ocratic National Convention, Chicago,. 1896, 
and supported Mr. Bryan. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason, K. T.; member Knights of 
Pythias, I. O. Foresters. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: farming 
and raising fine stock. Office: 1324 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 91 Eowena St. 

STEVENSON, James S., general manager 
Berry Brothers, varnish manufacturers; born, 
Kilbarchan, Scotland, Dec. 29, 1856; son of 
James and Isabella (Stewart) Stevenson; ed- 
ucated village school, Kilbarchan; Paisley 
Grammar School; University of Glasgow; 
married, Maude Duncan, of Sarnia, Ont., Can. 
Began business career as chemist for the 
Newcastle Chemical Works, Ltd., at Newcas- 
tle-on-Tyne, Eng., continuing for 7 years; 
then warden municipality of Turtle Moun- 
tain, Man., Can., 5 years; came to Detroit, 
1887, and was engaged as chemist for Berry 
Brothers; held various positions with the 
firm, becoming assistant general manager, 
1910, general manager since Jan., 1913; also 
vice-president Kelsey Wheel Co. Served as 
lieutenant, 1st Artillery Volunteers, New- 
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Member National Varnish Association (direc- 
tor). 32° Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Detroit Motor Boat, Drug and Chem- 
ical (New York). Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: Berry Brothers, Detroit. Residence: 
123 Atkinson Ave. 

STEWABT, Albert Edwin; born, Harsen's 
Island, Mich., Sept. 23, 1847; son of Garrett 
G. and Charlotte (Kendrick) Stewart; edu- 
cated in public schools; married at Detroit, 
June 19, 1884, Minnie E. Tietsort; children: 
Lillian Beers, Herbert Lesher, Albert Edwin, 
Jr. Born and reared on a farm; served in 
22nd Michigan Volunteers, in Civil War, 2 
years, 1864-65; worked on the docks at Sagi- 
naw, Mich., 1866, and was employed as clerk 
in country store, St. Clair Co., 1867-68; wheels- 
man on lake tug on Detroit and St. Clair riv- 
ers, became first mate of the vessel and vessel 
master, 1876-92; assisted in organization of 
the Stewart Transportation Co., 1892; vice- 
president and general manager same, 1892- 
1913; since president. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member State Legislature, 
1897-99; supervisor of properties for Board 
of Education, Detroit, since May, 1907. Re- 
publican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Member Detroit Post, G. A. R. Recreation: 
country life. Office: Board of Education, 50 
Broadway. Address: 93 Garfield Ave. 

STEWAET, Alexander Lawrence, manufac- 
turer; born, Brussels, Ont., Can., Feb. 7, 1867; 
son of Daniel and Ann Emeline (Bechtel) 
Stewart; educated public schools of Ontario; 
married, Aug. 14, 1898, Agnes L. Greer, of 
Lucknow, Ont.; 1 adopted daughter, Gladys 
Jean. Engaged in blacksmithing about 7 
years, to 1892; came to Detroit and secured a 
position with the J. E. BoUes Iron and Wire 
Works; began as a helper at the bench and 
advanced to department foreman and was 
superintendent of the entire plant for several 
years; president and general manager Detroit 
Architectural Iron Works Co., manufacturers 
of architectural and ornamental iron, since 
July 1, 1909. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Independent Order of Foresters. Greatly 
interested in church and Sunday School work 
and now superintendent of the Immanuel 
Presbyterian Sunday School. Recreations: 
outdoor life; loves to roam in the woods; 
amateur photographer. Office: Isabella and E 
Sts. Residence: 415 Hubbard Ave. 

STEWAET, James Andrew; born, Colum- 
biana Co., O., Apr. 3, 1875; son of James and 
Rebecca (McCrea) Stewart; educated in dis- 



trict schools, Columbiana Co.; married, Sept. 
3, 1896, Elizabeth Jones, of Alliance, O.; 1 
son, Harold Andrew. Began in manufactur- 
ing department of Alliance Pants Co., at Alli- 
ance; became superintendent of the plant, 
continuing until 1897; salesman for the Stand- 
ard Sewing Machine Co., of Cleveland, travel- 
ing in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, 1897-98; 
local manager. Standard Sewing Machine Co., 
Detroit, 1898-1906; salesman for Universal 
Button Fastening & Button Co., 1906-8; sales 
manager, 1908-12, and general manager same, 
since Jan., 1912. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Recre- 
ations: automobiling, farming, hunting. Of- 
fice: 680 Fort St. W. Residence: 149 Grand 
Avenue W. 

STEWAET, Eobert, clergyman; born, Well- 
ington Co., Ont., Can., Aug. 13, 1867; son of 
David and Christina (McFarlane) Stewart, 
both of whom came from Scotland to Onta- 
rio, in 1851; educated in public schools; Col- 
legiate Institute, Guelph, Ont.; matriculated 
for Toronto University, June, 1893; attended 
Kentucky University (now Transylvania Uni- 
versity) and College of the Bible, for 5 years, 
graduating from College of the Bible (no 
degrees conferred in the college) and from 
Transylvania University with degree of A.B., 
1898; married, Nov. 2, 1898, Bertha Florence 
Page, of Toronto, Can.; 1 daughter, Helen. 
Ordained to ministry of Christian (Disciples 
of Christ) Church, 1898; pastor First Church, 
Knoxville, Tenn., 1898-1906, First Church, 
Rochester, N. Y., 1907-12, Woodward Avenue 
Church, Detroit, since Mar., 1912. Trustee 
Keuka College, N. Y., 1910-12. Recreation: 
traveling. Residence: 238 Hazelwood Ave. 

STEWAET, Eobert Stuart, consulting elec- 
trical engineer; born, Detroit, Sept. 10, 1869; 
son of Morse and Isabella G. B. (Duffield) 
Stewart; public and high school education, 
Detroit; A.B/,, Princeton University, 1891, 
E.E. and M.A., 1894; married at Bourdon, 
Cheshire, Eng., Annie Holroyd, Sept. 30, 1912. 
Assistant engineer Public Lighting Commis- 
sion, Detroit, 1894-97; was with Westinghouse 
Electric and Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh, 
1897-1901; with the British Westinghouse 
Electrical and Manufacturing Co., Manches- 
ter, Eng., 1901-4; consulting electrical engi- 
neer at Detroit, since 1904. Democrat. Pres- 
byterian. Member American Institute of 
Electrical Engineers. Clubs: University, 
Country, Detroit Boat. Recreation: athletic 



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sports. Office: 814 Penobscot Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 440 Jefferson Ave. 

STICKNEY, Clement R., lawyer; born, Ley- 
den, Franklin Co., Mass., Oct. 14, 1866; son of 
Warren B. and Olive Baldwin (Darling) 
Stickney; educated in public schools, Boston; 
Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School; A.B., Uni- 
A^ersity of Michigan, 1889; married, Dec. 24, 
1896, Grace H. Eobinson, of Detroit. Began 
practice in Detroit, 1893; practiced in Chi- 
cago, 1896-1906; returned to Detroit, 1906; 
practices in all courts and before Department 
of Interior, Washington, D. C; specializes in 
patent law. Progressive. Member Michigan 
Patent Law Association (vice-president). 
Eecreation: fishing: Office: 37 Congress St. W. 
Eesidence: 682 4th Ave. 

STIELEB, Ernest C, lawyer; born. Bran- 
ford, Conn., Mar. 12, 1883; son of Charles K. 
and Caroline (Mann) Stieler; educated Bran- 
ford High School; Yale Business College, New 
Haven, Conn., 1902; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1909; unmarried. Served as auditor Mal- 
leable Iron Fittings Co., Branford, Conn., 5 
years; collection and legal department, Edison 
Illuminating Co., of Detroit, 2 years; with 
legal department, Grand Trunk Ey., Detroit, 
1 year; member firm of Gittins & Stieler since 
1909. Member Lawyers' Club of Detroit, De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Progressive; treas- 
urer of the Progressive Party for Wayne 
County, Mich., 1912-13. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Delta Phi Delta legal fraternity, National 
Greeters of America. Club: Detroit Yacht. 
Becreations: motoring, sailing, fishing, shoot- 
ing. Office: 728 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: Charle- 
voix Hotel. 

STIMSON, Edward I., real estate; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 17, 1859; son of Benjamin Q-. 
and Cordelia (Ives) Stimson; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; Patterson's School, 
Detroit; Law Department, University of 
Michigan, graduating, degree of LL.B., 1879; 
married at Detroit, Jan. 4, 1880, Fa'nnie L. 
Noble (died, Nov. 11, 1910); married, 2nd, 
Aug. 27, 1912, Lucia Weed Smith, daughter 
of the late Bradford Smith; 3 sons: Edward 
N., George W., Frank W. In practice of law, 
at Detroit, 1880; in real estate business since 
1882; specializes in selling of factories and 
factory sites. Eepublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Masonic order, Knights Templar, 
Shrine. Office: 214 Moffat Blk. Eesidence: 
'65 Hazelwood Ave. 

STOCK, Arthur J., general insurance; born, 
Peterboro, Ont., Can., July 19, 1873; son 



of John and Laura Catherine (Bamford) 
Stock; educated in public schools, London, 
Ont.; married, Sept. 1, 1897, Florence Abel, 
of Windsor, Ont.; 2 sons: Thompson, Arthur 
James, Jr. In insurance business since 1903. 
Eepublican. Member Central M. E. Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Credit Men's Association, State and National 
Association of Fire Insurance Agents, Detroit 
Board of Fire Underwriters. Mason (32°), 
K. T., Shriner, Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 24- 
Hour Club, Y. M. C. A. Eecreations: travel, 
automobiling. Office: 801 Free Press Bldg. 
Eesidence: 44 Josephine Ave. 

STOCK, Walter A,, vice-president Michigan 
Street Car Advertising Co.; born, London, 
Eng., Nov. 25, 1869; son of John and Laura 
(Bamford) Stock; educated in public schools, 
Peterboro and London, Ont., Can.; mar- 
ried, Aug. 19, 1903, Minnie Crandall, of De- 
troit; 1 son, Crandall. Came to America, 1872; 
began active career in employ of wholesale 
drug house in London, Ont.; came to Detroit, 
1890, and was connected with Farrand, Wil- 
liams & Clark, wholesale drugs, 5 years; be- 
came identified with the Michigan Street Car 
Advertising Co., 1896, and vice-president of 
same since 1903; also secretary and treasurer 
Iron Ox Eemedy Co., Wonderful Dream Salve 
Co. Eepublican. Methodist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Y. M, C. A. 
Eecreations: interested in athletic sports. 
Office: 83 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 119 Hague 
Avenue. 

STOCKABD, Joel Louis, bonds; born in or 
near Corsicana, Tex., Aug. 11, 1883; son of 
James Harvey and Louisa A. (Staaden) 
Stockard; educated in high school, Dawson. 
Tex.; Sam Houston Normal Institute, Hunts- 
ville, Tex.; taught school 2 years, in Indian 
schools of Indian Territory; studied 1 year in 
University of Texas, finishing up with 2 yeara 
at Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind.; left 
college, 1908; married, Dec. 30, 1911, Marjorie 
Katherine, daughter of William L. Davies, of 
Detroit, Mich. Went to Hartford, Conn., Oct., 
1908, to attend Travelers' Insurance Co. 
School for Managers; special agent for the 
Travelers' 2 years; joined bond department 
of Security Trust Co., Mar., 1910; with Aller- 
ton, Greene & King, bankers, Chicago, in 
charge of Detroit and Michigan, since Mar., 
1911. Eepublican. Member St. Paul's Episco- 
pal Church. Club: Town. Eecreations: out- 
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Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 120 Mc- 
Dougall Ave. 

STOCKING, William, journalist; born, 
Waterbury, Conn., Dec. 11, 1840; son of John 
M. and Emeline (Newell) Stocking; educated 
in public schools of Waterbury, to June, 1857; 
Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass., 
1860-61; Yale College, 1861-65, B.A., 1865, 
M.A., 1868; married at Hartford, Conn., May 
19, 1869, Elizabeth Lyman; 2 children: Eliza- 
beth L. (Mrs. E. Van Fleet), Frederick N. 
Began as clerk in hat store, 1854-55; assistant 
teller Waterbury Bank, 1857-60; city editor 
Evening Press and Morning Courant, Hart- 
ford, 1865-67; managing editor, Washington 
correspondent or special writer Detroit Daily 
Post and its successors, 1867-84; in real es- 
tate and building, 1884-87; special newspaper 
writer and in miscellaneous literary work, 
1887-1903; literary and committee work, De- 
troit Board of Commerce, since 1903. Served 
as private in Co. F, 60th Mass. Vols., July 24- 
Nov. 30, 1864. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Recreation: gardening. Author of History of 
the first Republican Convention, "Under the 
Oaks," published, 1879, and re-written, 1904; 
several chapters in life of Zachariah Chand- 
ler, 1879; History of the Republican Party, 
1900; History of Banks and Banking in Mich- 
igan (with Emery Wendell), 1902; History of 
Courts in Wayne County, 1903; International 
Commerce of North America; and several tax- 
ation and manufacturers ' reports for Detroit 
Board of Commerce; articles on Detroit for 
Encyclopedia Brittanica and the New Stand- 
ard Cyclopedia, etc. Office: Board of Com- 
merce. Residence: 220 East Grand Boul. 

STOCKWELL, Frederick, dry goods; born. 
Highland, Mich., Dec. 28, 1868;" son of Joseph 
Smith and Mary Ellen (Wiley) Stockwell; 
educated Pontiac High School; Michigan Ag- 
ricultural College; married, Dec. 20, 1893, 
Cora Perkins, of Pontiac, Mich. Began active 
career in employ of Strong, Lee & Co., whole- 
sale dry goods. Mar. 1, 1889, continuing until 
1898; department manager Edson, Moore & 
Co., 1898-1909, and second vice-president of 
the company since incorporation, Jan. 1, 1909. 
Progressive. Member Phi Delta Theta college 
fraternity. Clubs: University, Detroit Golf. 
Recreation: golf. Office: Edson, Moore & Co. 
Residence: 767 Cass Ave. 

STODDARD, Edgar Eobin, machinist; born. 
Dexter, Mich., Feb. 3, 1874; son of Eustis and 
Amanda (Case) Stoddard; educated in public 
schools, Wyandotte, Mich.; married. Water- 



ford, Mich., Apr., 1897, Jessie Stevens; 1 son, 
Austin; married, 2nd, May 25, 1903, Mina 
Jakel, of Detroit. Came to Detroit, from 
Wyandotte, 1893; learned machinist's trade 
in shops of the Murdock Valve Co.; then 
worked for various firms in Detroit, Cleveland 
and New York; returned to Detroit, 1902, and 
later assisted in organizing the Stoddard- 
Jakel Machine & Tool Co. with which has 
since been connected. Progressive. Recrea- 
tion: automobiling. Office: 80-82 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 367 East Grand Boul. 

STODDARD, Elliott J., patent lawyer; 
born, Seymour, Conn., Feb. 13, 1859; son of 
Joseph N. and Sophia Ives (Buddington) 
Stoddard; descended from Anthony Stoddard, 
Boston, 1639; Ph.B., Sheffield Scientific 
School, Yale University, 1880; LL.B., Law 
School, Columbia University, New York, 1881; 
married, 1910, Grace H. Bartlett, of Detroit. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1883; chairman of 
Educational Committee of National Associa- 
tion of Stationary Engineers, 1 year; member 
of Jury of Awards, Transportation Depart- 
ment, St. Louis World's Fair, 1904. Demo- 
crat. Methodist. Member American Bar As- 
sociation, Patent Law Association of Detroit, 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 
Society of Automobile Engineers. Member 
Independent Order of Foresters, Y. M. C. A, 
Recreation: handball. Office: 607 Moffat Blk. 
Residence: 86 Ferris Ave., Highland Park. 

STODDARD, Jesse D., secretary and treas- 
urer Detroit Testing Laboratory; born, Tama, 
la., Oct. 18, 1871; son of William H. and 
Caroline Elizabeth (Eshbaugh) Stoddard; ed- 
ucated in public and high schools, Iowa; Grin- 
nell College, Iowa; married, June 26, 189*7, 
Jessie Lorane Dodsworth, of Buffalo, N. Y. 
(died, 1908); 2 children: Kenneth Dodsworth, 
Howard Davey; married, 2nd, Apr. 24, 1909, 
Mrs. Susan M. Dodsworth, of Buffalo, N. Y.; 
2 stepchildren: Edward Howard, Margaret 
Elizabeth Davey. Began active career as as- 
sistant chemist, laboratory of the Griffin 
Wheel Co., Chicago, Mar., 1892, and continued 
4 years, advancing to full charge of the labor- 
atory and melting department; became chem- 
ist for the American Radiator Co., Mar., 1896, 
and spent 5 years in Buffalo and 1 year in 
Detroit; chemist for operating board, same 
company, at Chicago, 21,^ years; returned to 
Detroit, Apr., 1904, and since Oct., 1904, asso- 
ciated with the Detroit Testing Laboratory 
(commercial chemistry); also president To- 
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Kepublican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Engineering Society, Society 
of Detroit Chemists, Detroit Foundrymen's 
Association, American Society for Testing 
Materials, Society Chemical Industry. 32° 
Mason (past master City of the Straits 
Lodge No. 452), Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. 
Eecreations: motoring, fishing. OflSce: 674 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 81 Erskine St. 

STOEPEL, Frederick C, president Burn- 
ham, Stoepel & Co., wholesale dry goods; born, 
Saxony, Germany, June 3, 1846; son of Wil- 
liam and Catherine (Koehler) Stoepel; came 
to America, 1852; educated in public schools 
of Michigan; married at Tecumseh, Mich., 
July 13, 1881, Anna E. Sutton; 2 sons: Fred- 
erick S., Ealph. Has been a resident of De- 
troit since childhood; began active career in 
employ of Campbell & Linn, retail dry goods; 
was clerk for Allan, Sheldon & Co., wholesale 
dry goods; assisted in organizing firm of 
Burnham, Stoepel & Co., 1875, became vice- 
president and treasurer, 1902, and has been 
president of the company (incorporated, 1902) 
since decease of James K. Burnham, Mar., 
1907. Director Old Detroit National Bank. 
Eepublican. Appointed jury commissioner for 
Wayne County, by Gov. Warner, 1905, and 
served 4 years. Congregationalist. Clubs: 
Detroit, Country. Eecreations: home diver- 
sions. Office: 19-37 Larned St. cor. Bates. 
Eesidence: 266 Seminole Ave. 

STOEPEL, Herman R.; born, Dec. 23, 1859; 
died, July 7, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

STOEPEL, Ralph, investment bonding; 
born, Detroit, May 6, 1884; son of Frederick 
C. and Anna E. (Sutton) Stoepel; educated 
in Detroit School for Boys; Detroit High 
School; Detroit University School; Phillips 
Exeter Academy; A.B,, University of Michi- 
gan, 1905; unmarried. Began active career, 
1905, in employ of Burnham, Stoepel & Co., 
wholesale dry goods, and became treasurer, 
1911; associated since latter part of 1912 in 
management Detroit branch of William P. 
Bonbright & Co., Inc., investment bonds; also 
treasurer and director Burnham, Stoepel & 
Co. Eepublican. Congregationalist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Delta Kappa Ep- 
silon fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Grosse Pointe Eiding 
and Hunt, Detroit Eacquet and Curling, New 
Detroit Athletic. Office: 1512 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: 266 Seminole Ave. 

STOEPEL, William C; born. Saxony, Ger- 
many, Oct 17, 1854; son of William and Cath- 



erine (Koehler) Stoepel; came to America in 
infancy; educated in public schools of De- 
troit; unmarried. Began in office of E. Haw- 
ley & Son, maltsters, and continued for 7 
years; was secretary and treasurer of the 
Michigan Malleable Iron Co., from time of 
its organization until 1885; associated with 
A. C. McGraw & Co., 1885, the firm becoming 
the Michigan Shoe Co., 1895, when he was 
elected its secretary; upon reorganization. 
May 18, 1898, was elected secretary and treas- 
urer, president since 1908. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Congregationalist. Eec- 
reations: cultivation of flowers and walking. 
Office: 148 Jefiferson Ave. Eesidence: 38 Tay- 
lor Ave. 

STOKES, George F., contractor; born, Wed- 
nesbury, Eng., May 6, 1859; son of George 
and Hannah (Farmer) Stokes; educated in 
national schools of England; married, Feb. 28, 
1889, Elizabeth Weir, of Exeter, Ont., Can.; 3 
children: Fred M., Arnold V., Iva H. Learned 
mason's trade in England; emigrated to Aus- 
tralia, 1880, lived in Sydney 6 years, and en- 
gaged in contracting business there; came to 
Detroit, 1886, senior partner firm of Stokes & 
Whittingham. Prohibitionist. Methodist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Builders' and Traders' Exchange (president, 
1910). Eecreation: fishing. Office: 301 Penob- 
scot Bldg. Eesidence: 78 Linden St. 

STOLL, Otto, register of deeds; born, De- 
troit, Sept. 14, 1862; son of Julius and Alber- 
tina (Alder) Stoll; educated German-Ameri- 
can Seminary, and Everett public school, both 
of Detroit; married, Feb., 1885, Mary Lech- 
ner, of Detroit; children: Otto Edward, Car- 
rie (Mrs. Edward Theiner), Charles James. 
Engaged in jewelry business, 1880-95; member. 
Michigan State Legislature, 1895; member 
Board Wayne County Jury Commissioners, 
1898-1908; elected register of deeds for Wayne 
County, 1908, reelected, 1910, again in 1912. 
Placed the office of register of deeds on a 
paying basis; prior to 1908 the salaries ex- 
ceeded the fees from $6,000 to $14,000 an- 
nually; owing to new methods of manage- 
ment the county has received a profit of 
$6,000 to $8,000 for several years past. Also 
in insurance business in own name, and owner 
Otto Stoll Optical Co. Eepublican. Protes- 
tant. Mason (32°), Shriner; member Order of 
the Amaranth, Improved Order of Eed Men, 
Arbeiter Society. Eecreations: outdoor diver- 
sions. Offices: County Bldg. and 468 Gratiot 
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STONE, J. Blinn, insurance; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 11, 1884; son of James H, and 
Margaret C. (Webster) Stone; father was 
editor of Detroit Tribune and also held sev- 
eral important federal appointive offices; 
grandmother, Lucinda H. Stone, was a promi- 
nent educator and philanthropist; educated 
in public and high schools, Detroit; unmar- 
ried. Engaged in general business, for 2 
years; then with Solvay Process Co. 8 years, 
becoming department manager; was connected 
with manufacturing for 1 year; in general 
insurance business since 1910, also special 
agent for the Travelers' Insurance Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Wol- 
verine, Detroit Eacquet and Curling. Eecre- 
ations, boating, athletics, automobiling. Of- 
fice: 628 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 67 Willis Ave E. 

STONE, Ralph, banker; born, Wilmington, 
Del., Nov. 20, 1868; son of George W. and 
Catherine C. (Graupner) Stone; educated in 
public schools of Wilmington; A.B., Swarth- 
more College, Pa., 1889; LL.B., Law Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, 1892; married 
at Grand Eapids, Mich., June 1, 1895, Mary 
G. Jeffords; children: Ealph Jr., Euth Waldo. 
Began practice of law in Grand Eapids as 
member of the firm of Cutcheon & Stone, 
1892; trust officer Michigan Trust Co., Grand 
Eapids, 1893-99; private secretary and mili- 
tary secretary to Gov. H. S. Pingree, 1899- 
1900, with rank of major on staff of the gov- 
ernor; came to Detroit as state bank examin- 
er; became identified with the Detroit Trust 
Co. as assistant secretary, 1901; secretary of 
the company, 1903-12; vice-president since 
July, 1912. Director The Artcraft Lithograph- 
ing Co. Eepublican. Unitarian. Member Mich- 
igan State Bar Association, Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Michigan Society Mayflower De- 
scendants, Sons of American Eevolution. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Golf. Eecreations: golf, tennis. Office: 
Penobscot Bldg. Eesidence: 975 Cass Ave. 

STONE, William Griffith, president Stone 
Bros. Co., hardware; born, Westmoreland, N. 
Y., Nov. 10, 1861; son of Alfred and Jane 
(Griffith) Stone; educated in public schools, 
Utica, N. Y.; married, Dec. 25, 1907, Leila 
Eichardson, of Detroit. Learned tinsmith 's 
trade in Norwich, N, Y. ; came to Detroit, 
1892, and associated with brother in organ- 
ization of Stone Bros., incorporated, 1907, as 
Stone Bros. Co., of which is president. Direc- 



tor D. & S. Specialty Co. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Ee- 
tail Hardware Association, Detroit Master 
Plumbers' Association. Mason. Eecreations: 
fishing, hunting. Office: 1519-1521 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 107 Lothrop Ave. 

STONEMAN, Lewis Augustus, lawyer; 
born, Indianapolis, Sept. 7, 1868; son of Wil- 
liam H. and Sarah J. (Miller) Stoneman; ed- 
ucated in public schools and Law Department, 
University of Michigan, graduating, LL.B., 
1894; married, Detroit, Apr. 24, 1906, Gene- 
vieve V. Potter; 1 daughter, Jane. Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1894. Member Lawyers' 
Club of Detroit. Member Michigan Legisla- 
ture, 1897. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fellowcraft. Office: 715 
Majestic Bldg. Eesidence: 164 Longfellow 
Avenue. 

STOOPS, Harry James; born, Florence, 
Ind., Jan. 5, 1879; son of John J. and Anna 
(Keith) Stoops; educated in public schools, 
Lamb, Ind.; High School, CarroUton, Ky.; 
graduated Powers Commercial College, Chi- 
cago, 1898; married, Nov. 24, 1912, Marie E. 
Brennan, of Mexico, Mo. Began in employ of 
operating department Great Northern E, E. 
Co., St. Paul, Minn., 1900-4; with William A, 
French, St. Paul, 1904-5; manager headquar- 
ters, Meat & Produce Co., Tulsa, Okla, 1905-6; 
proprietor and manager Model Towel Supply 
Co., Tulsa, 1906-8; secretary Grossman Co., 
New York, 1909-10; assistant sales manager 
Eagle Co., Newark, N. J., 1910-11; secretary 
and manager Emil Grossman Co., automobile 
material, Detroit, since Oct. 31, 1911. En- 
listed in Spanish-American War and spent 17 
months in military service — 1 year in Manila 
with 8th Army Corps. Member B. P. O. Elks. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Office: 844 
Woodward Ave. Eesidence: Forest Apts. 

STORMFELTZ, Harry A., real estate; born, 
Washington, la., Apr. 2, 1872; son of Henry 
and Flora Sarah (Cunningham) Stormfeltz; 
educated in public schools of Trenton and 
Princeton, Mo.; unmarried. Began in country 
printing office, Princeton, and later in gen- 
eral merchandise store; in lumber business at 
Mt. Ayr, la., 1893-94; general merchandise 
business, 1895-97; manufactured cigars at Mt. 
Ayr, 1898-1900; in real estate business in Chi- 
cago and Cleveland, 1900-3, and came to De- 
troit and engaged in same line, now president 
Stormfeltz, Lovely & Co. Member Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Methodist. Mason; mem- 



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ber Knights of Pythias. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Eecjeations: outdoor sports. Office: 76- 
78 Griswold St. Eesidence: Henry Clay Apts. 

STOTT, David, manufacturer; married; 
children: David E., Jr., Bertha A., Julia L., 
Ethel v., Ernest, Arthur E. President More- 
head Manufacturing Co., Detroit Milling Co.; 
secretary and treasurer Detroit Barrel Co. 
Clubs: Bankers', Detroit Golf. Office: Grand 
Eiver and Warren Aves. Eesidence: 135 Com- 
monwealth Ave. 

STEAITH, Samuel, specialist in dentistry; 
born, Buxton, Ont., May 25, 1860; son of 
James and Sarah Jane (Cairns) Straith; edu- 
cated in public and high schools, Dexter and 
Chelsea, Mich.; Alma College, Mich.; North- 
western University Dental School; married, 
Mar. 9, 1887, Sarah Adelle Green, of Stock- 
bridge, Mich.; children: Claire, Floyd. Born 
on farm and remained there until 23 years of 
age; taught school about 10 years, until 1890; 
in mercantile business, 1890-93; engaged in 
farming for 1 year; entered dental college, 
1894, with $300; worked way through college 
and was chosen by faculty as valedictorian of 
class. Practiced general dentistry in Lake- 
view, Mich., 4 years, and in Bay City, 2 
years; located in Detroit, 1903, and since spe- 
cialized in extracting teeth and as anaesthet- 
ist for surgical work, with nitrous oxide and 
oxygen. Progressive. Methodist. Member 
First District Dental Society, Michigan 
State Dental Society, National Dental Soci- 
ety. Mason; member Modern Woodmen of 
America. Club; Wayne. Eecreation: hunting. 
Office: 702 Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 
80 Pingree Ave. 

STEASBURG, Herman August; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 29, 1860; son of Herman and Ma- 
thilde (Thiek) Strasburg; educated in public 
schools, Detroit High School, graduating, 1876, 
and at Michigan Military Academy; married 
at Detroit, June 24, 1885, Ida A. Pinet; chil- 
dren: Marjorie, Paul, Hermina. Began in his 
father's dancing school; at the age of 18 was 
in management of the school and at 23 be- 
came proprietor Strasburg School of Dancing, 
in which has since continued. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Presbyterian. Ma- 
son, Knight Templar, Shriner, Clubs: Detroit 
Golf, Eotary, Wolverine Auto. Eecreations: 
golfing, sailing. Office: 29-33 Sproat St. Eesi- 
dence: 28 Forest Ave. 

STBASBUBG, James; born, Eichmond, Ind., 
Mar. 12, 1880; son of James Morgan and Mary 
Frances (Squires) Strasburg; graduate of 



Ogden grammar school, and North Division 
High School, Chicago; spent 4 years at Uni- 
versity of Michigan; unmarried. Engaged in 
electrical business, selling or advertising, 
since 1902; with the Automatic Electric Co., 
Chicago, 1902-4, Frank B. Cook, Chicago, 1904- 
6; with American Electrical Heater Co., since 
1906, now advertising manager; secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Theatres, Inc. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Progressive. Mem- 
ber Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Adcraft, 
Players. Eecreation: theatre. Office: Ameri- 
can Electrical Heater Co., 1351 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 122 Forest Ave. E. 

STRASBUEGER, Montrose, lawyer; born, 
Baltimore, Md., May 30, 1883; son of Louis 
and Pauline (Schloss) Strasburger; father 
was colonel on staffs of Governors Jackson 
and Lloyd, of Maryland; educated at Univer- 
sity of Michigan; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1907; unmarried. Practiced in Detroit 
since 1907. Member Lawyers' Club of De- 
troit. Democrat. Jewish religion. Member 
Delta Phi Delta legal fraternity. Clubs: 
Phoenix, also Country (Walkerville, Ont.). 
Eecreation: horseback riding. Office: 1229 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: Hotel Charlevoix. 

STRATTON, William B., architect; born, 
Ithaca, N. Y., 1865; son of David and Lucre- 
tia H. (Buck) Stratton; graduate of Cornell 
University, degree of B.S. in Architecture, 
1888; unmarried. Engaged as architect in 
Detroit since 1890. Fellow American In- 
stitute of Architects. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Member Michigan Naval 
Militia during Spanish- American War. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, University, Detroit Athletic. 
Office: 1103 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidence: 
165 Fort St. W. 

STREETER, Howard, lawyer; born, Calu- 
met, Mich., Sept. 8, 1878; son of Albert T. 
and Nina (Worrall) Streeter; educated in 
public schools; St. John's Military Academy, 
Delafield, Wis.; A.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1901; unmarried. Admitted to Michigan 
bar, 1903, and since in practice in Detroit; 
secretary and treasurer Sarnia Fence Co., 
Ltd.; director Century Electric Car Co. Ee- 
publican. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit. Clubs: University, Fellowcraft, Law- 
yers'. Office: 1403 Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 
Addison Apts. 

STREICH, William Frederick, investments; 
born, Dodge County, Wis.; son of Frederick 
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education limited to two lower grades in pub- 
lic schools, Chicago; unmarried. Was con- 
nected with financial institutions, in New 
York to Dec, 1900; vice-president and gen- 
eral manager Cuyamel Company, growers and 
shippers of tropical fruits, Honduras, C. A., 
1900-8; investments, Detroit, since 1910. Orig- 
inated plan for transforming Washington 
Boul. into a depressed triple-decked business 
thoroughfare, to be known as Washington 
Ways, with shops fronting on each of the 
three levels designated the Traflficways, the 
Gradeways and the Causeways; designed to 
relieve congestion by separating vehicular 
and pedestrian traffic and to multiply the 
utility and commercial importance of the 
street. Presbyterian. 32° Mason, Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner, Office: 1401 Majestic Bldg. Kes- 
idence: 2910 East Grand Boul. 

STRELINGEE, Charles A., president 
Charles A. Strelinger Co., tools, supplies and 
machinery; born, Detroit, 1856; son of Julien 
and Bertha (Schultz) Strelinger; educated in 
Detroit public schools; married at Detroit, 
1884, Mary Penfield; two sons: Gilbert P., 
Seth W. P. Began active career in employ of 
Arthur Glover, hardware, 1870, later becoming 
connected with T. B. Eayl & Co.; entered 
hardware business for himself, 1884, firm in- 
corporating, 1898, as the Charles A. Strelinger 
Co., of which he has been president and gen- 
eral manager from time of organization. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Boylston. Of- 
fice; cor: Bates and Congress Sts. Residence: 
51 Edmund PI. 

STRENG, George F.; see Vol. 1908. 

STEENG, William J., furniture manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, Aug. 7, 1868; son of Ja- 
cob and Christina (Neubert) Streng; educated 
at German-English school; married, 1890, 
Mary Galster; 4 children: Walter J. (de- 
ceased), Edmund, Walter (deceased), Eleanor. 
Learned trade of upholstering and followed 
it in Detroit, 1885-90; secretary and treas- 
urer of the Grand Upholstering and Furni- 
ture Co., 1890-1909, since president; organized 
the Pioneer Manufacturing Co., with his 
brother, George F. Streng, 1894, and was pres- 
ident of the company until 1909, when sold 
out interests to the Palmer Manufacturing 
Co.; treasurer and manager Palmer Manufac- 
turing Co., 1902-9, since president (company 
specializes in library tables, also manufac- 
tures reed furniture and spring beds). Repub- 
lican. Member German Evangelical Church. 



Mason (32°); Michigan Sovereign Consistory, 
Shrine; member I. O. O. F. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling and outdoor sports. Office: 1015-1043 
Palmer Ave. Residence: 1771 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

STRINGER, Charles A., life assurance; 
born, July 27, 1852; died, Nov., 1908; see Vol. 
1908. 

STRINGER, Edwin S.; born, Redford, 
Mich., Apr. 1, 1867; son of Joseph and Mar- 
garet (Sinclair) Stringer; educated in high 
school and Business University, Detroit; mar- 
ried at Lake Linden, Mich., June 9, 1891, 
Jessie C. Gilles; 2 children: Christina R., Roy 
E. Began as solicitor Northwestern Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee, 1889, con- 
tinuing until 1898; was head of fire insurance 
agency, Fredericks, Stringer & Harris, Han- 
cock, Mich., 1897-98; came to Detroit, 1898, 
and with brother had charge of general 
agency of the State Mutual Life Insurance 
Co. of Massachusetts until 1908, when brother 
died; since general agent for the company. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Life Underwriters' Association. Independent 
in politics. Congregationalist; superintendent 
Sunday School of Congregational Church. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, country life, hunting. 
Office: 614 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 408 
Lincoln Ave. 

STRITTMATTER, Adolph, landscape gar- 
dener; born, Baden, Germany, Mar. 6, 1858: 
son of Marcel and Mary Ann (Nau) Stritt- 
matter; educated in Germany and New York; 
married, .Jan. 22, 1883, Minnie Dentz, of De- 
troit; 7 children: Carrie, Joseph, Adolph, Jr., 
Laura, Walter, Wilfort, Annie. Learned land- 
scape gardening in old country; came to 
America, 1879; located in Detroit, 1880; in 
business of landscape gardening on own ac- 
count since 1899. Was in charge of Horticul- 
tural Department, Parks and Boulevards, un- 
der Mayors Pingree and Maybury for 8 years. 
Republican. Catholic. Member North East 
Improvement Association, Turn Verein. Rec- 
reation: athletics. Home: 1054 Gratiot Ave. 

STROH, George, manufacturer; born, De- 
troit, Apr. 5, 1861; son of Bernhard and Elea- 
nor (Hauser) Stroh; educated German Amer- 
ican Seminary, Detroit; married, Aug. 5 
1887, Lillie A. Benoit, of Detroit; children: 
Eleanor, Irene, George, Jr., Adele. Became 
identified with manufacturing business, 1885; 
now general superintendent and director 
Michigan Ammonia Works; secretary and 
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Detroit Overall Co., American Evaporator 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Ee- 
publican. Protestant. Member Masonic order, 
B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Harmonic, Detroit 
Yacht, Elks, Munoskong Hunting and Fish- 
ing Club. Recreations: fishing, hunting. Of- 
fice: 1174 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 548 East 
Grand Boul. 

STEOHM, Adam Julius, librarian; born in 
Vanersborg, Sweden, Feb. 16, 1870; son of 
John and Ida (Wettervik) Strohm; A.B., Uni- 
versity of Upsala, Sweden, 1888; came to 
America, 1892; B.L.S., University of Illinois, 
Urbana, 111., 1900; married, Oct. 30, 1902, 
Cecilia B. McConnel, of Winnetka, 111.; 2 
children: Harriet, John G. Began active ca- 
reer as library assistant. University of Illi- 
nois, 1899, continuing one year; librarian. 
Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, 
1900-1, Public Library, Trenton, N. J., 1901- 
11; acting librarian, Detroit Public Library, 
1912-July, 1913, since librarian. Republican. 
Member American Library Association. Mich- 
igan Library Association, Alpha Tau Omega, 
Michigan Authors' Society. Club: Detroit 
Boat. Recreations: boating, swimming. Ad- 
dress: Public Library. Residence: 44 Engle- 
wood Ave. 

STRONG, Arthur Judson, mechanical en- 
gineer; born, Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y., Aug. 
5, 1865; son of Judson N. and Mary J. (Spen- 
cer) Strong; educated common schools until 
14th year; married, Sept. 5, 1889, Carrie L. 
Shaurman, of "Windsor, Conn, (died, Dec. 10, 
1890) ; one child, Helen S. Finished appren- 
ticeship and became roving machinist and 
tool maker; foreman of tool room, production 
manager and designer of special machinery for 
the Western Electric Co., New York, 1896- 
1901; tool designer and chief draftsman with 
National Cash Register Co., Dayton, O., 1902-3; 
with Niles-Bement-Pond Co. since 1904, three 
years as salesman in New York office, remain- 
der of time as manager Detroit office; also 
manager Pratt & Whitney Co. of Michigan. 
Progressive. Episcopalian. Mason (32°), 
Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Office: 1336 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 36 Erskine St. 

STUAET, Eeed, clergyman; died, Feb., 
1910; see Vol. 1908. 

STUART, William Charles, lawyer; born, 
Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Apr. 21, 1871; son of 
John and Margaret (Callam) Stuart; educated 
in public and high schools, and Detroit Col- 
lege of Law, graduating, LL.B., 1893; mar- 



ried, June 29, 1905, Mary Elizabeth Ifalone. 
Studied law in office of Professor Floyd E. 
Mecham and Charles K. Latham; admitted to 
bar, 1895, and practiced with John D. Conely 
for 8 years, alone since 1903. Member Law- 
yers' Club. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Sons of Scotland. Recreations: athletic 
sports. Office: 312 Moffat Bldg. Residence: 
19 Breckenridge Ave. 

STUDER, Adolph G., physician, general 
secretary Y. M. C. A.; born, Montreal, P, Q., 
Aug. 18, 1868; son of William S. and Mar- 
garet (Von Weinnmann) Studer; educated in 
public, high and normal schools, Montreal, 
and at McGill University; came to Detroit, 
and was student in Detroit College two years; 
M.D., Detroit Homeopathic College, 1894; 
married at Detroit, July 6, 1893, Fannie M. 
Buick; 2 children: Eliot W., Euth B. For 
many years has taken an active interest in 
Y. M. C. A. work and has been general sec- 
retary Detroit, since 1902. Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Member Detroit and Michigan 
State Homeopathic societies. Alumni Associa- 
tion Detroit Homeopathic College. Mason, 
Knight Templar (Damascus Commandery). 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Tennis. Recrea- 
tion: boating. Office: Y. M. C. A. Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 140 Hancock Ave. W. 

STTJEGEON, William A.; born, Detroit, Jan. 
31, 1864; son of William and Louise (Loomis) 
Sturgeon; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools; married at Detroit, Nov. 19, 
1891, Emma Butler Frisbie; one daughter, 
Drusilla Frisbie. Began as salesman for M. 
S. Smith & Co., jewelers, 1878; entered the 
diamond and jewelry business for himself, 
1891; president of W. A, Sturgeon & Co., 1892- 
1911; since member firm of Henry L. Walker 
Co., electric vehicles. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Automobile Dealers' As- 
sociation. Clubs: Detroit, Automobile. Eec- 
reation: automobiling. General Offices: 40-44 
Earned St. E. Sales Office: 10-12 Warren Ave. 
W. Residence: 158 Warren Ave. W. 

SUGGS, Frank, physician and surgeon; 
born, Scott, Ark., June 5, 1875; son of Leslie 
and Ava Willie (Watts) Suggs; descended 
from English ancestors who settled in Georgia 
about 1760; graduate Peabody High School, 
Little Rock, Ark. (valedictorian); finished 
sophomore class. University of Tennessee, 
1894 (gold medal for mathematics) ; M.D., 
Medical Department, University of Arkansas, 
1897 (prizes) ; graduated Rochester (N. Y.) 
Homeopathic Hospital, 1899; married, Oct., 



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1908, Norah E. Moon, of Toronto, Can. Hos- 
pital service, Eochester, N. Y., 1898-99; pri- 
vate practice of medicine. Little Eock, 1900-1; 
surgeon, U. S. Army, Medical Department 
(Philippines and Alaska), 1902-12; practiced 
in Highland Park, Detroit, since 1912. Meth- 
odist. Medical examiner Highland Park 
schools. Member Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety, Michigan State and American Medical 
associations. Mason; member Loyal Order of 
Moose. Eecreations: hunting, traveling. Of- 
fice: 2940 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 47 
Windermere Ave. 

SULLIVAN, Daniel; born, Detroit, June 
26, 1867; son of Daniel and Julia (Finn) Sul- 
livan; educated Detroit public schools; De- 
troit Business University; married, Oct. 6, 
1890, Catherine Thompson, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: Catherine E., Frances E. Began active 
career with father in coal and coke business, 
1887, and ever since continued in same house 
established by father, 1877. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Democrat. Eoman Cath- 
olic. Member Knights of Columbus, Interna- 
tional Union. Eecreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: 386 Michigan Ave. Eesidence: 118 Avery 
Avenue. 

SULLIVAN, James, packer; born, Oct. 8, 
1853; died, June 16, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

SULLIVAN, John Frederick, florist; born, 
Avondale, Chester Co., Pa., Mar. 22, 1860; son 
of Cornelius and Julia (Gleasou) Sullivan; 
educated in public schools of Avondale; mar- 
ried at Oxford, Pa., 1883, Maggie Harring- 
ton: 4 children: Norman A., Helena (Mrs. W. 
J. Mahon, of Cleveland), Irene H., Ernest V. 
D. (associated with father, having charge of 
retail store at 214 Woodward Ave.). Has 
been engaged as florist and rose grower since 
the beginning of his active career, 1877; came 
to Detroit from Avondale, 1886, and began in 
business on his own account; operates six- 
teen greenhouses. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Catholic. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Clubs: Detroit Florists', Fellow- 
craft. Office and Eesidence: Gratiot Ave. and 
Conners Creek. Stores: 214 Woodward Ave. 
and Woodward Flower Co., 361 Woodward 
Avenue. 

SUMMEEFIELD, Samuel, merchant; born, 
St. Louis, Mo., July 1, 1873; son of Mayer and 
Bertha (Blum) Summerfield; educated pub- 
lic schools, St. Louis; unmarried. Began act- 
ive career in employ of May, Stern & Co., St. 
Louis, 1887; removed to Detroit, 1897; became 
manager Weil & Co., same year; entered busi- 



ness for self, 1902, as vice-president Summer- 
field & Hecht, retail furniture. Democrat. 
Jewish religion. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Eetail Dealers' Association. Clubs: 
Phoenix, Detroit Motor Boat. Office: 90 Mich- 
igan Ave. Eesidence: 40 Edmund PI. 

SUMMERS, Lewis E., factory manager; 
born, Nova, Ashland Co., 0., Nov. 18, 1871; 
son of Wilson and Helen (Potter) Summers; 
educated common country school; Interna- 
tional Correspondence School; South Bend 
(Ind.) Business College; married, June 9, 
1897, Mabel Arrow, of St. Louis; one daugh- 
ter, Beatrice E. Began active career, 1887, at 
factory of the Singer Sewing Machine Co., 
South Bend, Ind., continuing until 1890; 
served as apprentice machinist's trade, in 
Boyer Machine Shop, St. Louis, Feb. 25, 1890- 
Jan. 1, 1894; appointed general foreman of 
Boyer Machine Co., May, 1897; located in 
Detroit, 1900, with the company, which moved 
its plant from St. Louis; company absorbed by 
the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., of which 
was made superintendent, Oct. 1, 1906; fac- 
tory manager same since Mar. 10, 1911. Meth- 
odist. Mason; member Detroit Commandery 
No. 1, K. T.; Michigan Sovereign Consistory. 
Eecreation: automobiling. Office: 1301 Sec- 
ond Ave. Eesidence: 302 Hecla Ave. 

SUMNER, Edward AUeyne; born, Jackson, 
Mich., Oct. 26, 1874; son of Edward A. and 
Florence (Bingham) Sumner; educated in pub- 
lic schools and at Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology, member of class of 1897; married 
at Detroit, Oct. 26, 1905, Ernestine D. Tap- 
pey. Came to Detroit, 1887; entered shops of 
American Eadiator Co. of Michigan, manufac- 
turers of boilers and radiators, July, 1896; 
manager of the Detroit plant, 1902-9, since 
secretary and treasurer of company. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Loyal 
Legion (by inheritance). Clubs: Detroit, Uni- 
versity, Detroit Boat, Country. Eecreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 816 Penobscot Bldg. 
Eesidence: 232 Seminole Ave. 

SUMNER, William Wyatt, secretary and 
treasurer Parker Brothers Co., Ltd.; born, 
Detroit, Feb. 14, 1874; son of William Put- 
nam and Mercia M. (Wood) Sumner; de- 
scended from early New England ancestry; 
educated public schools, Detroit; married, 
Jan. 23, 1907, Lena F. Potts, of Avon, Wash., 
daughter of John E. Potts, formerly of De- 
troit; 2 sons: John Howard, Eobert William. 
Began active career in the law office of 
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until Mar. 16, 1892; then entered employ of 
A. A. Parker & Brother, later Parker & Mil- 
ler; firm reorganized, 1903, as Parker Brothers 
Co., Ltd., of which is secretary and treasurer; 
company engages in marine and liabilitj' in- 
surance, also wholesale and retail dealers in 
coal and coke. Eepublican. Congregationalist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mem- 
ber Oriental Lodge, F. & A. M. Clubs: De- 
troit Motor Boat, Fellowcraft, Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 15 
Atwater St. W. Residence: 95 California Ave. 

SUTHERLAND, David Smart, railway of- 
ficial; born, Detroit, Feb. 13, 1849; son of 
James F. and Helen (Buie) Suthei'land; edu- 
cated at Bishop 's Union School, Detroit, and 
Bryant & Stratton Business College; married 
at Detroit, Jan. 13, 1875, Isabella Hunter 
(died, Oct. 4, 1896); 3 children: Robert T., 
James I., Grace I.; married, 2d, at Jackson, 
Mich., Dec, 1897, Isabella Black. Began act- 
ive career as mesenger boy Michigan Central 
R. R., Feb. 1, 1864, and became successively 
car checker, yard master, trainmaster and 
division superintendent at Detroit, Jan. 1, 
1881-July, 1913, since general agent (in con- 
tinuous service of M. C. R. R. fifty years). 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Zion 
Lodge No. 1, A. F. & A. M., Monroe Chapter 
No. 1; Detroit Commandery No. 1; Old Guard. 
President Railroad Y. M. C. A. of West De- 
troit since 1881. Club: Detroit Transporta- 
tion. Recreation: actively interested in Y. 
M. C. A. work and other social gatherings. 
Office: Michigan Central Station. Residence: 
80 Euclid Ave. 

SUTTIE, George, physician; born, Edin- 
burgh, Scotland, Jan. 9, 1852; son of Richard 
and Alison (Mitchell) Suttie; educated Moray 
House Normal School; University of Edin- 
burgh (undergraduate) ; degree in pharmacy. 
University of Toronto, 1882; M.D., Detroit 
College of Medicine, 1893; post-graduate work, 
Edinburgh University, 1893-94; married, June 
17, 1885, Vieve Ponte, of Parkhill, Ont.; one 
son, Gerald L. P. Botanist and curator of 
herbarium, etc., with Parke, Davis & Co., 
1884-93; in practice in Detroit, since 1893; lec- 
turer on organic chemistry, Detroit College 
of Medicine, 1890-96; was professor of bot- 
any, 1888-92, professor of materia medica, 
1892-95, professor of chemistry, 1895-99, De- 
partment of Pharmacy, Detroit College of 
Medicine. Prohibitionist. Presbyterian. Rec- 
reation: chess. Office: Detroit Opera House 
Blk. Residence: 150 Blaine Ave. 



SUTTON, John, Jr.; born, Essex County^ 
Can., Dec. 16, 1885; son of John and Sarah 
(Donnelly) Sutton; educated public schools 
of Essex County; unmarried. Engaged in dry 
goods business in native county, 2 years; 
came to Detroit, 1905; junior partner J. Sut- 
ton & Son, undertakers (father engaged in 
real estate business at Windsor, Ont.). Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Funeral Directors' As- 
sociation. Member Knights of Columbus. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office and Resi- 
dence: 457 Grand River Ave. 

SWAN, Henry Harrison, jurist; born in De- 
troit, Mich., Oct. 2, 1840; son of Joseph G. 
and Mary C. (Ling) Swan; attended public 
schools; student University of Michigan, 
1858-61 (LL.D., 1902) ; married, Apr. 30, 1873, 
Jennie E. Clark, of Detroit; children: Wil- 
liam M., Mary C. Engaged in steamboating 
on San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers, Cali- 
fornia, in earlier years; admitted to Califor- 
nia bar, 1867; admitted to bar Supreme Court 
of Michigan, 1869; appointed assistant U. S. 
district attorney, at Detroit, 1870, continuing 
until 1877; practiced in partnership with A. 
B. Maynard, 1877-91; appointed by President 
Harrison judge of U. S. District Court for 
Eastern District of Michigan, Jan. 26, 1891, 
in which position continued until July 1, 1911 
(retired) ; non-resident lecturer and member 
law faculty University of Michigan since 
1893. Republican. Collector of literature of 
the Revolutionary period. Office: 1010 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe Village. 

SWAN, James, lawyer; born, Hawick, Scot- 
laud, June 10, 1864; son of James and Isa- 
bella (Taylor) Swan; educated private 
schools, Scotland; came to America, 1881; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, Law Depart- 
ment, 1890; married, 1897, Emma Groh, of 
Grosse He, Mich.; children: Isabelle Emeline, 
Helen Alexandra, Donald M. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1890. Secretary-treasurer Michi- 
gan Cigar Box Co., Robertson & Wilson Scale 
Co., Maximum Electrical Co.; vice-president 
Concrete Cement Age Publishing Co. Inde- 
pendent in politics. Member Michigan State 
Bar Association, Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Lawyers ' Club of Detroit. Member 
German- American Association. Club: Har- 
monie. Recreations: literature, art, fishing, 
hunting, gardening, and other outdoor diver- 
sions. Office: 19 McGraw Bldg. Residence: 
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SWAN, William Maynard, lawyer; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 4, 1879; son of Henry Harrison 
and Jennie (Clark) Swan; graduated Detroit 
Central High School, 1896; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1901; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1903; unmarried. Practiced in Detroit 
.since June, 1903, specializing in patents and 
trade-marks. Member Association Bar City 
of Detroit. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Zeta Psi fraternity, University of Mich- 
igan. Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Rec- 
reations: outdoor diversions, philately. Of- 
fice: 1010 Ford Bldg. Residence: Grosse 
Pointe Village, Mich. 

SWAET, James Harmon; born, Jan. 30, 
1847; died, May 22, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

SWART, William Cornelius, retired; born, 
Hoffmanb, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1852; son of Aaron 
and Harriet (Wemple) Swart; educated in 
public schools of Schenectady; unmarried. 
Began as clerk of the Reading House, Niles, 
Mich., 1873, becoming manager of the house; 
associated with brother, James H., as Swart 
Brothers, proprietors of the Avenue House, 
Evanston, 111., 1875-79, of the Gait House, 
Sterling, 111., 1880, Brunswick Hotel, Indian- 
apolis, 1880-85, Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville, 
O., 1885-95, Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, 1895-Nov., 
1912 (retired). Member Board of {Commerce, 
B. P. O. E. Address: Hotel Cadillac. 

SWEAT, Thacher Franklin, railway com- 
mercial agent; born, Boston, Jan. 29, 1856; 
son of Thacher F. and Ellen C. (Bailey) 
Sweat; educated in public and high schools, 
Boston; married at Wheaton, 111., Apr., 1882, 
Sidonia Spivak; 6 children: Thacher F., Jr., 
Edwin Charles (died, 1909), Florence M., Wil- 
liam B., Dorothy S., Lawrence V. Began in 
retail grocery business in Boston; went to 
Chicago, 1881, and entered service of Illinois 
Central R. R. Co. as clerk; appointed con- 
tracting agent, Chicago, 1886; special agent 
freight department, Chicago, 1892; traveling 
freight agent in charge of Illinois, Indiana, 
Ohio and Michigan, 1894; has been commer- 
cial agent of the road in charge of Michigan 
and Canadian territory, headquarters in De- 
troit, since 1906. Secretary Riverdale (111.) 
Board of Education, 1903-9; commissioner 
Riverdale Park District; president Riverdale 
Improvement Association, 1905-9 (resigned 
upon moving to Detroit). Republican. Uni- 
versalist. Mason (32°), Shriner. Clubs: 
Transportation (2d vice-president), Fellow- 
craft (Detroit). Recreations: outdoor sports. 



Office: 215 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 194 
Clairmount Ave. 

SWEET, George PMlo, automobile acces- 
sories; born, Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 4, 
1881; son of Hon. Edwin F, and Sophia (Ful- 
ler) Sweet; descended from the Carrolls of 
Maryland and Van Rensselaers of New York; 
graduate of University of Michigan, degree 
of A.B., 1904; married, Apr. 27, 1907, Jessie 
L. Ellicott, of New York; one daughter, Jessie 
Ellicott. Associated with Fuller & Rice Lum- 
ber Co., of Grand Rapids, 1904-9; receiver of 
Kalamazoo Interior Finish Co., 19(^9-10; gen- 
eral manager and secretary Ignition Starter 
Co., Detroit, since 1911. Secretary Michigan 
Retail Lumber Dealers' Association, 1910-11; 
member Detroit Board of Commerce; asso- 
ciate member Society Automobile Engineers. 
Episcopalian. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. 
Recreations: boating, tennis. Office: Dodge 
Bldg. Residence: 425 Iroquois Ave. 

SWIFT, Andrew J., civil engineer; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 5, 1870; son of George H. and 
Harriet A. (Liscomb) Swift; educated in 
schools of Flint and Detroit, receiving tech- 
nical education through private tutorage; 
married at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Sept. 1, 
1897, Mary Lynch; one child, Mary Harriet. 
Engaged in private engineering, 1889-94; iden- 
tified with U. S. Lake Survey, 1894-97; Bir- 
mingham (Ala.) Canal, 1897-98; with U. S. 
Board of Engineers, on deep waterways, 1898- 
1900; on U. S. Lake Survey, 1900-3; with U. S. 
Steel Corporation, West Virginia, 1903-4; 
with U. S. Lake Survey since 1904. Member 
Detroit Engineering Society. Mason. Club: 
North Channel. Office: 211 Old Custom House. 
Residence: 79 Gladstone Ave. 

SWIFT, Charles M., lawyer; born. Middle- 
bury, Vt., Mar. 19, 1854; son of George Sedge- 
wick and Louise (May) Swift; educated in 
public schools and Detroit High School, grad- 
uating from the latter, 1870; married at De- 
troit, Oct. 14, 1886, Clara B. Trowbridge 
(died, Oct. 3, 1909); 2d, Apr. 3, 1913, Mrs. 
Jessica Sylvester, daughter of ex-Governor 
John W. Stewart, of Middlebury, Vt. Began 
active career as court stenographer, in 1872; 
admitted to the bar, 1877, and practiced until 
about 1890; engaged since 1890 in building 
and operating electric railwaj^s, including 
Wyandotte and Detroit River Railway, The 
Rapid Railway, Detroit and Port Huron Shore 
Line Railway, Philippine Railway Co. (steam 
line), Manila Electric Street Railway and 
Lighting Co., Manila Suburban Railways Co. 



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(still president of last two companies named) ; 
also president Nepigon Mining Lands Co. In- 
dependent Eepublican. Clubs: Detroit, Yon- 
dotega, Country, Detroit Golf, Caledon Mt. 
Country, Huron Mountain, Eichmond County 
Country (Staten Island, N. Y.), also Engi- 
neers', Lawyers' and Eecess of New York, 
Detroit Eacquet and Curling, Witenagemote, 
Old Club. Eecreations: golf and bridge. Of- 
fice: 1720 Ford BIdg., Detroit. Eesidence: 
Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

SWIFT, Ernest Gardner, manufacturing 
chemist; born, Eawdon, Que., Can., Feb. 14, 
1861; son of Thomas and Alice (Sadler) 
Swift; educated in public and private schools; 
graduate in pharmacy, Montreal College, 1882; 
married at Detroit, July, 1887, Alice Cath- 
arine Cope; 3 children: Herbert D., Clarence 
B., LeRoy E, Began active career at age of 
15 in employ of Lyman Sons & Co., jobbers, 
Montreal, continuing four years; entered em- 
ploy of Parke, Davis & Co., manufacturing 
chemists, after graduating from college, 1883; 
was in charge of Canada business of the com- 
pany, 1891-1903; secretary and general man- 
ager of the company since 1903; president 
and treasurer Cope Pattern Works. Publisher 
Bulletin of Pharmacy, and of Therapeutic 
Gazette. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
For three years mayor of Walkerville, Ont.; 
formerly captain 21st Essex Fusiliers, Can- 
ada. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Clubs: De- 
troit, Country, Old Club, Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit Boat. Eecreations: hunting, fishing, golf. 
Office: foot of Jos. Campau and McDougall 
Aves. Eesidence: 760 Jefferson Ave. 



TABOE, Nelson A., druggist; moved to St. 
Joseph, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

TACKELS, George O., lawyer; born Walled 
Lake, Oakland Co., Mich., Aug. 28, 1877; son 
of James and Alice M. (Lesley) Tackels; edu- 
cated Pontiac (Mich.) High School; LL.B., 
Detroit College of Law, June 13, 1903; mar- 
ried, Sept. 5, 1906, Frances Theresa Dissette, 
of Detroit (formerly of Albion); 2 children: 
Richard S. and Margaret Edith. Practiced in 
Detroit since June, 1903; elected member 
Highland Park Charter Commission, 1912. 
Member Lawyers' Club, Theta Lambda Phi. 
Methodist. Member Highland Park Lodge, 
F, & A. M.; King Cyrus Chapter No. 133, E. 
A. M., Detroit; A. O. O. G. Eecreation: gar- 
dening. Office: 708-709 Chamber of Commerce. 
Residence: 91 Grand Ave. E., Highland Park. 



TAEPKE, Albert, jobber in paint, etc.; 
born, Germany, Dee. 9, 1861; son of Charles 
and Jennie Taepke; came to Detroit with 
parents, 1865; educated public schools of De- 
troit; married, Detroit, Oct. 2, 1883, Eosie 
Pfeifer; 3 children: William H., Eosie, Harry 
J. Began in 1876 with the Boydell Bros., and 
passed through various positions until 1891,. 
when he was admitted to the firm; vice-presi- 
dent and director 1891 to Mar. 10, 1913, when 
he organized the Taepke-Zepf Paint Co., of 
which is president. Was member Detroit 
Board of Estimates for six years. Eepublican. 
Lutheran. Mason. Eecreation: reading. Of- 
fice: 247 Eandolph St., nr. Gratiot. Eesidence: 
38 Maybury Ave. 

TAEPKE, Walter Gustav, florist; born, De- 
troit, June 23, 1884; son of Gust H. and Kath- 
erine (Waltz) Taepke; member of one of the 
old families of Detroit; educated public and 
parochial schools; married, June 23, 1911, 
Grace E. Price, of Detroit; 2 daughters: Mary 
Barbara, Grace Jean. Associated with father 
in florist business, established 1878; junior 
partner of the firm since 1908. Eepublican. 
Lutheran. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Florists ' Club. Member Knights 
of Pythias. Clubs: Exchange, Detroit Yacht. 
Eecreation: sailing. Office: 95 Gratiot Ave. 
Eesidence: 707 Mt. Elliott Ave. 

TAFFT, Adelbert A.; born, Plymouth, Mich., 
Apr. 16, 1853; son of Hiram aud Elizabeth 
(Knickerbocker) Tafft; graduate Plymouth 
High School; married at Plymouth, Apr. 15, 
1880, Ida M. Kellogg. Began as clerk in gen- 
eral merchandise store of Baker & Crosby, 
Plymouth, 1875, the firm successively becom- 
ing C. B. Crosby, C. B. Crosby & Co. and 
finally A. A. Tafft, continuing until 1900; 
came to Detroit, 1901, associated with D. E. 
Kellogg and assisted in organizing wholesale 
millinery firm of D. E. Kellogg & Co. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic order, 
K. O. T. M. Office: 170 Jefferson Ave., De- 
troit. Eesidence: Plymouth, Mich. 

TAIT, Walter Watson; born. Mechanics- 
burg, O., Sept. 12, 1872; son of Dr. William 
Charles and Margaret (Drake) Tait; educated 
public schools, Mechanicsburg; married. Mar. 
9, 1896, Maude Ankney, of Greensburg, Pa.; 2 
sons: Francis Drake, Walter Eugene. Began 
in stock and bond business, at Pittsburgh, 
1892; came to Detroit, 1907, and entered in- 
surance business 1909; sales manager the In- 
terstate Fire Insurance Co.; director Detroit 
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surance Co. Progressive. Methodist. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Club: Adcraft. 
Office: 1419-1420 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Besidence: 868 2d Ave. 

TAIjBOT, Charles Redmond, banking; born, 
Adrian, Mich., Nov. 21, 1878; son of Henry 
C. and Jennie E. (Redmond) Talbot; educated 
grammar schools, Detroit, and Detroit High 
School 3 years; married, Sept. 10, 1906, Elea- 
nor Smith, of Detroit. Began active career 
in employ of old Detroit National Bank, 1895, 
continuing, 1907; assistant cashier National 
Bank of Commerce since 1907; treasurer and 
director Failinger Manufacturing Co.; direc- 
tor Detroit Princess Manufacturing Co.; vice- 
president Taxicab Co. of America; member 
Talbot-Irwin Co., coal and lumber. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Club: Eelloweraft. Office: 
National Bank of Commerce. Residence: 514 
Holden Ave. 

TANNAHILTi, Eobert Blyth; born, Detroit, 
July 27, 1863; son of James and Julia (Era- 
ser) Tannahill; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Detroit, 1892, Elizabeth 
Hudson; one son, Robert Hudson. Began, 1887, 
in employ of C. R. Mabley, clothing; became 
identified with department store of J. L. Hud- 
son, 1889, and since its incorporation, in 1900, 
has been vice-president. Treasurer Detroit Y. 
M. C. A. Formerly member of Michigan Na- 
tional Guard. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Automobile. 
Recreations: athletics, fishing. Office: The J. 
L. Hudson Co. Residence: 63 Boston Boul. E. 

TANNAR, Charles Jehiel, clergyman; born, 
Ashland County, O., Dec. 7, 1856; son of 
Darius and Mary M. (Sadler) Tannar; gradu- 
ate Bethany College, Bethany, W. Va. (first 
honors in theological department); married at 
Sullivan, O., Dec. 25, 1879, Nettie Helen 
Drake; children: Earl E., Celia M., Virginia 
H. Ordained minister Christian Church; pas- 
tor Walnut Hills Christian Church, Cincinnati, 
Central Christian Church, Akron, O., 1893- 
1900, Portland Ave. Church, Minneapolis, 
Minn., 1900-3, Central Ave. Christian Church, 
Detroit, since 1903. Residence: 280 Avery 
Avenue. 

TAPPEY, Ernest T., retired; born, Peters- 
burg, Va., Mar. 30, 1853; son of Leopold C. 
and Ann (Parrish) Tappey; attended public 
schools of New York city; B. A., University 
of Michigan, 1873, M.A., 1876; M.D., College 
of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 1879; 
studied in Berlin and Vienna, 1879-80; mar- 



ried, 1880, Pamela W. Waterman (deceased) ; 
again, at Detroit, 1891, Sally H. Lightner; 
two daughters: Ernestine D. (Mrs. Edward A. 
Sumner), Pamela W. (Mrs. James Turner). 
Practiced in Detroit, 1880-1910 (retired). Di- 
rector National Bank of Commerce; secretary 
Universal Button Co. Member Wayne Co. 
and Michigan State Medical societies, Amer- 
ican Medical Association, American Academy 
of Medicine. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, University, Country. 
Office: 1014 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 180 
Parker Ave. 

TAESNEY, Timothy E., lawyer; born, Feb. 
4, 1849; died, 1909; see Vol. 1908. 

TASKER, William K.; moved to St. Thomas, 
Ont., Can.; see Vol. 1908. 

TAYLEE, Theron Clark, mechanical engi- 
neer; born, Detroit, Mich., Dec. 24, 1885; son 
of Edward Theron and Georgianna Frazer 
(Clark) Tayler; great grandson of John Far- 
mer, one of early settlers of Detroit, who 
started map publishing business later con- 
ducted by his son, the late Silas Farmer, and 
now by Arthur J. Farmer (the wife of John 
Farmer was Roxanua Hamilton, a descendant 
of Hamiltons prominent in the Revolution) ; 
educated Detroit public schools until June, 
1904; B.S., in Mechanical Engineering, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1908; unmarried. Began 
active career as assistant mechanical engi- 
neer, American Blower Co., 1908, continuing 
until 1910; mechanical engineer, Peter Smith 
Heater Co., 1910; member of firm of Anderson 
& Tayler, 1911, firm of Tayler & Waltz since 
1912. Republican. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Engineering Society. Office: Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 2436 West Grand Boul. 

TAYIiOE, De Witt H.; born, Detroit, Aug. 
12, 1848; son of Elisha and Aurelia H. (Pen- 
field) Taylor; educated in Detroit public 
schools and University of Michigan, LL.B., 
1870; married at Detroit, Nov. 5, 1894, Alice 
Andrus; children: Agnes Aurelia, De Witt 
Elisha. Engaged in retail hardware business 
as member of firm of Coulson, Fisher & Stod- 
dard, 1870-73; in practice of law, 1875-85; 
since managing his personal real estate hold- 
ings; director Detroit Lubricator Co., McRae 
& Roberts Co., Detroit Pressed Steel Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Republican; treasurer 
Detroit Republican City Committee for six 
years; member for nine years and president 
for one year of Board of Estimates, Detroit. 
Presbyterian. Member Sons American Revo- 



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lution. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Old Club, De- 
troit Boat, Bloomfield Hills Country. Recrea- 
tion: golf. Office: 920 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 25 Alfred St. 

TAYLOR, Frank Dwight; bom, Dry den, 
Mich., June 11, 1842; son of Nathaniel T. and 
Laura N. (Winchell) Taylor; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Feb. 
21, 1866, Phebe E. Shourds (now deceased); 
2d, at Detroit, May 27, 1890, Eleanora H. 
Snover; 3 daughters: Florence G., Harriett 
(Mrs, B. S, Summers), Mabel (Mrs. C. S. 
Fleming). Bookkeeper with Farrell & Bro., 
dry goods, 1860-67; with Newcomb, Kndicott 
& Co., 1867-80; associated with Mr. J. B. 
Woolfenden, and organized the dry goods firm 
of Taylor, Woolfenden & Co., 1880, later in- 
corporating as Tlie Taylor-Woolfeudeu Co.; in 
1909 consolidated with Wm. H. Elliott & Co., 
and firm name became Elliott, Taylor & Wool- 
fenden Co., of which was president until 1913, 
since director. Honorary president Society for 
Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Republican. 
Cougregationalist. Member Archaeological So- 
ciety, Pioneer Society, Sons of American Rev- 
olution. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: 385-389 
AVoodward Ave. Residence: 105 Watson St. 

TAYLOR, Hedley Vicars; born, Kingston, 
Can., Dec. 12, 1859; son of John B. and Jane 
(Higginson) Taylor; educated in Dr. Tassies 
School, Gait, Can., and Trinity College, Port 
Hope, Can.; married at London, Out., Oct. 15, 
1886, Annie L. Hunt; daughter, Eileen A. 
Began in employ of Edward Adams & Co., 
London, Can., 1882; located in Windsor, Ont., 
and for five years was partner in firm of 
Smyth & Taylor, wholesale grocers; came to 
Detroit and was identified with Moran-Fitz- 
simmons Co. until 1899, when associated with 
Mr. McLeish and organized firm of Taylor, 
McLeish & Co. Episcopalian. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, Essex Golf. Recreation: golf. 
Office: 99-101 Jefferson Ave., Detroit. Resi- 
dence: Windsor, Ont. 

TAYLOR, Howard H.; born, Detroit, Apr. 
27, 1881; son of Cash P. and Carrie D. (Neff) 
Taylor; educated public schools, Detroit; un- 
married. Began in employ of H. C. Weber & 
Co., hardware merchants, 1899; went to Cali- 
fornia and remained there 3 years; returned 
to Detroit, 1903; with advertising department 
of Detroit Free Press, 1903-07; then with Bur- 
roughs Adding Machine Co. 1 year; returned 
to Free Press, 1908, and continued 3 years; 
secretary Conway Brief Co., brief and record 



printing linotype composition, since 3911. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Typothetae, Allied 
Printing Trade Association. Mason; member 
B. P. O. Elks. Club: Detroit Athletic. Rec- 
reation: athletics. Office: 142 Lafayette Boul. 
Residence: 25 W. Willis Ave. 

TAYLOR, John, printing; born at Fitzroy, 
Out., Can., July 17, 1847; educated in public 
schools; came to Detroit in infancy; learned 
printer 's trade. President Raynor & Taylor, 
printers, established 1876. Mason (32°), 
Knight Templar, Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. 
Recreation: fishing. Office: 92-96 Congress 
St. W. Residence: 75 Ash St. 

TAYLOR, John H., manager Detroit branch 
Keystone Type Foundry; born, Wright Town- 
ship, Ottawa Co., Mich., May 13, 1863; son 
of Abisha S. and Julia Ann (Ferguson) Tay- 
lor; educated in country schools of Van Buren 
Co., Mich.; married at Grand Rapids, Mich., 
Apr., 1899, Lora A. Chapman. Lived on farm 
until 1880; worked at printing trade, lSSO-94; 
was traveling salesman, 1894-1905; manager 
Detroit branch of the Keystone Foundry, 
May, 1905- J an., 1908; manager San Francisco 
branch Keystone Type Foundry, 1908-10; re- 
turned to Detroit, Jan., 1910, and since man- 
ager Detroit branch. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Served nine years in Co. B, 
2d Regiment, Michigan National Guard, retir- 
ing with rank of captain. 32° Mason; Ashlar 
Lodge No. 91; Peninsular Chapter No. 16; 
Monroe Council No. 1; Detroit Commandery 
No. 1, K. T.; Michigan Sovereign Consistory; 
Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. Member Grand 
Rapids Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias 
(Grand Rapids), Kaaba Temple No. 69, D. O. 
K. K. (Grand Rapids), Daisy Lodge No. 48, 
B. P. O. E. (Grand Rapids), Grand Rapids 
Council No. 131, United Commercial Travelers. 
Recreations: fishing and hunting. Office: 43 
Lamed St. W. Residence: 624 Field Ave. 

TAYLOR, Orla Benedict; lawyer; born, 
Fowlerville, Mich., Sept. 29, 1865; son of 
James and Mariette (Benedict) Taylor; grad- 
uated Ann Arbor (Mich.) High School, 1882; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1886, LL.B., 
Law Department, University of Michigan, 
1887; married, Oct. 21, 1891, Dorothea De- 
Tromble, of Detroit. Studied law in office of 
Sawyer & Knowlton, Ann Arbor; practiced in 
partnership with Edwin F. Conely, 1888-1902; 
associated in practice with Charles F. Del- 
bridge since 1902; president Detroit Legal 
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Detroit Steel Cooperage Co.; director F. A. 
Thompson & Co.; secretary and director Ca- 
nadian Puget Sound Lumber Co. Member Ad- 
visory Board Young Woman's Home. Demo- 
crat. Unitarian. Member Michigan State Bar 
Association, Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Sigma Chi. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit 
Athletic, The Players, Detroit Cribbage. Kec- 
reations: golf, travel. OflSce: 84 Griswold St. 
Eesidence: 95 East Warren Ave. 

TAYLOE, Thornton A.; secretary-treasurer 
Peninsular Milled Screw Co.; born. Prince 
Edward Co., Ont., Can., July 5, 1867; ron of 
Albro and Lucy (Cole) Taylor; educated in 
public schools of Canada and at Ontario Busi- 
ness College, Belleville, Ont.; married at De- 
troit, 1896, Miss Lavilla Wildman; one son, 
Thornton Arthur, Jr. Lived on farm in Can- 
ada until 1888, when he located in Detroit; 
was connected for thirteen years with the De- 
troit Screw Co.; was one of the organizers of 
the Peninsular Milled Screw Co., 1902, of 
which has since been secretary and treasurer. 
Eepublican. Mason, Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Recreations: hunting, automobiling, boating. 
Office: 1090 Champlain St. Residence: 215 E. 
Grand Boul. 

TAYLOR, Wesley; physician; born, Wheel- 
ersburg, O., Dee. 18, 1874; son of Dr. James 
L. and Melissa (Folsom) Taylor; educated 
Ann Arbor High School; B.S., University of 
Michigan, 1897; M.D., Medical Department, 
University of Michigan, 1899; post-graduate 
work. Lake Side Hospital, Cleveland, 1899- 
1901; Vienna Hospital, 1901-2; under Prof. 
Dejerine, Paris, 1902-4; unmarried. Prac- 
ticed in Atlanta, Ga., 1904-12; located in De- 
troit, Jan., 1913; specializes in neurology; 
attending neurologist Harper Hospital. Served 
as professor of neurology and therapeutics, 
Atlanta School of Medicine. Methodist. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Rho 
Sigma. Member Harmonie Society. Club: 
Fellowcraft. Office: 27 Grand River Ave. E. 
Residence: 366 Montgomery Ave. 

TELFEE, Edward; coffee; born, Whitby, 
Ont., Can., June 13, 1850; son of James and 
Marion (Williamson) Telfer; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Ontario and Commercial Busi 
ness College, Detroit; married, Rochester, N 
Y,, Dec. 25, 1881, Lois Haraford (died, 1905) 
2 children: Eugene, Edward Hollister; mar 
ried, 2nd, Detroit, Feb. 10, 1908, Clara Foljon 
2 children: James F., Marion. Came to De 



troit from Canada, 1869; first work in Detroit 
was as laborer in lumber yard of Michigan 
Central R. R., during winter of 1869-70; then 
in stock yards, same road, 1870-71; employed 
on steamboat, plying between Escanaba, 
Mich., and Chicago, 1872; returned to Detroit, 
1873; with .James Beeson, commission mer- 
chant, Apr.-Sept., 1873; then entered wholesale 
grocery house of Walter J. Gould & Co.; re- 
moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., 1885, and or- 
ganized the Telfer Spice Co.; returned to De- 
troit, 1892, and became partner of Walter J, 
Gould & Co.; withdrew, 1898, and in 1899 es- 
tablished the Telfer Coffee Co. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Republican. Pres- 
byterian. Mason; Past Commander Detroit 
Commandery No. 1, K. T. Club: Detroit Curl- 
ling (president, 1906). Recreation: curling. 
Office: 84-86 1st St. Residence: 238 Wreford 
Avenue. 

TEMPLETON, Allan Alexander; vice-presi- 
dent Morgan & Wright; born. Green Bay, 
Wis., Nov. 21, 1874; son of Alexander and 
Cornelia (Fuller) Templeton; educated dis- 
trict schools; married, Sept. 4, 1895, Ama 
Brinnan, of Marinette, Wis. Began work at 
12 years of age in lumber mills at Menom- 
inee, Mich., 1886; learned trade of sash and 
door maker; engaged for 10 years in general 
business — fire-insurance, real estate, book 
keeping, etc., at Menominee and Chicago. Be- 
came connected with Morgan & Wright, 1898, 
as salesman, at Chicago (plant moved to De- 
troit, 1906) ; successively, purchasing agent, 
assistant superintendent, superintendent, fac- 
tory manager, and elected vice-president 
March, 1910. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Office: 
Foot of Bellevue Ave. Residence: 366 Mont- 
clair Ave. 

TEBNES, Albert Peter; president Ternes 
Coal & Lumber Co.; born, Springwells, 
Mich., Oct. 7, 1872; son of Anthony and Mary 
Ann (Horger) Ternes; educated German paro- 
chial schools, and Greenfield district school; 
married, June 20, 1900, Maude Burke, of De- 
troit; children: Arthur, Howard, Paul. En- 
tered retail coal and feed business, 1900, with 
Joseph H. Schulte; president and general 
manager Ternes Coal & Lumber Co. since Jan. 
10, 1905; also partner real estate business of 
Ternes & Yatzek; director Springwell State 
Bank; proprietor Ternes Stock Farm, breed- 
ers of registered Percheron horses and Eng- 
lish Berkshire swine. Roman Catholic. Mem- 



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ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Builders and 
Traders' Exchange. Member Knights of St. 
John. Club: Fellowcraft. Eecreations: farm- 
ing and fancy stock raising. OfSce: 1730 
Michigan Ave. Residence: 791 W. Grand Boul. 

TEBNES, Anthony P., clergyman; born, 
SpringweUs, Mich., Mar. 1, 1863; son of Peter 
and Theresia (Renter) Ternes; educated St. 
Boniface (parochial) School, 1869-78; St. 
Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, 1878-83; As- 
sumption College, Sandwich, Ont., 1883-84; St. 
Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md., 1884-87. 
Ordained Roman Catholic priest by Bishop 
Borgess, July 24, 1887; pastor Port Austin, 
Mich., 1887-90, Gagetown, 6 months; assistant 
St. Mary's Church, Detroit, 1890-92; pastor 
St. Joseph 's Church, Adrian, 1892-96, St. Eliz- 
abeth 's Church, Detroit, since 1896. Member 
Board of Directors d 'Arcambal Association. 
Member Knights of Columbus, C. M. B. A. 
Residence: 792 E. Canfield Ave. 

TEBNES, George Lambert; born. Spring- 
wells, Mich., Sept. 12, 1884; son of Anthony 
and Mary Anna (Horger) Ternes; educated in 
German parochial school, SpringweUs, Detroit 
Business University; unmarried. Secretary 
and treasurer of The Cooper Baking Co., De- 
troit, since Jan. 10, 1906; secretary Ternes 
Coal & Lumber Co. since Nov. 1, 1909. Dem- 
ocrat. Roman Catholic. Member German- 
American Association. Recreations: automo- 
biling, bowling. Office: 1730 Michigan Ave. 
Residence: 483 W. Grand Boul. 

TEENES, William Peter; bom, SpringweUs, 
Mich., July 16, 1877; son of Anthony and 
Mary Ann (Horger) Ternes; educated Ger- 
man parochial school; Assumption College, 
Sandwich, Ont.; married, Apr. 8, 1910, Elsie 
A. Gerstner, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 2 children: 
Evelyn Agnes, William Anthony. Treasurer 
Ternes Coal & Lumber Co. since Jan. 10, 1905; 
vice-president The Cooper Baking Co. Roman 
Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Rec- 
reation: automobiling. Office: 1730 Michigan 
Ave. Residence: 303 Vinewood Ave. 

TERRY, Charles Woodward; born, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y., July 19, 1882; son of Edward B. 
and Sarah A. (Woodward) Terry; educated 
public schools and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn; 
Cooper Union Institute, New York; married, 
Sept. 29, 1906, Helen G. Corcoran, of Cleve- 
land; one daughter, Helene Woodward Terry, 
born Feb. 9, 1908. Began as clerk for Ar- 
buckel Bros., Brooklyn; then salesman Walker 
Engraving Co., New York, Steinertone Co., 
N. Y.; became connected with the Electric 



Storage Battery Co., manufacturers of storage 
batteries, 1901; served in the New York office, 
later at Buffalo, one year, and at Cleveland, 
and since 1910 has been manager Detroit 
office, same company. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Wolverine 
Auto. Eecreations: billiards, fishing, music. 
Office: 722 Ford Bldg. Residence: 17 Bethune 
Avenue W. 

THEISEN, John J.; born, Detroit, Apr. 17, 
1880; son of Peter and Mary A. (Bleser) 
Theisen; educated in parochial schools, St. 
Joseph 's Commercial College and Detroit Busi- 
ness University; married at Detroit, 1904, 
Clara L. Reeber; 4 children: Norbert J., Ed- 
win J., Helen M., Geraldine. Began as mes- 
senger United States Savings Bank, advancing 
to position of head bookkeeper, which he oc- 
cupied, 1896-1906; has since been secretary 
and treasurer of The Theisen Trunk Co. Cath- 
olic. Recreations: music, boating. Office: 980- 
992 Scotten Ave. Residence: 105 Church St. 

THEISEN, Michael J., lumber; born, De- 
troit, July 1, 1872; son of Peter and Mary A. 
(Bleser) Theisen; educated in parochial 
schools and Detroit Business College; mar- 
ried at Detroit, 1897, Ida C. Lehr; 5 children: 
Jerome F., Elmer J., Ethel, Gertrude, Walter 
J. Began as office boy in employ of C. W. 
Restrick, lumber merchant, 1887, and became 
general manager of the company; organized 
the F. W. May Lumber Co., and later operated 
alone as M. J. Theisen; also bought out the 
old West Side Lumber Co., and formed the 
Central Lumber Co., of which was president, 
later owner; sold out, 1908; with Arthur L. 
Holmes Lumber Co., 1909-11; organized the 
Standard Lumber & Coal Co., 1912, of which 
is a director. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Catholic. Recreation: automobiling. 
Residence: 145 Leverett St. 

THIBODEAU, Alfred Fred; born, Pain 
Couer, Ont., Sept. 8, 1878; son of Ambrose 
and Eugenia (Pasnault) Thibodeau; educated 
common schools; married, June 15, 1904, Hat- 
tie Fisher, of Huron, O.; with Daniel Scotten 
& Co., Detroit, 2 years; in retail grocery busi- 
ness at Toledo, Ohio, 7 years; traveling sales- 
man Ohio Packing Co., 1 year; in business 
for self at Detroit, 3 years; manager, also 
secretary and treasurer, A. F. Thibodeau Co., 
wholesale produce, 1907. Democrat. Roman 
Catholic. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Knights of Columbus, B. P. 
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reation: baseball. Office: 6th and Congress 
Sts. Besidence: 162 Hazelwood Ave. 

THEBEY, John, brass founder; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 28, 1S72; son of George and Cath- 
erine (HoU) Thiery; educated public and 
parochial schools, Detroit; married, Aug. 19, 
1892, Annie Pettier, of Detroit; 4 children: 
Chester, Antoinette, Kathleen, Ethel. Began 
active career in employ of Detroit Sheet 
Metal & Brass Works, 1889; then successively 
with the Cresson Brass & Iron Works, the 
Union Store Service Co., of Saginaw, the 
Frontier Iron & Engine Works, Detroit; with 
Capitol Brass Works, Detroit, 1899-1907; since 
vice-president and manager Thiery & Ken- 
drick Manufacturing Co., brass founders. 
Catholic. Member Catholic Mutual Benefit 
Association. Kecreations: automobiling, fish'- 
ing, hunting. Office: 660-664 Franklin St. 
Residence: 813 Hamilton Ave. 

THOMAS, Claudius W. ; born, Detroit, Oct. 
2, 1845; son of Raphael Thomas and Mary 
Ann -(Meyrick) Thomas; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, Aug. 
15, 1888, Alice Hanaford. Served in Civil 
War as private in Ninth Michigan Volunteer 
Infantry; in general store business at Grand 
Island, Neb., 1868-79; in grain and banking 
business in Nebraska, 1880-91; came to De- 
troit, July, 1891. President Roe Stephens Man- 
ufacturing Co., Detroit, manufacturers of 
valves and fire hydrants; also president Scott 
Valve Co., Chicago; director Detroit Mineral 
Bath Co., Columbian Iron Works, of Chatta- 
nooga, Tenn. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason, K. T. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian, Office: Roe Stephens Manufacturing Co. 
Address: 478 Jefferson Ave. 

THOMAS, David E., president National Cas- 
ualty Co.; born, June 4, 1853; died, Apr. 9, 
1909; see Vol. 1908. 

THOMAS, John William, commercial agent 
Southern Railway Co.; born, Madison, Ind., 
Nov. 20, 1881; son of Charles Henry and 
Sallie E. (Lane) Thomas; educated public 
and high schools, Madison; graduate Indiana 
Business College, Madison; married, Dec. 12, 
1907, Amelia Hafendorfer, of Louisville, Ky. 
Entered service of the Southern Railway Co. 
as clerk in freight department, Louisville, 
Ky. ; transferred to Chicago as chief clerk to 
commercial agent, 1905, and later was solicit- 
ing freight agent and traveling freight agent; 
commercial agent at Detroit for same com- 
pany since Feb. 1, 1912. Christian Scientist. 
Clubfl: Transportation (Detroit, Toledo and 



Grand Rapids), Michigan Railroad Outing. 
Recreation: general outdoor sports. Office: 
302 Ford Bldg. Residence: 154 Englewood 

Avenue. 

THOMAS, Samuel Evans, patent lawyer; 
born, Canandaigua, N. Y., July 1, 1865; son 
of John and Mary (Davis) Thomas; edu- 
cated public schools; married, Oct. 7, 1890, 
Mary E. Hummel, of Detroit; 3 children: 
Lloyd E., Wayne S., Phyllis C. For several 
years prior to 1895 was member of firm of 
Thomas & Huyette, mechanical engineers, De- 
troit; member firm of Fisk & Thomas, attor- 
neys in patent causes, 1895-1906, when part- 
nership was dissolved by Mr. Fisk's retire- 
ment from business; practiced alone since 
1906. Republican. Methodist. Member Michi- 
gan Patent Law Association. Trustee Damon 
Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias. Member 
Oriental Lodge No. 240, F. & A. M.; King 
Cyrus Chapter No. 133, R. A. M.; Detroit Com- 
mandery No. 1, Knights Templar; Michigan 
Sovereign Consistory; Moslem Temple, A. A. 
O. N. M. S. Clubs: Rotary, Noontide. Recrea- 
tions: fishing, farming, outdoor life. Office: 
38-55 Buhl Blk. Residence: 301 Warren Ave. 
W. Summer Residence: "Sheltered Gables," 
nr. Waterford, Mich. 

THOMAS, Spencer S., manager American 
Naval Stores Co., Detroit; born, Cleveland, 
Dec. 27, 1883; son of Willard B. and Frances 
(Shotter) Thomas; educated public schools, 
Cleveland, and in Germany 5 years; unmar- 
ried. Began active career, 1900, in employ of 
S. P. Shotter Co., and continued with its suc- 
cessor, the American Naval Stores Co., of Sa- 
vannah, Ga., exporters and dealers in all pine 
tree products; resident manager for the com- 
pany at Detroit since 1910. Member Savan- 
nah Hussars 2 years. Republican. Episcopa- 
lian. Recreations: canoeing, camping. Office: 
Palmer Ave. and M. C. Belt Ry. Residence: 
108 Charlotte Ave. 

THOMAS, William S., lawyer; born, Corn- 
wall, England, Mar. 21, 1848; son of William 
S. and Elizabeth (Stephens) Thomas; edu- 
cated public schools, Keweenaw Co., Mich., 
to 13; obliged to leave school because of sick- 
ness of father, and worked in copper mines; 
w^as chief support of family; largely self- 
educated; married, Feb. 19, 1892, Stella Ash- 
ley, of Detroit; children: James W., Edmund 
A. and Frederick J. Taught school in Kewee- 
naw Co., 1870-75; town treasurer, 1874-78; dep- 
uty county clerk and deputy register of deeds, 
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1876-78; county clerk and register of deeds, 
1877-78; justice of the peace, 1877-79. Admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1878, and in practice in De- 
troit, since 1879; treasurer Hensley Trolley & 
Manufacturing Co. Eepublican. Methodist. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit. Eec- 
reations: gardening and flower culture. OflEice: 
34 Campau Bldg. Eesidence: 314 Harrison 
Avenue. 

THOMPSON, Edwin L., lumber; born, 
Crawford Co., Pa., Jan. 17, 1845; son of James 

E. and Joan (Treadway) Thompson; educated 
in public schools and Meadville (Pa.) Acad- 
emy; married at Lapeer, Mich., November, 
1868, Julia M. Piper; 2 daughters: Anna 
(Mrs. George C. King), Mabel (Mrs. William 
M, Grant, of Walkerville, Ont.). Established 
lumber firm of Thompson, Eich & Co., Lapeer, 
Mich., 1866; organized firm of Piper & Thomp- 
son, 1875; founded Delta Lumber Co. of Mich- 
igan and town of Thompson, Mich., 1881; pres- 
ident Brunswick Lumber Co., Brunswick, Ga., 
1882-86; removed to Detroit, 1881; organized 
Thompson Navigation Co., 1883; formed the 
Detroit Lumber Co., of which is now presi- 
dent, 1899; organized Addison Apartments 
Co., 1905, and erected Addison Family Hotel. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Club: Old. Eecreation: 
automobiling. Office: 4 Chene St., Detroit. 
Eesidence: Walkerville, Ont., and Addison 
Apts., Detroit. 

THOMPSON, Frank A., manufacturing 
chemist; born, Pittsfield, Mich., Apr. 8, 1863; 
son of John W. and Zoraida A. (Torrey) 
Thompson; educated in Ann Arbor (Mich.) 
High School, and University of Michigan, 
graduating, degree of Ph.C, 1881; married at 
Hamilton, Ont., 1892, Miss Mary H. Campbell. 
Was connected with the Goodyear Drug Co., 
Ann Arbor, 1881-83; came to Detroit, 1883, and 
was identified as chemist with Parke, Davis 
& Co. for fourteen years; organized firm of 

F, A. Thompson & Co., 1897; firm incorpo- 
rated. Mar. 28, 1898; treasurer and manager 
until 1910, since president. Member Michigan 
State Pharmaceutical Association, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Mason. Club: University. Eecreations: 
tennis and baseball. Office: 502 Twombly 
Ave. Eesidence: 1015 Brush St. 

THOMPSON, Fred Eugene, physician; born. 
Flushing, Mich., Nov. 8, 1871; son Calvin and 
Charlotte (Brown) Thompson; educated High 
School, Eeed City, Mich., Michigan State Nor- 
mal School; M.D., Hahnemann Medical Col- 



lege, Chicago, 1902; married Isabella Edna 
Holmes, of Chatham, Ont., Oct. 27, 1903; 3 
children: Fred H., Dorothy E., Millicent. Be- 
gan as general practitioner in Detroit, 1902; 
specializes in surgery; junior surgeon Grace 
Hospital. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Baptist. Member Amer- 
ican Institute Homoeopathy, Michigan State 
Homoeopathic Society, Homoeopathic Practi- 
tioners' Club. 32° Mason, Shriner. Eecrea- 
tions: farming and water sports. Office: 523 
Stevens Bldg. Eesidence: 2223 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

THOMPSON, Harry Scott, coal and build- 
ing supplies; born. Clean, N. Y., July 24, 1874; 
son of Mathias Scott and Lillian (Salisbury) 
Thompson; educated public schools of Detroit 
through 8th grade; Detroit Business Univer- 
sity; married, Apr. 7, 1898, Eugenia Fisk Mc- 
Curdy, of Detroit; 5 children: E. Euth, Edgar 
Scott, Fisk, McCurdy Wilson, Harry Scott, Jr. 
Began active career upon leaving school at 
age of 16; engaged in business on own ac- 
count since 1908; secretary and general man- 
ager Fairview Coal & Supply Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Christian Scientist. Office: Fairview Coal & 
Supply Co., Kercheval and Hart Aves. Eesi- 
dence: 347 E. Grand Boul, 

THOMPSON, James Melville, dentist; born, 
Clayton, N. Y., June 4, 1869; son of James 
W. and Frances E. (Wright) Thompson; edu- 
cated public schools, Clayton; D.D.S., Phila- 
delphia Dental College, 1892; married, June 
27, 1894, Flora G. Ackert, of Clayton; 1 daugh- 
ter, Frances Martha. In practice in Detroit 
since 1892. Independent in politics. Metho- 
dist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Michigan State Dental Society, First District 
Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society. Clubs: 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf. Eecreations: 
baseball, golf. Office: 404 Fine Arts Bldg. 
Eesidence: 148 Westminster Ave. 

THOMPSON, James Wilfred, general agent 
Travelers' Insurance Co.; born, Dansville, N. 
Y., May 2, 1847; son of Charles Albert and 
Maria (Peck) Thompson; educated in public 
schools of Kalamazoo, Mich.; married at 
Grand Eapids, Mich., Oct. 5, 1886, Cora Cal- 
kins; 3 children: Kate T. (Mrs. Frank L. 
Bromley), Walter (partner with father), Wil- 
fred S, (with H. W. Noble & Co., brokers). 
Began active career as clerk in book store, 
Kalamazoo, Mich.; then was clerk in quar- 
termaster's department. Army of the Cumber- 
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to Kalamazoo and engaged in business for 
self three years, after which entered general 
insurance business; became state agent Trav- 
elers' Insurance Co., 1872, and has conducted 
agency since 1897 under firm name of J. W. 
Thompson & Son. Also president Walter, Cobb 
& Fisher Co., Kalamazoo, and of the Hillsdale 
Gas Company, Citizens' Gas Co., of Hannioal, 
Mo., Winston-Salem Gas Co., of Winston- 
Salem, N. C; vice-president Detroit Stoker 
and Foundry Co., Coldwater (Mich.), Gas and 
Fuel Co., Mac Sim Bar Paper Co., Monroe Gas 
Light and Fuel Co., Otsego Coated Paper Co., 
Kalamazoo Gas Co., King Paper Co., Kalama- 
zoo, Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Co., 
Detroit; treasurer J. C. Hearkner Jewelry Co., 
Grand Rapids; director Fairview Bank, De- 
troit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Member Sons of 
American Revolution. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf, Country, Bloomfield Hills Country. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, golf. Office: 628 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 90 
Putnam Ave. 

THOMPSON, John H,, life insurance; 
moved to Hartford, Conn.; see Vol. 1908. 

THOMPSON, John Howard, president 
Thompson Auto Co.; born, Detroit, Jan. 19, 
1883; son of George F. and Rose M. (Reaume) 
Thompson; educated public and high schools, 
Detroit; married, Aug. 24, 1909, Catherine 
Sullivan, of Detroit; 1 sou, John H., Jr. Be- 
gan active career with Walter Buhl Co., fur- 
riers, continuing one year; then in New York 
in brokerage and commission business, with 
brother, F. B., for 2 years; in brokerage and 
commission business in Chicago 4 years; re- 
turned to Detroit, 1904, and entered automo- 
bile business as selling agent for automobile 
accessories; later became interested in the re- 
tail automobile business and had charge of 
Michigan for the Warren Motor Car Co.; or- 
ganized, 1909, the Thompson Auto Co., distrib- 
utors of automobiles and motor trucks, and 
since president same; distributors of motor 
trucks exclusively since 1910. Democrat. Cath- 
olic. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Le- 
troit Automobile Dealers' Association. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreations: baseball, hunting. Office: 
cor. Hancock and Woodward Aves. Residence: 
.^44 Commonwealth Ave. 

THOMPSON, Thomas W., lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 28, 1871; son of James and Mary 
(Dwyer) Thompson; educated Detroit Univer- 
sity to 1890; St. Louis University, 1892-95; 



LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1896; mar- 
ried, June 25, 1902, Ellen McKinney, of Green- 
field, Mich.; 1 daughter, Margaret. Has en- 
gaged in practice in Detroit since 1896. Demo- 
crat. Roman Catholic. Member Lawyers' Club. 
Recreations: boating, fishing. Office: 512-13 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 192 Stanton Ave. 

THOMPSON, Walter, life and accident in- 
surance; born, Kalamazoo, Mich., Apr. 3, 
1875; son of James Wilfred and Emma E. 
(Walter) Thompson; descendants of Major 
Abraham Edwards, who was at Fort Shelby 
during war of 1812, and married Ruth Fessen- 
den Hunt in the presence of Indian warriors 
in the fort; educated Detroit High School and 
Detroit Business University; married Marjory 
Calkins, of Grand Rapids, Mich., June 25, 
1901; 3 children: Barbara Louise, John Hins- 
dale, Jane. Began active career under father 
at age of 16, as clerk and stenographer in 
office of J. W. Thompson, state agent Travel- 
ers' Insurance Co., Detroit; became special 
agent, soliciting outside of City of Detroit, 
then city agent, and since Feb. 1, 1897, mem- 
ber firm of J. W. Thompson & Son, managers 
for Life and Accident Departments, Travel- 
ers' Insurance Co.; also director Detroit 
Foundry Co., Detroit Stoker Co., American 
Motor Castings Co. Member Detroit Under- 
writers ' Association. Director Bloomfield Hills 
Seminary. Episcopalian. Member Detroit 
Chapter Sons American Revolution, Fine Arts 
Society of Detroit, Birmingham Civic Associa- 
tion. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Bloom- 
field Hills Country, Detroit Rotary. Office: 
628 Dime Savings Bank Bldg., Detroit. Resi- 
dence: "Eastover, " Bloomfield Hills, Bir- 
mingham, Mich. 

THOMPSON, Warner R.; born, Detroit, 
July 29, 1864; son of Charles M. and Mar- 
garet (Weier) Thompson; educated public 
and high schools, Detroit; married, Sept. 29, 
1886, Margaret Miller, of Port Huron, Mich.; 
one son, W. Edward. Began in employ of 
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry., contin- 
uing until 1888; with Parker Bros. & Co., coal 
and coke, 1888-1911; now department mana- 
ger, John S. Lorimers Sons, in charge of foun- 
dry sands; also vice-president Detroit Baking 
Co., Atlas Foundry Co. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Ro- 
tary, Fellowcraft, Noontide. Recreations: au- 
tomobiling, fishing. Office: 1617 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 314 Avery Ave. 

THOMPSON, William Barium, meats, etc.; 
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Thompson and Bridget (Barium) Thompson; 
educated in public schools and business col- 
lege; married at Detroit, Apr. 26, 1887, Nel- 
lie Hymes; 9 children: Mary (Mrs. H. J. 
Eyan), Kathleen (Mrs. W..E. Dailey, of Sagi- 
naw), Irene, William Grover, Frank L., Helen, 
Edna, Edith, Virginia. While attending school 
began to work for his uncle, Thomas Harlum, 
who was in the meat business; started on his 
own account in meats and provisions, 1882, 
later admitting his brother to partnership as 
Thompson & Bro.; organized Cadillac Square 
Improvement Co., 1900, of which is secretary 
and treasurer. Democrat. Alderman 8th Ward 
six years; city treasurer nine j'ears; mayor 
City of Detroit, 1906-12. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Catholic. Member B. P. 
O. E., K. O. T. M,, Knights of Columbus. 
Club: Harmonic. Eecreations: yachting, bowl- 
ing, Officq: Central Market, Cadillac Sq. 
Residence: 727 Trumbull Ave. 

THOMPSON, William Diincan, manufac- 
turer of railway supplies; born, Detroit, July 
24, 1873; son of Duncan and Harriet Kate 
(Hutching) Thompson; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married, June, 1900, Euphe- 
mia K. Foster, of Detroit; 2 daughters: Jeane 
Foster, Margaret Romayne. Has been iden- 
tified with Hutchins Car Roofing Co. since 
1892; began in office of the company and is 
now vice-president and treasurer. Formerly 
member Detroit Naval Reserve. Republican. 
Protestant. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason (Palestine Lodge). Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Wolverine Auto- 
mobile. Recreation: hunting. Office: 1212 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 56 Atkinson Ave. 

THOMPSON, William Edward, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, July 8, 1868; son of William 
and Ellen (Donovan) Thompson; A.B., Uni- 
versity of Detroit, 1888, A.M., 1890; LL.B., 
University of Michigan, 1891; married, Dec. 
14, 1908, Mary E. Duffy, of Ann Arbor, Mich. 
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1891, and since in 
practice in Detroit; attorney for Michigan 
State (Bell) Telephone Co. 14 years. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Michigan 
State Bar Association, American Bar Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Board of Commerce. Demo- 
crat. Member Harmonie Society. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Lawyers'. Recreations: out- 
door diversions. Office: 1221 Ford Bldg. 
Residence: 20 Euclid Ave. W. 

THOMSON, Albert R., life insurance; born, 
London, Ont., Sept. 3, 1872; son of Frederick 
St. George and Katherine A. (Gauld) Thom- 



son; educated in public and high schools, Can- 
ada; married at Detroit, Oct. 8, 1901, Ethel 
M. Farrell; 1 son, Richard L. Came to De- 
troit, 1890, and entered employ of Massachu- 
setts Mutual Life Insurance Co.; continued in 
various capacities in the office until 1895, 
when he began solicitation of insurance; be- 
came connected with Mutual Benefit Life In- 
surance Co. in 1900, associated with A. C. 
Utter, Apr., 1904, and organized the firm of 
Utter & Thomson, general agents New Eng- 
land Mutual Life Insurance Co.; also vice- 
president Home Construction Co. Member De- 
troit Life Underwriters' Association (ex- 
comptroller), Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Episcopalian. Mason (32°); Corinthian 
Lodge; King Cyrus Chapter; Monroe Council 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem 
Temple, Mystic Shrine. Republican. Clubs 
Detroit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yatchsmen 
Detroit Tennis, Rotary. Recreations: tennis, 
fishing. Office: 203 Telegraph Bldg. Resi 
dence: 85 Palmer Ave. 

THOMSON, Frederick C; born, London, 
Ont., Can., Sept. 12, 1870; son of Frederick 
and Catherine (Gauld) Thomson; educated in 
public schools of Loudon; married at Lon- 
don, Nov. 3, 1897, Frances Giddens. Came to 
Detroit, 1892, and entered employ of Farrand, 
Williams & Clark, wholesale drugs; cashier 
of the Detroit Sprocket Chain Co. three years 
and with the Detroit Automatic Stoker Co., 
as secretary and treasurer, about four years; 
with the Michigan Sprocket Chain Co., as 
assistant treasurer and assistant manager, 
1903-9, since treasurer and manager. Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Club: Detroit Boat. Rec- 
reation: boating. Office: 2186 West Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 157 Lothrop Ave. 

THORBUEN, James Thomas, president El- 
liott, Taylor, Woolfenden & Co.; department 
store; born, Windsor, Can., July 18, 1864; son 
of John and Sarah (Hambelton) Thorburn; 
educated in public schools of Windsor; mar- 
ried at Colchester, Can., July 7, 1891, Mar- 
garet Craig (now deceased); 3 children: 
Helen, Douglas, Harold; married, 2nd, De- 
troit, Oct. 5, 1908, Mary Craig. Began active 
career as a clerk with firm of Black & Cheyne, 
retail dry goods, Windsor, 1878; became clerk 
with William H. Elliott, 1882, office manager, 
1883, general manager, 1895, and after death 
of Mr. Elliott in 1901, the firm was incorpo- 
rated as William H. EUiott Co., of which was 
president from time of incorporation until 
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Woolfenden Co.; name changed to Elliott, 
Taylor, Woolfenden & Co., of which was vice- 
president until Feb. 1, 1913, since president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Ketail 
Merchants' Association. Eepublican. Presby- 
terian. Recreations: outdoor life, golf. Office: 
Woodward Ave and Henry St. Residence: 
813 2nd Ave. 

THOKP, Darius D.; member firm of Thorp, 
Hawley & Co., manufacturing confectioners. 
Member Board of Water Commissioners, De- 
troit, 1895-1905. Office: 139 Fort St. W. Res- 
idence: 100 Charlotte Ave. 

THOEPE, William P., president E. Fergu- 
son & Co., Limited; born, Yorkshire, Eng., 
Mar. 17, 1850; son of Jdhn and Harriet 
(Priestman) Thorpe; educated national 
schools, Yorkshire; married, Sept., 1879, 
Sarah Trinder, of Detroit; 6 children: William 
P., Jr., Thomas K., Lola Vivian, Bessie Trin- 
der, Marie, Dorothy. Engaged in farming in 
native country until 19 years of age; emi- 
grated to America, 1869, and located in De- 
troit; was in employ of the Michigan Cen- 
tral R. R., 1870-75; then became connected 
with E. Ferguson & Co., cartage agents for 
the Michigan Central R. R.; has continued 
with the company, of which has been presi- 
dent and manager since 1903. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Carters' Association. Royal 
Arch Mason. Club: Transportation. Recrea- 
tions: fishing and hunting. Office: M. C. R. R., 
foot of 4th Ave. Residence: 308 Howard St. 

THBAIiL, George, manufacturer; born, Rut- 
land, Vt., Feb. 24, 1836; son of Ruben Rose 
and Elizabeth Huldah (Gove) Thrall; edu- 
cated in private school of Rev. Dr. John A. 
Hicks and district schools, Rutland, till 1850 
Hopkins Academy, Old Hadley, Mass., 1850 
Black River Academy, Ludlow, Vt., 1851-52 
Rutland (Vt.) Academy, 1852; Comers Com- 
mercial College, Boston, graduating 1855; mar- 
ried at Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1866, Jessie 
Clarkson; 4 children: Alice (Mrs. Albert J. 
Nebe), Frederick C, George C, Frances. Be- 
gan active career as "printer's devil" on 
Rutland Herald, 1852; was journeyman 
printer on Ohio State Journal, also Columbian 
and Great West magazines (short lived), Cin- 
cinnati, O., 1854; returned East and after 
leaving commercial college was bookkeeper 
and general assistant, Frederick Chaffee, man- 
ufacturer and merchant, Rutland, 1855-58; 
then was clerk St. Charles Hotel, New Or- 
leans, 1858-59, and St. Louis Hotel, New Or- 



leans, 1859-60; manager Beersheba Springs 
(Tenn.) Hotel, summer of 1860; again at St. 
Louis Hotel, 1860-61; chief clerk St. Cloud 
Hotel, Nashville, Tenn., 1861; Congress Hall, 
Albany, N. Y., 1861-63; proprietor Osburn 
House, Rochester, N. Y., 1863-68; Bay State 
House, Worcester, Mass., 1868-72, and Battle 
House, Mobile, Ala., 1871-73; Grand Central 
Hotel, Omaha, Neb., 1873-78; member firm of 
Roddis & Thrall, pork packers, Omaha, 1878- 
82. Secretary Detroit Screw Works, Detroit, 
July, 1882, vice-president and secretary, 1883- 
87, secretary and treasurer since Mar. 7, 1887, 
established, 1877, incorporated, 1880, manu- 
facturers of set and cap screws, nuts, auto- 
mobile parts, etc. Secretary Standard Screw 
Co. since Mar. 30, 1900, manufacturers of set 
and cap screws, etc.; organized and incorpo- 
rated, 1900, original and later consolidations 
covering eight plants in different parts of the 
U. S. Member firm of Taylor Water Tube 
Boiler Co., organized. May, 1901, manufactur- 
ers of patent water tube marine boilers, De- 
troit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Sons of American Revolution. Recreation: 
fond of traveling. Office: Detroit Screw 
Works, Detroit. Residence: Grosse He, Mich. 

THRASHER, Olin Merchant, clergyman; 
born, Philadelphia, N. Y., Nov. 14, 1860; son 
of Morenus and Christiana (Woodward) 
Thrasher; educated public schools and Uni- 
versity of Michigan; married, July 2, 1884, 
Daisie Leona Church, of Holly, Mich.; chil- 
dren: Edna Lucile, Viva Leona, Robert K. 
Licensed by First Baptist Church, Holly, 
Mich., Aug., 1888; ordained at Mt. Vernon, la., 
Apr., 1889; pastor Mt. Vernon, Ayrshire, West 
Bend, Whittemore, Fairfield and Hawarden; 
organized churches at West Bend, Whittemore 
and Fairfield, la.; served churches in Holly, 
Salem, Northville, Corunna, Williamston and 
Lapeer, Mich.; pastor Gratiot Avenue Baptist 
Church, Detroit, since 1911. Secretary and 
treasurer Detroit Baptist Ministers' Confer- 
ence. Member Mystic Circle (Council of Su- 
preme Ruling). Recreations: athletics, fish- 
ing. Is a scout master of Boy Scouts of 
America; received personal instruction from 
Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout. Resi- 
dence: 994 Seyburn Ave. Church: cor. Helen 
and Theodore Aves. 

THROOP, Walter R., wholesale butter and 
eggs; born, Milan, Mich., Sept. 10, 1869; son 
Dan and Ellen (Henderson) Throop; educated 
public school, Milan, Mich.; married Minnie 
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1 child, Lyle E. Began active career as clerk 
in country store, Milan; came to Detroit, 1889, 
and entered employ of W. H. Knight & Co., 
produce commission; assisted in organizing 
firm of Thxoop & Fey, 1891, which was suc- 
ceeded in 1900 by present firm of Harris & 
Throop. Eepublican. Member United Com- 
mission Merchants' League of the United 
States, Detroit Butter and Egg Board, De- 
troit Produce Exchange. 32° Mason, Shriner. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Eecreations: 
automobiling, outdoor sports. Offices: 777 
Michigan Ave. and 249 Napoleon St. Resi- 
dence: 432 Trumbull Ave. 

THUNEE, Alois, physician; born, Detroit, 
July 8, 1857; son of Henry and Jennie (Blut- 
gut) Thuner; educated in private schools and 
at Detroit Medical College, degree of M.D., 
1879; married at St. Thomas, Ont., 1891, 
Imogene Cronk; 1 daughter, Elsa. Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1879, specializing in 
eye and ear since 1890. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies. Democrat. 
Eecreations: hunting and fishing. Office: 306- 
309 Shurly Bldg. Eesidence: 3073 East Grand 
Boulevard. 

THURBEE, Jefferson M., treasurer Buhl 
Sons Co.; born, Monroe, Mich., Aug. 28, 1844; 
son of Jefferson G. and Mary Bartlett (Ger- 
rish) Thurber; educated in public schools of 
Monroe and Adrian, Mich.; married, Chicago, 
1866, Mary A. Levington; 5 children: Thomas 
L., Elizabeth Wing (deceased), Jefferson G., 
Edward G., Irene (deceased). Commenced as 
a boy in retail hardware store, at Monroe; 
was U. S. railway mail agent on Lake Shore 
& Michigan Southern E. E., under James 
Buchanan; entered employ of Buhl & Du- 
Charme as clerk, 1862, becoming traveling 
salesman, credit man, and was made member 
of the firm, 1867; has continued with the 
house through various changes, and has been 
treasurer and director since incorporation, 
1902, as Buhl Sons Co. Secretary and treas- 
urer Ward Lumber Co.; treasurer Buhl Stamp- 
ing Co. Democrat. Presbyterian. Clubs: Fel- 
lowcraft. Commercial. Eecreations: hunting, 
fishing and farming. Office: 103-121 Wood- 
bridge St. W. Eesidence: 28 Lincoln Ave. 

TIBBALS, Frank Burr, physician; born 
near Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 14, 1864; son of 
Henry E. and Mary (Burr) Tibbals; of New 
England descent on both sides from pre- 
Revolutionary times; graduated Hillhouse 
High School, New Haven, Conn., 1884; Yale 



University, A.B., 1888, University of Michi- 
gan, M.D., 1891; married, Jan. 17, 1893, L. 
Adele West, of New Haven, Conn.; two 
daughters: Helen Stanley, Margaret. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1891. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State Medical 
Society (chairman executive board and mem- 
ber medico-legal committee), Wayne County 
Medical Society (treasurer); Detroit Acad- 
emy of Medicine. Progressive. Congregation- 
alist. Member Palestine Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; 
King Cyrus Chapter; Detroit Commandery, 
Knights Templar; Moslem Temple, A. A. N. O. 
M. S. Clubs: Detroit Curlingj Hickory Island 
Association. Eecreations: fishing, curling. Of- 
fice: 101 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 726 Cass 
Avenue. 

TIBBLE, Thomas Henry, ornamental sculp- 
ture work; born, Detroit, Dec. 5, 1876; son 
of Thomas and Minnie (Mockrock) Tibbie ;^ 
educated public schools and Detroit Business 
University; married, July 14, 1899, Annie 
Leadbeater, of Detroit; 1 child, Mildred An- 
nie. Served apprenticeship with Eeuther & 
Co., Detroit, beginning 1893; assisted in or- 
ganizing firm of Tibbie & Sielaff, 1903, and 
since senior partner same. Eepublican. Chris- 
tian Scientist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Builders ' and Traders ' Ex- 
change. Mason. Eecreations: automobiling,. 
fishing. Office: 147 St. Antoine St. Eesidence: 
115 Hazelwood Ave, 

TIGCHON, John H., real estate; born. Port 
Huron, Mich., Dec. 5, 1866; son of Andrew 
and Delia (Van Oone) Tigchon; educated in 
public schools of Oakland County, Alpena and 
Detroit, Mich., up to 1879, and at Mayhew 
Business College, Detroit, 1879-80; married at 
Detroit, July 28, 1888, Anna E. Bush; one 
daughter, Irene Norma (Mrs. George Lyon 
Hoag, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.). Began busi- 
ness career in gun store of William J. Mason 
& Co., Detroit, continuing, 1881-82; was sales- 
man for Coulson & Moorehouse, hardware,. 
1882-83, and for Buhl Sons & Co., wholesale 
hardware, 1883-93; engaged in general real 
estate business since 1893. Member Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board (ex-president), Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men 's 
Association. Eepublican. Presbyterian, Ma- 
son, member Knights of Pythias. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Yacht, Detroit Motor Boat, Fel- 
lowcraft, Mendelssohn, Detroit Golf. Eecrea- 
tions: hunting, fishing, automobiling and 
yachting. Office: 409 Moffat Blk. Eesidencei 
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TILLOTSON, Frank Forrest, banker; born, 
Elyria, O., Jan. 25, 1865; son of Miles W, 
and Parnell (Butts) Tillotson; educated in 
public schools of Ovid, Mich., and Detroit 
Business University; married at Owosso, 
Mich., Dec. 28, 1892, Isabelle I. Haight; chil- 
dren: Edwin H., Robert F. Began in banking 
business with Eoberts, Austin & Co., private 
bankers, Detroit, 1884, the firm being suc- 
ceeded by The Citizens' Savings Bank, of 
which was cashier, 1898-1909; since assistant 
cashier Dime Savings Bank. Treasurer De- 
troit Ornamental Stone Co.; director Grayling 
Lumber Co.; treasurer Detroit Vancouver 
Timber Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Boat, Bankers'. 
Recreation: automobiling. Office: Dime Sav- 
ings Bank. Residence: 100 Chandler Ave. 

TOEPEL, Andrew Frederick, manufacturing 
Jeweler; born, Detroit, May 5, 1866; son 
of John Henry and Babetta (Doersch) Toe- 
pel; educated Trinity Lutheran Church (pa- 
rochial) School; married Sept. 3, 1890, Olga 
Boldt, of Chicago. Began in employ of Roehm 
& Wright, jewelers, Detroit, 1877, continuing 
until 1883; then went to Chicago and for 
8 years followed repairing jewelry and cut 
glass work; returned to Detroit, 1891, and 
opened business at present stand; director 
Continental Real Estate Co. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member B. 
P. O. Elks, Harmonic Society. Club: Detroit 
Yacht. Recreations: automobiling, hunting. 
Office and Residence: 118 Gratiot Ave. 

TOEPEL, Herman E., real estate; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 4, 1878; son of John Henry and 
Babetta (Doersch) Toepel; educated public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried Feb. 7, 1906, Gertrude Woodruff, of De- 
troit. Began in real estate business, handling 
own property, 1896; in general real estate 
business since 1900. Republican. Lutheran. 
Member Detroit Real Estate Board. Club: 
Detroit Yacht. Recreations: boating, hunting. 
Office: Toepel Bldg., cor. Brush St. and Gra- 
tiot Ave. Residence: 288 E. Grand Boul. 

TOMIiINSON, Samuel Arthur, automobile 
equipment; born, Lapeer, Mich,, Nov. 25, 
1870; son of Samuel J. and Abigail (Gage) 
Tomlinson; descended on paternal side from 
Joseph Tomlinson, who came to Philadelphia 
in 1680, and was the first magistrate in the 
country; also from William Walton, who 
came to Philadelphia in 1675; mother de- 
scended from both Generals Gage and Gates 



of Revolutionary fame; graduated Lapeer 
High School, 1889; studied law under Har- 
rison Geer and admitted to bar, 1892; mar- 
ried Feb. 18, 1897, Louise Ainger, of Lan- 
sing, Mich. In newspaper work at Detroit 
and Charlotte, Mich., 1902-4; librarian state 
law library, 1894-5; secretary to Justice Jo- 
seph B. Moore of the Supreme Court, 1896; 
executive clei'k to Gov. H. S. Pingree, 1897- 
1900; secretary State Board of Pardons, 1897- 
1900. Engaged in deep well drilling, Canada 
and Texas, 1901-4; average adjuster for Will- 
cox, Peck & Hughes, marine insurance brokers. 
New York, 1895-1910; with Tomlinson Steam- 
ship Co., Duluth, 1910-11; production mana- 
ger Disco Co., Detroit, 1911-13; partner with 
David W. Reinohl, title of Rheinohl & Tom- 
linson, brokers automobile specialties, since 
1913; treasurer American Rapid Cyaniding 
Co. Republican. Club: Wolverine Automo- 
bile. Recreations: reading, aquatic sports. 
Office: 913 Dime Bank Bldg. Residence: 
Madison Apartments. 

TOMS, Frederick C; see Vol. 1908. 

TOPPING, Joseph A., employing printer; 
born, Niles, Mich., Jan. 6, 1864; son of Ira 
and Mary E. (Wall) Topping; educated pub- 
lic schools; married, Apr. 14, 1898, Maud 
Thomas Spaulding, of Coloma, Mich.; one 
daughter, Mary Louise. Began in employ of 
John F. Eby & Co., 1881; then with the De- 
troit Free Press Printing Co., 1881-82; started 
business for self in 1884, now Topping & Co., 
of which is president. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Allied Printing Trades ' Asso- 
ciation, Detroit Typothetae. Republican. Prot- 
estant. Mason (32°), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: au- 
tomobiling. Office: 45 W. Congress St. Resi- 
dence: 67 Owen Ave. 

TORRENCE, WiUiam Edwin, general agent 
Sun Company, oil producers; born, Clarks- 
ville, Pa., Dec. 7, 1864; son of Joseph William 
Torrence, D.D., and Eliza Jane (Bartholo- 
mew) Torrence; descended from Scotch-Irish 
ancestry; educated common schools to age 
of 13 years; married June 8, 1888, Sarah B. 
Kinkead, of Ripley, Ohio; 3 daughters: Mary 
E., Ruth K., Margaret F. Began as boy of 
general work with Maher & Grosh, Toledo, O,, 
June, 1878; traveling salesman with Gendron 
Iron Wheel Co., Toledo, Apr., 1880-Aug., 1887; 
resigned to become salesman for the Tricycle 
Manufacturing Co., visiting jobbing trade 
only; at the end of 4 years, on account of 
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Ohio; located in Detroit, 1902, and was em- 
ployed as salesman Sun Oil Company; general 
agent for Sun Company, since Sept., 1910. 
Kepobliean, Trustee Forest Ave. Presbyte- 
rian Church, Detroit. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason (Blue Lodge, Chapter, 
Commandery, Consistory, Shrine). Clubs: 
Noontide, Detroit Motor Boat. Keereation: 
travel. Office: M. C. E. R. and Brooklyn Ave. 
Kesidence: 328 Putnam Ave. 

TOBEEY, Harry Norton, surgeon; born, 
Creston, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1880; son of Bartlett 
Norton and Flora E. (Reid) Torrey; descended 
from Phillip Torrey, of England, 1558, Wil- 
liam Torrey, of Weymouth, Mass., 1640; B.S., 
Knox College, Galesburg, 111., 1900; A.M., 
University of Michigan, 1905; M.D., Johns 
Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Md., 1906; 
married, Sept. 15, 1909, Nell B. Ford, of De- 
troit. Practiced in Detroit since 1906. Mem- 
ber Board of Directors Ford Republic, Asso- 
ciated Charities, Detroit Housing Commission, 
Detroit General Hospital. Member American 
Medical Association, Michigan State Medical 
Society, Wayne Country Medical Society, Phi 
Delta Theta, Nu Sigma Nu. Clubs: Detroit, 
University, Country, Grosse Pointe Riding, De- 
troit Racquet and Curling, Detroit Athletic 
Turtle Lake Hunting. Office: 505-507 Shurly 
Bldg. Residence: "Clairview," Grosse Pointe 
Shores, Mich. 

TOWAR, Frank J., president Towar 's 
Wayne Co. Creamery, Inc.; born, Tilsonburg, 
Ont., Can., Nov. 4, 1852; sou of George W. 
and Hannah (Mathews) Towar; educated 
public and high schools, Detroit, to 1872; mar- 
ried, Feb. 15, 1882, May La Rose Jolly, of 
Pontiac, Mich.; 6 children: Edgar T., Edith 
(Mrs. Walter L. Hill, died, 1911), Margaret, 
Albert J., Frank J., Jr., Marion. Began 
active career as clerk for Hull Bros., grocers; 
then spent one year with the U. S. Lake Sur- 
vey; entered milk and butter business, 1874, 
which was established by his father, and later 
lairied on by self; in full control of the 
company since 1906. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreations: automobiling, fishing, traveling. 
Office: 73-77 Bagley Ave. Residence: 54 
Ferry Ave. E. 

TOWAE, George W., Jr., dairyman; born, 
Lyons, N. Y., Dec. 14, 1835; son of George 
W. and Hannah (Mathews) Towar; attended 
Oberlin College, 1852-54; Antioch College, 
18.55; Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1856- 
58, graduating, M.D., Mar. 10, 1858. Married 



at Chillieothe, O., Nov. 10, 1878, Maria We"bb 
Cook. Began practice of medicine at Long- 
wood, Can., 1858; removed to Pike's Peak 
gold mines, Colo., 1859; returned and entered 
24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry as assistant 
surgeon. Mar., 1863; mustered out of service, 
June 30, 1865; appointed acting assistant sur- 
geon, U. S. Army, 1869, and served at army 
posts and in Indian campaigns in Rocky 
Mountains until 1882, when returned to De- 
troit and entered milk and butter business 
with his father, in which continued until re- 
tired from active business. President, 1895- 
1906, Towar 's Wayne County Creamery, Inc. 
(established, 1869), then director. Recrea- 
tions: farming and breeding of fine cattle. 
Died May 30, 1913. 

TOWLE, Frederick; born, Detroit, Nov. 11, 
1858; son of Simon and Harriet (Hunt) 
Towle; educated in private schools, Detroit 
High School and under private tutors; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Dec. 14, 1886, Alice Hubbard; 
1 son, Prescott King. Began active career in 
the grain business, 1878; became member of 
firm of J. S. Lapham & Co., grain commission, 
1884; secretary and treasurer of the Clark 
Can Co., 1890; assisted, 1902, in organization 
of the National Silica Co., of which has since 
been secretary and treasurer. Episcopalian. 
Member Sons of American Revolution. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country Club of De- 
troit. Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 
1000-1001 Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 919 
Jefferson Ave. 

TOWLEE, Maximilian, J. L.; born, Geneva, 

N. Y., Jan. 25, 1858; son of Prof. John and 
Caroline L. (Wagner) Towler; educated at 
Walnut Hill School, Geneva, and Hobart Col- 
lege (special course), Geneva; married at De- 
troit, June 22, 1882, Margaret L. Schaffler; 2 
children: Reginald H., Lillian A. (Mrs. Gor- 
don D. Everett, of Hamilton, Ont.). Began 
as land surveyor; was member engineer corps 
Syracuse, Geneva & Corning R. R., 1877, and 
engineering corps New York Central & Hud- 
son River R. R., 1878; became draftsman and 
assistant superintendent Detroit Bridge and 
Iron Works, June 22, 1879; plant manager, 
1900, when the company was sold to Ameri- 
can Bridge Co., resigning, July 1, 1907, to 
take charge of Colorado Yule Marble Co.; 
returned to Detroit, Dec, 1907; president and 
general manager Detroit Bridge & Steel 
Works, 1909-13, since vice-president and gen- 
eral manager. Member Western Society of 
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boating and outdoor diversions. Address: 444 
Vinewood Ave., Detroit. 

TOWNSEND, John C; born, Detroit, May 
28, 18S0; son of Thomas G, and Eachel (Clark) 
Townsend; educated public and high schools; 
married, Jeanna Cheeseman, of Detroit. Be- 
gan as messenger at the capitol, Lansing; 
then clerk in office of Gov. H. S. Pingree and 
secretary to Governor Pingree until his death, 
1901; general office man Pingree Shoe Co., 
1901-4; secretary Cheeseman Paper Co., 1904-9, 
since secretary L. H. Cheeseman & Co. Trus- 
tee Wesson Estate. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 1118 Ford Bldg. 

TRACY, Joseph P.; moved to Bay City, 
Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

TEACT, William Richardson; born, East 
Smithfield, Pa., Apr. 21, 1883; son of T. Myrr 
and Emma A. (Wood) Tracy; educated pub- 
lic schools, South Haven, Mich.; Stratton Busi- 
ness College, Chicago; married, Jan. 28, 1905, 
Helen M. Gregory, of Chicago. Began active 
career in employ of the American Express 
Co., at Benton Harbor, Mich., 1902, later with 
same company in Detroit; appointed man- 
ager Detroit office Eegal Motor Co., Sept., 
1910; manager Detroit office Oakland Motor 
Car Co. since Aug. 1, 1912. Republican. Ma- 
son. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Wolverine Auto. 
Recreations: baseball, outdoor sports. Office: 
1237 Woodward Ave. Residence: 98*^ Hendrie 
Avenue. 

TSAUB, Christian Mathew, jeweler; born, 
Wiirttemberg, Germany, July 22, 1837; son of 
Matthew and Johanna (Rauscherin) Traub; 
came to America, 1848; educated in public 
schools of Ann Arbor, Mich.; married at Anu 
Arbor, 1861, Barbara Bross (died, Nov. 24, 
1909); 2 sons: Robert C. J., William H. Be- 
gan active career, 1850, by assisting his 
brother in the jewelry business, firm started 
independently as Traub Bros., in 1857; moved 
to Woodward Ave. in 1879. Member St. John's 
Church, German Evangelical. Mason. Recre- 
ation: reading. Office: 110 Woodward Ave. 
Residence: 71 Watson St. 

TRAUB, Jacob F., jeweler; born. Black 
Forest, Germany, Feb. 27, 1839; son of Chris- 
tian Matthew and Johanna (Rauscherin) 
Traub; eame to America, 1848; educated pub- 
lic schools of Ann Arbor, Mich.; unmarried. 
Located with family at Ann Arbor, 1848; 
entered jewelry business, 1850, assisting 
brother Christian M.; firm organized as Traub 
Bros., 1857. Presbyterian. Mason, K. T. Rec- 



reation: fond of music. Office: 110 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 222 Jefferson Ave. 

TRAVIS, Wellington, pharmacist; born 
near Forester, Sanilac Co., Mich., June 6, 
1876; son of George and Mary E. (Smith) 
Travis; educated public schools of Michigan; 
Detroit College of Pharmacy; married, Feb. 
24, 1898, Kate M. Bentley, of Port Huron, 
Mich. Began active career with John Hack- 
ney, druggist, Detroit, 1894; with H. C. KniU, 
Port Huron, 4 years, and others until 1903; 
since in business for self and now sole pro- 
prietor Sepull & Travis, Detroit. Progressive. 
Congregationalist. Member Detroit Retail 
Druggists' Association, National Association 
of Retail Druggists. Mason. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 993 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 1031 Brush St. 

TREBLE, George R., wholesale grocer; 
born, Windsor, Ont., Dec. 31, 1865; son of 
William B. and Elizabeth (Sinclair) Treble; 
educated in public and high schools of Wind- 
sor; married at Windsor, 1901, Olivia Mc- 
Whinney; 1 son. Jack. Began active career 
in employ of Charles Root & Co., wholesale 
dry goods, 1881; became member of the firm, 
1893, the firm retiring from business, 1898; 
became connected with Lee & Cady, whole- 
sale grocers, 1898, and has been secretary of 
the company since its incorporation. Mar., 
1907, treasurer since 1910. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit Men 's 
Association (ex-president). Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order. Clubs: Detroit Curling, 
Detroit Athletic, Detroit Motor Boat, Wind- 
sor (Windsor, Ont.). Recreations: curling, 
fishing. Office: Fort St. W. and M. C. R. R. 
Residence: 107 Warren Ave. E. 

TREVOR, Walter Marks, lawyer; born, 
Lockport, N. Y., Mar. 12, 1865; son of George 
S. and Wilhelmina (Marks) Trevor; educated 
in public schools of Lockport and Monroe, 
Mich., Kansas State Agricultural College, and 
at Detroit College of Law, degree of LL.B., 
1895; married, Detroit, 1889, Jennie Scran- 
ton; children: James Scranton, Margaret Wil- 
helmina, Dorothy Forman, Walter Marks, Jr. 
Began practice of law, 1895; assistant prose- 
cuting attorney Wayne County, 1904-8; al- 
derman 17th Ward, 1908-10. Republican. 
Methodist. Member Sons of American Revo- 
lution, New York Society of Detroit. Mason 
(32°), Shriner; Odd Fellow. Club: Lawyers' 
of Detroit, Detroit Yacht. Recreation: boat- 
ing. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 178 Iroquois Ave. 



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TEIPPENSEE, Albert W., manufacturer; 
born, The Eapids, Lockport, N. Y., Mar. 29, 
1874; son of William F. and Eufina (Teach- 
out) Trippensee; educated public schools of 
Genesee County, N. Y., and Flint, Mich.; mar- 
ried, May 24, 1899, Fannie M. Waltersdorf, of 
Goodrich, Mich.; 1 son, Albert Amos. Was 
with W. F. Stewart Body Co., of Flint, Mich., 
as wood worker and machinist for 10 years; 
came to Detroit, 1902, and was with the De- 
troit United Eailways for 314 years; asso- 
ciated with two brothers, 1906, in organizing 
the Trippensee Manufacturing Co., manufac- 
turers of the Trippensee Planetarium and 
makers of wood specialties, and now vice- 
president of the company. Served as sergeant 
Co. A, 3d Michigan Infantry, 4 years, at Flint, 
Mich. Methodist. Member Milwaukee Junc- 
tion Manufacturers' Association. Mason 
(Friendship Lodge). Eecreation: fishing. Of- 
fice: 2679 East Grand Boul. Eesidence: 1847 
Eussell St. 

TRIPPENSEE, Frank J., manufacturer 
born, The Eapids, Lockport, N. Y., Jan. 11 
1878; son of William F. and Eufina (Teach 
out) Trippensee; educated public schools 
Flint; married, Nov. 18, 1901, Ellen M. Per 
kins, of Detroit; 2 children: Mazie Ellen 
Frank William. Eemoved to Flint, Mich. 
1883; learned carriage manufacturing with 
W. A. Patterson & Co., then with Flint Wagon 
Works and later with W. F. Stewart Body 
Co., Flint; came to Detroit, 1900; in employ 
of C. E. Wilson Body Co. till 1904; entered 
business on own account, 1904, and joined by 
two brothers later; incorporated business, 
1907, as The Trippensee Manufacturing Co., 
of which is secretary' and treasurer (company 
manufacturers of the Trippensee Planetarium 
and wood specialties). Democrat. Methodist. 
Member Milwaukee Junction Manufacturers' 
Association. Eecreation: automobiling. Of- 
fice: 2679-81 East Grand Boul. Eesidence: 
210 Josephine Ave. 

TRIPPENSEE, Wmiam F., manufacturer; 
born. The Eapids, Lockport, N. Y., Jan. 30, 
1876; son of William F. and Eufina (Teach- 
out) Trippensee; educated public schools, 
Flint, Mich.; unmarried. Began active career 
in factory in Flint; then in laundry business, 
Flint; first came to Detroit, 1898, and was 
with the Grand Laundry Co., then the Norris 
Laundry Co.; went to Pacific coast and spent 
4 years as carpenter at Los Angeles, Cal.; 
returned to Detroit, 1906, and associated with 
two brothers in manufacture of the Trip- 



pensee Planetarium, and wood specialties, as 
The Trippensee Manufacturing Co., of which 
is president. Protestant. Member Milwaukee 
Junction Manufacturers ' Association. Eecre- 
ations: fishing, hunting. Ofiice: 2679-2681 
East Grand Boul. Eesidence: 1847 Eussell St. 

TRIX, Jolin, president American Injector 
Co.; born. New Orleans, Dec. 13, 1848; son 
of John and Catherine (Cook) Trix; educated 
public schools. New Orleans; married, Dec. 
30, 1884, Harriett Phelps, of Detroit; 4 chil- 
dren: John J., Ealph K., Herbert B., Carrie 
C. Engaged in manufacture of machinery in 
Ohio; then in tobacco manufacturing in Ohio 
and later in Detroit; came to Detroit, 1870; 
jjresident American Injector Co., manufac- 
turers of U. S. injectors and brass goods, 
since 1884; also secretary McCleary-Herman 
Electric Co.; director Peninsular Engraving 
& Printing Co. Served as school inspector 
several terms. Director Masonic Temple As- 
sociation, Detroit University School. Eepub- 
lican. Protestant. Director Detroit Board of 
Commerce, National Manufacturers ' Associa- 
tion. Member Harmonic Society. 32° Mason; 
Detroit Commandery No. 1; Moslem Temple, 
Shrine. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Fellowcraft. 
Office: American Injector Co., 175 14th Ave. 
Eesidence: 61 E. Hancock Ave. 

TRIX, Ralph Kenzie, advertising and sales 
manager; born, Detroit, Aug. 6, 1885; son of 
John and Harriet (Phelps) Trix; grandson 
of Ealph Phelps, one of the early settlers of 
Detroit; graduated Detroit public schools; 
graduated Detroit University School, 1905; 
married, Dec. 30, 1908, Euby, daughter of D. 
A. Gordon, M.P., of Wallaceburg, Ont., Can.; 
one daughter, Jane Gordon. Became con- 
nected with manufacturing business, 1905; 
now advertising and sales manager American 
Injector Co., Detroit. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Fine Arts Club. 
Eecreations: outdoor sports. Office: Ameri- 
can Injector Co., 175 14th Ave. Eesidence: 
79 Hancock Ave. E. 

TROUPE, Calvin Ferris, special representa- 
tive The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New 
York; born, Montgomery County, O., July 18, 
1859; son of David and Julia (Kemp) Troupe; 
of English ancestry, commencing from first 
archbishop of Canterbury; educated in public 
schools, and later graduated in materia med- 
ica; married, Dec. 1, 1885, Hattie Ella Hull, 
of Baltimore, Md.; 6 sons: Merrill H., Ein- 
aldo W. B., Hyde Waldo, Calvin Ferris, Jr., 
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life iusurauce business in Chicago, 1879; holds 
the world's record as a life insurance man. 
Has written life insurance in all parts of the 
United States and in all the capitals of Eu- 
rope; lived abroad for a number of years. 
Member Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Ke- 
publican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Pitts- 
burgh Country (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Merchants' 
(Baltimore). Residence: 3066 East Grand 
BouL, Detroit. Country Residence: Poplar 
Grove, Relay, Md. Addresses: Mutual Life 
Bldg., New York; Penobscot Bldg., Detroit; 
Southern Bldg., Washington; Union Trust 
Bldg., Baltimore; Hickox Bldg., Cleveland; 
Temple Bldg., Chicago; Maison Blanche 
Bldg., New Orleans; Bradbury Bldg., Los 
Angeles, Cal. 

TROWBRIDGE, Frank C, lumber and coal 
merchant, retired; born, Southfield, Oakland 
County, Mich., June 7, 1844; son of Levi and 
Eunice Sophia (Hastings) Trowbridge; edu- 
cated Barstow School, and W. A. Bacon 
School, Detroit; married, Detroit, Dec. 8, 1869, 
Mary A. Knap (died, Oct. 22, 1879); one son, 
Frank Knap (deceased); married, 2d, Nov. 
9, 1881, Mary E. Stephens, of Detroit. Began 
working in lumber woods, for father 's lumber 
firm, at Alpena, Mich., in 1860, and followed 
the business through all branches until 1881 
when started a retail lumber yard in Detroit, 
under firm name of F. C. Trowbridge & Co.; 
bought out partner's interests, 1884, and con- 
tinued for himself until Dec, 1913; in coal 
business for many years from 1888. Served 
as private. Civil War, in 13th N. Y. Volunteer 
Cavalry. Republican (with independent tend- 
encies). Episcopalian. Member Masonic or- 
der; Zion Lodge No. 1 (life member); Monroe 
Council No. 1; Monroe Chapter No. 1; De- 
troit Conimandery No. 1, K. T., Old Guard; 
member Hoo Hoo. Past Commander Detroit 
Post No. 384, G. A. R.; Detroit Light Guard 
Veteran. Recreations: automobiling, boating, 
fishing. Residence: 151 Coburn PI. 

TROWBRIDGE, Luther S., U. S. appraiser; 
born, .July 28, 1836; died, Feb. 2, 1912; see 
Vol. 19 OS. 

TROWBRIDGE, Luther Stephen, Jr., law- 
yer; born, Detroit, July 2, 1875; son of 
Luther S. and Julia (Buel) Trowbridge; edu- 
cated public and high schools, Detroit; A.B., 
Yale, 1897; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1900; married, Nov. 10, 1903, Mabel W. Hart- 
8uff, of Detroit; 2 children: Albert Hartsuflf, 
Luther Stephen. Admitted to Michigan bar, 
June, 1900, and since associated in practice 



with firm of Gray & Gray. Republican. Epis- 
copalian. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Country, University, Lawyers'. Office: 923-928 
Ford Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

TRUDELL, James J., proprietor Star Car- 
pet Cleaning Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 28, 
1869; son of William and Clara (Peters) Tru- 
dell; educated public schools, Detroit; mar- 
ried, July 22, 1900, Bertha Mann, of Detroit; 
3 children: Lewis, James J., Clara. Began 
active career in carpet department of New- 
comb, Endicott & Co., continuing 5 years; en- 
tered carpet cleaning business for self, 1893, 
and head of Star Carpet Cleaning Co. (com- 
pressed air and vacuum system). Club: De- 
troit Yacht. Office: 180 Catherine St. Resi- 
dence: 767 East Grand Boul. 

TRUE, George A., manufacturer; born, 
Funchal, Island of Madeira (father United 
States consul at Funchal), Sept. 16, 1863; son 
of George and Susan (Laughrey) True; edu- 
cated at Mt. Vernon (O.) High School and 
private school, Cleveland; married, Myrtle 
Wylie Hutton, who died, 1901; again, Detroit, 

1904, Sallie D. Russel; 2 children by second 
marriage: Jean and George. Began engineer- 
ing work in office of the Mt. Vernon Bridge 
Co., about 1887; came to Detroit, 1889, and 
was with Detroit Car Wheel Co. and Detroit 
Foundry Equipment Co., the latter locating, 
1894, at Harvey, 111.; came to Detroit, 1897, 
as receiver of Frontier Iron Works; organ- 
ized with others the Northern Engineering 
Works, 1899, of which was manager until 

1905, since which time has been president. 
Also president Northern Crane Works, Ltd., 
of Walkerville, Ont., incorporated, 1910. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member De- 
troit Fine Arts Society, Detroit Institute of 
Science, Ohio Society of New York. Presby- 
terian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Scarab, 
Fontinalis, Indian Village. Recreations: etch- 
ing, oil and water color painting, fishing, my- 
cology (study of fungi and mushrooms). Of- 
fice: Chene and Atwater Sts. Residence: 169 
McDougall Ave. 

TRUMP, William D,, railway official; born, 
Milford, Mich., Mar. 28, 1864; son of Daniel 
and Susan (Cox) Trump; educated in Milford 
High School; married at Milford, Aug. 24, 
1885, Minnie L. Grow; 3 children: Harold G., 
William D., Jr., Helen M. Began as telegraph 
operator Flint & Pere Marquette Rd., 1883, 
continuing until 1886; was chief clerk in office 
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clerk general superintendent's office, 1892-95; 
assistant to general manager, 1895-97; gen- 
eral superintendent same road, 1897-1900; su- 
perintendent Pere Marquette Ed. at Saginaw, 
Mich., 1900-3; assistant general superintend- 
ent at Detroit, 1903-4, general superintendent 
same road, 1904-12; since manager Detroit 
Terminal Eailroad. Was vice-president Board 
of Education, Saginaw, two years. Eepubli- 
can. Presbyterian. Member Maccabees. Clubs: 
Detroit Golf, Transportation, Eecreations: 
golf, fishing. Office: 3131 Woodward Ave. 
Eesidence: 52 Gladstone Ave. 

TEUNBl, George Ferdinand, vice-president 
The J. C. Netting Co.; born, Detroit, May 6, 
1866; son of Henry F. and Gottesleben (Beck- 
ley) Trunk; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married, 1890, Catherine McFaul, of Detroit. 
Began active career, 1883, with P. A. Billings, 
mantels and grates, continuing until 1893; 
then became connected with F. G. Barton & 
Co., as superintendent of construction; title of 
firm, 1905, was changed to The J. C. Netting 
Co., of which is vice-president. Vice-president 
The Barton-Netting Co., of Windsor, Ont., 
lighting fixtures and mantels. Eepublican. 
Methodist. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Builders' Exchange. Member 
Knights of Pythias. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, boating, fishing; fond of fine horses. Of- 
fice: 71 Broadway. Eesidence: 469 Field Ave. 

TUCKEE, Porter Allen; born, Mt. Clemens, 
Mich., Jan. 18, 1868; son of William J. and 
Emily (Allen) Tucker; educated in Mt. Clem- 
ens High School and Detroit Business Univer- 
sity; married at Detroit, Mar. 16, 1898, Sadie 
E. Shotwell. Began in employ of C. H. Little, 
dealer in builders' and pavers' supplies, 1888, 
and was treasurer of the company, 1898-1913; 
since in real estate and insurance business. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Methodist. Mason. Eecreation: travel. 
Office: 1204 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Ees- 
idence: 39 King Ave. 

TUUjAB, Chester Wagner; born, Neenah, 
Wis., Aug. 26, 1873; son of Franklin S. and 
Elizabeth (Snyder) Tullar; educated public 
schools, Neenah; A.B., University of Wiscon- 
sin, 1898; married, Sept. 27, 1903, Kittie Clo- 
ver Havens, of Eushville, Ind.; 2 daughters: 
Louise Elizabeth, Georgiana Marguerite. Be- 
gan active career in offices of Mineral Lake 
Lumber Co. of Wisconsin, continuing 2 years; 
came to Detroit, 1896, and was with the West- 
ern Newspaper Union until 1901; entered 
manufacture of envelopes, 1901, and now sec- 



retary, treasurer and manager Tullar Envel- 
ope Co. Progressive. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit 
Men's Association. Club: Eotary. Eecrea- 
tions: gardening, outdoor sports. Office: 67 
Larned St. W. Eesidence: 201 Hazelwood Ave. 

TULLES, Lew Whiting; born, Jonesville, 
Mich., Jan. 4, 1869; son of Hiram W. and 
Clara (Nimocks) Tuller; public and high 
school education; married, Detroit, Dec. 6, 
1898, Florence C. Eeiff (died, Sept. 15, 1910); 
2 children: Lew Whiting, Jr., Florence C. 
Learned business of contractor and builder 
under father and started for himself in that 
line, 1894; builder of the Wetherell, Valencia 
and Saragossa apartment houses and of the 
Hotel Tuller, of which is proprietor. Pro- 
gressive. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Hotel Association. Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat. Eecreation: traveling. Of- 
fice and Eesidence: The Tuller, Park and 
Adams Aves. 

TURNBULL, Guy Percy; born, Saginaw 
County, Mich., May 1, 1878; son of Theodore 
W. and Emily M. (Thompson) Turnbull; edu- 
cated Saginaw public schools and two years 
in High School; married, Mar. 8, 1903, May 
Emma Stoddid, of Blundeston, Lowestoft, 
England; one son, Murray Charles. Began in 
wholesale hay business about 1898; after two 
years took a trip to England and Scotland; 
spent two years in England selling stetho- 
scopes, views and electrical appliances; re- 
turned to U. S. and entered employ of Weil, 
Turnbull & Co., wholesale produce and com- 
mission merchants;, assisted in organizing the 
Michigan Fruit Auction Co., and upon the 
consolidation of this company and a rival 
concern under the title of the United Fruit 
Auction Co. was appointed manager and sec- 
retary. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Eepublican. Methodist. 32° Mason. Recre- 
ations: automobiling, Masonic work. Office: 
507 Fort St. W. Eesidence: 98 Bethune Ave. 
West. 

TURNBULL, John L, real estate; born, 
Hamilton, Ont., Nov. 26, 1864; son of John 
and Jean (Chisholm) Turnbull; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married, Mary W. 
Ferguson, of St. Thomas, Ont. Was con- 
nected with several branches of business in 
Detroit and entered real estate, loan and in- 
surance business, 1894, in which he has since 
continued. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
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rian. Kecreations: outdoor sports. Office: 308 
Moflfat Bldg. Residence: 379 Field Ave. 

TUENBUIjL, Lovell H., commission mer- 
chant; born, Saginaw County, Mich., Dec. 16, 
1876; son of Theophilus W. and Emily M. 
(Thompson) Turnbull; educated in public 
schools of Saginaw Co.; married at Detroit, 
1899, Louise Anglim; 1 son, Lovell Edwin. Has 
been a resident of Detroit since 1895; began 
in produce commission business as L. H. Turn- 
bull & Co., the firm becoming Weil, Turnbull 
& Co., 1902; director United Fruit Auction Co. 
Member Detroit Produce Exchange. Mason. 
Recreation: motoring. Office: 19-23 Wood- 
bridge St. W. Residence: 71 Davenport St. 

TUENEK, James, lawyer; born, Lansing, 
Mich., July 18, 1878; son of James M. and 
Sophie Porter (Scott) Turner; lineal descend- 
ant of Humphrey Turner, who emigrated 
from Devonshire, England, and settled at 
Plymouth, Conn., in 1628; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1902, LL.B., 1904; married, Oct. 30, 
1907, Pamela Waterman Tappey, of Detroit; 
2 sons: James M. and Ernest T. Admitted to 
bar, June, 1904; entered office of Angell, 
Boynton, McMillan & Bodman, Sept. 1, 1904; 
member law firm of Angell, Boynton, McMillan, 
Bodman & Turner since Jan. 1, 1909. Repub- 
lican. Member Michigan State Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit, Psi 
Upsilon fraternity. Clubs: Detroit, University, 
Country, Detroit Boat, Detroit Racquet and 
Curling, Huron Mountain, Grosse Pointe Rid- 
ing and Hunt, Indian Village. Recreations: 
fishing, shooting. Office: 2104-2112 Dime Sav- 
ings Bank Bldg. Residence: 241 Seminole Ave. 

TUENEB, Paul, underwriter; born, Clarks- 
burg, W. Va., Nov. 8, 1857; son of Ural Mal- 
lory and Caroline Virginia (Criss) Turner; 
educated private schools, Baltimore; married, 
Sept. 14, 1881, Mary Minor Crane, of Balti- 
more; children: Paul, John P., Ethel L., Adele 
H., Alan E. Began in fire insurance business 
in office of Gegan Bros. & Allmand, Balti- 
more, 1857; later special agent under Joseph 
Selby; in local agency business, Baltimore, 
1881-90; special agent Royal Insurance Co., 
1890-96; special agent German- American Ins. 
Co. of New York, 1896-1907; elected president 
Underwriters' Association of the Middle De- 
partment, 1904; president American Agency 
Co., since 1906; vice-president Detroit Na- 
tional Fire Insurance Co. since Mar., 1912. 
Chairman of committee which handled losses 
in the Baltimore fire of 1904. Democrat. Epis- 
copalian. Member National Board Fire Under- 



writers, National Fire Protection Association, 
Underwriters' Association of the Northwest. 
Club: Detroit Golf. Office: 605 Free Press 
Bldg. Residence: 143 Hancock Ave. E. 

TURNER, William Harvey, lawyer; born, 
Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 17, 1863; son of Har- 
vey K. and Harriett (Essig) Turner; edu- 
cated Fort Wayne College, Ind.; Ann Arbor 
(Mich.) High School; LL.B., University of 
Michigan Law Department, 1888; married, 
Nov. 8, 1900, Annie C. Caskey, of Detroit; 
children: Samuel Caskey, Harvey, William 
Coit. Practiced in Detroit since 1888; assist- 
ant prosecuting attorney, Wayne County, 
1895-1901. Republican. Trustee and treasurer 
Fort Street Presbyterian Church. Member 
Association Bar City of Detroit, Delta Upsi- 
lon. 32° Mason, Shriner; member Knights of 
Pythias, B. P. O. Elks. Club: Old. Recrea- 
tions: baseball, motoring. Office: 620 Moffat 
Bldg. Residence: 102 Alfred St. 

TURRELL, William Oliver; born, Aug. 7, 
1862; died, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

TUTTLE, Arthur J., judge; born, Leslie, 
Mich., Nov. 8, 1868; son of Ogden Valorous 
and Julia Elizabeth (McArthur) Tuttle; grad- 
uated Leslie (Mich.) High School, 1888; Ph.B., 
University of Michigan, 1892; LL.B., 1895; 
married. Mar. 14, 1903, Jessie Beatrice Stew- 
art, of Grosse Pointe, Mich, (who died, Aug. 
24, 1912). Maintained law office at Leslie, 
Mich., 1895-1912; also extended practice to 
Lansing, 1907; member firm of Tuttle, McAr- 
thur & Dunnebacke at Lansing, until Aug. 9, 
1912. Prosecuting attorney Ingham County, 
1899-1902; state senator, 14th District, 1907- 
10; U. S. attorney Eastern District of Mich- 
igan, 1911-12; U. S. district judge. Eastern 
District of Michigan, since Aug. 12, 1912. 
President People's Bank of Leslie since 1898; 
co-partner B. A. Davis & Co.; director Home 
Telephone Co., Leslie. Republican. Member 
American and Michigan State Bar associa- 
tions. Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. 
Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner; member Odd 
Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Maccabees, 
Woodmen, Loyal Guards, Elks (life). Eagles 
(life). Clubs: University of Michigan Club 
(Detroit), University (Detroit), Bay City 
(Bay City). Residence: 140 Collingwood Ave. 
Address: Federal Bldg. 

TUTTLE, Charles Bemmajah, manufac- 
turer of horse goods and auto apparel; born, 
Chelsea, Mich., Apr. 2, 1861; son of B. J. and 
Ruth (Monteague) Tuttle; educated in public 
schools of Michigan; married at Detroit, Sept., 



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1892, Emma Stoll; 2 children: Elmer Eugene, 
Euth Charlotte. Kemoved to Detroit and be- 
gan manufacture of harness on his own ac- 
count, 1877; united with John G. Clark and 
assisted in organizing firm of Tuttle & Clark, 
manufacturers of harness, 1895; partner died, 
1908, and business was incorporated, Feb., 
1911; since president and treasurer of the 
company, manufacturers of high grade horse 
goods, auto apparel and accessories, leather 
goods, trunks, bags and fur goods. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Member B. P. O. E. Club: 
Detroit Golf. Kecreations: golf and other 
outdoor diversions. Office: 183 Jefferson Ave. 
Residence: 528 East Grand Boul. 

TUTTLE, James B., mining; see Vol. 1908. 

TYSON, William Elisha Ellicott, physician 
and surgeon; born, Springfield, 111., May 8, 
1876; son of Ro'bert Allen and Samantha 
(Neff) Tyson; descendant of Ehinert Tyson, 
Pennsylvania, about 1682, Elisha Tyson, phi- 
lanthropist, Baltimore, and Andrew Ellicott, 
who surveyed District of Columbia and as- 
sisted in laying out the City of Washington 
under George Washington; educated public 
schools; M.D., University of Maryland, Bal- 
timore, 1905; married, Nov. 27, 1909, Eliza- 
beth McPherson Weems, of Washington, D. C. ; 
2 children: Eebecca Juanita, Franklin Clapp. 
Senior resident. University Hospital, Balti- 
more, 15 months, 1906-7; resident physician 
Kensington Hospital for Women, Philadel- 
phia, 1907-9; practiced in Detroit since 1909; 
associate obstetrician, House of Providence 
Hospital. Democrat. Episcopalian. Member 
Wayne County Medical Society, Michigan 
State Medical Society, American Medical As- 
sociation. Recreations: music, motoring. Of- 
fice: 2609 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 499 Sem- 
inole Ave. 

u 

UELSMANN, Charles; born, Acken, Ger- 
many, July 22, 1850; son of Charles and Char- 
lotte (Kramer) Uelsmann; educated schools 
in old country; married, 1873, Bertha Weide- 
man, of Germany; 6 children: Charles, Eu- 
dolph, Bertha, Edna, Walter, Norma. Came 
to America and located in Detroit, 1872; in 
grocery business for many years; began on 
own account, 1898, as the Charles Uelsmann 
Co., picklers and preservers, in which has 
since continued. Lutheran. Mason; member 
K. O. T. M., Knights of Pythias, I. O. O. F. 
Olub: Harmonic. Address: 263-269 Clinton St. 



UIiBRICH, Henry L., physician, surgeon; 
born, Detroit, July 2, 1883; son of Henry 
Otto and Caroline (Bachert) Ulbrich; edu- 
cated parochial schools; Eastern High School; 
M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 1908; mar- 
ried, June 18, 1898, Ida Eadtke, of Detroit. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1908, specializing in 
diseases of children; formerly visiting phy- 
sician Children 's Hospital and assistant dem- 
onstrator of anatomy, Detroit College of Med- 
icine. German Lutheran. Member American, 
Michigan State and Wayne County Medical 
associations. Eecreation: camera and pictures. 
Office and Eesidence: 630 McDougall Ave. 

ULRICH, Ferdinand W.; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 18, 1879; son of Ferdinand E. and Cath- 
erine P. (Yaeger) Ulrich; educated at St. 
Mary 's parochial school and St. Joseph 's 
Commercial College, graduating 1894; mar- 
ried at Detroit, June 15, 1904, Lillian E. De- 
derichs; 2 children: Elmer Ferdinand, Cath- 
erine Eoumania. Began as clerk in store of 
M. J. Cizanek; then various positions with 
Union National Bank, advancing to teller; 
secretary and treasurer Detroit Creamery Co. 
since 1905. Club: German Salesmen. Eecre- 
ations: outdoor sports. Office: Cass and Grand 
Eiver Aves. Eesidence: 835 East Grand Boul, 

UPINGTON, Henry Vincent, casualty in- 
surance; born, Cork, Ireland, Nov. 14, 1874; 
son of Samuel Fleming and Mary (Lambkin) 
Upington; nephew of the late Sir Thomas Up- 
ington, prime minister of Cape Colony; edu- 
cated private schools, London, Eng., and St. 
George's College, Weybridge; unmarried. 
Came to America, 1888; began with local in- 
surance agency at New Eochelle, N. Y.; be- 
came connected with Fidelity & Casualty Co. 
of New York, 1898, and now resident man- 
ager for the company, in Michigan; member 
firm of Benson & Upington. Eoman Catholic. 
Member Board of Commerce, Casualty Under- 
writers' Association, Plate Glass Underwrit- 
ers' Association (chairman board). Recrea- 
tions: music and water sports. Office: 716- 
721 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 608 Cass 
Ave. (The Chesterfield). 

UTLEY, Henry Munson, librarian emeritus 
of Detroit; born at Plymouth, Mich., Aug. 5, 
1836; son of Hiram and Jane (Sands) Utley; 
graduate University of Michigan, 1861; (A.M., 
1870); married at Pontiac, Mich., Mar., 1864, 
Kate Lilly Burr; children: Irene (Mrs. Wil- 
liam J. Rowell), Jane (Mrs. William H. Mil- 
ler), Frances. Connected with Detroit Free 
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its successor, the Post-Tribuue, 1866-81; sec- 
retary Board of Education, Detroit, 1881-85; 
city librarian, 1885-1912, since librarian emer- 
itus. Republican. Presbyterian. President 
American Library Association, 1895; auditor 
Young Women's Home for thirty years; mem- 
ber Detroit Association of Charities, Alpha 
Delta Phi (Universit}' of Michigan). Clubs: 
Prismatic, Acanthus. Author: Wildcat Bank- 
ing in Michigan, 1S75; The First President 
of Michigan University, 1882; History of 
Michigan as Province and State, 1906. Office: 
City Library. Residence: 195 Charlotte Ave. 

UTLEY, Stuart Wells, manufacturer; born, 
Pontiac, Mich., June 25, 1879; son of Wells H. 
and Emma J. (Adams) Utley; graduated De- 
troit public schools, 1898; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1902; unmarried. Entered employ 
of the American Radiator Co., 1902; became 
identified with the Detroit Steel Casting Co., 
1906; was made assistant secretary, 1908, 
secretary, 1909, and has been vice-president 
and general manager since 1911; also direc- 
tor Detroit Tool Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Lieutenant Michigan Naval 
Brigade. Rejiublican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Detroit Engineering Society, Delta Upsi- 
lon college fraternity. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic, University, Detroit Naval 
Reserve. Recreations: rowing, sailing. Office: 
1243 Michigan Ave. Residence: 146 Forest 
Ave. E. 

UTTEB, Archie Cranston, life insurance; 
born. Dodge Co., Minn., May 25, 1874; son of 
William J. and Lucy J. (Cranston) Utter; 
educated in Detroit public schools; married, 
Detroit, Feb. 1, 1908, Hattie Hurd Whitehead. 
Studied law two years previous to taking up 
life insurance, in 1891, as cashier in office of 
the New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. 
of Boston; became superintendent of agencies, 
of Michigan, 1898, and assistant superintend- 
ent of agencies at home office in Boston; re- 
turned to Detroit, 1904, and with A. R. 
Thomson organized the firm of Utter & Thom- 
son, general agents New England Mutual Life 
Insurance Co. Member Detroit Life Under- 
writers' Association (ex-president), Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Progressive. Protestant. 
Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: fishing. Of- 
fice: 203-204 Telegraph Bldg. Residence: 1143 
Cass Ave. 



VAIIi, Samuel James; see Vol. 1908. 
VALADE, Malcolm Gurvis; born, Kings- 
ville, Ont., Can., May 22, 1880; son of Dom- 



inique and Sarah (Bailey) Valade; educated 
public schools of Essex County, Can.; mar- 
ried, June 17, 1903, Elizabeth Workman, of 
Detroit; 3 children: Charlotte Sarah, Ruth 
May, Russell Alger. Lived on farm until 19 
years of age; came to Detroit, 1900, worked 
for Leland & Faulkner, foundrymen, 1900-1; 
then with Rowley Scale Co. for 13 months; 
in charge of shop of H. E. Hatcher, butchers' 
supplies, 1901-9; started in business for self, 
with brothers, as Detroit Butcher Supply Co., 
1909. Methodist. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Mason. Recreations: outdoor 
sports. Office: 451-453 Gratiot Ave. Resi- 
dence: 255 Euclid Ave. 

VALPEY, Lewis N.; born, Lynn, Mass., 
Julj' 6, 1854; son of Joseph H. and Abbie 
(Fielding) Valpey; grammar school educa- 
tion; married, St. John, N. B., June, 1876, 
Ella Gerrow; one daughter, Edna Gertrude. 
Served apprenticeship in father's shoe fac- 
tory; entered retail shoe business at St. John, 
N. B.; came to Detroit, 1884, and engaged as 
Valpey Shoe Co. until 1901, when sold out; 
since in real estate business and in charge of 
Valpey Bldg. and Woodward Arcade. Repub- 
lican. Baptist. Member New England So- 
ciety of Detroit. Club: Bloomfield Hills Coun- 
try. Office: Woodward Arcade. Residence: 26 
Edison Ave. 

VAN AliSTYNE, John S., Jr., vice-presi- 
dent Peninsular Engraving Co.; born Wyan- 
dotte, Mich., Jan. 22, 1869; son of John S. 
and Helen (Folger) Van Alstyne; educated 
public schools of Wyandotte and Detroit; 
married, June 12, 1897, Belle Watkins, of 
Wyandotte; 1 son, John S., Jr. Resident of 
Detroit since 1889; began active career with 
the Aldine Printing Co., continuing 1 year; 
with Winn & Hammond, printers, 1891-95; 
one of organizers and vice-president of the 
Peninsular Engraving Co. since 1895. Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason. Recreation: au- 
tomobiling. Office: cor. Erskine and Wood- 
ward Aves. Residence: 75 Josephine Ave. 

VAN ANTWERP, Francis J., clergyman; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 22, 1858; son of Francis 
and Mary E. (Gore) Van Antwerp; educated 
Assumption College, Sandwich, Ont.; St. 
Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md. Ordained 
R. C. priest, 1881; pastor Hastings, Mich., 
1881, Grosse Pointe, 1882-85, Battle Creek, 
1885-8, Our Lady of Help Ch., Detroit, 1888; 
first pastor, 1889, of Our Lady of the Rosary 
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Republican. Member A. A. A. S., American 
Geographic Society, Records of the Past Ex- 
ploration Society, American Catholic Histor- 
ical Society, Board of Commerce, Detroit. 
Member Knights of Columbus, C. M. B. A., 
A. O. H., Knights of St. John. Residence: 
1280 Woodward Ave. 

VANCE, Joseph Anderson, clergyman; 
born, Sullivan County, Tenn., Nov. 17, 1864; 
son of Charles Robertson and Margaret (New- 
land) Vance; A.B., King College, Bristol, 
Tenn., 1885; B.D., Union Theological Semi- 
nary, Hampden-Sidney, Va., 1888; (D.D., 
Huron College, S.D., 1902, King College, Tenn., 
1904); married, Jan. 15, 1890, Mary B. Tor- 
man, of Louisville, Ky.; children: Dorothy, 
Joseph A., Jr., Mary F. Ordained Presbyte- 
rian ministry, 1888; pastor Woodland Avenue 
Church, Louisville, 1888-91, Maryland Ave- 
nue Church, Baltimore, 1891-99, Hyde Park 
Church, Chicago, 1899-1911, 1st Church, De- 
troit, since Sept. 1, 1911. Director and mem- 
ber executive committee Charity Organiza- 
tion Society while at Baltimore; ex-moderator 
Maryland Presbytery, and of Chicago Presby- 
tery; ex-president Presbyterian Ministers' As- 
sociation of Chicago; member Church Federa- 
tion Council of Chicago. Author: Westmin- 
ster Assembly and Its Confession for God, 
1897; Home, 1900; Religion and Money, 1903; 
American Problems, 1904; The True and the 
False in Christian Science, 1904. Recreations: 
athletic sports. Address: 21 Edmund PI. 

VAN DE MARK, Stewart Orson, lawyer; 
born, Clinton, Mich., Oct. 22, 1860; son of 
Orson and Laura G. (Brooks) Van De Mark; 
educated in public schools of Clinton, in high 
school, Tecumseh, Mich., and in University 
of Michigan, Literary Department, 1879-82; 
married, at Detroit, 1897, Catherine Egan 
(died, July 26, 1909); married, 2d, Oct. 18, 
1913, Mrs. Hugh Lyons, of Lansing, Mich. 
Studied law in office of Brennan & Donnelly, 
1885-87; practiced alone, 1888-91; member law 
firm of Brennan, Donnelly & Van De Mark, 
1891-1913. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Michigan State Bar Association. 
Member Detroit Light infantry, 1895-96. Dem- 
ocrat. Member B. P. O. E., Knights of 
Pythias. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Residence: 158 Brainard St. 

VANDEVEER, Fred L., lawyer; born, Tay- 
lorville. 111., Jan. 26, 1879; son of George A. 
and Clara B. (Edgecombe) Vandeveer; de- 
scended from Holland Dutch ancestors who 
settled at New Amsterdam (now New York); 



graduated Upson Seminary, New Preston, 
Conn., 1897; LL.B., Yale Law School, 1900; 
married, June 30, 1900, Vesta Hardy, of New 
Haven, Conn.; children: Leroy, Rudolph, 
Ethelwyn, Rosalind. Practiced in St. Louis, 
1900-3, since in Detroit; attorney Travelers' 
Insurance Co. for State of Michigan. Mem- 
ber Michigan State Bar Association, Asso- 
ciation Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of 
Detroit. Republican. Clubs: Wolverine Auto, 
Detroit Athletic, Harmonie Society. Recrea- 
tions: golf, athletics. Office: 601-615 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 115 West- 
minster Ave. 

VAN DUSEN, Frank R.; born, Alpena, 
Mich., Feb. 25, 1875; son of Jacob and Mary 
A. (Empey) Van Dusen; educated in Bay City 
(Mich.) High School and University of Mich- 
igan; married at Bay City, 1900, Florence 
Carter Church. Began active career in office 
of National Protective Society, Bay City, and 
became bookkeeper and later superintendent 
of agencies and treasurer of the company, 
1900; came to Detroit, 1901; treasurer and 
superintendent of agencies from reorganiza- 
tion, 1901, under title of National Casualty 
Co. of Detroit, until 1910; now president of 
Providence (R. I.) Base Ball Club. Demo- 
crat. Member B. P. O. E. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Golf. Recreation: golf. Office: 4th 
floor Majestic Bldg. Residence: 117 Kirby 
Ave. E. 

VAN DYKE, Ernest E. D., clergyman; born, 
Detroit, Jan. 29, 1845; son of James Adams 
and Elisabeth (Desnoyers) Van Dyke; edu- 
cated parish schools, Detroit; A.B., St. John's 
University, Fordham, N. Y., 1864 (medalist), 
A.M., 1871. Ordained priest Roman Catholic 
Church at Rome, Italy, Mar. 24, 1868; pas- 
tor Adrian, Mich., 1868-72; pastor of Cathe- 
dral, Detroit, 1872-73, Church of St. Aloysius, 
Detroit, since 1873. Recreation: traveling. 
Residence: 36 Washington Ave. 

VAN DYKE, Frank G., real estate; born, 
Detroit, Mar. 1, 1884; sou of George William 
and Fannie E. (Perley) Van Dyke; nephew of 
Col. Harry Otis Perley and grandson of James 
A. Van Dyke, great grandson of Peter De- 
Noyers; educated private schools, Detroit; 
Notre Dame University, Ind., 1903; unmar- 
ried. Began active career in employ of L. P. 
and J. A. Smith Co. (now the Great Lakes 
Dredging Co.), of Cleveland, and continued 
as inspector, 1903-4; then salesman for the 
Art Stove Co., Detroit, 1904-8; in real estate 
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Co. since 1908; also vice-president Michigan 
Insurance Agency. Eepublican. Catholic. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board, National Eeal Estate 
Board. Member Sons of American Eevolution. 
Club: Country. Recreations: hunting, fishing, 
motoring. Office: 716-719 Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Eesidence: 114 Eivard St. 

VAN DYKE, William, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 1(3, 1877; son of Philip J, D. and 
Sara Newcome (Beeson) Van Dyke; educated 
in Thompson 's Private School, Detroit Col- 
lege and Detroit College of Law; married at 
Detroit, Oct. 3, 1903, Louise Stinchfield; chil- 
dren: Philip J. D., Charles S. Began practice 
in office of James H. Pound, 1900, later asso- 
ciating with George F. Monaghan, then E. Y. 
Swift; now practicing alone. Member Bar Asso- 
ciation City of Detroit, Detroit College Alum- 
ni Association (ex-president), Lafayette So- 
ciety (French). Served in 7th and 19th U. S. 
Infantry in Spanish-American War. Member 
Spanish War Veterans. Clubs: Country, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen, De- 
troit Eacquet and Curling. Eecreations: out- 
door diversions. Office: Bank Chambers. Eesi- 
dence: Grosse Poiute Farms, Mich. 

VAN HUSAN, Edward C; born, Detroit, May 
12, 1861; son of Caleb and Catherine (Jack- 
son) Van Husau; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; Adams Academy, Quincy, Mass., 
1876-78; Colgate Academy, Hamilton, N. Y., 
1879; married at Detroit, Oct. 11, 1883, Kate 
Morrill; children: Florence, Harold M., Mar- 
shall W. Was connected with Detroit Fire and 
Marine Insurance Co., 1884-86; entered real 
estate busines for himself, 1886, and organ- 
ized The Van Husan Co., Ltd., 1903, of which 
he is chairman. Also director Detroit Fire 
and Marine Insurance Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board; ex-member Detroit Board of Health. 
Baptist. Club: Old. Office: 1805 Dime Savings 
Bank bldg. Eesidence: 33 Peterboro St. 

VAN LEYEN, Albert J., engraving and 

electrotyping; born, Detroit, Sept. 10, 1857; 
son of John and Hendrina (Look) Van Leyen; 
educated Detroit public schools; Cooper Union, 
New York; completed studies in art schools of 
Berlin, Germany, and Salzburg, Austria; mar- 
ried, Minnie Ulrich, of Detroit, Feb., 1893; 3 
children: Harold, Felita, Loyola. Began as 
engraver, 1880, working as journeyman; one 
of organizers of firm of Van Leyen & Hensler, 
1882; then went abroad, returning to De- 
troit, 1886, and since continued under original 



title as Van Lieyen & Hensler; secretary Van 
Leyen Eealty Co. Catholic. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Knights of 
Columbus. Office: 2-10 Earned St. E. Eesi- 
dence: 304 Kirby Ave. W. 

VAN LEYEN, Edward Christopher, archi- 
tect; born, Detroit, Feb. 23, 1867; son of John 
and Hendrina (Look) Van Leyen; educated in 
public schools and by special courses of study; 
married, July 13, 1891, Mary Wells. Began 
active career in employ of William Scott & 
Co., architects, continuing until he entered 
business for himself in 1886; associated with 
Edward A. Schilling since 1902; in general 
Ijractice, specializing in schools and rein- 
forced concrete structures. Designed Casino 
building. Belle Isle Park; City Hall, Flint, 
Mich.; high schools at Monroe, Dowagiae and 
Wyandotte, Mich., Athens, O.; buildings for 
Star Watch Case Co., Ludington, Mich., Peters 
Cartridge Co., Kings Mills, O., Huron Milling 
Co., Harbor Beach, Mich.; also many other 
prominent structures. President and director 
The Van Leyen Eealty Co., Ltd.; director In- 
ternational Lumber and Development Co., 
Philadelphia. Commissioner Department of 
Parks and Boulevards, City of Detroit, 1898- 
1901. Trustee of Senate, National Union; 
member Eoyal Arcanum. Eepublican. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
American Institute of Architects. Club: 
Elks'. Office: 1115-1121 Union Trust Bldg. 
Eesidence: 35 Farrand Ave., Highland Park. 

VAN SCHAACK, William D., railway of- 
ficial; born, Galesburg, 111., Sept. 18, 1872; 
son of Tnomas B. and Harriet L. (Chapin) 
Van Schaak; educated in public schools of 
Galesburg and at Knox College; married at 
Galesburg, June 21, 1898, Florence E. Wright; 
3 children: Eaymond, Gordon, Frances. Be- 
gan active career as clerk in office of Chi- 
cago, Burlington & Quincy By., Galesburg, 
1892, continuing until 1901; was chief clerk 
general freight department, Wisconsin Central 
Ey., Milwaukee, Wis., 1901-2, traveling 
freight agent, same road, 1902-3, New Eng- 
land agent, at Boston, 1903-6; has been gen- 
eral agent Wisconsin Central (now Soo Line) 
at Detroit since 1906. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Y. M. C. A., Gideons. Club: De- 
troit Transportation. Office: 612 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 150 Monterey Ave. 

VAN SICKLE, William, general manager 
state of Michigan, Home Life Insurance Co. 
of New York; born, Onondaga, Ont., June 1, 
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Van Sickle J educated in public schools and 
at Detroit Business University; married at 
Detroit, Feb. 17, 1897, Margaret Robertson; 
one daughter, Margaret. Began business ca- 
reer in the Detroit oflSce of the Home Insur- 
ance Co., Mar. 11, 1887, passed through vari- 
ous positions and has been general manager 
for the company since Aug. 16, 1898. Also 
president New England Pie Co., Columbia 
Chemist Co.; director Dime Savings Bank, 
Krit Auto Co. Member Detroit Life Under- 
writers ' Association, Michigan Life Under- 
writers' Association. Republican. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(33°), Knight Templar, Shriner; Commander- 
in-Chief Michigan Sovereign Consistory. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft (vice-president), Detroit 
Motor Boat. Recreations: automobiling, sail- 
ing, fishing. Office: 1111 Majestic Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 736 Cass Ave. 

VAN SYCKLE, Givens E.; born, June 28, 
1843; died, Oct. 6, 1911; see Vol. 1908. 

VAN SYCKLE, Raymond E., lawyer; born. 
Bay City, Mich., Aug. 24, 1868; son of Givens 
E. and Sophia D. (Clemans) Van Syckle; grad- 
uated Bay City High School, 1887; B.S., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1891, post-graduate 
course, 1893-95, M.S., 1895; LL.B., Law De- 
partment, same university, 1895; unmarried. 
Was secretary G. E. Van Syckle Co., Bay 
City, 1887-95; member of faculty St. Cyrillus 
and Methodius College, Detroit, 1896-1906; 
teacher and principal Detroit public night 
schools, 1900-6; principal Central Evening 
High School, since 1906. Engaged in general 
practice of law since 1895; now practicing 
alone. Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, Michigan State Bar Association. Re- 
publican. Member AVayne County Republican 
Committee, Second Ward Republican Commit- 
tee (chairman). Board of County Canvassers; 
has been delegate to state and county con- 
ventions. Member Sons of American Revolu- 
tion (secretary and member board of man- 
agers Michigan State Society). Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, University of Michigan Club (treas- 
urer), Lawyers' (secretary). Office: Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 856 Cass Ave. 

VAN TUYL, Frank F., consulting engi- 
neer; born, South Bend, Ind., Apr. 30, 1872; 
son of Horace G. and Emma (Hill) Van Tuyl; 
educated in Detroit public schools and De- 
troit High School, graduating, 1891; Univer- 
sity of Michigan, graduating, 1895; married 
at Ypsilanti, Mich., Dec, 1900, Laura Jenness; 
children: Elsa .J., Anna J., Laurence J. Be- 



gan as consulting engineer at Detroit, May, 
1901; consulting engineer power equipment 
for Washington Arcade Bldg., Packard Motor 
Car Co., Calvert Lithographing Co., etc. Mem- 
ber Detroit Engineering Society, Theta Delta 
Chi, Tau Beta Pi. Mason; Member Corin- 
thian Lodge No. 241; King Cyrus Chapter, 
R. A. M.; Detroit Commandery, K. T. Club: 
Exchange. Office: 1112 Union Trust Bldg. 
Residence: 39 Taylor Ave. 

VAN VOLKENBUEGH, Heber S.; born, 

Albany, N. Y., Oct. 12, 1860; son of Heber 
and Mary E. (Griffith) Van Volkenburgh; 
educated high school and Oberlin College; 
married, 1888, Ida M. Taylor, of Detroit (who 
died, Nov. 27, 1911); 3 sons: Robert H., Viv- 
ian A., Leon. Began active career in steam 
and hot water heating, and engineering, Al- 
bank, N. Y.; removed to Detroit, 1888; was 
connected with The Mouat Heater Co., of De- 
troit, The Nashville Machine Co., of Nash- 
ville, Tenn.; sales manager American Radia- 
tor Co. of Michigan since June, 1896. Protest- 
ant. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Club: Exchange. Recreations: fishing, hunt- 
ing. Office: 172 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 26 
Melbourne Ave. Summer Residence: Pt. Du- 
chene, Algonac, Mich. 

VAN WAGONER, Milton A., proprietor De- 
troit Music Co.; born, Oxford, Mich., Nov. 
11, 1843; son of Alfred and Betsey (Travis) 
Van Wagoner; graduate high school, Oakland 
County, Mich., 1869; held state teachers' cer- 
tificate and taught school for three years at 
Goodrich, Genesee Co., Oxford and Lakeville, 
Oakland Co.; married at Detroit, 1899, Phyl- 
lis Clark. Entered music business, 1870, and 
was partner with C, J. Whitney, Chicago, two 
years, and at Lapeer, Mich., until 1892, when 
he bought out the Detroit Music Co. Served 
as private, Co. I, 14th Michigan Volunteer 
Infantry, at the time of the Civil War. Re- 
publican. Member Masonic order. Knights of 
Pythias. Recreation: fishing. Office: 288 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 122 Erskine St. 

VAN WIE, Edwin Garrett; born, Cleveland, 
June 18, 1872; son of Peter G. and Oregar 
A. (Gibbon) Van Wie; educated public and 
high schools, Cleveland; Cleveland Manual 
Training School; Case School of Applied 
Science, Cleveland; married, Oct. 12, 1898, 
Marie Louise Wormer, of Detroit. Became 
connected with the Detroit Stove Works, 
1895, and has ever since continued with the 
company; served as gas and mechanical engi- 
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American Gas Institute. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: automobile 
touring, hunting. Office: Detroit Stove Works, 
1320-1380 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 198 Mc- 
Dougall Ave. 

VAN WORMER, Clyde Emery, secretary 
R. H. Fyfe & Co.; born, Kinderhook, Mich., 
Feb. 6, 1884; son of William P. and Mary E, 
(Adams) Van Wormer; descendant on moth- 
er 's side of .John Quincy Adams, of Massa- 
chusetts; educated in public schools and busi- 
ness college; married Clara C. Gordon, of De- 
troit, Feb. 15, 1913. Began in shoe business 
with which has ever since been eoniiected; 
varied experience in shoe houses of northern 
and southern Michigan; removed to Detroit, 
1905, and was Avith E. H. Fyfe & Co., retail 
shoe dealers, as advertising man until incor- 
poration of the firm in 1910; since secretary 
of the company. Protestant. Recreation: 
fishing. Office: 183-185 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 277 Merrick Ave. 

VAN ZANDT, A. Dexter B.; born, St. 
Marys, Ont., Can., May 9, 1868; son of James 
H. and Mary A. (Macpherson) Van Zandt; 
educated in public schools, Leamington, Out.; 
St. Marys Collegiate Institute, Ont.; Ottawa 
Normal School, Ont.; married, Nov. 10, 1896, 
Abbie Hibbard, of Detroit; 3 children: Mar- 
jorie Alice, Kathleen Eugenie, Bonar Alice. 
Taught school in Ontario for 5 years; came 
to Detroit, 1891; engaged in newspaper work, 
Detroit Tribune and Detroit News, as city ed- 
itor of each paper; in charge of advertising 
department Detroit United Lines since 1906. 
Republican. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Motor Boat, North Channel, Detroit Curling, 
Adcraft. Recreations: yachting and curling. 
Office: 12 Woodward Ave. 

VAN ZILE, Philip T., Judge; born, Osce- 
ola, Pa., July 20, 1843; son of David M. and 
Elvira C. (Cook) Van Zile; Ph.D., Alfred Uni- 
versity, 1863; enlisted in War of the Rebel- 
lion and served in Battery E, 1st Ohio Artil- 
lery, to close of war; LL.B., University of 
Michigan, 1867; (LL.D., Alfred, 1903); mar- 
ried, Dec. 28, 1866, Lizzie A. .Jones, of Roches- 
ter, O.; 2 children: Hortense, Philip Donald. 
Began practice at Charlotte, Mich., 1867; 
prosecuting attorney, Eaton Co., Mich., 1868- 
72, judge of probate, 1872-75, circuit judge of 
the 5th Judicial Circuit, Michigan, 1875-78; 
U. S. district attorney for Utah, 1878-84; re- 
sumed practice at Detroit, 1890; member law 
firm of Van Zile & Browuson, 1905-8; prose- 



cuting attorney Wayne Co., Mich., 1909-10; 
circuit judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Detroit, 
since 1910. Dean Detroit College of Law since 

1891. Republican. Congregationalist. Mason 
(32°), Knight Templar (Grand Commander 
of Michigan, 1900), Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, 
Fellowcraft. Recreations: sailing, fishing. 
Author: Van Zile's Bailments and Carriers; 
Van Zile 's Equity, Pleading and Practice, 
1903. Address: Wayne County Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 148 Forest Ave. W. 

" VARNEY, Almon Clother, architect; born, 
Luzerne, N. Y., Mar. 28, 1849; son of Abner 
N. and Marian (Clother) Varney; educated 
in public schools of New York state; married, 
Saratoga, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1872, Lizzie C. Scid- 
more; 2 children: Eva J., A. Chester. Began 
study of architecture, 1876, while in office of 
Darius Norcross, Glens Falls, N. Y., also 
studied under E. M. Borden, of Boston; has 
practiced in Detroit since 1879; member firm 
of A. C. Varney and F. J. Winter since 1911. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Poor commis- 
sioner City of Detroit, 1895-1900. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason (32°), 
Shriner. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing and boating. Office: 
2332 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 74 
Warren Ave. E. 

VARNEY, Charles F., manager The Fleisch- 
mann Co. of Michigan; born, Dover, N. H., 
Aug. 18, 1875; son of Frank F. and Lizzie U. 
(Roberts) Varney; descended from New Eng- 
land ancestry; educated in public schools, 
Dover; married, Dec. 1898, Annie M. Walker, 
of Lowell, Mass.; 2 sons: Russell W., Dana R. 
Began active career as salesman in employ of 
The Fleischmann Co. at the Dover branch, 

1892, and has since continued with the same 
company as follows: salesman at Boston, 
1896-98, Lowell, Mass., 1898-99, Dover, N. H., 
1899-1900, Lawrence, Mass., 1900-5; on road 
in New England, 1905-10; with Boston branch, 
1910-11; manager Michigan branch, with head- 
quarters in Detroit since 1911. Republican. 
Baptist. Member B. P. O. Elks. Club: Ex- 
change. Recreations: baseball, automobiling. 
Office: 133 Earned St. E. Residence: 24 
Woodland Ave. 

VARNEY, Henry Rockwell, physician; born, 
Dunham's Basin, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1870; son of 
Josiah Southwick and Abby Jane (Murray) 
Varney; educated at Sandy Hill High School 
and Medical Department, University of Ver- 
mont, degree of M.D., 1893; married at De- 
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practice in Detroit since 1893; dermatologist 
to Harper Hospital; clinical professor and 
lecturer on dermatology, Detroit College of 
Medicine; 1st lieutenant Medical Eeserve 
Corps, U. S. A.; city physician of Detroit 
since 1901. Member American Medical Asso- 
ciation, Detroit College of Medicine, Michi- 
gan State and Wayne County Medical soci- 
eties, American Dermatological Association, 
Detroit Academy of Medicine. Eepublican. 
Member Nu Sigma and Phi Chi. Clubs: De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Golf. Eecreations: golf 
and yachting. Office: 604 Washington Arcade. 
Eesidence: 3077 West Grand Boul. 

VAUGHAN, J. Walter, surgeon; born, Mt. 
Airy, Mo., Aug. 6, 1880; son of Victor C. and 
Catherine (Taylor) Vaughan; educated in 
Ann Arbor High School; A. B., University of 
Michigan, 1902, M.D., 1904; married, Dec. 20, 
1906, Gertrude Leffingwell, of Knoxville, 111.; 
1 son, J. Walter, Jr. Practiced in Detroit 
since 1905; junior attending surgeon, Harper 
Hospital. First lieutenant medical Eeserve 
Corps, U. S. A. Democrat. Episcopalian. 
Member Wayne County Medical Society, 
Michigan State Medical Society, American 
Medical Association, Detroit Academy of 
Medicine and Beta Theta Pi, Nu Sigma Nu 
college societies. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Wayne 
County Medical, Wolverine Automobile. 
Author of several scientific books; also con- 
tributor of many articles to scientific jour- 
nals. Office: 603 Washington Arcade. Eesi- 
dence: 1049 2nd Ave. 

VAUGHAN, Victor Clarence, Jr., physi- 
cian; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mar. 4, 1879; 
son of Victor Clarence and Dora Katherine 
(Taylor) Vaughan; A.B., University of Mich- 
igan, 1900, M.D., 1902; post-graduate work, 
Johns Hopkins Medical School, 1902-3; Ee- 
search Department, Cornell University Medi- 
cal School, New York, 1903-4; unmarried. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1906; medical in- 
spector Board of Health, City of Detroit; at- 
tending physician Board of Health Tuberculo- 
sis Hospital; junior attending physician Har- 
per Hospital; attending physician House of 
Providence Hospital. Member Association 
Pathologists and Bacteriologists, Detroit 
Academy of Medicine, Sigma Xi, Beta Theta 
Pi, Nu Sigma. Club: Prismatic. Office: 603 
Washington Arcade. Eesidence: 1939 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

VAUGHN, Clarence Sherman, real estate 
and general building contractor; born, De- 



troit, Dee. 9, 1871; son of Frank B. and Mary 
(Dawson) Vaughn; educated in Detroit pub- 
lic schools and Detroit Business University; 
married, Mar. 16, 1897, Kate Dupont, of De- 
troit; 1 daughter, Catherine Southard. Began 
active career, 1889, as clerk in Home Savings 
Bank, Detroit, continuing until 1893; since 
engaged in real estate business; also in gen- 
eral contracting business as the C. S. Vaughn 
Co. since 1905, and general roofing contractor, 
under title of the B. Armstrong Co. since 
May, 1908; president of both companies. Pres- 
byterian. Member Y. M. C. A. Mason; mem- 
ber Detroit Commandery, Knights Templar. 
Club: Detroit Athletic. Eecreations: baseball, 
automobiling. Office: 22 Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 
129 Putnam Ave. 

VENNERS, Charles Truman, secretary and 
treasurer Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip 
Co.; born Au Sable, Mich., Mar. 1, 1880; son 
of Henry William and Elizabeth (Wake) 
Venners; graduated Au Sable High School, 
1898; LL.B., University of Michigan, 1901; 
married, Sept. 5, 1908, Gertrude Mae Schmitt, 
of Adrian, Mich.; 2 sons: Eobert Charles, 
William Dent. Practiced law at Oscoda, 
Mich., for 1^/4 years after graduation; located 
in Detroit, 1903, and engaged in the real 
estate business; became connected with the 
Chamberlin Metal Weather Strip Co., 1903, 
and now secretary and treasurer same; secre- 
tary and treasurer Bredin Eealty Co. Eepub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Member Knights of 
Pythias. Clubs: Detroit Tennis, University of 
Michigan Club (Detroit). Eecreation: tennis. 
Office: 109 3rd Ave. Eesidence: 183 Westmin- 
ster Ave. 

VERNOR, Frank A., insurance; born, Mar- 
shall, Mich., Oct. 7, 1858; son of John Taylor 
and Emily Adelia (Phelps) Vernor; educated 
in common schools and for 2 years in Albion 
College; married at Litchfield, Mich., May 1, 
1889, Elsie C. Shepard; children: Richard E., 
F. Dudleigh. Admitted to Calhoun County 
bar, 1879; engaged in the insurance business 
at Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Mich., until 
Jan. 1, 1886; came to Detroit in 1886 as spe- 
cial agent and adjuster for the Sun Fire Of- 
fice; in 1887, appointed special agent for 
Springfield Fire and Marine, Queen Insurance 
companies, and Guardian Assurance Co.; in 
1888, became special agent and adjuster for 
the Queen Insurance Co. Eepublican. Meth- 
odist. Member Gideons. Eecreations: Bible 
study, trout fishing. Office: 33 Congress St. 
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VEKNOE, Harmon E., fire insurance; born, 
Detroit, Aug. 16, 1855; son of Jeremiah S. 
and Elizabeth S. (Roberts) Vernor; educated 
in public schools of Detroit and at Helmuth 
College, London, Ont.; married at Detroit, 
Sept. 13, 1882, Lydia B. Evans; 1 son, Stanley 
Evans. Began as clerk in insurance office of 
Vernor Bros., 1876; member of firm since 1889. 
Eepublican. Methodist. Mason (32°). Mem- 
ber Cass Baseball Club (secretary and treas- 
urer). Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
baseball, fishing, sailing and other outdoor 
diversions. Office: 33 Congress St. W. Resi- 
dence: 3U49 West Grand Boul. 

VEENOE, Jeremiah S., insurance; born, 
Albany, N. Y,, Nov. 17, 1827; son of John T. 
and Polly (Smith) Vernor; attended Albany 
Academy up to 15; married at Detroit, Apr. 
11, 1853, Elizabeth S. Roberts (died. Mar. 13, 
1882); married, 2nd, at Island Lake, Mich., 
Sept. 10, 1883, Sarah J. Carpenter; children: 
Garmon E., George W. Entered insurance 
office of brother Benjamin, as clerk, 1858; 
became member of firm of Vernor Bros., 1873, 
and has been senior member since the death 
of his brother in 1889. Republican. Method- 
ist. Office: 33 Congress St. W. Residence: 164 
Bagg St. 

VHAY, William J.; bom, Detroit, May 24, 
1869; son of James H. and Mary (Farrell) 
Vhay; educated iu Detroit College; married at 
Detroit, 1896, Lillian Girardin; 5 children: 
Josephine, Elise, Lillian, James, Delphine. 
Began, 1887, as clerk with firm of Dwyer & 
Vhay, dealers in fish (his father was one of 
the original founders of the house, 1866) ; 
became buyer, bought out the firm, 1904, and 
has since conducted business in his own name. 
Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Co- 
lumbus. Recreation: general athletics. Office: 
117 Earned St. W. Residence: 1638 Woodward 
Avenue. 

VEBMAN, Charles L.; born, Harrisburg, O., 
Sept. 29, 1857; son of Charles and Catherine 
(Miller) Vieman; educated in public schools 
of Harrisburg; unmarried. Taught school in 
Pickaway and Franklin counties, O., 1875-87, 
and was dry goods salesman at Columbus; en- 
tered life insurance business with Mutual Life 
Insurance Co., 1887; was appointed special 
agent for Ohio and West Virginia, for John 
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., Jan., 
1887, in charge of Michigan agency of the 
company, 1891-1913 (resigned). Has been 
identified with Detroit Life Underwriters ' 
Association since its organization, having 



served as president, vice-president, member 
executive board, and delegate to annual con- 
ventions of the National Association of Life 
Underwriters. Mason (32°), Shriner; member 
I. O. O. F., Ohio Society of Detroit. Demo- 
crat. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: fishing. 
Residence: The Lenox. 

VILLEES, Thomas Jefferson, clergyman; 
born, Ceuterville, Va., May 23, 1861; son of 
William and Catherine (Dodd) Villers; B.A., 
University of Rochester, 1885, M.A., 1891; 
graduated Rochester Theological Seminary, 
1888; (D.D., University of Rochester, 1903); 
married, Oct. 25, 1888, Rose Stanley Merriam, 
of Rochester, N. Y. (died, Feb. 13, 1907); 1 
daughter, Eleanor Rosella. Ordained Baptist 
ministry, 1888; pastor Gloucester, Mass., 1888- 
93, First Church, Syracuse, N. Y., 1893-98, 
First Church, Indianapolis, 1898-1906, Peddie 
Memorial Church, Newark, N. J., 1906-13; 1st 
Baptist Church, Detroit, since June 1, 1913. 
President Indiana Baptist Convention, 1901-6; 
trustee Rochester Theological Seminary, and 
for 7 years of Peddie Institute for Boys; 
chairman Missionary Committee, American 
Baptist Home Mission Society, 1908-13, and 
still a member of the committee; chairman 
Apportionment Committee, Northern Baptist 
Convention, 1912-13, and still a member of 
the committee; also of the convention's Com- 
mittee on the Observance of Denominational 
Day; member Board of Michigan Baptist 
State Convention; for some time associate 
editor The Examiner, New York. President 
Baptist Pastors' Conference, New York, one 
term; member Executive Commitee, Metropol- 
itan Baptist Union, 1911-13. Address: Plaza 
Hotel Apts., 26-36 Madison Ave. 

VINTON, G. Jay, builder; born, Aug. 10, 
1859; died, Dec. 23, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

VIVIAN, John D.; born, Stratford, Ont., 
Can., Aug. 16, 1855; son of Charles and Ann 
(Dingle) Vivian; educated Stratford public 
schools; married, Dec. 2, 1892, Stella Cheney, 
of Lansing, Mich. Came to United States, 
1871, and entered carriage business for self 
at Battle Creek, Mich.; removed to Detroit, 
1889, and continued in same business, 1889-98; 
in carriage business in Minneapolis, Minn., 
1898-1911; returned to Detroit and associated 
with W. S. Bailey in organizing the Punc- 
tureless Tire Co., of Michigan, of which ia 
partner; director Physicians' and Surgeons' 
Supply Co., National Oil Burner Co., both of 
Minneapolis. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 
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Chamber of Commerce. Club: Commercial 
(Minneapolis). Recreation: fishing. Office: 
1195 Woodward Ave. Residence: 744 Cass 
Avenue. 

VOELKEE, Charles Mengel, artist; born, 
Detroit, June 28, 1887; son of Ernest J. and 
.lohanua (Mengel) Voelker; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; student Detroit Fine Arts 
Academy; professor instruction in art under 
the late Julius Melchers; unmarried. Began 
active career as artist in employ of the Elec- 
tro-Gravure Engraving Co., 1902; worked for 
various firms until 1910; member Voelker & 
Scharfenberg, studio, since 1911. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Y. M. C. A. 
Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Adcraft, El Dorado. 
Recreation: sailing. Office: 1919-1920 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: 1271 Helen Ave. 

VOELKNER, Henry A., manufacturing; 
born, Danzic, Germany, Nov. 5, 1853; son of 
John E. and Amelia (Nagel) Voelkner; edu- 
cated by home study and at Goldsmith's 
Business College, Detroit; married at Detroit, 
1882, Carrie Dahmer (died, May 29, 1911) ; 1 
son, George H. (M.D.). Came to America, 
1863, and located in Detroit; learned trade of 
wire-making, pattern-making, etc., and worked 
as machinist for some time; established the 
Voelkner Electrical Works, in 1888, which 
was changed in 1894 to the Voelkner & Reinke 
Manufacturing Co., of which was secretary 
and treasurer, 1894-1903; president Voelkner- 
Harry Manufacturing Co. since 1904; also 
president The Simms & Voelkner Cut Glass 
Co. Republican. Lutheran. Member Masonic 
order (32°), Knights Templar, Shrine. Club: 
Harmonie. Office: 282 Woodbridge St. E. Res- 
idence: 40 Bethune Ave. 

VOIGT, Edward William, brewer; born, 
Dobeln, Saxony, Germany, Apr. 5, 1844; son 
of Charles William and Pauline (Beck) Voigt; 
educated in schools of old country; public 
schools of Madison, Wis.; attended University 
of Wisconsin; also took full course at a com- 
mercial college; married, Apr., 1871, Bertha 
Dramburg, of Detroit; 4 children: Augusta, 
William F., Pauline M., Anna Elise (Mrs. 
Otto Reinvaldt). Came to America, 1854; 
after leaving school served apprenticeship as 
brewer in his father's brewery at Madison, 
Wis., 3 years; at age of 17 became master 
brewer, continuing for 2 years; started out 
traveling and for 1 year followed the sea on 
the Pacific Coast; returned, 1864, and became 
2nd mate on his father's schooner, Colum- 
bian; later served as master, sailing the 



Columbian between Buffalo and Chicago; 
father had removed to Milwaukee, and thence 
to Detroit, where he established a brewery; 
son, E. W., succeeded to sole proprietorship 
of the brewery, 1871, continuing until 1889; 
president and treasurer Voigt Brewing Co. 
since its incorporation in 1889; also president 
Grosse He Bridge Co.; president Michigan Sul- 
phite Fibre Co., of Port Huron; director Miles 
Theatre Co. Charter member of Detroit 
Museum of Art. Member National Brewers' 
Association, Detroit Board of Commerce, Elka^ 
Harmonie Society. Recreation: summer home. 
Office: 203 Grand River Ave. Residence: 438 
2nd Ave. Summer Residence: Grosse He, Mich. 

VON SCHLEGELL, Arthur, general man- 
ager Michigan State Telephone Co.; born, St. 
Louis, Dec. 15, 1872; son of Frederick von 
and Marie (Mueller) Schlegell; parents came 
to U. S. in 1870; grandfather commander of 
military school, Potsdam, Germany; father 
lieutenant in Franz Josef Grenadiers (Prus- 
sian); educated in public schools of St. Louis 
and Minneapolis, Minn.; graduate Minneapolis 
High School; matriculated University of Min- 
nesota, but did not attend; married, Apr. 3, 
1892, Grace Laraway, of Minneapolis; 1 
daughter, Abby Elise. Began active career as 
deputy clerk of court in Minneapolis, and 
continued 2 years; clerk National Bank of 
Commerce, Minneapolis, 2 years; with con- 
struction and maintenance department of 
street railway company, St. Louis, 1 year, 
operating department of street railway com- 
pany, Minneapolis, 1 year; contract agent 
Northwestern Telephone Co., Minneapolis, 
then manager there, general contract agent 
for the company, Duluth Co. and Mesaba Co., 
to 1907; then entered service of Michigan 
Telephone Co., of which became general con- 
tract superintendent, also of Central Union 
Co., Wisconsin, and Cleveland Co.; has beei> 
general manager Michigan State Telephone 
Co. since July, 1912; president Cheboygan 
Telephone Co.; vice-president Lenawee County 
Telephone Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Unitarian. Member B. P. 
O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit, Exchange. Recrea- 
tion: outdoor diversions. Office: Telephone 
Bldg. Residence: 1115 Woodward Ave. 

w 

WACKEE, William, merchant; born, Ger- 
many, May 24, 1860; son of I. W. and Fritzi 
(Jordan) Wacker; educated in old country; 
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1891, Sophia Klinordlinger, of Franklin, Pa.; 
2 daughters: Euth, Fritzi. Served as clerk 
and bookkeeper in bank in Germany; upon 
coming to United States located in Denver, 
Colo., and became bookkeeper in a wholesale 
notion house; later traveled as salesman out 
of Denver, and engaged in business in various 
cities in the West; came to Detroit, in latter 
part of 1910, and on Jan. 1, 1911, became mem- 
ber Detroit Neckwear Co. Eepublican. Jew- 
ish religion. Member B. P. O. Elks. Office: 
129 Jefferson Ave. Eesidence: 85 Colburn PL 

WADDINGTON, Josepli Edward George,' 

physician and surgeon; born, Manchester, 
England, Apr. 28, 1865; son of John Hick and 
Ann Eliza (Jones) Waddington; came to 
America, 1884; educated at Stamford Terrace 
Academy, Ashton-under-Lyne; Leathley 's 
Academy, Manchester; Manchester Grammar 
School 4 years, passing examination as matric- 
ulate of British Pharmaceutical Society; at- 
tended lecture courses for 1 year at Owen's 
College, Victoria University, Manchester; 
student Indiana College of Medicine and Mid- 
wifery, 1884-86, graduating, M.D., 1886; 
graduate National Medical University, Chi- 
cago, 1908; M.D., Bennett Medical College, 
Chicago, 1911. Eeturned to England, 1886, 
and the following year went to Australia and 
spent 2 years as surgeon with Cross' survey 
party, laying out government lands in New 
South Wales and Victoria; returned to Eng- 
land and thence to Winnipeg, Can., and to Cin- 
cinnati, where he practiced 10 years; came to 
Detroit, 1899, traveling the first year for Lam- 
bert & Lowman, wholesale druggists, since 
which time has practiced in Detroit. Eclectic 
school of medicine. Medical examiner Court 
of Honor, K. of P., etc. Member National 
Eclectic Medical Association, Michigan State 
Eclectic Medical and Surgical Society, North- 
ern Tri-State Medical Association, Wayne 
County and Michigan State Medical societies, 
American Medical Association. Eepublican. 
Congregationalist. Mason, Knight Templar; 
member Knights of Pythias, Court of Honor, 
Sons of St. George, O. E. S. Eecreations: 
music, literature. Office and Eesidence: 1324 
25th St. 

WAGNER, Cornelius E.; moved to Saginaw, 
Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

WA6NEE, Edward, president Wagner Bak- 
ing Co.; born, Prussia, Germany, 1845; son of 
Henry and Helena (Girst) Wagner; educated 
in schools of Germany; came to America, 
1864; married at Detroit, 1875, Annie Tin- 



nette; children: Ottilie, George J., Flora, Cora, 
Ethel, Linda. Came to Detroit, 1864, and con- 
tinued at baker's and confectioner's trade, 
which he commenced to learn in Germany; 
with the assistance of four brothers, founded 
the Wagner Baking Co., 1869, and has been 
president of the company since its incorpora- 
tion, 1893. Eepublican. Member I. O. O. F., 
Harmonie Society, Turn-Verein, Concordia. 
Eecreations: social diversions. Office: 368-382 
Grand Eiver Ave. Eesidence: 128 Peterboro 
Street. 

WAGNER, Henry, Jr.; born, Prussia, Ger- 
many, June 10, 1852; son of Henry and Helena 
(Girst) Wagner; came to Detroit, 1867; edu- 
cated in Germany, in schools of Detroit and 
at Detroit Business University; married at 
Detroit, 1878, Wilhelmina Neubronner; 4 chil- 
dren: Henry E., Otto A., Helena (Mrs. Frank 
S. Gomeiner), Adele. Identified with the Wag- 
ner Baking Co. since 1869, and treasurer of 
the company since its incorporation, 1893. 
Member Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Mason (32°), Knight Templar, Shriner. Mem- 
ber Concordia and Harmonie societies. Eecre- 
ations: fishing and hunting. Office: 368-.'582 
Grand Eiver Ave. Eesidence: 126 Peterboro 
Street. 

WAGNER, Otto A., manager retail depart- 
ment Wagner Baking Co.; born, Detroit, Jan. 
18, 1881; son of Henry Wagner, Jr., and Wil- 
helmina (Neubronner) Wagner; educated in 
public schools, Detroit; Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; Chidlow Institute of Baking and 
Milling Technology, Chicago; married, Feb. 
17, 1904, Marie Brickman, of Detroit; 1 son, 
William Otto. Began active career, 1901, with 
the Wagner Baking Co., wholesale and retail 
bakery, and has continued with the same com- 
pany, now manager retail department. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Member 
Palestine Lodge No. 357, A. F. & A. M. Club: 
Harmonie. Eecreations: automobiling, fishing, 
gardening. Office: 327 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 39 Prentis Ave. 

WAGSTATF, Charles Beckman, president 
City Coffee & Spice Mills Co.; born, Detroit, 
Nov. 4, 1874; son of Eobert M. and Catherine 
(Nial) Wagstaff; public school education; 
married, 1904, Josephine Moran, of Detroit; 1 
daughter, Carmen H. Began active career 
with advertising department, Detroit Free 
Press, 1893; with Armour & Co. as special 
salesman for canned meat department, 1896- 
1902; president City Coffee & Spice Mills Co. 
since 1902. Republican. Episcopalian. Mem- 



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ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Recreations: 
automobiling, fishing. Office: cor. Larned St. 
and 2nd Ave. Residence: 537 Chalmers Ave. 

WAITE, Will Allen, life insurance; born, 
Clarkston, Mich., Apr. 25, 1864; son of 
Waldo F. and Harriet (Allen) Waite; public 
school education; married, Manistee, Mich., 
June 15, 1892, Mattie E., daughter of Louis 
Sands, of Manistee; 2 children: Wilma 1. and 
Marshall W. Began active career as tele- 
graph operator and ticket agent of the Flint 
& Pere Marquette R. R., and served at Mil- 
ford, North Bradley and Manistee, Mich.; be- 
came bookkeeper for Canfield Salt and Lum- 
ber Co., Manistee, 1888; was merchant, oper- 
ating two general merchandise stores in Man- 
istee, 1893-1901; became connected with the 
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co., Dec, 1901, 
and has been associate manager at Detroit 
since 1901, first as member of firm of Arthur 
& Waite, then alone for 1 year; member firm 
of Waite & Burgess, Mar., 1905-7; since city 
manager Phosnix Mutual Life Insurance Co., 
Detroit. Secretary and treasurer, general 
manager, Association of the Phoenix Mutual 
Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn.; ex- 
secretary of the National Association of Life 
Underwriters. For many years an active 
worker in politics; county clerk and register 
of deeds, Manistee Co., 1891-93; president pro 
tem. City of Manistee for 2 years; alderman 
3 terms; member Republican County Commit- 
tee of Manistee, and chairman Republican 
City Committee of Manistee for 4 years; has 
been delegate to Republican State Convention 
for 15 years past, and served on several occa- 
sions as secretary of convention; reading 
clerk at Republican National Convention, 
Chicago, June, 1912. President The State 
League of Republicans of Michigan. Aide-de- 
camp on staif of Gov. A. T. Bliss for 4 years, 
with rank of colonel. Member Michigan Soci- 
ety Sons of American Revolution. Congrega- 
tionalist. Mason, Knight Templar (member 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory; treasurer of 
the Commandery Class of the Michigan Sov- 
ereign Consistory). Clubs: Fellowcraft (mem- 
ber board of governors past 5 years). Bloom- 
field Hills Country. Recreation: baseball, fish- 
ing. Office: 414-416 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 41 Adelaide St. 

WALDO, Frank Owen, railway official; 
born, Hammond, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Dec. 
11, 1854; son of Orange G. and Barbara E. 
(Zoller) Waldo; educated in public schools 
and Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary, Gouver- 



neur, N. Y.; married, Aug. 10, 1876, Anna 
Louise Martin, of Watertown, N. Y. Entered 
railway service at age of 15 as telegraph 
operator Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg 
Railway, at DeKalb Junction, N. Y., 1869, 
continuing until 1873; ticket agent and clerk 
in general ticket office at Watertown, N. Y., 
1873-76; came to Detroit, Aug. 12, 1876, with 
Michigan Central R. R., first as clerk in 
auditor's office, subsequently general book- 
keeper, chief clerk, auditor of passenger ac- 
counts, assistant auditor and since Oct., 1908, 
auditor same road. Also auditor Canada 
Southern Ry. Co., Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo 
Railway; director, secretary and auditor Chi- 
cago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw Railway, Detroit 
& Charlevoix Railroad Co.; secretary and aud- 
itor Detroit Terminal Railway; auditor De- 
troit River Tunnel Co.; director and official of 
other subsidiary companies. Member New 
York Militia for several years. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Mason (Damascus Commandery 
No. 42, Knights Templar). Clubs: Detroit 
Golf, Detroit Curling, Detroit Transportation, 
Fellowcraft. Recreations: golf, fishing and 
curling. Office: Michigan Central Station. 
Residence: 104 Delaware Ave. 

WALDO, Lewis C, manufacturer and ves- 
sel owner; born, Ithaca, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1854; 
son of Albert G. and Sarah D. (Kennedy) 
Waldo; educated in public schools of Milwau- 
kee, Wis.; married at Ludington, Mich., 1876, 
Miss Mary E. Roby; 6 children: Ida R. (Mrs. 
J. E. King), George R. (deceased), John R., 
Catherine R. (Mrs. George E. Naylon), Mary 
R. (Mrs. R. B. Harmon), Eloise R. Went to 
Ludington, Mich., 1874, and entered the lum- 
ber business, with the Roby Lumber Co., con- 
tinuing until 1887; then officer and director of 
the First National Bank, Ludington, 1887-90; 
entered vessel business at Ludington, 1889; 
removed to Detroit, 1890; became secretary 
and managing owner Northwestern Trans- 
portation Co.; also secretary, treasurer and 
managing owner Robey Transportation Co.; 
and president White Star Line. Was treas- 
urer City of Ludington for 2 years. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Con- 
gregationalist. Scottish Rite Mason (32°), K. 
T. and Shriner. Clubs: Detroit, Old Club, 
Detroit Athletic, Country. Office: 1 Griswold 
St. Residence: 106 Canfield Ave. W. 

WALDON, Sidney Dunn; born, London, 
Eng., Jan. 29, 1873; son of James Lay and 
Julia (Dunn) Waldon; educated in London 
and South Kensington; married, Oct. 20, 1898, 



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liois Strong Burton, of Erie, Pa.; 1 daughter, 
Maunie. Emigrated to America, 1893; with 
Cooper Engine Works, Mt. Vernon, O., 1893- 
96; in employ of Ball Engine Co., Erie, Pa., 
1896-1900; then with Foster Auto Co., Eoeh- 
ester, N. Y., 1900-2; became connected with 
the Ohio Auto Co. (Packard), Warren, O., 
1902; removed to Detroit, 1903, with the Pack- 
ard Motor Car Co., of which is now vice- 
president. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit, Grosse Pointe Country, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Automobile, Bloomfield Hills 
Country, Camp Fire of Michigan, Automobile 
(New York). Recreation: farming. Office: 
Packard Motor Car Co. Residenc'e: 59 Jose- 
phine Ave. 

WATiKBB, Arthur B., manager Practical 
Advertising Specialties Co.; born, Wilton 
Junction, la., Apr. 21, 1889; son of Charles A. 
and Emma M. (Fulmer) Walker; educated in 
Austin High School and E. T. Crane Manual 
Training School, Chicago; unmarried. Began 
active career in employ of the McCord Co., 
Chicago, 1904, title, 1909, becoming the Mc- 
Cord Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of 
automobile, railway and steam specialties; re- 
moved to Detroit for the company, 1909, and 
■was department manager until resigned, Sept. 
1, 1913, to enter business for himself; now 
manager the Practical Advertising Specialties 
Co. (direct appeal advertising). Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Club: Adcraft. 
Recreation: athletics. Office: 409-410 Free 
Press Bldg. Residence: 368 John R St. 

WATiKFiB, Bryant, lawyer; born, Detroit, 
July 3, 1856; son of Edward C. and Lucy 
(Bryant) Walker; B.A., University of Michi- 
gan, 1876, LL.B., 1879 (honorary Sc.D., 1912); 
married at Washington, D. C, June 10, 1890, 
Mary W. Maguire, of Detroit. Read law in 
office of Walker & Kent until 1876; admitted 
to bar in 1878 and began practice in 1879; 
associated with Walker & Kent until 1884; 
member firm of Walker (father) & Walker, 
1884-94, alone 1894-96, and member Walker & 
Spalding since May, 1896. Director Woodland 
Cemetery Association. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Bar Association. Trus- 
tee Detroit Museum of Art (jiresident, 1910- 
11 and 1912-13), member Michigan Academy 
of Science (president, 1895), Detroit Zoolog- 
ical Society (president, 1912), Malacological 
Society of London, Eng., Conchological Soci- 
ety of Great Britain and Ireland, Omicron 
Chapter, Delta Kappa Epsilon (University of 



Michigan) ; Non-Game License Commission of 
Michigan; honorary curator of conchology, 
Museum of University of Michigan. Clubs: 
Detroit, Witeuagemote, Prismatic, Old, also 
Huron Mountain (Marquette, Mich.). Writer 
of numerous papers on conchology for maga- 
zines and proceedings of various societies, 
also for publications of biological and geolog- 
ical survey of Michigan. Office: 1306 Dime 
Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 45 Alfred St. 

WALKER, Charles R., real estate; born, 
Armada, Mich., Sept. 13, 1876; son of Seth E. 
and Carrie (Draper) Walker; educated at 
Armada High School and Detroit Business 
University; married, Detroit, 1910, Elizabeth 
Dawson. Began in real estate business as 
salesman in office of Homer Warren & Co., 
1896, and became member of the firm, 1905. 
Member Warren, Brown & Co., fire insurance, 
since 1907. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Fire Underwriters ' Club. Republican. 
Methodist. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Auto- 
mobile. Recreations: automobiling, hunting, 
fishing. Office: 1227 Chamber of Commerce 
Bldg. Residence: 59 Pallister Ave. 

WALKER, Frank Banghart, physician and 
surgeon; born. Hunter's Creek, Mich., Apr. 
25, 1867; son of Roger Thomas and Harriet 
Lucinda (Banghart) Walker; graduate Lapeer 
(Mich.) High School, 1883; Flint (Mich.) 
High School, 1885; University of Michigan, 
Ph.B., 1890; Detroit College of Medicine, 
M.D., 1892; married at Monroe, Mich., Sept. 
4, 1894, Hattie Belle Venning (died, June 28, 
1902); married, 2nd, Detroit, June 26, 1905, 
Kate Huntington Jacobs; children: Roger V., 
Margaret A. Has practiced in Detroit since 
Mar., 1892; professor of surgery and secre- 
tary, treasurer and registrar Detroit College 
of Medicine; professor of surgery Detroit 
Post-Graduate School of Medicine; surgeon to 
Providence Hospital; attending surgeon St. 
Mary's Hospital, Detroit. Editor of Physi- 
cian and Surgeon, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1889- 
1903. Member Wayne County and Michigan 
State Medical societies, Tri-State, Mississippi 
Valley and American Medical associations. 
Member Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M. 
Clubs: University, Detroit Boat. Recreations: 
reading and outdoor diversions. Office: 402 
Washington Arcade. Residence: 115 Watson 
Street. 

WALKER, Fred Mallett, electrical engi- 
neer; born, St. Ignace, Mich., Mar. 1, 1884; 
son of Frank S. and Elina (Mallett) Walker; 
educated at University of Michigan, degree of 



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Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, 1910; mar- 
ried, July 6, 1910, Christmas Hough, of St. 
Ignace; 1 son, Frank Douglas. Began as elec- 
trical engineer, Detroit, in Aug., 1910; now 
manager Illuminating Engineering Co., in- 
stalling electric light systems, public and pri- 
vate. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Engineering Society, Mason; member 
Knights of Pythias. Eecreations: athletics, 
music. Office: 17 Washington Boul. Resi- 
dence: 84 Chope PI. 

WALKEE, Frederick W., mechanical engi- 
neer; moved to Cedarburg, Wis.; see Vol. 
1908. 

WALEEB, Harry James, manufacturer; 
born, Liverpool, Eng., Jan. 31, 1864; son of 
Darnett and Elizabeth (Melville) Walker; 
educated in schools of Liverpool; married, 
Apr. 6, 1887, Jessie Lenora, of Detroit; 2 
children: Agnes, Norman. Began learning 
machinist's trade at 14, and followed trade 
in Liverpool; came to America, 1887, locating 
in Detroit; was one of the founders of the 
United Manufacturing Co., 1S94, continuing 
with the company until 1909; since president 
and manager J. H. Walker Co. (son Norman, 
secretary), manufacturers of automobile 
parts. Republican. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. 33° Mason; 
member Union Lodge No. 3, F. & A. M.; Pen- 
insular Chapter No. 16, R. A. M.; Monroe 
Council No. 1, R. & S. M.; Detroit Command- 
ery No. 1, K. T.; Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory (Past Sovereign Prince). Club: De- 
troit Motor Boat. Recreation: motor boating. 
Office: 40 Champlain St. Residence: 144 Can- 
ton Ave. 

WALKEE, Henry L., president and treas- 
urer Henry L. Walker Co., electrical supplies; 
born, Grosse He, Mich., Sept. 8, 1867; son of 
Henry Nelson and Emily Virginia (Norvell) 
Walker; father was prominent in politics and 
railway development of Michigan, attorney 
general of Mich.; postmaster of Detroit, editor 
and owner Detroit Free Press for 10 years; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
Apr. 21, 1902, Alice Hammond Ives, of De- 
troit. Began active career in employ of James 
E. Davis & Co., wholesale drugs, Detroit, 1884; 
with Detroit National Bank, 1886-94; started 
in electrical supply business under own name, 
1894, and in 1902 incorporated the Henry L. 
Walker Co., electrical supplies, machinery and 
electrical vehicles; organized, 1904, the P R 
Manufacturing Co., now the largest manufac- 
turers of electric bells in the world, of which 



is vice-president and treasurer. Retired mem- 
ber of Michigan Naval Reserves. Episcopa- 
lian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country, Auto- 
mobile, Detroit Athletic, Old Club. Recrea- 
tions: boating, fishing, tennis. Office: 40-44 
Larned St. E. Residence: 197 Iroquois Ave. 

WAIiKEE, Henry O., physician; died, Apr. 
5. 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

WALKEE, James Marshall, plumbers' sup- 
plies; born, Detroit, Mar. 30, 1881, son of 
John and Isabel (Paton) Walker, educated 
in Detroit public schools and Central High 
School; entered in University of Michigan 
but left the University to go into business; 
married, Apr. 21, 1909, Elizabeth Mix, of Chi- 
cago. Began with James Walker & Son in 
1900; held various positions until became as- 
sistant secretary and purchasing agent of the 
company, 1905, the business being disposed 
of in 1906; then associated with John Walker 
in organizing the Walker Manufacturing & 
Supply Co., heating and plumbing supplies, 
and has since been junior member and sales 
manager same. Formerly identified with wa- 
ter-power and mining interests in the Spokane 
Valley. Member National Pipe and Supplies 
Association (Pittsburgh), Central Supply As- 
sociation (Chicago), Confederated Supply As- 
sociation (New York), Credit Association of 
Wholesalers of Steam & Water Supplies, De- 
troit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Mason. Club: Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: automobiling, yachting, tenuis. 
Office: 136-138 Larned St. W. Residence: 161 
East Grand Boul. 

WALKEE, John, manufacturer plumbeis ' 
supplies; born in Stirling, Scotland; son of 
James and Margaret (Sharp) Walker; came to 
America, 1859; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools, Detroit Commercial College and 
University of Michigan; married at Detroit, 
J 880, Isabel Paton; 2 sons: James M., Alex- 
ander E. Has been engaged in manufacture 
of metal goods with the same house, since the 
beginning of his active career; general man- 
ager and chief owner of Walker Manufactur- 
ing and Supply Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Vice-consul Republic of Para- 
guay. Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf, Royal Can- 
adian Yacht. Recreations: yachting, automo- 
biling, golf. Office: 136-138 Larned St. W. 
Residence: 47 Edmund PI. 

WALKEE, John A., dentist; born, Elgin 
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Margaret (McCallum) Walker; educated in 
public schools, Elgin Co.; London (Ont.) High 
school; IngersoU High School; Belmont High 
School; graduate IngersoU Normal School; 
received Sd-class certificate, later 2d-class 
certificate as teacher; taught for 6 years in 
Canadian public schools; D.D.S., Detroit Col- 
lege of Dentistry, 1900; married, Oct. 22, 1902, 
Ida Helen Lippert, of Detroit; 1 son, Eussell 
J. Practiced in Detroit since June, 1900. Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Member National 
Dental Association, First District Dental Soci- 
ety of Michigan (president, 1911-12), Detroit 
Dental Society. Club: Y. M. C. A. Business 
Men's. Eecreations: fishing, athletics. Office: 
303-304 Bowles Bldg. Eesidence: 955 Trum- 
bull Ave. 

WAIiKEE, William M., president Walker 
Bros. Catering Co.; born, Detroit, May 10, 
1S67; son of Dugald and Sarah (Gainor) 
Walker; educated in St. Vincent's Webster 
schools; Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried, Oct. 15, 1902, Sara O'Holloran, of Jack- 
son, Mich.; 4 children: Eosemary, William 
M., Jr., Sarah, Anna May. Learned baker's 
trade and worked at it for 10 years; traveling- 
salesman for Twin Bros. Yeast Co., 3 years; 
began, Apr. 1, 1893, as partner in firm of 
Coon & Walker, bakers and grocers; succeeded 
to bakery business 1899; then added catering 
under name of Walker, the Caterer; took into 
partnership A. F. Walker, 1899, as Walker 
Bros., caterers; organized, June 30, 1909, the 
firm of Walker Bros. Catering Co., of which 
has since been president; president Detroit 
Commercial Car Co. President Board of Poor 
Commission, 1912-13. Democrat. Catholic. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Past 
Exalted Euler Detroit Lodge, B. P. O. Elks; 
member of Knights of Columbus. Eecreations: 
baseball, athletic sports. Office: 29 Farmer St. 
Eesidence: 2876 East Grand Boul. 

WALLACE, Henry M.; born, Hartland 
Township, Livingston Co., Mich., Feb. 26, 
1872; son of Henry Wallace and Hannah 
(Bailey) Wallace; educated in district and 
village schools; literary course. University of 
Michigan; LL.B., same university, 1896, 
LL.M., 1897; unmarried. Began practice in 
office of Judge William D. Harriman, Ann 
Arbor, Mich., 1897; spent a number of months 
in Alaska and British Columbia; on return, 
1901, located in Grand Eapids, Mich., and as- 
sociated with Andrew Fyfe in practice and 
also in building gas plant at Ludington, 
Mich., and Stoughton, Wis.; removed to De- 



troit, 1907. President The Henry M. Wallace 
Co., a holding corporation; president General 
Construction Co., Temple Gas Light Co., Wax- 
ahachie Gas Co., Corpus Christi Gas Co., Me- 
nomonie Gas Co. Progressive; member Na- 
tional Progressive Committee for Michigan. 
Mason, K. T., Shriner, Office: Union Trust 
Bldg. Eesidence: Plaza Hotel. 

WALLACE, Hugh; born. Gait, Can., Oct. 8, 
1863; son of James and Elizabeth (Wells) 
Wallace; public school and collegiate educa- 
tion in Canada; married at Detroit, 1899, 
Louise Arms; 2 children: Edwin James, Euth 
Louise. Came to Detroit, 1897, and estab- 
lished the Hugh Wallace Co., of which is pres- 
ident; also president Detroit Ornamental 
Stone Co.. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Mason. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Athletic. Eecreation: traveling. Office: n. w. 
cor. East Grand Boul. and Orleans St. Eesi- 
dence: 33 Virginia Park. 

WALSH, James J., architect; born, Detroit, 
Feb. 12, 1873; son of Edward A. and Lillie 
(Burke) Walsh; educated in public and pri- 
vate schools; married, Nov. 8, 1892, Margaret 
Halloran, of Detroit; 4 children: Helen P^liz- 
abeth, Margaret, James Frederick, McDon- 
ough. Began practice in Detroit, 1893; asso- 
ciated with father until 1898, since practiced 
alone. Independent in politics. Catholiu. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eesi 
dence: 870 14th Ave. Office: 1205-1206 Cham- 
ber of Commerce. 

WALTENSPEEGER, George Henry; born, 
Detroit, May 28, 1873; son of Christopher and 
Emily (Kull) Waltensperger; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
Oct. 7, 1896, Mabel L. Organ; 1 son, George 
Eichard, Jr. In employ of Detroit Free Press 
for 19 years, resigning, 1902, as advertising 
manager; engaged in advertising, promoting 
and publishing, with headquarters in Detroit; 
president and general manager of Twentieth 
Century Publishing Co., publishers of Twen- 
tieth Century Eeview, 1900-8; connected with 
Miles Circuit of Vaudeville Theatres since 
]910. Member B. P. O. E. CTubs: Fellowcraft, 
Adcraft. Eecreation: outdoor sports. Office: 
Miles Theatre Blk. Eesidence: Charlevoix 
Hotel. 

WALTERS, Henry C, lawyer; born, Brit- 
ish Columbia, Can., Aug. 24, 1870; son of John 
and Margaret (MacDonald) Walters; came to 
United States, 1892; LL.B., University of 
Michigan, 1894; married. Mar. 7, 1908, Char- 



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lotte G. Smith, of Detroit. Admitted to Mich- 
igan bar, 1894, and since practiced in Detroit, 
in general practice with specialty in corpo- 
rate and insurance law. Director National 
Casualty Co., Peninsular Life Insurance Co. 
Member Association Bar City of Detroit, 
Michigan State and American Bar associa- 
tions, Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Zoological Society (director), Michigan 
Alumni Association. Democrat. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Curling, Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreations: 
motoring, golfing. Office: 917-920 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. 

WALTZ, Burt Allison, mechanical engineer; 
born, Akron, O., Aug. 1, 1885; son of Luvan- 
der and Wilhelmina (Hoch) Waltz; educated 
in Akron High School; University of Michi- 
gan, 1904-8; unmarried. Began as mechanical 
engineer at Akron, 1908; removed to Detroit, 
Mar., 1912, and since associated with Therou 
C. Tayler, as Tayler & Waltz, mechanical en- 
gineers. Progressive. Member English Ee- 
formed Church. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Club: Detroit Wheelman. Eecre- 
ations: motorcycling, outdoor sports. Office: 
Ford Bldg. Eesidence: 987 2nd Ave. 

WARD, John M., theatrical manager; born, 
New York, Apr. 11, 1860; son of John K. and 
Mary A, (McCamly) Ward; public school edu- 
cation; married, Newport, Ky., 1892, Ella J. 
Kenefick, of Plymouth, Eng. Has been en- 
gaged in various lines of the theatrical busi- 
ness since 1874, beginning with the Forepaugh 
circus; has owned and managed many well- 
known dramas and comedy companies; owned, 
leased or managed leading theatres in New 
York, Chicago, Cleveland, Toledo, Saginaw, 
Detroit, Windsor, Out., and other cities; now 
general manager United Amusement Co.; pres- 
ident and general manager Windsor Theatre 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit Y'acht, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Friars (New York). Eeereation: 
traveling by water. Office: Broadway Theater. 
Eesidence: 697 2nd Ave. 

WARD, Thomas W.; born, London, Ont., 
Nov. 9, 1864; son of Jonathan and Sarah Jane 
(Scott) Ward; educated in public schools of 
Detroit and at Detroit College of Law, gradu- 
ating, degree of LL.B., 1901; married at De- 
troit, Sept. 28, 1887, Elizabeth W. Duncan. 
Clerk in grocery store, 1880-86; associated in 
business with his brother, William J., and 
engaged in building homes, 1886-91; has been 
in real estate business on his own account 



since 1891. Member Detroit Eeal Estate 
Board. Eepublican. Baptist. Member Masonic 
order, I. O. O. F., Maccabees, I. O. F., Loyal 
Guard. Eecreations: hunting, fishing and 
boating. Office: Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 33 
Ward PI. 

WARDELL, Charles R.; born, Hamilton, 
Ont., Can., Mar. 7, 1858; son of Oren and 
Mary (Pennock) Wardell; educated in public 
schools, Toronto, Ont.; married, Jan. 20, 1886, 
Catherine Peacock, of Toronto, Can. Came to 
Detroit, 1873; began with Wardell & Walsh, 
wholesale auctioneers, continuing, 1873-83; 
then engaged in same line of business in own 
name, for 10 years; title changed, 1893, to 
present style of O. Wardell & Son, real estate 
and auctioneers. Eepublican. Presbyterian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce 32° 
Mason, Shriner. Eecreations: fishing, outdoor 
diversions. Office: 311 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 79 Lincoln Ave. 

WARDELL, Fred; born, Toronto, Out., Mar. 
30, 1866; son Oren and Mary (Pennock) War- 
dell; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married at Detroit, 1893, Helen F. Williams. 
Eesident of Detroit since age of 6; began as 
clerk with his father, title O. Wardell & Sons, 
member of the firm, 1887-1909; established the 
Eureka Vibrator Co., 1902, firm name changed, 
1908, to Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., of which 
is president. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, National Electric Light Association. 
Republican. Episcopalian. Mason, K. T., 
Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Rotary. Eeere- 
ation: golf. Office: 1223 Majestic Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 2989 East Grand Boul. 

WARDROP, Nerval, architect; born, St. 
Lawrence Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1858; son of 
James and Mary (Simpson) Wardrop; de- 
scended from Scotch ancestrj'; educated in 
public schools, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y,, and 
Ontario, Ont.; B.S., McGill University, Mon- 
treal, 1877; M.S., 1884; also graduated in civil 
engineering and took post-graduate course in 
architecture, same university; married about 
1883, Sarah Sullivan, of Detroit; 1 daughter, 
Lenore. Served 1 year in architect 's office, 
Ogdensburg, N. Y. ; with J. W. Yose, archi- 
tect, Bellaire, O., 1 year; came to Detroit, 
Oct. 17, 1881, and entered office of Gordon W. 
Llo3'd, to whose business succeeded, 1896; spe- 
cializes in residences, apartments and facto- 
ries. Architect for plants of Hamilton-Car- 
hartt Co., W. M. Fink & Co., Pioneer Woolen 
Mills, etc. Independent in politics. Presbyte- 
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National Geographic Society. Member Loyal 
Guards. Kecreations: walking, motoring. Of- 
fice: 270 Woodward Ave. Eesidenee: 127 Del- 
aware Ave. 

WAENEE, Ernest D., real estate; born, 
York, Washtenaw Co., Mich., July 14, 1866; 
son of Albert and Sarah A. (Waugh) Warner; 
educated in public schools, Ann Arbor; gradu- 
ated Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Mich., 
1890; married, June 6, 1894, Maud K. Shoul- 
ter, of Port Huron (died, Jan., 1909); 1 daugh- 
ter, Sara Belle. Served as superintendent of 
Van DeVenter & Eider Co., railroad construc- 
tion, 1900-5; assistant general manager Van 
DeVenter Manufacturing Co., 1905-9; engaged 
in real estate business in Detroit since 1911; 
president W. C. Patrick Co. Democrat. Uni- 
versalist. Member Detroit Eeal Estate Board. 
Mason; member K. O. T. M. Eecreations: 
hunting, baseball. Office: 410 Hammond Bldg. 
Eesidenee: 72 Elizabeth St. E. 

WAENEE, Willard E., lawyer; moved to 
Hamilton, Bermuda; see Vol. 1908. 

WAEEEN, Benjamin Streeter, lawyer; 
born, Chicago, July 10, 1865; son of George P. 
and Amelia Lorenza (Dunwell) Warren; ed- 
ucated in public schols of Detroit and at Yale 
Law School, graduating, LL.B., 1886; married, 
Goshen, Ind., .June 29, 1904, Miss Eomayne 
Latta; 3 children: Eomayne, Elizabeth Lau- 
renza, Benjamin S., Jr. Began practice in 
Detroit, 1886, in offices of Dickinson, Thurber 
& Hosmer; then member of firms of Dickin- 
son, Warren & Warren, and Dickinson, Ste- 
venson, Cullen, Warren & Butzel until 1908, 
since alone. President Hutchins Car Eoofing 
Co., Mailometer Co.; director National Bank 
of Commerce, Mexican Crude Eubber Co., De- 
troit. Democrat. Baptist. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State Bar 
Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, Caledon 
Mountain, Detroit Athletic, Detroit Eacquet 
and Curling, Boylston, Yondotega. Eecrea- 
tions: outdoor sports. Office: 1212 Ford Bldg. 
Eesidenee: Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 

WAEEEN, Charles A., banking; born, Stow, 
Mass., Apr. 26, 1846; son of Francis Warland 
and Lucy Ann (Forbush) Warren; educated 
in grammar and high schools. Stow, and 
Auburndale; married at Stow, June 19, 1869, 
Mary E. Whitney. Came to Detroit, 1865; be- 
came director Dime Savings Bank upon its 
organization, 1884; cashier same since 1891, 
vice-president since 1912. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce, New England Society, 



Sons of American Eevolution. Eepublican. 
Congregatioualist. Mason (32°) Knights Tem- 
plar (commander Detroit Commandery No. 1, 
1892; Grand Commander of Grand Command- 
ery of Michigan, 1907). Clubs: Telegraphers', 
Detroit Curling. Eecreation: gardening. Of- 
fice: Dime Savings Bank. Eesidenee: 789 Cass 
Avenue. 

WAEEEN, Charles B., lawyer; born, Bay 
City, Mich., Apr. 10, 1870; son of Eobert L. 
and Caroline (Beecher) Warren; graduate 
University of Michigan, degree of Ph.B., 1891; 
LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 1893; married 
at Detroit, Dec. 2, 1902, Helen Wetmore; 3 
sons: Wetmore, Charles B., Jr., Eobert. Has 
been engaged in practice in Detroit since 
1893; was associated with Don M. Dickinson, 
in the firm of Dickinson, Warren & Warren, 
until 1900, after which became a member law 
firm of Shaw, Warren, Cady & Oakes, suc- 
ceeded by Warren, Cady & Ladd Jan., 1911. 
Appointed by U. S. Government, 1896, as asso- 
ciate counsel for the United States before the 
Joint High Commission, to determine the Beh- 
ring Sea claims. Attorney and counsel for U, 
S. in North Atlantic Coapt Fisheries arbitra- 
tion with Great Britain, before The Hague 
Tribunal, 1910, making one of the oral argu- 
ments for the United States. Delegate-at- 
Large Eepublican National Convention, 1907; 
elected member Eepublican National Commit- 
tee for State of Michigan, 1912. Episcopalian. 
Member Michigan State and Detroit Bar asso- 
ciations, American Society of International 
Law (executive council). Director Old Detroit 
National Bank, National Bank of Commerce. 
Detroit Stove Works, Lozier Motor Car Co., 
and other companies in which he is financially 
interested or for which he is counsel; director 
and general counsel Michigan Sugar Co. 
Clubs: Detroit, Country, Yondotega, Univer- 
sity, Huron Mountain, also University (New 
York), Metropolitan (Washington). Office: 
Union Trust Bldg. Eesidenee: 825 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

WAEEEN, Charles Woodbury, jeweler; 
born, Portland, Me., June 16, 1863; son of 
Charles and Mary A. (Day) Warren; educated 
in common schools, public schools of Philadel- 
phia, and at Germantown Academy, German- 
town, Pa.; married at Detroit, Apr. 12, 1889, 
Florence Adeline Wood. Was in employ of 
George W. Smith & Co., Philadelphia, previous 
to 1882; removed to St. Louis, 1882, and was 
then conencted with Mermod, Jaccard & Co.; 
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1902, has been at the head of Charles W. War- 
ren & Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Eepublican. Presbyterian. Member 
Sons of American Eevolution. Eecreation: 
farming. Office: Washington Arcade. Resi- 
dence: Koyal Oak, Mich. 

WARREN, Edward J., real estate; born, 
Burnett Junction, Wis., May 15, 1862; son of 
Job and Sarah Diautlia (Kingsbury) Warren; 
educated in Bay City (Mich.) High School; 
married at Detroit, Oct. 27, 188(5, Bertha 
Walker; 3 children: Nellie L., Edith M., John 
L. Began active career as clerk in grocery, at 
London, Ont.; came to Detroit and entered 
photograph business, 1882, being connected 
at times with Ilolcombe & Alvord, F. N. Tom- 
linson and C. 11. Smith, all old-time photog- 
raphers; removed to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and 
conducted a photograph gallery for 2 years; 
then was superintendent of agents, in the 
field, for the ordinary branch of the Pruden- 
tial Life Insurance Co.; returned to Detroit 
and oj)ened the state for the Provident Life 
and Trust Co., of Philadelphia, continuing as 
state agent for 3 years, during which period 
was vice-president of the National Under- 
writers' Association 1 term; then organized 
the C. M. Hayes Photo Co.; became interested 
in tropical lands, and began in stock broker- 
age business, 1899; organized the Cuban De- 
velopment Co. and the East Cuba Co., for 
growing citrus fruit in Cuba, and is vice-presi- 
dent of both companies; since 1911 president 
Grand Traverse Fruit Co. (handling Michigan 
orchard lands). Member Northwestern Busi- 
ness Men's Association, Northwestern Ee- 
search Club, New York Society of Detroit. 
Formerly member Detroit Light Guard. Mem- 
ber Masonic order, Knights of Pythias. Eec- 
reations: golf, fishing. Office: 1001 Majestic 
Bldg. Eesidence: 50 Dexter Boul. 

WAJREEN, Fred Hamline, lawyer; born, 
Manchester, Washtenaw Co., Mich., Oct. 11, 
1850; son of Eev. Frederick Wales and Lavi- 
nia Lucevia (Seaver) Warren; educated in 
public schools and University of Michigan 
(did not graduate); unmarried. Began prac- 
tice at Fowlerville, Mich., 1879; removed to 
Detroit, 1887; prosecuting attorney, Living- 
ston Co., Mich., 1884-86; assistant city coun- 
selor of Detroit, 1908-9. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Trustee Masonic Temple 
Association of Detroit. Eepublican. Method- 
ist. Mason (33°), Knight Templar, Shriner; 
Past Eminent Commander, Past Thrice Potent 
Master. Club: Felloweraft. Eecreation: Ma- 



sonry. Office: 619 Dime Savings Bank. Resi- 
dence: Library Park Hotel. 

WARREN, Harry S.; born, Eutland, Vt., 
Oct. 27, 1871; son of George Wayne and Ellen 
Adelia (Mussey) Warren; educated in public 
and high schools and Detroit Business Uni- 
versity; married, June 11, 1S9-1, Maerde A. 
Dunks, of Eochester, N. Y. Worked on farms 
and clerked in store vacations, while securing 
high school training; came to Detroit, 1890, 
and was in service of Detroit & Cleveland 
Navigation Co. until 1904; with George M. 
West Co., brokers, 1905-6; since in business 
for self as H. S. Warren & Co. Eepublicau. 
Member Michigan Commandery, Loyal Legion, 
Sons of Veterans. Clubs: Felloweraft, Detroit 
Yacht. Eecreations: country life. Office: 211 
Moffat Bldg. Eesidence: 104 Holbrook Ave. 

WARREN, Homer, real estate and insur- 
ance; ex-postmaster of Detroit; born, Shelby, 
Mich., Dec. 1, 1855; son of Eev. S. E. and 
Ellen (Davis) Warren; educated in public 
schools and at Albion College, Albion, Mich.; 
married at Detroit, Dec. 9, 1879, Susie M. 
Leach (died, 1907); married, 2nd, Feb. 17, 
1909, Flora M. Perry. Located in Detroit at 
age of 17 and began in employ of J. M. Ar- 
nold & Co., books and stationery, where he 
remained for 6 years; appointed deputy col- 
lector of customs at Detroit and later was 
made cashier of the customs office; entered 
real estate business alone, 1886, continuing 
until 1892, when he organized firm of Homer 
Warren & Co., which still continues, the mem- 
bers being self, Cullen Brown and Charles E. 
Walker. Was appointed postmaster of Detroit 
by President Eoosevelt and received his com- 
mission Jan. 15, 1906; reappointed Dec, 1909, 
by President William H. Taft. Term expired 
Sept. 1, 1913. President Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Eepublican (active worker in 
party for many years and treasurer Eepubli- 
can State Central Committee). Methodist. 
Mason. Clubs: Felloweraft (formerly member 
board of governors), Michigan, Detroit, St. 
Clair Flats Fishing and Gun, Country, De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Automobile. Eecreations: 
hunting, fishing, golf, automobiling. Office: 
1227 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Eesidence: 
778 Cass Ave. 

WARREN, Wadsworth, physician; born. 
Elk Eapids, Mich., Dec. 23, 1864; son of Eev. 
Leroy (D.D.) and Francis A. (Wadsworth) 
Warren; educated in Preparatory Department 
Olivet College to 1880; Olivet College, gradu- 
ating, degree of A.B., 1886, A.M., 1889; Med- 



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ical Department, University of Michigan, de- 
gree of M.D., 1889; post-graduate course. Uni- 
versity of Vienna, 1895, University of Heidel- 
berg, Germany, 1896; married at Flint, Mich., 
Feb. 14, 1895, Adelaide Fenton Birdsall; 2 
•children: Wadsworth, Jr., Grace. Began prac- 
tice at Kalamazoo, Mich., 1889; practiced at 
Flint, Mich., 1891-94, Detroit 1896-1910; with 
General Motors Co. 1 year; since general man- 
ager The Anglada Co. (manufacturers of de- 
mountable rims). Honorary member Detroit 
Academy of Medicine (president 1908 and 
1909). Republican. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Boat, Witenagemote. Recreation: yachting. 
Office: 503 Free Press Bldg. Residence: 21 
Van Dyke PI. 

WARREN, William Harrington (retired); 
born, Westborough, Mass., Aug. 11, 1840; son 
of Horatio and Lucinda Fisher (Harrington) 
Warren; educated in public schools of West- 
borough; N. T. Allen's School, West Newton, 
Mass.; A.B., Harvard, 1865, A.M., 1868; 
graduate Andover Theological Seminary, 
Andover, Mass., 1868; D.D. from Olivet Col- 
lege, Mich., 1896; married at Andover, July 
28, 1870, Mary Angeline Jackson. Ordained 
to ministry Congregational Church, St. Louis, 
1869; pastor Plymouth Congregational Church, 
St. Louis, 1869-72, Pilgrim Congregational 
Church, Cleveland, 1872-75, First Congrega- 
tional Church, Springfield, 0., 1875-87, Vine 
Street Congregational Church, Cincinnati, 
1887-94; superintendent Congregational Home 
Missions in Michigan, 1894-1906; pastor Fort 
Street Congregational Church, Detroit, Mar. 1, 
1907-11 (retired). Residence: 1190 Lafayette 
Boul. 

WASEY, Edward Gay, lawyer; manager 
Wilber Mercantile Agency; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 9, 1880; son of George Edward and Anna 
Belle (Whiting) Wasey; educated in Detroit 
High School; attended Williams College; 
LL.B., Law Department, University of Michi- 
gan, 1903; married, June 24, 1909, Josephine 
Willeke, of Springfield, Mo. Began practice 
of law, in Detroit, 1903; became member of 
firm of Graves, Hatch & Wasey, 1906; re- 
tired from firm, 1910; manager of Wilber Mer- 
cantile Agency since 1910, also continues in 
practice. Director Detroit Motor & Machine 
Co., Crittall Casement Co.; director and secre- 
tary Casket Hardware Manufacturing Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Member Association Bar 
City of Detroit, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Curling, 



Lawyers'. Recreations: boating, curling. Of- 
fice: 610 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 61 Cal- 
vert Ave. 

WASHER, Winfield S.; born, Newton, Sus- 
sex Co., N. J., Sept. 24, 1847; son of Daniel 
and Celicia (Vaughan) Washer; educated in 
district schools of Oakland Co., Mich.; mar- 
ried, Dec. 24, 1874, Delphine Johnston, of Al- 
mont, Mich.; 1 daughter, Maude E. Lived on 
farm till 19; then in general merchandise 
stores in Oakland Co., Mich.; in furniture and 
undertaking business, Metamora, Mich., 1876- 
82; removed to Detroit, 1882; became travel- 
ing salesman Detroit Casket Co., Nov., 1885, 
vice-president since May, 1912. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Office: 177-187 Congress 
St. W. Residence: 624 12th St. 

WASMUND, Leberecht, cut stone contrac- 
tor; born Province of Brandenburg, Germany, 
July 14, 1863; son of Charles and Minnie (Mil- 
ler) Wasmund; came to Detroit with parents, 
1870; educated in parochial schools of De- 
troit; married at Detroit, 1885, Margaret 
Maul; 6 children: Edward, William (deceased), 
Alfred, Elsa (wife of Capt. D. W. Davie), 
Frederick, Albert (deceased). Member of the 
firm of Batchelder & Wasmund, 1895-1911; 
company incorporated, 1911, as The Batchel- 
der & Wasmund Co. and he became president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Organ- 
izer, 1888, and member Bethania Liederkranz 
Society; member Lutheran Bund of Michigan. 
Recreations: baseball, football. Office: cor. 
15th St. and West Jefferson Ave. Residence: 
441 Elmwood Ave. 

WATERFALL, Arthur Thomas, traffic com- 
missioner; born, Detroit, Jan. 26, 1870; son of 
.Tohn Buxton and Phoebe Wheeler (Robinson) 
Waterfall; ancestors on both sides settled in 
Detroit early in the '40s; educated in public 
schools and special courses of study, Detroit; 
married, July 25, 1895, Crystal F. Reager, of 
Detroit; 1 son, Thornton Edwin. Began active 
career in employ of the Russel Wheel & Foun- 
dry Co., 1889, advancing to general superin- 
tendent, 1904; left the company in 1912, and 
became traffic commissioner of the Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Past president American 
Foundrymen's Association. Methodist. 32° 
Mason; member Consistory. Clubs: Fellow- 
craft, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: motor 
boating. Office: 70 Washington Ave. Resi- 
dence: 157 Alger Ave. 

WATERFALL, Edward A., insurance and 
real estate; born, Detroit, May 28, 1862; son 
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educated in public schools and 1% years in 
Detroit High School; married, 1894, Lillian 
Linn, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Jessie C. Left 
school, 1885, to enter building and real estate 
business with father, under firm name of John 
Waterfall & Son, continuing until 1897; since 
in fire insurance and real estate business un- 
der individual name. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Rei)ublican. Episcopalian. 
Member Zion Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M.; Mon- 
roe Chapter, R. A. M. ; Damascus Command- 
ery No. 42, K. T. Club: Exchange. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, boating, fishing. Office: 921 
Ford Bldg. Residence: 514 Cass Ave. 

WATERMAN, Cameron Beach; born, De- 
troit, Dec. 20, 1878; son of Cameron D. and 
Elizabeth H. (Beach) Waterman; educated in 
Detroit public and high schools, Detroit 
School for Boys; Yale University, graduating, 
B.A., 1901; LL.B., Yale Law School, 1904; 
married, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1904, Lois F. Miller; 
3 children: Mary Elizabeth, Cameron, Reuben 
Miller. Admitted to bar, New Haven, Conn., 
June, 1904; practiced, Detroit, mostly patent 
cases. Invented the Waterman outboard mo- 
tor, and organized, 1906, the Waterman Ma- 
rine Motor Co., of which is president. Repub- 
lican. Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit Country, 
Detroit University, Yale (New York). Recre- 
ations: motoring, boating, baseball, tennis, 
fishing. Office: 2.35 Mt. Elliott Ave. Resi- 
dence: Grosse Poiute, Mich. 

WATKINS, William H., hardware, plumb- 
ing, automobile accessories, etc.; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 12, 1861; son of Henry William and 
Amelia (Jenkins) Watkins; public school ed- 
ucation; married at Detroit, 1887, Annie Wit- 
horn, of Capac, Mich.; 2 children: William 
A., Doris W. Began active career in employ 
of Henry C. Hopson, 212 Woodward Ave., and 
continued for 5 years; then with S. Symonds, 
.3.32 Woodward Ave., for 5 years; member of 
firm of Watkins & Radcliffe, since 1887; also 
treasurer Ideal Metallic Furnace Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Member Michi- 
gan and Detroit Retail Hardware Dealers' as- 
sociations. Republican. Protestant. Mason. 
Recreations: fishing, travel. Office: 769-771 
Woodward Ave. Residence: 74 Trowbridge 
Avenue. 

WATLING, John W., bonds; born, Ypsi- 
lanti, Mich., June 17, 1882; son of John A. 
and Eunice (Wright) Watling; educated pub- 
lic schools, Ypsilanti; A.B., University of 
Michigan, 1904; married, Oct. 3, 1906, Sallie 



Palmer Rice, of Detroit; 3 children: John W., 
Jr., Palmer, William Robinson. Came to De- 
troit, 1904, and has since been engaged in 
bond and investment business; manager for 
firm of Bolger, Mosser & Willaman, of Chi- 
cago. Democrat. Clubs: University, Detroit 
Golf, Chicago University. Recreation: golf. 
Office: 2020 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 157 Canfield Ave. 

WATSON, Frank H., lawyer; born, Shia- 
wassee County, Mich., Nov. 14, 1857; son of 
Stephen and Hannah M. (Kenyon) Watson; 
educated district and high schools; studied 
law while teaching country school, also in 
office and in law school; married, .Jan. 4, 1887, 
Ella Pauline Westfall, of Corunna; children: 
Donna M., Helen P., Mark R., Frank H., Jr. 
Admitted to bar, 1881, and began general 
practice at Corunna, 1883; member Michigan 
House of Representatives, 1887-88 (judicial 
committee); prosecuting attorney Shiawassee 
County, 1893-97; city attorney, Owosso, 1900-5; 
U. S. attorney Eastern District of Michigan, 
1906-11; special counsel for U. S. government 
in bath-tub trust cases; formerly general 
counsel Michigan State Life Insurance Co.; 
now general counsel and member executive 
board Detroit Life Insurance Co. Republican 
(regular). Cougregationalist. Mason, Knight 
Templar (Past Eminent Commander Corunna 
Commandery No. 21), Shriner; member B. P. 
O. Elks. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreation: bil- 
liards. Office: 1326 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 35 King Ave. 

WATSON, Milton Tate, orthodontist; born, 
Lyndon, Mich., Jan. 16, 1872; son of Tate and 
Harriet (Sellers) Watson; educated in schools 
of Dexter, Mich., Goshen, Ind., Jackson, Mich., 
and at University of Michigan, graduating, 
D.D.S., 1893; married at Ypsilanti, Mich., 
Nov. 27, 1895, Genevieve Cherrington Ryan. 
Practiced general dentistr.y at Bay City, Mich., 
1893-1901; took up special practice (ortho- 
dontia) in Detroit, 1901. Taught clinical or- 
thodontia in the Angle School of Orthodontia, 
St. Louis, during its early history; special 
lecturer on orthodontia at University of Mich- 
igan, 1903-6. Member American Society of 
Orthodontists (ex-president), Institute of 
Stomatology (New York), Michigan Dental 
Association, First District Dental Society, 
Delta Sigma Delta; ex-president Saginaw Val- 
ley Dental Society. Mason. Clubs: Detroit 
Boat, Automobile. Recreation: motoring. Of- 
fice: 406 Gladwin Bldg. Residence: 865 2d 
Avenue. 



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WATTS, Will W., life insurance; moved to 
St. Louis, Mo.; see Vol. 1908. 

WAY, Edwin C; born, Marshall, Mich., Dec. 
21, 1850; son of James Atkins and Anna Mal- 
vina (Post) Way; educated in public schools 
of Marshall; unmarried. Has been connected 
with tobacco business since 1872; began with 
Scotten, Lovett & Co., later Daniel Scotten & 
Co.; was for two years in New York with 
the American Tobacco Co.; became identified 
with the Scotten-Dillon Co., 1901, and is now 
president of the company. Member Detroit 
Chamber of Commerce. Kepublican. Episco- 
palian. Mason. Oi3fice: cor. Fort St. \7. and 
Campau St. Residence: Hotel Wayne. 

WEADOCK, Bernard F., lawyer; born, Sag- 
inaw, Mich., Mar. 24, 1884; son of George W. 
and Elizabeth (Tarsney) Weadock; educated 
private and public schools, Saginaw; Univer- 
sity of Michigan; Detroit College of Law; 
married, June 26, 1912, Mary L. Dillon, of 
Chicago. Located in Detroit 1904; admitted 
at Lansing, Mich., to practice in all courts, 
1905; assistant corporation counsel, Detroit, 
1906-12; attorney for Detroit United Lines 
since May 1, 1912; director Detroit & High- 
land Park R. R. Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Democrat. Catholic. Member 
Michigan State Bar Association, Association 
Bar City of Detroit. Club: Lawyers'. Office: 
12 Woodward Ave. Residence: 22 Chandler 
Avenue. 

WEADOCK, Thomas A. E., lawyer; born, 
Ireland, Jan. 1, 1850; son of Lewis and Mary 
(Cullen) Weadock; came to America with 
parents, 1850; educated in district school in 
Ohio and St. Mary's Union School; married, 
1874, Mary E. Tarsney, who died, 1889; again, 
in 1893, Nannie E. Curtiss; children: Lewis J., 
Paul, Isabel, Clare, Monica, George P. Ad- 
mitted to bar, 1873, and began i^ractice at 
Bay City, 1874; has practiced in Detroit since 
1895; prosecuting attorney two years; mayor 
Bay City, 1883-85; representative in Congress, 
Bay City District, 1891-95. Democrat; dele- 
gate-at-large Democratic National Convention, 
1896. Served 2 years in Michigan Militia. 
Member American and Michigan State Bar 
associations, Association Bar City of Detroit. 
Roman Catholic. Club: Detroit. Recreations: 
horseback riding and collection of books. Of- 
fice: 810-811 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 102 
Ferry Ave. E. 

WEAKLEY, William James, lawyer; born, 
Strawn, 111., Mar. 16, 1881; son of Joseph and 
Catherine (Hagerty) Weakley; educated pub- 



lic and high schools, Forrest, 111.; LL.B., De- 
troit College of Law, 1907; unmarried. Tele- 
graph messenger, Forrest, 111., 1897-98; sta- 
tion agent Wabash R. R., at various points, 
1898-1902, also for Sante Fe and Denver & 
Rio Grande railways, 1902-4; with Western 
Union and Postal Telegraph companies, De- 
troit, 1904-7; admitted to Michigan Bar, 1907; 
associated in practice with Charles T. Wilkins, 
1907-9, since alone. Member Michigan Naval 
Reserves, 2 years. Democrat. Member Bar 
Association City of Detroit, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Club: Lawj'^ers'. Office: 815 Ham- 
mond Bldg. Residence: 100 Hague Ave. 

WEATHERWAX, Andrew Jay, Jr., presi- 
dent Central Distributing Co.; born, Jackson, 
Mich., Oct. 26, 1877; son of Andrew Jay and 
Mary Louise (Maxson) Weatherwax; edu- 
cated Jackson public schools; University of 
Michigan; United States Military Academy, 
West Point, N. Y.; married, June 18, 1898, 
Ema Gillette, of Jackson, who died, Oct. 20, 
1907; 2 children: Gillette A. and Millicent; 
married, 2d, Anna Mildred Johnson, June 16, 
1910; two children: Andrew Jay, 2d, and Mil- 
dred. Began active career at Jackson, Mich., 
1897, with firm of Holton & Weatherwax, of 
which was vice-president and treasurer; firm 
name changed to the Central Distributing Co., 
June, 1911, since president and general man- 
ager Central Distributing Co. of Detroit, and 
Jackson, Mich., jobbers and manufacturers' 
agents for transmission apparatus, steam fit- 
ters' supplies, structural steel reinforcing ma- 
terials, raih-oad supplies, etc. Protestant. Rec- 
reations: automobiling, baseball, billiards, 
fishing. Office: 316-320 Harper Ave. Resi- 
dence: 170 Harper Ave. 

WEBB, Charles Mortimer; born, London, 
England, Mar. 7, 1859; son of Charles William 
M. and Fannie (Mortimer) Webb; brought to 
America at age of 5 years; educated public 
schools, Detroit; married, Oct. 22, 1880, Al- 
vina Knickbein, of Detroit; 6 children: Nellie 
(Mrs. Charles H. Stewart), Cora (Mrs. W. H. 
Goebel), Laura (Mrs. George Skelton), May, 
Clara, Charles M., Jr. Came to Detroit from 
Milwaukee, Wis., 1870; was in employ of 
Horace Turner, furniture manufacturer, 6 
years; connected with the A. A. Gray Co., 
furniture and upholstery, since 1883, and has 
been vice-president and superintendent of fac- 
tory since 1885. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Recreations; boating, fishing. Offices: 15 At- 
water St., and 260-262 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 96 Prentis Ave. 



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WEBB, George Herbert, railway official; 
born, Dubuque, la.. Mar. 5, 1860; son of 
George and Emma (Alder) Webb; graduate 
Pennsylvania Military College, degree of C.E., 
1880; widower. Began active career as rod- 
man Baltimore & Ohio Ed.; then tested steel 
for the Brooklyn Bridge and later acted as 
level and transit man for Pittsburgh Southern 
Ey. and Pittsburgh Western Ed.; was city 
engineer, Johnstown, Pa., 1883; engineer 
Johnson Steel Eail Co., 1884-85; assistant en- 
gineer C, B. & Q. E. E., 1885-88; located and 
built portions of Seattle, Lake Shore & East- 
ern Ed., in Washington Territory, 1888; con- 
structed government railways in Chili, South 
America, 1889-91; was division engineer Cen- 
tral Eailway of Peru (formerly Aroya E. E.), 
and built a division of the road through the 
Cordilleras de los Andes at an altitude of 
15,657 feet above the sea level (this road has 
fifty-seven tunnels in seventy miles). Ee- 
turned to United States, 1893, and was in 
private practice until 1897, when he became 
chief engineer Cincinnati, Georgetown & 
Portsmouth Ed., continuing until 1899; was 
roadmaster Big Four, and Chicago & Alton 
railways, 1899-1901; engineer in charge con- 
struction Baring Cross shops. Iron Mountain 
Ed., Arkansas, 1901-2; since Jan., 1903, has 
been with Michigan Central E. E. consecu- 
tively on Ostemo division, division engineer 
Middle division, assistant chief engineer in 
charge of surveys, construction and mainte- 
nance of way, and since Jan. 16, 1905, chief 
engineer Michigan Central E. E. Also chief 
engineer Detroit Eiver Tunnel Co. since July, 
1911. Member American Society of Civil En- 
gineers, American Eailway Engineering As- 
sociation, National Geographers' Society, De- 
troit Engineering Society. Eepublican. Epis- 
copalian. Clubs: Transportation (Detroit and 
Buffalo). Eecreations: golf, fishing. Office: 31 
Michigan Central Depot. Eesidence; 60 Han- 
cock Ave. W. 

WEBB, Rajrmond Simpson; born, Feb. 5, 
1846; died, Feb. 12, 1912; see Vol. 1908. 

WEBBER, George F.; born, Chicago, June 
8, 1865; son of Augustus and Eliza (Morphy) 
Webber; educated public schools, Toronto, 
Can.; married, Nov. 5, 1888, Frances J. Finch, 
of Minneapolis, Minn.; children: Bert, Helen 
L., Frank. Studied law in Minneapolis and 
admitted to practice in Michigan, Dec. 12, 
1893; credit man in wholesale knit goods 
house, 1894-7, later with another house; 
started as mill salesman, 1900, and engaged in 



manufacturing on own account since June, 
1909. Democrat. Episcopalian. Clubs: De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Athletic. Recreations: 
hunting and fishing. Office: 414-418 Gratiot 
Ave. Eesidence: 130 Kirby E. 

WEBBER, Oscar, vice-president, The J. L. 
Hudson Co.; born, Ionia, Mich., May 22, 1889; 
son of Joseph Thompkins and Mary Eleanor 
(Hudson) Webber; descended from English 
ancestry; educated Ionia Grammar School; 
Detroit Central High School; A.B., University 
of Michigan, 1910; unmarried. Began active 
career as department manager The J. L. Hud- 
son Co., department store, Sept., 1910; left 
department and entered executive work, Dec, 
1912; elected vice-president. Mar., 1913. Ee- 
publican. Methodist. Member Phi Beta Kap- 
pa. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Boat, 
University of Michigan. Eecreations: hand- 
ball, tennis. Office: The J. L. Hudson Co. Ees- 
idence: 145 Ferry Ave. E. 

WEBBER, Richard Hudson, merchant; born, 
Ionia, Mich., July 24, 1879; son of Joseph T. 
and Mary E. (Hudson) W'ebber; nephew of 
late Joseph L. Hudson; educated Ionia public 
and high schools; unmarried. Began in 
father's clothing store, Ionia; removed to De- 
troit, 1898; became vice-president of the J. L. 
Hudson Co. department store, 1906, and has 
been president of the company since death 
of uncle, July, 1912; also director Dime Sav- 
ings Bank. Member Board of Directors, Har- 
per Hospital, McGregor Institute, Society for 
Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. 
Methodist. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Hunting and Fishing, Country, De- 
troit Boat. Eecreations: golf, boating. Of- 
fice: Gratiot Ave. and Farmer St. Eesidence: 
63 Boston Boul. E. 

WEBSTER, Arthur, lawyer; born, Mont- 
rose, la., Apr. 15, 1871; son of George and 
Cornelia M. (Allen) Webster; educated in 
public schools; Law Department, University 
of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1892; married, 
Apr. 30, 1910, Laura Belle Eussell; 1 daughter, 
Jane Elizabeth. Has practiced in Detroit 
since the beginning of professional career; as- 
sistant corporation counsel five years and as- 
sistant prosecuting attorney three years; 
member of firm of Chamberlain, May, Denby 
& Webster. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Lawyers' Club, Sigma Chi. Clubs: 
Detroit Boat, University, Detroit Athletic, 
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ball and tennis. Office Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Eesidence: 3079 West Grand Boul. 

WEBSTER, Clyde L, lawyer; born, Eaton 
Eapids, Mich., Aug. 10, 1877; son of Hiram 
P. (a prominent Michigan lumberman) and 
Sarah J. (Piekerd) Webster; graduate Eaton 
Rapids High School, 1895; Ph.B., University 
of Michigan, 1899, LL.B., 1901; married at 
Eaton Rapids, Sept. 4, 1901, Edith May 
Hughes. Practiced in Detroit, in office of 
Don M. Dickinson, 1901-4; member firm of 
Ghoate & Webster, until Mar., 1909, Choate, 
Webster, Robertson & Lehmaun, until Nov. 
1, 1912; appointed U. S. district attorney 
Aug. 6, 1912. Republican. Member Michigan 
State Bar Association, Association Bar City 
of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of Detroit, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Mason (32°); member 
Corinthian Lodge, King Cyrus Chapter, De- 
troit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory Shrine. Mem- 
ber Sigma Alpha Epsilon (college fraternity). 
Club: Fellovvcraft (vice-president and mem- 
ber board of governors). Recreations: read- 
ing, fishing. Office: 311 P. O. Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 31 King Ave. 

WEEKS, Harold J., contracting engineer; 
born, Ft. Clark, Tex., May 23, 1884; son of 
Capt. Harrison S. and Julia (Shoemaker) 
Weeks; great-grandfather, Benjamin Shoe- 
maker, Lord Mayor of Philadelphia under 
George 111; educated Allegan High School, 
Allegan, Mich.; University of Michigan, En- 
gineering Department, 1906, non-graduate; 
married, Dec. 14, 1909, Florence Ford, of New 
Orleans. Southern manager Gabriel Concrete 
Reinforcement Co., 1908-1909; became chief 
engineer Gabriel Concrete Reinforcement Co., 
1910; secretary Invincible Starter Co. since 
Jan., 1913; consulting and contracting engi- 
neer with H. J. Weeks Co. since July, 1912. 
Personally supervised the erection of some 
of the first reinforced concrete structures in 
Texas and Oklahoma. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Southern Engineering Society, Hous- 
ton, Tex.; Delta Upsilon fraternity. Southern 
Society of Detroit. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Uni- 
versity of Michigan Club, Detroit Tennis. 
Office: Penobscot Bldg. Residence: 7 Glad- 
stone Ave. 

WEGENER, Anthony; born, Westphalia, 
Germany, Feb. 9, 1841; son of John and Anna 
Marie (Kerwig) Wegener; educated in old 
country; came to America, 1867, and located 
iD Detroit; married. Nov. 16, 1875. Gertrude 



Kramer, of Detroit; 6 children: Catherine, 
Anna (Mrs. Zack Bouelitz, of Rochester, 
Mich.), John, Anthony, Jr., Joseph, Frank. 
Learned machinist's trade and followed same 
until entering bottling business in 1870; in- 
corporated, 1905, as A. Wegener & Sons, of 
which is president. Catholic. Office: 387-393 
Riopelle St. Eesidence: 385 Riopelle St. 

WEIDNER, Paul; born, Breslau, Prussia, 
Germany, Aug. 12, 1848; son of Johannes 
Weidner; educated in Germany; came to 
America, 1866; married at New York city, 
1875, Sophia Bostel; 5 children: Olga (Mrs. 
Cort Kling), Paul, Jr., Oscar, William, Fred. 
Came to Detroit from New York city, 1877, 
and entered business as importer and dealer 
in hops, etc.; admitted his two sons, Paul, Jr., 
and William, to partnership, Jan. 1, 1907, 
under firm name of Paul Weidner & Sons, 
which still continues; also vice-president 
Michigan Sulphite Fibre Co. and Michigan 
Bonding & Security Co. Democrat. Associate 
member Detroit Post No. 384 G. A. R.; mem- 
ber Harmonie Society. Club: Germania Bowl- 
ing. Recreation: farming. Office: 350-352 Gra- 
tiot Ave. Residence: 71 E. Forest Ave. 

WEIL, Charles L., mechanical engineer; 
moved to St. Clair, Mich.; see Vol. 1908. 

WEIL, Henry M.; born, Detroit, Nov. 21, 
1871; son of Julius and Hannah (Sweet) Weil; 
educated Detroit public schools; married, Jan. 
10, 1900, Ella Arndt, of Detroit; 4 children: 
Rajmond, Leona, Frank, Herbert. Identified 
with produce and fruit commission business 
ever since beginning of active career; started 
as H. M. Weil & Co., 1890, succeeded in 1911 
by Weil & White; member also of firm of 
Ellenstein & Weil, 1906-10. Member Detroit 
Produce Exchange. Recreation: automobiling. 
Offices: 368 High St. E. and 24 Market St, 
Residence: 504 Fourth Ave. 

WEIL, Herbert; born. New York city, Jan. 
31, 1881; son of Isadore and Clara (Rosen- 
berger) Weil; educated in Detroit public and 
high schools; married at Detroit, 1904, Daisy 
Roemer; 2 children: Herbert, Jr., Virginia. 
Became connected with the San Telmo Cigar 
Manufacturing Co. as cashier, 1905, and has 
been treasurer since Jan. 1, 1907; also secre- 
tary and treasurer Central Cigar Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Credit 
Men 's Association. Mason (32°). Republican. 
•Jewish faith. Recreations: outdoor sports. 
Office: 540-550 Forest Ave. E. Residence: 306 
Putnam Ave. 



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WETLER, John J.; born, Detroit, Aug. 28, 
1S74; son of John J. and Johanna (Bloom) 
Weiler; educated Detroit public schools; mar- 
ried, Sept., 1901, Josephine Kremer, of De- 
troit; 4 children: Josephine, John J., Jr., 
Frank, Ruth. Newsboy for 5 years; in employ 
of Wetherbee Woodenware Co. 3 years; served 
apprenticeship in candy business; spent 2 
3'ears in New York working at trade; returned 
to Detroit, 1892, and was in employ of Bloss- 
enberger & Co. 5 years; in busines on own ac- 
count since 1893; proprietor candy department 
Peter Smith & Sous. Catholic. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Recreatious: auto- 
mobiling, fishing. Manufacturing Plant: 78-80 
Broadway. Residence: 200 Maybury Ave. 

WEISGEEBER, Frank, paints, oils, etc.; 
born, Detroit, Apr. 28, 1874; son of Philip 
and Martha E. (Yaeger) Weisgerber; edu- 
cated public schools, Detroit; married, Apr. 
11, 1900, Helen R. Rankin, of Detroit; 1 son, 
Frank R. Began active career in employ of 
Higgius & Taepke, 1888, continuing four 
years; organized the Central Paint & Glass 
Co., Jan., 1893; organized, 1909, the Weisger- 
ber-Lowther Paint Co., of which has since 
been senior partner. Trustee Village of High- 
land Park, 1901-5. Mason: Odd Fellow. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Motor Boat. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 141 Bates St. Resi- 
<lence: 107 Pallister Ave. 

WEISMAN, Louis; born. East Germany, 
Oct. 10, 1863; son of B. and Ethel Weisman; 
educated public schools, Germany; married, 
Apr. 15, 1882, Lena Wolsey; 6 children: Al- 
bert, Bernard, Bertha, Elizabeth, Edith, Syd- 
ney. Engaged in dyeing yarns in old country 
for 5 years; emigrated to America, 1885, and 
settled at Farwell, Mich., where he was iden- 
tified with mercantile pursuits and banking; 
removed to Detroit, 1910, and since president 
and manager Weisman & Sons Co., wholesale 
dealers in jewelry; also vice-president Clare 
County Savings Bank, of Clare, Mich.; di- 
rector Clare Knitting Mills, Saginaw, Mich. 
Jewish religion. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce, Detroit Credit Men 's Association. 
32° Mason, Shriner; member B 'nai B'rith, 
Odd Fellows. Recreation: fishing. Office: 117- 
19 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 40 Westmin- 
ster Ave. 

WEISS, Harry S., born, Detroit, Jan. 7, 
1876; son of Herman and Selma (Heyn) 
Weiss; educated in Detroit schools; unmar- 
ried. In real estate business since 1911 as 
Harry S. Weiss Co., of which is secretary and 



treasurer; secretary, treasurer and director 
Burton, Weiss & Co. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Re- 
publican. Jewish religion. Mason; member 
B. P. 0. Elks. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recrea- 
tion: yachting. Office: 172 Griswold St. Res- 
idence: 92 Merrick Ave. 

WELCH, John M., real estate; born, Al- 
gonac, Mich., Oct. 23, 1867; son of John L. 
and Bridget E. (Bagley) Welch; educated in 
public schools of Minnesota, 1877-80; schools 
of Algonac and Marine City, Mich., 1880-86; 
Detroit Business University, 1886; married at 
Detroit, Sept. 16, 1890, Lizzie V. Kean; chil- 
dren: John M., Jr., (associated with his fa- 
ther in business), Harold A., Raymond, Helen. 
Began active career as clerk for P. A. Bil- 
lings, Detroit, 1887; was admitted to partner- 
ship in firm, 1888, and the firm became P. A. 
Billings & Co., which continued until 1893; 
then associated with brother, Thomas H. 
Welch, in real estate business under title of 
Welch Bros. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Real Estate Board. Republi- 
can. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus, 
Knights of Equity. Recreation: gardening. 
Office: Hammond Bldg. Residence: 53 Vir- 
ginia Park. 

WELCH, Thomas Harrison, real estate mer- 
chant; born on a farm in St. Clair County, 
Mich., Sept. 10, 1860; son of John L. and 
Bridget E. (Bagley) Welch; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Michigan and Minnesota, and 
Goldsmith 's Bryant and Stratton University 
(graduate); married at Detroit, Apr. 16, 1895, 
Marion Craig; children: Ethel, Marion, Edna, 
Homer, Ralph, Leonard and Alfred. Began 
real estate business in 1889; was joined by his 
brother in 1893, firm of Welch Bros. Repub- 
lican. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Real Estate Board, Credit Men's As- 
sociation. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Baltimore. Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports. Office: Hammond 
Bldg. Residence: 30 Virginia Park. 

WELLEB, Ernest N.; born, Bohemia, Aus- 
tria, Feb. 18, 1865; son of Hermann and Mar- 
garetta (Rubish) Weiler; was brought to 
America, 1866; educated Muskegon (Mich.) 
public schools; married, July 23, 1896, Ber- 
tha Alice Watson, of Muskegon; adopted 
daughter, Virginia Idell Weiler. Began as 
clerk in treasurer's office, C. & W. M. Ry., 
Muskegon, Mich., 1885, continuing until 1889; 
then same office with same road and D., L. 
& N. R. R., at Grand Rapids, 1889-1900, and 
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cashier treasurer's office, June, 1900-June 24, 
1912; treasurer for receivers of Pere Mar- 
quette K. R. since June 24, 1912 (in service 
of company 27 yeai's). Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Office: 210 Fort St., Union Depot. 
Residence: 119 Marston Ct. 

WELLS, Benjamin Arthur; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 2, 1867; son of Job and Mary (Lees) 
Wells; educated in public schools and Spen- 
cerian College; married at Detroit, Sept. 14, 
1893, Nettie J. Turver; children: Russel P., 
Irraa F. C, Ila M., A. Ardath. Was in law 
office of Corliss & Andrus for two years, and 
Detroit Electrical Works nine monthj, as 
stenographer; became identified with insur- 
ance business, Sept. 28, 1886, in office of L. F. 
Margah until 1892; member of firm, Margah 
& Wells, 1901-11, since alone. Republican. 
Episcopalian. Mason, K. T. Recreations: out- 
door diversions. Office: 902-904 Majestic Bldg. 
Residence: 272 Avery Ave. 

WELLS, Dalton Russell; born, Whitestone, 
L. I., N. Y., June 22, 1878; son of Albert H. 
and Emma C. (Locke) Wells; educated pub- 
lic schools of Whitestone and Brooklyn, N, 
Y., and Detroit; unmarried. Came to Detroit, 
1895; was connected with office of R. E. 
Raseman, architect, 5 years; then in engineer- 
ing department, Russel Wheel & Foundry Co., 
2 years; with Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, 2% 
years; served as engineer Hy. B. Lewis Iron 
Works; chief inspector Department of Build- 
ings, City of Detroit, 1909-10; member firm 
of Burrowes & Wells since May, 1910. Repub- 
licai\. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Engineering Society. 
Recreations: outdoor sports. Office: 701 
Trussed Concrete Bldg. Residence: 84 Mars- 
ton Ct. 

WELLS, Daniel, lumber; born, Menominee, 
Mich., Mar. IS, 1876; son of John Walter and 
Isabella (Crawford) Wells; educated Menom- 
inee High School; B.S., and A.M., Hamilton 
College, 1899; married, Apr. 22, 1903, Myrtle 
June Lennox, of Detroit; one son, Daniel, Jr. 
In lumber business at Wells, Mich., 5 years; 
located in Detroit, 1907; vice-president De- 
troit Seamless Steel Tubes Co.; president 
Wells, Hpmphrey, Nicol & Ford, also Miller- 
Wells Lumber Co., Cleveland. Served seven 
months in Spanish-American War; 1st lieu- 
tenant 30th U. S. Volunteer Infantry, Philip- 
pines and China, 1899, 1900, 1901; campaigned 
in Philippines under General Lawton, against 
forces under Aguinaldo. Awarded Spanish 
War medals. Member Military and Naval Or- 



der Spanish War, Sigma Phi. Clubs: Detroit, 
Detroit Athletic, Curling and Racquet, Coun- 
try, Indian Village, University, Detroit Boat, 
Old, also University (Chicago). Recreations: 
boating, sailing. Offices: Ford Bldg. and 
Union Trust Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe, 
Michigan. 

WELSH, Charles F., lawyer; born, Beaver 
Falls, Pa., Mar. 10, 1876; son of Frank P. and 
Anne (Dunkle) Welsh; descended from Welsh 
family, settlers in Virginia, later in western 
Pennsylvania; graduated Beaver Falls High 
School, 1894; B.S., Geneva College, Beaver 
Falls, Pa, 1897; LL.B., University of Michi- 
gan, 1902; married, Oct. 15, 1911, Evelyn 
Maury, of Detroit. Practiced in Detroit since 
1905; in partnership with William A. Findlay, 
1905-9; member firm of Welsh, Crane & Kahn 
since Feb., 1912. Member Commercial Law 
League of America since 1905. Independent 
in politics. Unitarian. Honorary member Aca- 
cia fraternity. Member Lodge No. 262, F. & 
A. M., Ann Arbor, Mich.; King Cyrus Chapter 
No. 132, R. A. M., Detroit; Damascus Com- 
mandery No. 42, K. T.; Moslem Temple, A. A, 
O. N. M. S. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Lawyers'. 
Recreations: literature, travel. Office: 417-421 
Moffat Bldg. Residence: 101 Colorado Ave., 
Highland Park. 

WELT, Louis; born, Bavaria, Germany, 
July 7, 1854; son of Jacob and Eva (May) 
Welt; educated in Germany; came to U. S., 
1872; married at Monroe, Mich., 1879, Ma- 
tilda Meyerfield; 2 children: Melville S., Jo- 
seph M. In dry goods business in Indiana for 
more than twenty years; came to Detroit, 
1894, and established wholesale paper busi- 
ness; now senior member of Welt & Sons Pa- 
per Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Hebrew. Mason. Club: Phoenix. 
Office: 118-122 Earned St. W. Residence: 149 
Putnam Ave. 

WELT, Melville Samuel; born, Wolcotville, 
Ind., Nov. 13, 1881; son of Louis and Mathilde 
(Meyerfeld) Welt; educated Detroit High 
School; A.B., University of Michigan, 1902; 
married, June 14, 1911, Belle Oberf elder, of 
Chicago; one daughter, Janet I. In wholesale 
paper business in Detroit since 1902; member 
Welt & Sons Paper Co.; vice-president De- 
troit Corrugated Board & Box Co. Republican. 
Jewish religion. Club: Phoenix. Recreations: 
outdoor sports. Office: 118-122 Earned St. W. 
Residence: 25 Connecticut Ave. 

WENDELL, John Henry, for twenty years 
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Detroit and an early president of the Detroit 
Board of Trade; was born at Fort Plain, N. 
Y,. July 10, 1842; son of John I. and Nancy 
(Diefendorf) Wendell; educated in local pub- 
lic schools and at Fort Edwards Seminary, 
N. Y.; married at Amsterdam, N. Y., 1874, 
Miss Ella Howe Visseher; one daughter, Mary 
Visscher (Mrs. Harry Mulford Jewett). Be- 
came a practical pharmacist under the tuition 
of his brother at Amsterdam, N. Y. Enlisted, 
Aug. 15, 1862, in the 115th N. Y. Volunteers, 
and served as a non-commissioned medical 
staff officer until the close of the Civil War; 
mustered out, July 11, 1865; has been a mem- 
ber of the Detroit Post, G. A. K., since its 
organization. Coming to Detroit in 1865, he 
soon after became manager of the Virginia 
Tobacco Co.; in 1869 he engaged in the grain 
commission business as junior partner of the 
firm of A. G. Hibbard & Co.; in 1872 he pur- 
chased the interest of his partner and organ- 
ized the firm of John H. Wendell & Co., con- 
tinuing in the business until 1889; in 1890 he 
organized the Woven Wire Machinery Co., 
Chicago, of which he was president; in 1892 
he became interested in the manufacture of 
laundry machinery and organized and was 
president of the Mercantile Laundry Co., of 
Chicago; in 1896 he purchased important 
laundry interests in Detroit, which were sub- 
sequently reorganized as the Colonial Laun- 
dry Co., of which he has been owner and pres- 
ident since reorganization. Also director in 
the Colonial Quicksilver Mining Co., of Ari- 
zona. In 1872 he was appointed by the Gov- 
ernor of Michigan state delegate to conven- 
tion of the National Board of Trade, Atlanta, 
Ga. Chosen president of the Detroit Board of 
Trade in 1880, he was reelected in 1881 in 
recognition of valuable services. Member of 
the Detroit Board of Commerce. In the early 
'70s he was invited by the Citizens' Republi- 
can Committee to accept the nomination of 
mayor of Detroit, but declined owing to 
pressure of a rapidly growing business. He 
and his family are members of the Woodward 
Avenue Baptist congregation of Detroit. Fond 
of outdoor sports, he took an active part in 
reorganizing the Detroit Boat Club, which, 
under his presidency, built a new club house 
and markedly increased and strengthened its 
social standing; one of the founders of the 
Detroit Club; is still a member of these clubs, 
and also of the Country Club. Office: 176 Con- 
gress St. E. Residence: 159 Fort St. W. 

WEBNEKEN, Frank Stevens, manufac- 
turer of steam boilers and iron work; born. 



Jersey City, N. J., Nov. 16, 1850; son of 
Francis J. and Mary A. (Brennan) Werneken; 
educated in public schools of Detroit and at 
Goldsmith Business University; married at 
Chicago, 1873, Helen R. Scott (died, Dec. 14, 
1908); 4 children: Maude (Mrs. Frank D. 
Taylor, of Chicopee, Mass.), Helen Scott, 
Frank E., Margaret E. (Mrs. Arthur C. Til- 
ton, of Norwood, Mass). Came to Detroit, 
1860; began under his uncle, John Brennan, 
1869, in same shop with which he has since 
been connected; was secretary and treasurer, 
1882-90, and succeeded in charge of the busi- 
ness, upon the death of uncle, 1890, as presi- 
dent John Brennan & Co., founded, 1847, in- 
corporated, 1882, manufacturers of steam 
boilers and iron work. Former member and 
first president Michigan Naval Reserves (pay- 
master until 1898). Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Mason. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Boat (president, 1898), Country, 
Old Club. Recreations: golf and outdoor 
sports. Office: 24th and 25th Sts. and M. C. 
R. R. Residence: Pasadena Apts. 

WERNER, Charles Herman; born, Fried- 
richswalde, Germany, Aug. 28, 1853; son of 
Charles and Charlotte (Eccard) Werner; came 
to America, 1864; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married Gertrude C. Wagner, of De- 
troit, Apr. 3, 1875; 6 children: Charles H., Jr., 
Herman B., Edward, Gertrude, Arthur B., 
Walter (died, 1909). Has been engaged in 
business in Detroit since 1875; president C. H. 
Werner & Sons Co., importers of crockery, 
glassware, etc., also wholesale dealers. Repub- 
lican. Protestant. Mason. Offices: 253 Ran- 
dolph and 7 Centre Sts. Residence: 274 Ran- 
dolph St. 

WESBROOK, Frank Aaron; born, Marine 
City, Mich., Aug. 4, 1876; son of Aaron Green 
and Elizabeth (St. John) Wesbrook; educated 
in public schools of Marine City and Albion 
College, Mich.; married, Oct. 2, 1900, Bertha 
M. Hudson, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Muriel 
Clark. Began as bookkeeper for the Dime 
Savings Bank; became salesman for Crowley 
Brothers, wholesale dry goods; then manager 
of estate of father, A. G. Wesbrook; general 
manager Peerless Weighing Machine Co. since 
1907. Progressive. Methodist. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Club: Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: automobiling, baseball. 
Office: 403 Elk Temple. Residence: 44 Taylor 
Avenue. 

WEST, Frank; born, Oct. 9, 1859; died, Mar., 
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WEST, George M,; born, Indianapolis, Ind., 
Apr. 7, 1869; son of George H. and Susan 
(Streitcher) West; educated in high school 
and Sewell's Military Academy, Indianapolis; 
unmarried. Has been a resident of Detroit 
since 1891, when he entered the brokerage 
business in his own name as the George M. 
West & Co. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Clubs: Detroit, Country, Detroit Boat, 
Automobile. Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: 902 Union Trust Bldg. Eesidenee: 30 
Edmund PI. 

WESTCOTT, John Ward; born, Warners- 
ville, Mich., Dec. 19, 1848; son of David H. 
and Mary Jane (Ward) Westcott; educated 
in public schools of Michigan; married at 
Detroit, Dec. 30, 1878, Henrietta E. Crane; 4 
children: Mary L., Henrietta (Mrs. C. L, 
Loose, of Ann Arbor, Mich.), John W., Jr., 
Charles H., 2nd. Began as cabin boy on pas- 
senger steamer on Great Lakes; held all posi- 
tions up to master of vessel; home port at 
Marine City, Mich., until 1874, when removed 
to Detroit; in busines for self as ship reporter 
and broker, also agent for Pittsburgh Steam- 
ship Co., boats of Pickauds-Mather Co. and 
other steamship lines. Alderman, 4th Ward, 
Detroit, 1884-85. Episcopalian. Recreation: 
traveling. Office: Foot of 1st St. Residence: 
142 Hancock Ave. W. 

WETHEEBEE, George C, manufacturer 
and jobber; born, Harvard, Mass., July 27, 
1840; son of Zophar and Sarah (Collidge) 
Wetherbee; educated in public schools of Mas- 
sachusetts, Lawrence Academy (Groton, 
Mass.), and Harvard College; married at Har- 
vard, Mass., .January, 1867, Mary E. Phelps 
(died, Apr. 7, 1912); 2 children: Charles P. 
(vice-president Bath (Me.) Iron Works), and 
Bertha C. (Mrs. Charles Earushaw, of Bos- 
ton). Began as clerk in provision store, at 
Boston, 1858; enlisted in Co. H, 23rd Massa- 
chusetts Volunteers, 1861; was appointed 
first lieutenant and quartermaster of the regi- 
ment, in spring of 1863; commissioned captain 
and commissary subsistence, U. S. Volunteers, 
1863; resigned after close of war and was 
brevetted major. Came to Detroit and entered 
produce business, 1865; later in grocery busi- 
ness as Farquhar & Wetherbee, sold out and 
bought into wholesale wooden and willow 
ware business of William Saxby & Co., 1869; 
later firm became George C. W^etherbee & Co., 
incorporated, 1882; since president and gen- 
eral manager of the company. Also president 
United States Truck & Brush Co.; vice-presi- 



dent Standard Savings and Loan Association. 
President Boys' Temporary Home, of the 
d'Arcambal Home of Industry Association; 
member board of managers State Soldiers' 
Home, Grand Rapids, for 12 years; member 
Board of Commerce, and of The Wholesalers' 
Association of Detroit, Member New Eng- 
land Society, Sons of American Revolution, 
Loyal Legion, and Post No. 348, G. A. E. 
Clubs: Old, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Re- 
publican. Unitarian. Recreation: gardening. 
Office: 49-51 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 777 
Cass Ave. 

WETHEEBEE, William Henry, lawyer; 
born, Stone Hill, Medina Co., O., Sept. 8, 
1858; son of Cyrus W. and Hannah M. 
(Thomas) Wetherbee; educated in public 
schools of Cleveland and private and night 
schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, Oct. 15, 
1888, Martha M. Noble; children: Mary W. 
(Mrs. Harvey J. Yacques), Ross Noble, Wil- 
liam H., Jr. Came to Detroit with parents, 
1S69; studied law for about 2i/2 years, and 
then engaged in commercial business for 12 
years; was admitted to the bar, 1891, and has 
since practiced in Detroit; instructor, trustee 
and treasurer, Detroit College of Law since 
1892; director Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy 
Power Co. Member Michigan Bar Associa- 
tion, Association Bar City of Detroit; treas- 
urer and trustee Bar Library Association of 
Detroit. Chief census enumerator, 1894; mem- 
ber Michigan legislature, 1897-98; former 
member Board of Estimates, Detroit. Repub- 
lican. Treasurer Congregational Union. 33° 
Mason, K. T., Shriner; member Masonic Tem- 
ple Association. Recreations: automobiling, 
power boating. Office: 1201 Penobscot Bldg. 
Residence: 259 Ferry Ave. W. 

WETMOEE, James McMillan; bom, De- 
troit, Jan. 12, 1880; son of Charles Hurlburt 
and Mary (Buel) Wetmore; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Detroit, B.S. in Electrical Engi- 
neering, University of Michigan, 1901; post- 
graduate course, Cornell University; unmar- 
ried. Began as draftsman for the Northern 
Engineering Works, Detroit, 1902; draftsman 
Kilby Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, 1903-4; 
field engineer same company, 1904-7; assis- 
tant to superintendent of manufactures, Amer- 
ican Fork & Hoe Co., Cleveland, 1907-8; assis- 
tant engineer The Development & Funding 
Co., Niagara Falls, N. Y., 1908-10; in charge 
of Lozier Motor Car Co. 's construction de- 
partment, Detroit, 1910-11, and assistant sales 
manager for the company, 1911-13; secretary 



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and treasurer Wetmore-Quinn Co., agents for 
Lozier and Paige automobiles, since Aug. I, 
1913. Eepublican. Episcopalian. Member 
Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: University, De- 
troit Athletic, Niagara (Niagara Falls, N. Y.). 
Eecreations: baseball, fishing, golf, tennis. 
Office: 279 Jefferson Ave. E. Eesidence: 876 
Jefferson Ave. 

WETZEL, Bernard C, architect; born, Zil- 
waukee, Mich., Mar. 18, 1876; son of Ernest 
and Mary A. (Huss) Wetzel; educated in Sag- 
inaw (Mich.) public and high schools; married 
at Detroit, 1901, Mary Winter. Began active 
career by learning carpenter 's trade, which he 
followed for 4 years in Northern Michigan 
and Detroit; entered upon study of architec- 
ture, 1895, and followed it in offices of repre- 
sentative architects at Detroit; has been in 
office for himself as B. C. Wetzel & Co. since 
Jan., 1907. Member Detroit Architectural 
Club. Lutheran. Eecreation: automobiling. 
Office: 404-405 Hammond Bldg. Eesidence: 
294 Pennsylvania Ave. 

WEYEEMILLER, George Peter; born, De- 
troit, May 31, 1868; son of Philip and Mary 
A. (Fuhrman) Weyermiller; educated in pub- 
lic schools, Detroit; married, Nov. 24, 1892, 
Pauline C. Hensien, of Detroit; 1 son, George 
F. Began active career as apprentice with 
Keck, Winterhalter & Co., furniture, 1885; 
later workman for the company for 3 years; 
then with Bosley & Thorp, 1892-98; assisted 
in organizing firm of Weyermiller & Mueller, 
furniture, rugs and curtains, 1898, and since 
co-partner same. Catholic. Eecreations: the- 
ater, music. Office: 1060 Champlaiu St. Eesi- 
dence: 311 Concord Ave. 

WEYHING, Burt Thomas, manufacturing 
jeweler; born, Detroit, Sept. 15, 1874; son of 
August and Margaret (Meyers) Weyhing; 
educated in Detroit public schools; married, 
Feb. 9, 1906, Cora Hardy, of Detroit; 2 chil- 
dren: Wilhelmina Cora, Burt T., Jr. Learned 
jeweler 's trade with Eoehm & Sons, continu- 
ing with that firm 13 years; joined, 1901, with 
brother, Eobert L., in establishing as manu- 
facturing jewelers; firm incorporated, 1910, as 
Weyhing Bros. Manufacturing Co., of which 
is secretary and treasurer. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Independent in politics. 
Protestant. Member Jewelers' Board of 
Trade. Mason (Palestine Lodge) ; member 
Detroit Lodge, B. P. O. Elks. Club: Wolver- 
ine Automobile. Eecreations: hunting, fishing, 
baseball and other outdoor diversions. Of- 



fice: 237-241 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 276 
St. Paul Ave. 

WEYHINGr, G-eorge L., manufacturing jew- 
eler; born, Detroit, Mar. 30, 1887; son of 
August and Margaret (Meyers) Weyhing; ed- 
ucated in public schools, Detroit; Detroit 
Business University; married, Oct. 31, 1911, 
Anna Maxwell, of Detroit. Began active 
career in employ of W. A. Sturgeon, jeweler; 
then with Grainger-Hannan Co.; associated 
with his brothers in business, Jan., 1910, since 
which time has been vice-president Weyhing 
Bros. Manufacturing Co. Protestant. Eecre- 
ation: baseball. Office: 237-241 Woodward 
Ave. Eesidence: 713 Montclair Ave. 

WEYHING, Robert L., manufacturing jew- 
eler; born, Detroit, Sept. 2, 1877; son of 
August and Margaret (Meyers) Weyhing; ed- 
ucated in Detroit public schools; married. 
Mar. 15, 1909, Clara E. Jackson, of Sarnia, 
Ont.; 2 children: Maude St. Clair and Mary 
Ellen. Learned jeweler 's trade in the employ 
of Eoehm & Son, 1893-97; foreman Sigler 
Bros., Cleveland, O., 1897-98; again with 
Eoehm & Son, 1898-1900; entered business 
with brother, Burt T., 1901, incorporated, 
1910, as Weyhing Bros. Manufacturing Co., 
of which is president. President Detroit Jew- 
elers ' Board of Trade since 1912. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce. Independent in 
politics. Protestant. Member B. P. O. Elks. 
Clubs: Detroit Wheelman (director). Wolver- 
ine Automobile. Eecreations: likes to experi- 
ment and to carry into execution his inventive 
ideas. Office: 237-241 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 804 Field Ave. 

WHALING, Montgomery, district manager 
American Steel & Wire Co.; born, Milwaukee, 
Wis., Oct. 27, 1872; son of James Montgomery 
and Ella Maria (Newhall) Whaling; educated 
Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis., and Wash- 
ington University, Seattle, Wash., specializ- 
ing in mechanical and electrical engineering; 
married, Dec. 12, 1896, Louise M. Fox, of Chi- 
cago; 1 daughter, Virginia Louise. Early 
business experience was with superintending 
and construction departments of Chicago, Mil- 
waukee & St. Paul Ey. and Wisconsin Central 
Lines; with American Steel & Wire Co. since 
1905; district manager for the company with 
headquarters in Detroit, since 1911. Eepubli- 
can. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Automobile, De- 
troit Athletic, Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft. Eec- 
reations: automobiling, sailing. Office: Foot of 
1st St. Residence: 188 Edison Ave. 



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WHAN, Thomas Hooper, dry goods; born, 
Ohatham, Out., Dec. 1, 1868; son of James and 
Catherine (King) Whan; educated in public 
schools and collegiate institute, Chatham, and 
military academy, London, Ont.; married at 
Detroit, Dee. 25, 1894, Eleanor Henuing; 1 
daughter, Katherine. Came to Detroit, 1885, 
and began active career as clerk with McClel- 
Jan Dry Goods Co.; entered employ of William 
H. Elliott, as salesman, 1889; later became 
department manager, and was elected vice- 
president of the corporation, 1901 : the house 
consolidated with the Taylor and Woolfenden 
Dry Goo<is Co., 1909, as Elliott, Taylor & 
Woolfenden Co., of which is vice-president. 
Republican. Presbyterian. Member Masonic 
order. Club: Detroit Athletic. Recreation: 
athletic sports. Office: Woodward Ave. and 
Henry St. Residence: 21 Preutis Ave. 

WHEELKB, Charles H., treasurer and man- 
ager Banner Laundering Co.; born, Commack, 
L. L, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1852; son of Charles C. and 
Annie (Walker) Wheeler; educated in public 
schools of Commock; married Gussie Wild, of 
Detroit; 1 daughter, Fleda (Mrs. E. R. Bacon). 
At age of 18 entered the jewelry trade, con- 
tinuing for 8 years; engaged in hotel business 
at Grayling, Mich., about 5 years; located 
permanently in Detroit in 1883, and became 
connected with the Banner Laundering Co.; 
has been treasurer and manager same since 
1893. Universalist. Member National Laun- 
drymen's Association, Michigan State Laun- 
drymen 's Association, Detroit Laundrymen's 
Association. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recrea- 
tions: travel, theatre, yachting, intellectual 
pursuits. Office: 273-299 Brooklyn Ave. Resi- 
dence: 117 Avery Ave. 

WHEELEE, Eben S., U. S. civil engineer; 
born, Aug. 27, 1839; died, Jan, 5, 1913; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WHEELEE, Edgar S.; patent attorney; 
born, Nov. 5, 1859; died, Sept. 3, 1913; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WHEELEE, Frank D., physician; born, 
Kendallville, Ind., Aug. 5, 1855; son of Heman 
H. and Loretta (Mather) Wheeler; edu- 
cated in public and high schols, Kendallville, 
graduating, 1874; taught school in Noble Co., 
Ind., 1875-76; studied commercial course at 
Kalamazoo, Mich., 1876; M.D., Detroit Med- 
ical College, 1880; post-graduate study, Edin- 
burgh, Scotland, 1895; married at Ithaca, N. 
Y., June 4, 1895, Ella A. Kingsley; 1 son, Don 
Kingsley. In general practice in Detroit since 
1881. Republican. Protestant. Member Amer- 



ican Medical Association, Michigan State and 
Wayne County Medical societies. Recrea- 
tions: traveling, fishing. Address: 151 High 
Street E. 

WHEELEE, James, clergyman; born, Pomp- 
ton, N. J., May 11, 1848; son of Michael and 
Mary (McQueeney) Wheeler; educated St. 
Thomas College, Bardstown, Ky.; American 
College, Louvaiu, Belgium, completing course, 
1873. Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 
by Bishop Caspar Henry Borgess, in Detroit, 
1873; pastor St. John's Church, Fentonville, 
1873-77, St. Patrick's Church, Brighton, 1877- 
78, St. Paul's Church, Owosso, 1878-88, Our 
Lady of Help Church, Detroit, since 1888. 
Democrat. Address: Our Lady of Help Church. 
Residence: 790 Congress St. E. 

WHELAN, John Brown, collector of cus- 
toms; born in Lenawee Co., Mich., Mar. 26, 
1860; son of Alvinza and Adelia (Wetherell) 
Whelan; educated in public schools and at 
University of Michigan; married at Tecuni- 
seh, Mich., Mar. 26, 1884, Myra Reynolds; 2 
children: Reynolds, Ruth. Admitted to the 
bar, and began practice at Detroit, 1884; as- 
sociated in practice with Gen. Henry M. 
Duffield until 1888 and then was appointed as- 
sistant prosecuting attorney under James V. 
D. Wilcox; was partner in law firm of Wilcox 
& Whelan, 1890-92; served as police justice, 
1892-July, 1905, and as police commissioner, 
July, 1905-March, 1900; (ioHector of customs 
for the port of Detroit, Mar. 1, 1906- July 1, 
1913; since in same capacity for District of 
Michigan, which includes entire state. Mem- 
ber Michigan National Guard, 1882-85. Repub- 
lican. Mason, Knight Templar (Detroit Com- 
manderjO ; member B. P. O. E. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Recreation: trout fishing. Office: Fed- 
eral Bldg. Residence: 121 Seward Ave. 

WHELDEN, Frank H., president Detroit 
Emery Wheel Co.; born, Proctorsville, Vt., 
Nov. 29, 1869; son of James H. and Rilla L. 
(Giddings) Whelden; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married at Ypsilanti, 
Mich., Aug. 10, 1892, Lillian M. Hopkins; 2 
sons: Gilbert H., Ford H. Left school at 15 
and entered employ of hardware firm of 
Charles A. Strelinger & Co.; was made assis- 
tant superintendent, Detroit Emery Wheel 
Co., at 21, and 3 years later became superin- 
tendent; secretary and treasurer same com- 
pany, June 9, 1904-Feb., 1913, since presi- 
dent; manufacturers of grinding machinery 
and of grinding wheels made of emery, corun- 
dum and carbo-alumina. Member Detroit 



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Board of Commerce. Kepublican. Unitarian. 
Member Oriental Lodge No. 240, A. F. & A. 
M. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit, Detroit 
Motor Boat, Detroit Automobile. Recreation: 
automobiling. Oi3SLce: Field and Jefferson 
Aves. Eesidence: 121 Field Ave. 

WHIPPLE, Frank E., lawyer; born, Bunker 
Hill Township, Ingham Co., Mich., Sept. 16, 
1874; son of Henry P. and Juliet (Nash) 
Whipple; grad. Belding (Mich.) High Sch., 
1894; State Normal Sch., Ypsilanti, 1897; Dra- 
matic Acad., N. Y. City, 1903; Detroit Coll. of 
Law, 1905, degree of LL.B.; unmar. Began ac- 
tive career as a school teacher; taught 1 year 
at Starrville, Mich., 1895, 1 year in Joliet, 111., 
1 year principal Marseilles (111.) High School 
(on university list), 2 years principal Ecorse 
(Mich.) graded schools; 1 year instructor in 
Methodius' Seminarius (a seminary) Detroit; 
had charge of public plaj^ ground, Detroit; in 
practice of law since 1905. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Lawyers' Club of 
Detroit. Served 10 months in Spanish-Ameri- 
can War, and was honorably discharged as 
corporal Co. M, 35th Michigan Regiment. 
Nominated as candidate for Constitutional 
Convention, Wayne Co., 1907. Democrat. 
Member Alumni Association Detroit College 
of Law. Mason; member Michigan Sovereign 
Consistory; member W^oodmen of the World, 
and A. O. F. Recreation: outdoor sports. Of- 
fice: Suite 311 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 505 
Mack Ave. 

WHIPPLE, George W., president The Ad- 
vance Lumber and Shingle Co.; born, Novi, 
Mich., May 15, 1873; son of O. M. and Lucre- 
tia (Colvin) Whipple; educated in public 
schools of Novi, Northville, and State Normal 
School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; married, Detroit. 
Aug., 1908, Nellie B. Tetreau; 1 daughter. 
Eleanor. Began active career with father in 
1893, becoming a partner in the Whipple 
Lumber Co. in 1896; established yard at Farm- 
ington in 1901, selling out all interests in re- 
tail business in 1907; was for 6 years travel- 
ing representative of Fred C. Ross, wholesale 
lumber, Detroit; assisted in organizing The 
Advance Lumber and Shingle Co., Dec. 1, 
1905, incorporated, December, 1906, of which 
he has been president since time of incorpora- 
tion; also vice-president Longstreet Lumber 
Co., Lansing, Mich. Member Michigan Lum- 
ber, Sash and Door Salesmen's Association, 
Hoo-Hoo, Knights of Pythias, U. C. T. of 
America. Republican. Clubs: Fellowcraft, 
Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: baseball, 



fishing, automobiling. Offices: 1103-1106 Ma- 
jestic Bldg. Residence: 236 Euclid Ave. W. 

WHIRL, John J., secretary Employers ' As- 
sociation; born, Coshocton, O., July 30, 1860; 
son of John and Annie (Sweeney) Whirl; edu- 
cated in schools of Kankakee Co., 111.; married 
at Chicago, Oct. 9, 1884, Emma Sparks; chil- 
dren: Carl J., Harry R., Alwin M., Helen 
Sparks. Came to Detroit, 1898; with the Ideal 
Manufacturing Co., until 1902; since secre- 
tary Employers' Association of Detroit; com- 
missioner Builders ' Association. Republican. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° Ma- 
son, K. T. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Fellowcraft, 
Detroit Automobile, Wolverine Automobile. 
Recreation: golf. Office: Stevens Bldg. Resi- 
dence: The Henry Clay Apts. 

WHITAKEB, Charles, general insurance; 
born, Detroit, Nov. 6, 1854; son of Byron and 
Fidelia (More) Whitaker; educated in De- 
troit public schools; married at Detroit, May 
15, 1889, Edith Farquhar. Began active career 
at 18 years of age in office of his father, who 
was vessel agent, and engaged in marine and 
fire insurance business; was admitted to part- 
nership in the firm at the end of 3 years, the 
title becoming B. Whitaker & Son; purchased 
father's interest, with brother, 1890, and title 
changed to Whitaker Bros.; in 1904 a half 
interest in the business was purchased by 
Henry C. Penny, .Jr., and the firm became 
Whitaker Bros. & Penny; in 1911 incorporated 
as Whitaker Bros. & Livingston, and in 1912 
as Whitaker, McNaughton & Livingston, of 
which is president; business of general insur- 
ance and surety bonds, also state agents Fidel- 
ity Deposit Co. of Maryland. Member Detroit 
Underwriters' Association, Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Protestant. Recreation: baseball. 
Office: 810 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 828 2nd Ave. 

WHITBECK, Ansel Ellis, treasurer, Wash- 
ington-Detroit Theatre Co., general manager 
The Orpheum Theatre Co., Inc., builder and 
promoter of theatres. Born at Hudson, N. Y., 
Feb. 20, 1873; son of A. McK. and Emmaiine 
(Ellis) Whitbeck; educated at Albany, N. Y., 
public and high schools. Member of Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Fellowcraft, De- 
troit Motor Boat, Wolverine Automobile. Of- 
fice: 301 Free Press Bldg. 

WHITCOMB, Edgar B., real estate; born, 
Boston, 1866; son of Cummings D. and Mary 
G. (Webber) Whitcomb; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married, Nov., 1891, Anna 
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Harriet G. Began in employ of the Detroit & 
Cleveland Navigation Co., 1881, and was gen- 
•eral passenger agent of the company, 1886-91; 
managed Tribune Printing Co., 1891-93; has 
been engaged in real estate business since 
1893. President The James E. Scripps Corpo- 
ration, Detroit Valve and Fittings Co.; treas- 
urer Detroit Brass Works. Member Detroit 
Eeal Estate Board, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Independent in politics. Presbyterian. 
■Clubs: Detroit Automobile, Detroit, Detroit 
Motor Boat. Office: 97 Woodward Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 47 Eliot St. 

WHITE, Albert E. F., auditor D. M. Ferry 
■& Co.; born, Unadilla, N. Y,, July 10, 1844; 
son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) White; 
graduate Gilberts ville Academy, N. Y., 1864; 
married at St. Louis, Nov. 22, 1871, Nellie A. 
Van Court; 1 daughter, Edna E. (Mrs. E. S. 
Tipple, of Madison, N, J.). Came to Detroit, 
1864, and entered employ of D. M. Ferry & 
Co., seedsmen; was admitted as member of 
the firm, 1871, and has been auditor of the 
company since its incorporation, 1879. Vice- 
president and member executive committee of 
the board of directors Union Trust Co.; treas- 
urer Acme White Lead Co., Columbia Shade 
Cloth Co. of New York; director First Na- 
tional Bank; officer and director in a number 
of other corporations and business enterprises. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Michi- 
gan Manufacturers' Association. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Mason. Clubs: Detroit, Coun- 
try, Detroit Boat (life member). Office: D. 
M. Ferry & Co. Eesidence: 61 Alfred St. 

WHITE, Charles S., life insurance; born, 
Richmond, Ind., Jan. 11, 1859; son of James 
and Anna T. (Steddom) White; both father 
and mother were Quakers, whose parents came 
to Ohio and Indiana from the South about 
100 years ago; educated in public schools and 
Earlham College, Richmond; married, 1887, 
Eva M. Dutton, of Oskaloosa, la.; 5 children: 
Marguerite D., Charles Wilbur, Orsion S., 
Kathleen E. and James Herschel. Served as 
special and district agent Northwestern 
Mutual Life Insurance Co., 22 years; associate 
general agent same company at Detroit since 
1898. Treasurer Detroit Carbureter Co. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. 
Congregationalist. Club: New Detroit Ath- 
letic. Recreations: baseball, bowling, garden- 
ing. Office: 614-620 Hammond Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 110 Virginia Park. 

WHITE, Henry Kirke, vice-president D. M. 
Ferry & Co.; born, Unadilla, N. Y., May 26, 



1839; son of Joseph and Mary (Miller) White; 
educated at Gilbertsville Academy, N. Y.; 
married at Monroe, Mich., Nov. 19, 1863, Cho- 
listique Amanda Fortier; 4 children: Henry 
Kirke, Jr., Louis Eugene, George Theodore, 
Mary Josephine (wife of Capt. George L. Mor- 
rison, U. S. A.). Removed to Illinois when 
18 years of age and taught school 1 year; 
came to Detroit, 1859, and entered employ of 
M. T. Gardner & Co., now D. M. Ferry & Co., 
seedsmen; admitted to the firm as a partner, 
1865, was elected treasurer of the company 
upon incorporation, 1879, and has been vice- 
president since 1905. Also president Gale 
Manufacturing Co., Albion, Mich., agricul- 
tural implements; vice-president Acme White 
Lead and Color Works, 1886-1913 (retired, but 
still holds interests in company). Director 
First National Bank, Wayne County Savings 
Bank, Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance 
Co.; officer and director in many other corpo- 
rations. Vice-president and trustee Grace Hos- 
pital; vice-president board of directors of Lig- 
gett School. Republican. Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Masonic order, Chapter, Commandery, 
Shrine. Office: D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit. 
Residences: 37 High St. E., Detroit, and Al- 
bion, Michigan. 

WHITE, Henry Kirke, Jr., securities; born, 
Detroit, Oct. 17, 1867; son of Henry Kirke and 
Christine (Fortier) White; educated in public 
and private schools of Detroit up to 1884; in 
France and Switzerland, 1884-86; at Dummer 
Academy, Mass., 1886-88; Williams College, 
1888-92, graduating, degree of A.B., 1892; 
married at Toledo, O., June 11, 1901, Florence 
Hoag; 3 daughters: Helen, Josephine, Cather- 
ine. Began active career as secretary of the 
Gale Manufacturing Co., Albion, Mich., 1892, 
continuing until 1902; president Kemiweld 
Can Co., Feb., 1902-10; now in security busi- 
ness on own account. Republican. Member 
Chi Psi, Detroit Commandery No. 1, Knights 
Templar, Moslem Temple, Mystic Shrine. 
Clubs: Detroit, University, Detroit Boat, De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Automobile, Detroit Ath- 
letic, Country, Alliance Francaise, University 
(Chicago), Williams College (New York). 
Recreations: golf, automobiling. Office: 1737 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Residence: 1807 
Woodward Ave. 

WHITE, John Vernon, physician; born, 
Meaford, Ont., July 26, 1858; son of John and 
Nancy (Kilpatrick) White; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Meaford; M.D., University of 
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post-graduate courses, Dublin, Edinburgh and 
London, 1885, 1889, New York, 1894, 1896; 
married, Chicago, Jan. 10, 1899, Helen M. 
Holmes. Began practice at Oscoda, Mich., 
1880; after trip abroad, located in Detroit as 
a specialist in treatment of nose, throat and 
lungs; clinical assistant in laryngology, De- 
troit College of Medicine; laryngologist to 
Harper Hospital polyclinic; laryngologist to 
German polyclinic. Eepublican. Presbj^terian. 
Member Wayne County and Michigan State 
Medical societies, American Medical Associa- 
tion. Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Detroit 
Boat. Eecreation: aquatics. Office: J. H. 
Smith Bldg. Eesidence: 88 Putnam Ave. 

WHITE, Kirby B.; born, Appleton, AVis., 
Apr. 22, 1875; son of George Walworth and 
Mary (Bowen) White; educated at Lawrence 
Academy and Lawrence College, Wis.; mar- 
ried, June 29, 1904, Alice Nash, of Manitowoc, 
Wis.; 4 children: Lyman N., Ealph K., Mary 
Alice, Anne Elizabeth. Came to Detroit, 1898, 
and entered employ of D. M. Ferry & Co., 
seedsmen; has been secretary of the company 
since 1909; director Detroit Pressed Steel Co. 
Eepublican. Member First Congregationalist 
Church. Club: Detroit Boat. Office: Brush St. 
and Monroe Ave. Eesidence: 78 Antoinette 
Street. 

WHITE, Louis M.; born, Gray Summit, Mo., 
Mar. 5, 1869; son of Lewis S. and Cornelia 
(Brown) White; educated in public schools 
and Bryant and Stratton Business College, 
St. Louis; married, Feb. 8, 1901, to Miss 
Grace A. Eeynolds, of San Antonio, Tex. 
(died, Mar. 8, 1912). Western Union operator 
on Board of Trade, St. Louis, 1889-91; con- 
nected with wholesale shoe business, St. Louis, 
1891-93; with traffic department, Missouri 
Pacific Ey., 1893-1903; in railway freight 
business, Chicago, 1903-8; commercial agent 
Missouri Pacific Ey. at Detroit, 1909-Sept. 1, 
1913; since general agent M. P. Ey. and Den- 
ver & Eio Grande and Western Pac. railways. 
Served as 1st sergeant Missouri National 
Guard. Member Eoyal League, Maccabees. 
Clubs: Transportation (president), Fellow- 
craft, Traffic (Grand Eapids), Transportation 
(Toledo). Eecreation: fishing. Office: 920 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 27 
Palmer Ave. W. 

WHITE, Oliver Wilson, orthodontist; born, 
Chatham, Ont., Can., Jan. 4, 1876; son of Al- 
bert Hilard and Annie E. (Wilson) White; 
educated in public schools of Chatham to 1889; 
student Chatham Collegiate Institute, 1890-94, 



University of Michigan, 1895-99, Doctor of 
Dental Surgery, 1898, Doctor of Dental 
Science, 1899; post-graduate course Angle 
School of Orthodontia, 1903; married at Ann 
Arbor, Oct. 30, 1900, Olive E. Luick; 1 son. 
Ward Wilson. Instructor in Dental Depart- 
ment, University of Michigan, 1899; engaged 
in practice in general dentistry, 1900-6; has 
specialized in practice of orthodontia since 
1906. Eepublican. Member American Society 
of Orthodontists, Wayne County and Michi- 
gan State Medical societies. First District 
Dental Society, Toledo Medical Society, Delta 
Sigma Delta. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Golf. Eecreations: fishing, golf. Office: 406- 
407 Fine Arts Bldg. Eesidence: 204 Boston 
Boulevard. 

WHITE, William Jolm, manufacturer; born, 
London, Kng., Oct. 22, 1866; son of Francis E. 
and Emma (Mellor) White; was brought to 
Canada, 1874; educated in public schools of 
Ontario and Detroit; married, Aug. 30, 1898, 
Grace Eamsay, of Detroit; 2 children: Helen, 
Marian. Spent 6 years in Toronto; resident of 
Detroit since 1880; began active career in De- 
troit Free Press editorial rooms; has engaged 
in manufacture of color cards, specializing in 
printing and advertising matter for the paint 
trade, since 1890, as copartner W. J. White 
& Co.; also president and treasurer W^hite 
Manufacturing Co., Inc., manufacturers of 
The White Color Card Machine, of which he 
is the inventor. Episcopalian. 32° Mason, 
Shriner. Eecreations: automobiling, fishing. 
Office: 81 Amsterdam Ave. Eesidence: 2912 
East Grand Boul. 

WHITEHEAD, James Thomas, iron works; 
born, Wyandotte, Mich., Sept. 28, 1864; son 
of James and Mary (McEvoy) Whitehead; 
educated in public schools of Wyandotte and 
Detroit; married at Detroit, Apr. 8, 1885, Ida 
Marie Eraser; 4 children: James Fraser, 
Thomas Cran, Mary Elizabeth, Walter Kel- 
logg. Began active career in employ of Eath- 
bone, Sard & Co., 1879, continuing until 1888; 
entered the iron business on his own account, 
continuing, 1889-99, when present business of 
Whitehead & Kales was established, incorpo- 
rated Nov. 1, 1905, as the WhiteTiead & Kales 
Iron Works, manufacturers of steel bridges, 
structural steel for buildings, etc., of which 
has since been president; also vice-president 
Kales-Haskel Co., director The Michigan Cop- 
per & Brass Co., Peninsular State Bank, 
Highland Park State Bank. Member Detroit 
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Country, Detroit Boat. Office: Beecher Ave. 
and M. C. R. R. Residence: 45 Rowena St. 

WHITING, Frederick W., lawyer; see Vol. 
1908. 

WHITNEY, Bertram Cecil; born, Detroit, 
Jan. 9, 1870; son of Clarke James and Eleanor 
May (Van Deventer) Whitney; married, 
Beatrice Larned. Began in theatrical business 
at Detroit, 1885; now president of the Whit- 
ney Amusement Co. and manager of the De- 
troit Opera House. Episcopalian. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Theatri- 
cal Managers' Association (president). Ma- 
son; member B. P. O. E. Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Motor Boat, Detroit Athletic, 
Old Club, Harmonic, Detroit Boat. Recrea- 
tions: general outdoor sports. Office: Detroit 
Opera House. Residence: Grosse Pointe; P. O., 
Paye, Mich. 

WHITNEY, David C, corporation officer; 
born, Detroit, Jan. 26, 1867; son of David, Jr., 
and Flora Ann (McLauchliu) Whitney; col- 
lege education; married, Feb. 2, 1892, Susan 
C. Marshall, of Chicago; 1 sou, David M. Has 
engaged in business in Detroit since beginning 
of active career; now chairman board Whit- 
ney Co., Ltd., Skillings, Whitney & Barnes 
Lumber Co.; president Bartlett Lumber Co.; 
ihairman of board and treasurer, Columbia 
River Co.; vice-president Parke, Davis & Co.; 
director Peninsular Stove Co., National Can 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Trustee Detroit Y. M. C. A. Republican. 
Presbyterian. Clubs: Detroit, Country, De- 
troit Athletic, Old Club. Office: 1724 Ford 
Bldg. Residence: Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 

WHITTEMOEE, James, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Oct. 31, 1860; son of Joseph P. and Mar- 
garet C. (Fay) Whittemore; educated in pub- 
lie schools and Detroit College of Law, gradu- 
ating, LL.B., 1892; married, Detroit, June 14, 
1882, Blanche L Leggett; children: W. Nel- 
son, Margaret, Emma (Mrs. K. I. Guest, of 
Charlottesville, Va.). Was connected in vari- 
ous positions with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., 
Chicago, 1879-87; came to Detroit as a patent 
solicitor, 1887; has devoted attention exclu- 
sively since 1892 to practice relating to 
jjatents and trade marks. Republican. Unita- 
rian. Member Wayne County and Michigan 
State Bar associations, American Bar Associ- 
ation, Washington Patent Law Association. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat, Detroit Golf, Detroit 
Automobile. Recreation: automobiling. Office: 



Wayne County Bank Bldg. Residence: 67 
Garfield Ave. 

WHITTLESEY, Matthew Beale, lawyer; 
born, Detroit, June 25, 1876; son of John Jacob 
and Agnes (Martine) Whittlesey; descended 
from John Whittlesey, who came from Eng- 
land to America, 1635; educated in High 
School, Green Bay, Wis.; Ph.B., University of 
Michigan, 1899; Law Department, same uni- 
versity, 1899, 1900; LL.B., Detroit College of 
Law, 1901; married, Apr. 25, 190S, Ellen Ruth 
Hargreaves, of Detroit; children: Frederick 
Driggs, George Hargreaves, Matthew Beale, 
Jr. Began practice in Detroit, 1900; associ- 
ated with Bowen, Douglas & Whiting, 1900-1; 
since practiced alone. Member Association 
Bar City of Detroit, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Trustee and secretary St. Luke's Hos- 
pital Church Home and Orphanage. Republi- 
can. Episcopalian; vestryman St. John's 
Church. Member Psi Upsilon fraternity. 
Clubs: Detroit Boat, University, Detroit Ten- 
nis (treasurer), Church Club, Detroit Athletic. 
Recreations: outdoor diversions. Office: 915- 
916 Hammond Bldg. Residence: 109 Rowena 
Street. 

WICKER, John Palmer, portrait painter; 
born, Ypsilanti, Mich., Feb. 23, 1860; son of 
William W. and Charlotte Adelaide (Palmer) 
Wicker; studied art 7 years in Paris, 3^^ 
years at Julian Academy under William Bou- 
guereau, and 31^ years in private classes of 
Ferdinand Cormon; married at Saginaw, 
Mich., July, 1897, Marie Louise Saxmann. 
Exhibited portraits three times in Paris 
salons; exhibited three portraits at St. Louis 
Exposition, 1904; has taught 15 years, De- 
troit; director School of Fine Arts, Detroit. 
Recreations: music, reading. Office: 704 Fine 
Arts Bldg. Residence: 109 Alexandrine 
Avenue W. 

WICKER, William W., lawyer; born at 
Ypsilanti, Mich., Nov. 17, 1861; son of Wil- 
liam W. and Charlotte A. (Palmer) Wicker; 
educated in public schools, Saginaw, Mich ; 
married at Saginaw, Oct. 4, 1902, Dora Os- 
trander. Was court reporter for 10 years; ad- 
mitted to the bar, 1891; practiced in Saginaw, 
Mich., 1891-94, since in Detroit. Member As- 
sociation Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreation: fishing. Office, 620 Moffat Bldg. 
Residence: 71 Washington Boul. 

WIDMAN, Albert U., treasurer Autoparts 
Manufacturing Co.; born, Detroit, Sept. 22, 
1872; son of C. D. and Isabella (Rich) Wid- 



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man; educated in public schools of Detroit, 
Kenyon Military Academy, Gambler, O., and 
Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, 
Mich.; married at Detroit, Nov. 14, 1901, Ida 
M. Yerge; 3 children: Evelyn Gertrude, Mar- 
garet Elizabeth, Marion. Began active career 
in factory of C. D. Widman & Co. and after- 
ward spent 7 years on the road as commercial 
salesman; became superintendent of C. D. 
Widman & Co. (founded, 1864), manager of 
the business, 1900-10; since treasurer Auto- 
parts Manufacturing Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Member Masonic order; 
Palestine Lodge No. 357, King Cyrus Chapter, 
Detroit Commandery, K. T. Clubs: Detroit 
Athletic, Wolverine Automobile. Eecreation: 
motoring. Office: 441 Trombly Ave. Eesi- 
dence: 2875 West Grand Boul. 

WIDMAN, C. David, furniture manufac- 
turer; born, Detroit, Dec. 22, 1884; son of John 
Charles and Lena (Kiefhaber) Widman; edu- 
cated in public schools of Detroit and by sup- 
plementary business course; unmarried. En- 
tered employ of father in 1900 to learn the 
business from the bottom up; was made super- 
intendent of the plant in 1904 and elected 
secretary when firm was incorporated, Apr., 
1905, as J. C. Widman & Co. Mason. Club: 
Detroit Athletic. Eecreation: baseball: OflSce: 
14th and Kirby Aves. Eesidence: 79 Canfield 
Avenue E. 

WIDMAN, John C; born, Rochester, N. Y., 
Nov. 30, 1848; son of Christian and Eosalie 
(Seifried) Widman; educated in public schools 
of Rochester; married at Eochester, 1870, 
Lena Keifhaber; 6 children: Flora (Mrs. W. 
S. Gibbs), Frank, Charles, David, George, Ar- 
thur. Began in manufacture of furniture at 
Rochester, 1872; came to Detroit and followed 
same line of business, but returned to Roches- 
ter, where he was engaged in the grocery busi- 
ness; located in Detroit permanently, 1880; 
became identified with the C. D. Widman Co., 
of which was president until 1900; organized 
the J. C. Widman & Co., furniture manufac- 
turers, of which has since been president and 
treasurer. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Republican. Episcopalian. Mason. 
Recreations: football, baseball. Office: 15th 
St., Kirby Ave and Grand Trunk R. E. Eesi- 
dence: 79 Canfield Ave. E. 

WIEDEMAN, Henry C, banker, manufac- 
turer; born. Fair Haven, Mich., Aug. 26, 1873; 
son of Henry and Carrie Wiedeman; educated 
in public schools of Fair Haven to 13, and De- 
troit Business University, graduating, 1890; 



married at Detroit, Nov. 4, 1896, Ida Pauli; 
1 daughter, Mabel Lillian. Came to Detroit, 
1886, and secured employment with Dr. J. E, 
Clark; after saving money for several years, 
with assistance of Dr. Clark and a sister, 
also employed by Dr. Clark, was enabled to 
take business college course; became book- 
keeper for The Huettman & Cramer Co., De- 
troit, 1890; was elected vice-president of the 
company, 1894, secretary and treasurer, 1896, 
general manager, 1899; organized, Aug. 1, 
1902, the Detroit Steel Cooperage Co., manu- 
facturers of enameled steel tanks; treasurer 
and general manager same until 1910, since 
president and general manager. Also presi- 
dent Metropolitan State Bank since organiza- 
tion, April, 1911; president The Glass Enam- 
eled Package Co.; vice-president The Huett- 
man & Cramer Co.; treasurer East Side Realty 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, De- 
troit Board of Education. Member Harmonle 
Society, B. P. O. E., Turners. Recreation: 
automobiling. Oflice: 981 Beaufait Ave. Res- 
idence: 958 East Grand Boul. 

WIER, Adolphus William, lawyer; moved 
to Reno, Nev.; see Vol. 1908. 

WIGGLE, Edward; born, Detroit, Oct. 21, 
1870; son of Charles and Ernestine (Gies) 
Wiggle; educated St. Joseph's School and 
Duflield School; unmarried. Has engaged in 
flour and feed business since Apr. 1, 1890; 
began with Henry Stephen under title of 
Stephen & Wiggle; sold out to partner, 1891; 
reentered business with same partner under 
same title, 1893; member firm of Wiggle & 
Zeigler, 1894-1900; since in business alone. 
Member Detroit Board of Trade. Catholic. 
Member Wayne Lodge, Knights of Pythias. 
Member Social Turner Society. Recreations: 
fishing, bowling. Office: 435-439 Russell St. 
Residence: 431 Baldwin Ave. 

WIGHT, Sydney B., railway official; moved 
to New York; see Vol. 1908. 

WILCOX, Alfred Freeman, lawyer; born, 
Milan, Monroe Co., Mich., Jan. 9, 1839; son of 
Freeman and Harriet (Putnam) Wilcox; edu- 
cated in district school, Milan, Mich.; State 
Normal College, Ypsilanti; University of 
Michigan, Literary Department; University 
of Michigan, Law Department, graduating, 
LL.B., 1869; married, Apr. 18, 1871, Mary 
Millington, of Ypsilanti, Mich.; 1 daughter, 
Winifred (died, Sept., 1884). Practiced con- 
tinually at Detroit in all courts of record, 
and in Supreme Court of Michigan since 1870. 
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(Normal student company) ; first lieutenant 
11th Mich. Inf.; wounded at battle of Antie- 
tam, Sept. 17, 1862; mustered out of service 
at close of war, 1865. Eepublican. Unitarian. 
Mason; member Detroit Commandery No. 1, 
Knights Templar; member Michigan Com- 
mandery Loyal Legion. Club: rieasant Kidge 
(Oakland County). Recreations: fond of good 
horses; interested in athletic sports. Office: 
50-51 Buhl Blk., Detroit. Residence: "Oak- 
land Place," Eoyal Oak, Mich. 

WTLCOX, Deles Franklin, journalist; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WILCOX, Howard A., motor truck manufac- 
turer; born, Oakfield, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1876; 
son of James A. and Hannah (Howard) Wil- 
cox; educated in country school at Oakfield 
and Eaton Bapids (Mich.) High School, and 
by private tutelage; married at Detroit, Sept. 
23, 1900, Sarah David; 1 son, Howard A., Jr. 
Was traveling salesman, 1889-90; engaged in 
mechanical work, 1890-1904; engineer and 
superintendent Reliance Motor Car Co., 
1904-9; then became assistant manager and 
engineer for the Kelsey Wheel Co., continuing 
for IVi years; general manager Kelly Motor 
Truck Co., at Springfield, O., until June, 1912; 
returned to Detroit, 1912, and organized the 
Standard Motor Truck Co., of which has since 
been president. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Society of Automobile Engineers. 
Club: Wolverine Automobile. Recreations: 
hunting, fishing and automobiling. Office: 973 
Bellevue Ave. Residence: 37 Alexandrine 
Avenue W. 

WILD, William Leonard; born, Corunna, 
Mich., Dec. 28, 1857; son of John L. and Wil- 
helmina A. Wild; educated in public schools 
of Bay City, Mich.; married at Detroit, 1880, 
Anna M. Brooks; 2 daughters: Myrtle C. (Mrs. 
F. C. Blanchard, of Akron, O.), Florence A. 
(Mrs. M. D. Wilson). Has been a resident 
of Detroit since 1879; studied law for two 
years and then entered mercantile business; 
organized the Banner Laundering Co., 1888, 
and since president. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce; has served as alderman and es- 
timator of Sixth Ward, Detroit. Republican. 
Universalist. Mason (32°). Recreation: trout 
fishing. Office: 273-299 Brooklyn Ave. Resi- 
dence: 111 Atkinson Ave. 

WILDEB, Bert Carter, accountant and audi- 
tor; born, Richmond, Mich., Nov. 12, 1865; 
son of Henry Lafayette and Minerva (Carter) 
Wilder; educated in public schools of Armada 



and Bay City, Mich.; married at Saginaw, 
Mich., Feb. 20, 1889, Florence Stelle Cogs- 
well; 5 children: Gerald F., Cyril H., Bert C, 
Jr., David C, Florence R. Reared on a farm 
near Armada; began active career at 14 in 
general store of Symons, Smart & Co., South 
Bay City, Mich., and continued as cashier and 
bookkeeper, moving with the firm to East 
Saginaw when it acquired the wholesale busi- 
ness of a retiring concern; became general 
cashier Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation 
Co., Mar., 1886; continued until 1891, when 
was made secretary Detroit & Buffalo Steam- 
boat Co. (which was absorbed by the Detroit 
& Cleveland Navigation Co., 1909) and as- 
sistant treasurer Detroit & Cleveland Navi- 
gation Co.; has been general auditor latter 
company, also of the Cleveland & Toledo Line, 
since Feb., 1906. Also secretary and treasurer 
of the Frank Whitney Painting Co. Member 
Sons of American Revolution. Club: Detroit 
Transportation. Republican. Methodist, Rec- 
reations: outdoor sports, boating. Office: De- 
troit and Cleveland Navigation Co. Resi- 
dence: 146 Hazelwood Ave. 

WILDER, Guert Elmore, manufacturer, phy- 
sician; born, Sinclairville, N. Y., Mar. 13, 
1869; son of Amasa Daniel and Marian M. 
(Marsh) Wilder; on mother's side descended 
from John Marsh, who arrived at Salem, 
Mass., 1635; M.D., Medical Department, Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1891; post-graduate 
course, eye, ear, nose and throat. New York 
Post-Graduate College; married, Oct. 5, 1893, 
Adele M. Findlay, of Franklin, Pa.; one 
daughter, Dorothy Findlay. After graduation 
from University of Michigan was appointed 
first assistant to chair of ophthalmology and 
otology; practiced medicine in Sandusky, O., 
1892-1902; engaged in manufacturing enter- 
prises in Canton, O., 1902-7; located in De- 
troit, May 20, 1909, and became associated 
with the Gemmer Manufacturing Co., manu- 
facturers of automobile steering gears, and 
now vice-president and salesmanager same. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian. Mason (Lodge, Chapter, 
Commandery, K, T.). Recreations: automobil- 
ing, fishing. Office: Gemmer Manufacturing 
Co., 741 Merrick Ave., nr. Grand River Ave. 
Residence: Plaza Hotel. 

WILEY, Denny Orlando; born, Westmin- 
ster, Vt., Dec. 9, 1846; son of Thomas W. and 
Rebecca (Richardson) Wiley; educated in dis- 
trict schools and academies, Vermont; mar- 
ried, Detroit, 1877, Frances M. Willita; 2 



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daughters: Lilliam (Mrs. E. M. Evans, of Chi- 
cago), Nettie (Mrs. G. Z. Smith, of Highland 
Park, Mich.). Came to Detroit, 1868, and has 
since engaged in produce commission business; 
head of the firm of D, O. Wiley & Co. Mem- 
ber International Apple Shippers' Association 
(president, 1908-10), Detroit Produce Ex- 
change (president), Detroit branch of Na- 
tional League of Commission Merchants, De- 
troit Board of Commerce, Detroit Board of 
Trade. Republican. Congregationalist. 32° 
Mason. Office: 20 W. Woodbndge St. Resi- 
dence: 284 Hancock Ave. W. 

WILEY, George, banker; born, Detroit, Feb. 
21, 1860; son of Jefferson and Mary (Cun- 
ningham) Wiley; educated in public schools 
of Detroit; married at Detroit, Jan. 15, 1890, 
Charlotte Doeltz; children: Robert D., George 
S., Charlotte. Began active career as mes- 
senger in the Michigan Savings Bank, 1880; 
has been continuously identified with the bank 
and has been cashier since 1905 and vice- 
president since Jan. 1, 1913; director, secre- 
tary and treasurer Edison Illuminating Co.; 
secretary Peninsular Electric Light Co.; treas- 
urer Central Heating Co., Delray Terminal 
R. R. Co. Republican. Unitarian. Mason. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Detroit, Detroit Boat. Recreation: yachting. 
Office: 18-22 Washington Ave. Residence: 40 
Pallister Ave. 

WILEY, John D.; born, Westminster, Vt., 
Mar. 4, 1859; son of Thomas W. and Rebecca 
(Richardson) Wiley; educated in Vermont 
public schools; married at Westminster, Apr., 
1882, Louise Safford; 2 children: Ralph B., 
Marion. Came to Detroit, 1876, and associated 
with his brother in produce commission busi- 
ness; has been junior member of the firm of 
D. O. Wiley & Co. since 1887. Member De- 
troit Produce Exchange, Detroit branch Na- 
tional League of Commission Merchants, 
Member Board, House of Corrections (ap- 
pointed by Mayor Codd, 1905). Republican. 
Congregationalist. Member Palestine Lodge, 
A. F. & A. M. Office: 20 Woodbridge St. W. 
Residence: 300 Putnam Ave. 

WILKIE, James; born, Detroit, Nov. 23, 
1853; son of David and Elizabeth (Buick) 
Wilkie; educated in public schools of Detroit; 
married, Detroit, Oct. 18, 1886, Adah Zilla 
Warren; children: Warren, Edith, Hazel, J. 
Chester, Adah Mary. Learned tinner's trade 
under his father; was in employ of Glover & 
Powell, and their successors, T. B. Rayl & 
Company, dealers in hardware and tinners ' 



supplies, obtaining an interest in the business, 
which he sold; was identified with the War- 
ren Capsule Co., and later with the U. S. Cap- 
sule Co., of which was made superintendent; 
has been connected with Parke-Davis & Co. 
since 1902, now superintendent mechanical 
division. Member Board of Commerce, Board 
of Water Commissioners (president). Repub- 
lican. Swedenborgian. Mason (32°), Shriner. 
Club: Detroit Curling. Recreations: bowling 
and motor boating. Office: Parke, Davis & 
Co. Residence: 286 Hancock Ave. W. 

WEEjKINS, Charles Trowbridge, lawyer; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WILKINS, Boss, chemist; born, Detroit, 
June 14, 1857; son of William Duncan and 
Elizabeth Cass (Trowbridge) Wilkins; edu- 
cated in Patterson's Private School, Cass 
Union School and Detroit High School; Ph.B., 
University of Michigan, 1878; studied at Hei- 
delberg, 1879-82, and Munich, Germany, 1882- 
83, receiving degree of Ph.D., Heidelberg, 
1882; married at Detroit, Nov. 9, 1887, Mary 
Ward; 3 children: Thyrza W., Elizabeth T., 
Ross, Jr. Began as chemist and superintend- 
ent Luther (Mich.) Charcoal & Chemical Co., 
1884; assayer and mill superintendent Canada 
Consolidated Gold Mining Co., Deloro, Ont., 
1885; assistant to Andrew S. McGreath, chem- 
ist, Harrisburg, Pa., 1886-93; assayer and 
agent for Demmie & Avery, Foley's Camp 
Gold Mine, Shoal Lake, Ont., 1895; chemist, 
American Radiator Co., Detroit, 1896-1901; 
chemist, Solvay Process Co., since 1902. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member American 
Institute of Mining Engineers. Recreation: 
sailing. Office: Solvay Process Co. Residence: 
G21 Jefferson Ave. 

WILKINSON, Albert H., lawyer; born, 
Nov. 19, 1834; died. May 7, 1911; see Vol. 
1908. 

WILKINSON, Charles Melvin, lawyer; born, 
Oakland County, Mich., Sept. 23, 1848; son 
of James and Elizabeth (Yerkes) Wilkinson; 
educated public schools; B.S., University of 
Michigan, 1871; married, 1871, Charlotte 8. 
Griswold, of Northville, Mich, (died, 1880); 
one son, Charles D. Admitted to Michigan 
bar, 1873, and since practiced in Detroit; 
member firm of Wilkinson, Post & Wilkinson, 
later, Post, Oxtby & Wilkinson, now firm of 
Keena, Lightner, Oxtoby & Oxtoby (organ- 
ized Mar. 1, 1912); attorney Michigan Mutual 
Life Insurance Co.; director Michigan Fire & 
Marine Insurance Co. Formerly Republican, 
now Progressive. Member Alpha Delta Phi fra- 



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ternity. Club: Acanthus. Eecreation: tramp- 
ing. Office: 1603 Dime Bank Bldg. Eesidence: 
876 Second Ave. 

WILKOWSKI, John A., real estate and in- 
vestments; born, Detroit, Nov. 7, 1888; son of 
Anton and Veronica (Skelnik) Wilkowski; 
educated Sacred Heart of Mary School (par- 
ish) ; Detroit College (now Detroit Univer- 
sity), Jefferson Ave. and St. Antoine St., but 
did not graduate, on account of father's ill- 
ness; married, Frances Szprynay, of Detroit, 
May 20, 1913. Began active career as clerk in 
grocery store, 1900, continuing 6 years; then 
engaged as clerk in hardware store, 1907-10; 
entered real estate business, Jnn., 1910, and 
has since continued in same on own account; 
also general manager McGraw Stamp Co. Re- 
publican. Roman Catholic. Member Improved 
Order of Red Men, Polish National Alliance 
of Chicago. Recreation: stamp collecting. Of- 
fices: 955 Chene St. and 102 Broadway. Resi- 
dence: 855 Russell Ave. 

WELLETTE, Frank Joseph; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 2, 1864; son of Dennis J. and Margaret 
(McKenna) Willette; educated in parochial 
schools and at Detroit College; married at 
Detroit, June, 1893, Eva M. Martz; children: 
Frank J., Jr., George M., Marion. Since 1888 
has been engaged in real estate and fire in- 
surance business. Democrat. Roman Catholic. 
Clubs: Detroit, Underwriters'. Office: 801 
Free Press Bldg. Residence: 1127 Jefferson 
Avenue. 

WILLIAMS, Charles David, P. E. bishop of 
Michigan; born, Bellevue, O., July 30, 1860; 
son of David and Eliza (Dickson) Williams; 
A.B., Kenyon College, 1880; (A.M., 1893, D.D., 
1894, L.H.D., 1906, Kenyon; L.L.D., Hobart, 
1907); married, Cincinnati, Sept. 29, 1886, 
Lucy Victoria Benedict; children: Julia (Mrs. 
A. B. Brett), Elizabeth, Anna Cleveland, 
Olivia, Charles D., Jr., Dorothy, Robert, Bene- 
dict, Ernest. Rector Church of the Resur- 
rection, Fern Bank, O., and Church of the 
Atonement, Riverside, O., 1884-89; St. Paul's 
Church, Steubenville, O., 1889-93; dean of 
Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, 1893-1906; 
bishop of Michigan since Feb. 7, 1906. Mem- 
ber Sons of American Revolution, Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, City 
(New York), Cobden (London, Eng.). Author: 
A Valid Christianity for Today. Address: 32 
Stimson PI. 

WILLIAMS, Don D., lawyer; born, Utica, 
Mich,, June 23, 1880; son of Frank F. and 
Lizzie (Hudson) Williams; LL.B., University 



of Michigan, 1905; married, Aug. 10, 1907, 
Clara E. Robinson, of Detroit. Enlisted for 
service in Spanish- American War; went to 
Cuba with the 2d Illinois Vols., 1898, and 
afterwards served in U. S. Army as hospital 
steward in the Philippines; honorably dis- 
charged 1902. Returned to Detroit; admitted 
to Michigan bar, 1905, and since in practice 
in Detroit. Lieutenant Co. B, 1st Inf., Mich. 
Nat. Guard. Democrat. Episcopalian. Mem- 
ber United Spanish War Veterans. Office: 812 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 183 Common- 
wealth Ave. 

WILLIAMS, Henry Phillips; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 10, 1882; son of William H. and Sarah 
(Phillips) Williams; educated in public 
schools of Detroit; married, Jan. 28, 1909, El- 
me Mennen, Newark, N. J.; 2 children; Ger- 
hart Mennen, Henry Phillips, Jr. Has been 
identified since the beginning of his active ca- 
reer with the Williams Bros. Co., preservers; 
was department manager for the company for 
one year and vice-president, 1907-9, since 
manager Williams Estate. Republican. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, Detroit 
Boat. Office: 790 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 91 Merrick Ave. 

WILLIAMS, Horace B., physician, surgeon; 
born, Rochester, N. Y., Mar. 26, 1875; son of 
Byron C. and Carrie V. (Pierce) Williams; 
M.D., Michigan College of Medicine and Sur- 
gery, 1900; married, May 16, 1899, Rose A. 
Michels, of Detroit; children: Byron H., 
George K. Practiced in Detroit since 1900; 
house surgeon King Hospital. Member Amer- 
ican Medical Association, Michigan State 
Medical Society, Wayne County Medical 
Society. Odd Fellow. Clubs: German Sales- 
men, Wolverine Auto. Recreations: yachting, 
fishing, automobiling. Office and Residence: 
358 Mitchell St., cor. Forest Ave. 

WILLIAMS, J. Eugene, railway official; 
moved to Chicago, 111.; see Vol. 1908. 

WILLIAMS, Morris Lewis, banker; born. 
May 9, 1841; died, Oct. 1, 1910; see Vol. 1908. 

WILLIAMS, Nathan Gallup, president De- 
troit Twist Drill Co.; moved to Rochester, 
N. Y.; see Vol. 1908. 

WILLIAMS, Richard P., wholesale drug- 
gist, born, Anglesey, Wales, July 3, 1846; 
son of William and Emma (Prytherch) Wil- 
liams; educated in parish school, Anglesey, 
grammar school, Liverpool, and preparatory 
school, Birmingham, Eng.; came to America, 
1868; married at Detroit, Dec. 7, 1882, Olive 



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Parr and; two sons: Eichard Farrand (de- 
ceased), Jacob Farrand. Has been continu- 
ously identified with wholesale drug business, 
at Detroit, since May 16, 1868, and is presi- 
dent of Farrand, Williams & Clark (organ- 
ized in 1890, incorporated, 1902). Also di- 
rector Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Eepub- 
lican. Presbyterian (trustee First Presbyte- 
rian Church). Club: Country. Eecreation: 
golf. Office: 11-17 Lamed St. E. Eesidence: 
457 Woodward Ave. 

WILLIAMS, Walter Henry; born, Detroit, 
Sept. 20, 1875; son of Henry and Elizabeth 
(Silk) Williams; educated in public and high 
schools of Detroit and at Michigan Agricul- 
tural College, Lansing; married, Detroit, Oct. 
15, 1907, Frances P. Churchill; 2 children: 
Elizabeth Gertrude, Henry Churchill. Began 
active career with Williams Bros, Co., 1894; 
was elected vice-president in 1900; after 
death of father, Feb., 1907, became secretary 
and treasurer of the company and so contin- 
ued until Nov., 1912; since president of Wil- 
liams-Morgan Co., manufacturers and jobbers 
of food products; director Williams Bros. Co., 
Detroit. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Unitarian. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Athletic, 
Detroit Boat. Eecreations: automobiling and 
outdoor sports. Office: 408-411 Equity Bldg. 
Eesidence: 19 Marston Ave. 

WILLIAMS, William C, retired; born, 
Anglesey, North Wales, Feb. 14, 1837; son of 
William and Dorothy (Lewis) Williams; came 
to America, 1850; educated in private schools 
and in public schools of Detroit and Wauke- 
sha, Wis.; married at Niles, Mich., Maria L. 
Murray; 2 children: Maurice O,, Clara M. 
(Mrs. Ford A. Hinchman). Began active ca- 
reer in drug store of Jacob S. Farrand, 1853, 
and became associated as partner in the busi- 
ness, the title of the firm becoming Farrand, 
Sheley & Co., and later Farrand, Williams & 
Co.; Mr. Farrand disposed of his interests and 
the firm became Williams, Sheley & Brooks, 
about 1892; consolidated various interests and 
incorporated under present title of Williams- 
Davis-Brooks & Hinchman Sons, known as the 
Michigan Drug Co., of which is a large stock- 
holder; also largely interested in Saginaw Val- 
ley Drug Co. One of the organizers and di- 
rector Commercial National Bank, and on 
consolidation with First National Bank be- 
came director of the latter; one of the or- 
ganizers and trustee Detroit College of Med- 
icine. Bepublican. Episcopalian. Member 



Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association. 
Clubs: Country (Detroit and Grosse Pointe 
Farms). Eecreation: golf. Eesidence: 550 Jef- 
ferson Ave. 

WILLIAMS, William H., retired; born, Lon- 
don, Ont., Feb. 1, 1849; son of Henry and 
Letitia (Coombs) Williams; educated in com- 
mon schools of London; married at Detroit, 
1888, Sarah E. Phillips (died, 1910); 4 chil- 
dren: Henry P., Gertrude Edna (Mrs. Vincent 
Stock), Charles C, Eobert C. Began in gro- 
cery business in Detroit, 1865, continuing for 
about a year, then located as a market gar- 
dener on site now occupied by the business he 
founded, with his brother Henry and began 
pickling and preserving on a small scale; 
president of The Williams Bros. Co., 1900-10 
(retired). Unitarian. Member Maccabees, 
Eoyal Arcanum. Club: Detroit Golf. Eecrea- 
tion: golf. Eesidence: 307 Commonwealth 
Avenue. 

WILLIAMSON, Hedley, physician; born, 
Guelph, Ont., Can., July 25, 1869; son of James 
D. and Martha (Garrett) Williamson; edu- 
cated schools of Guelph; M.D., CM., McGill 
University, Montreal, Can., 1890; post-gradu- 
ate work, hospitals of Vienna, London and 
Berlin, 2 years; married, 1899, Grace Elmore 
Kane, of Detroit; 1 daughter, Grace Kane. 
Practiced in Detroit since 1892; surgeon De- 
troit United Ey. since 1900; medical examiner 
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. and 
Union Central Life Insurance Co. of Cincin- 
nati, since 1904. Eepublican. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association; 
fellow Detroit Academy of Medicine. Mason, 
K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, De- 
troit Golf. Eecreation: athletics. Office: Glad- 
win Bldg., 270 Woodward Ave. Eesidence: 
184 Hancock Ave. E. 

WILLING, Henry L.; born, Detroit, Aug. 8, 
1878; son of Samuel G. and Virginia J. (Har- 
ris) Willing; educated public schools, Detroit; 
married, Dec. 25, 1911, Vera Campbell, of 
Akron, O.; 1 son, Corwin J. Began active ca- 
reer, 1892, in employ of Hamilton Carhartt 
Co., manufacturers of overalls, continuing 8 
years; entered business on own account, 1901, 
as H. L. Willing Co., manufacturers union- 
made overalls, and since president of com- 
pany. Member Garment Manufacturers' Asso- 
ciation. Eecreation: music. Office: 63 Porter 
St. Eesidence: 261 McDougall Are. 

WILLS, David Hyne Fair; born, Edinburgh, 
Scotland, Aug. 11, 1867; son of Peter and Wil- 



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helmina (Hyne Fair) Wills; educated at 
George Watson's College, Edinburgh; married 
at Detroit, Jan. 7, 1896, Florence V. Bigsby; 
4 children: Stuart, Ethel, David, Bernard. 
Came to America, 1887, and located in De- 
troit; was connected with dry goods business 
for a short time in Detroit, having previously 
had experience in that line in Scotland; be- 
came identified with millinery, 1891; vice- 
president Mitchell, Moody, Garton Co., 1898- 
1909; since vice-president of Garton Fisher 
Wills Co., wholesale millinery. Presbyterian. 
Mason (R. A.). Recreation: baseball. Office: 
222-228 Woodward Ave. Residence: 190 Long- 
fellow Ave. 

WILLSON, Eobert A., undertaker; born. 
Port Huron, Mich., Dec. 16, 1876; son of Ste- 
phen and Edith Jane (Travis) Willson; edu- 
cated common schools, Port Huron; married, 
June 23, 1909, Mary Isabell Walker, of Ubly, 
Mich.; one son, Robert A., Jr. Began active 
career in the undertaking business in employ 
of George Thompson, Port Huron, 1892; con- 
tinued in same line of business with C. H. 
Jordan & Co., Chicago, 1895-1900, J. V. Burk, 
New York, 1900-2; came to Detroit, 1903, and 
was connected with Roberts & Welch, 1905-9; 
in business on own account since 1909. Served 
in 3d Regiment, Michigan National Guard, 
Port Huron, 3 years, and also 3 years in the 
13th Regiment, N. Y. S. N. G., Brooklyn. Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Lodge No. 
441, I, O. O. F., Old Glory Encampment No. 
171 (Odd Fellows), Maccabees, Detroit Lodge 
of Elks, Loyal Order of Moose. Recreation: 
boating. Office and Residence: 1740 Wood- 
ward Ave. 

WILSON, CCharies) Haines, secretary and 
treasurer C. R. Wilson Body Co.; born, De- 
troit, Aug. 18, 1880; son of Charles Robert 
and Mary (Haines) Wilson; unmarried. Be- 
gan active career, as traveling salesman for 
the Burnham-Stoepel Co., wholesale dry goods, 
Detroit, continuing 3 years; resigned to asso- 
ciate with father in the C. R. Wilson Body 
Co.; served as general manager and vice- 
president and since July, 1912, secretary, 
treasurer and general manager; also director 
and chairman claims committee, Michigan 
Workman's Mutual Compensation Insurance 
Co.; treasurer Mutual Realty Co. Chairman of 
New Industries Committee Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Republican. Member First Con- 
gregational Church. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Detroit Boat, Detroit Motor Boat, 
Detroit Tennis, Wolverine Automobile, Y. M. 



C. A. Recreations: automobiling, boating, 
handball. Office: C. R. Wilson Body Co. Resi- 
dence: 69 Frederick Ave. 

WILSON, Charles E., president The C. R. 
Wilson Body Co.; born near Cobourg, Ont., 
Can.; son of William and Esther (Coot) Wil- 
son; educated in public schools of Canada; 
married, Bowmanville, Ont., Marie Ann 
Haines (now deceased); 2 sons: C. Haines 
and George Douglas; married, 2d, Jackson, 
Mich., Amelia Welling. Learned the carriage 
body-making trade in Canada and followed 
same there and in United States; with brother 
entered the grocery business at Bowmanville, 
and continued until came to Detroit, 1870; 
began the manufacturing of buggy woodwork 
on own account, 1875; was joined by brother 
J. C. Wilson, 1876, and company incorporated, 
1886, as C. R. & J. C. Wilson Carriage Wood- 
work Co.; brother sold his interests and com- 
pany name was changed to C. R. Wilson Body 
Co., of which he has since been president. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Congregationalist. Office: Clay Ave. 
and D., G. H. & M. R. R. Residence: 69 Fred- 
erick Ave. 

WILSON, Harold, physician; born, Cleve- 
land, Aug. 1, 1860; son of Thomas P. and 
Marian (Beckwith) Wilson; educated in pub- 
lie schools of Cleveland and Cincinnati; Uni- 
versity of Cincinnati; University of Michigan, 
graduating, B.S., 1882; Medical Department 
same university, degree of M.D., 1886; mar- 
ried at Bloomington, 111., Sept. 21, 1890, Alice 
A. Graves; two daughters: Unity Fletcher, 
Marian. Was chemist to Harrison Reduction 
Works, Leadville, Colo., 1882-83; began prac- 
tice of medicine in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1886; 
has practiced in Detroit since 1888. Attend- 
ing surgeon, eye, ear, nose and throat, Grace 
Hospital, and attending oculist and aurist, 
Protestant Orphan Asylum. Republican. Uni- 
tarian. Member Wayne County Medical So- 
ciety, American Medical Association, Michi- 
gan Homeopathic Medical Society (ex-presi- 
dent). Homeopathic O. O. and L. Society, 
etc. Member Psi Upsilon. Club: Indian Vil- 
lage. Office: 32 Adams Ave. W. Residence: 
357 Seminole Ave. 

WILSON, Hugh T., mine operator; born, 
Barclay, Pa., Feb. 20, 1869; son of Thomas 
and Janet (Glendenning) Wilson; educated 
in common schools of Arnot and Covington, 
Pa.; married at Piedmont, W. Va., Dec. 4, 
1895, Mamie L. Little; 1 daughter, Janet. Be- 
gan as a boy in mines of Pennsylvania and ad- 



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vanced to position of manager of company- 
stores; became an independent operator, 1896; 
removed from Portsmouth, O., to Detroit, 
1903. Member firm of Little & Wilson, whole- 
sale and retail coal, Portsmouth, since 1900. 
Also president H. T. Wilson Coal Co.; general 
manager Draper Coal and Coke Co., E. E. 
Johnson Co., Inc.; western manager Eed 
Jacket Consolidated Coal and Coke Co., Ind. 
Presbyterian. Member Masonic order. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Detroit Golf. Recreation: golf. 
Office: 1114 Majestic Bldg. Residence : 24 
Marston Ct. 

WILSON, Jolm W.; born, Glasgow, Scot- 
land, Feb. 21, 1859; son of John and Margaret 
(Storie) Wilson; educated in public schools of 
Almont, Mich.; married at Almont, Sept. 21, 
1881, Mary Elizabeth Goodrich. Came to 
America in boyhood with parents, who lo- 
cated ifi Michigan; began active career as 
bookkeeper, at Almont, 1871; located in De- 
troit, 1881; became connected, 1883, with De- 
troit Lead Pipe and Sheet Lead Works, of 
which is vice-president. Office: 61 2d Ave. 
Residence: 351 Burns Ave. 

WILSON, Thomas L.; born, Detroit, Mar. 1, 
1868; son of William H. and Mary (Led- 
beater) Wilson; educated in Detroit public 
schools and Detroit Business University; mar- 
ried at Detroit, July 12, 1892, Eda Mae Scott; 
2 children: William Scott, Florine Mae. En- 
tered service of Hammond, Standish & Co., 
as cashier at the plant, 1889, and became man- 
ager of the retail department of the company; 
title was changed, 1910, to the Goudie Mar- 
ket Co., of which has been secretary and man- 
ager since Sept. 1, 1913. Also president Rob- 
ertson & Wilson Scale and Supply Co. Re- 
publican. Presbyterian. Mason; member I. O. 
O. F., National Union. Recreation: boating. 
Office: 20 Cadillac Sq. Residence: 103 Colling- 
wood Ave. 

WILSON, Walter John, physician; born, 
New York city, Jan. 25, 1848; son of John and 
Isabella Wilson; educated in country school, 
Southfield, Mich.; Birmingham (Mich.) High 
School; New York College of Pharmacy; grad- 
uate Detroit Medical College, degree of M.D., 
1879; married, Southfield, Apr. 9, 1873, Re- 
becca Jane Hutton; children: Walter J., Jr., 
Florence B., William H., D. L. Resided in Oak- 
land County, Mich., 1850-68, in New York 
city, 1868-72; in retail drug business in De- 
troit, 1874-79; has practiced in Detroit since 
1879. Republican. United Presbyterian. Mem- 
ber Wayne County Medical Society, Detroit 



Academy of Medicine (ex-president), Michi- 
gan State Medical Society, American Medical 
Association. Recreation: reading. Office and 
residence: 199 Ferry Ave. E. 

WILSON, Walter John, Jr., physician; born, 
Detroit, Feb. 6, 1876; son of Walter John and 
Rebecca Jane (Hutton) Wilson; graduate 
Bishop School, Detroit, Jan., 1890; Central 
High School, Detroit, Jan., 1894; tutored with 
Henry Gray Sherrard; M.D., Detroit College 
of Medicine, May, 1897; interne Harper and 
Children's Free hospitals. May, 1897-98; post- 
graduate work, Harvard Medical School, 1907, 
with Dr. Richard C. Cabot; post-graduate 
work, 1913, in London (Eng.) Hospital, with 
Dr. James Mackenzie, in heart diseases; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Sept. 23, 1900, Amelia H. Strick- 
ler; children: Dorothy, Walter J., 3d, Marjorie. 
Has practiced in Detroit since May 4, 1897, 
giving special attention to heart diseases; 
junior attending physician, St. Mary's Hos- 
pital and assistant secretary of its medical 
board; assistant professor pharmacology and 
therapeutics and instructor medicine Detroit 
College of Medicine and Surgery, and member 
Executive Committee of Alumni Association, 
same college. Member Wayne County Medi- 
cal Society, Michigan State Medical Society; 
fellow American Medical Association; founder 
and first president Detroit Medical Club. Mem- 
ber U. S. Pharmacopoeial Convention, Wash- 
ington, D. C, 1910; member International 
Congress of Medicine, London, Eng., 1913. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce; ex-pres- 
ident Wayne County Sunday School Associa- 
tion and member central committee Michigan 
State Sunday School Association. Republican. 
United Presbyterian. Recreation: reading. 
Office: 270 Woodward Ave. Residence: 216 
Theodore St. 

WILSON, William A., physician; born, De- 
troit, Mar. 2, 1870; son of John and Marion 
(Stuart) Wilson; educated public schools, 
Detroit; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 
1895; married, Dec. 21, 1898, Agnes E. Mc- 
Eacheran, of Hamilton, Ont.; 1 child, Flor- 
ence. Began active career in drug store, 
1880, later becoming pharmacist and chem- 
ist; in practice in Detroit since 1895. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. President 
and superintendent Florence Crittenton Hos- 
pital. Member American Medical Associa- 
tion, Michigan State Medical Association, 
Wayne County Medical Society. Mason. Rec- 
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Broadway Market Bldg. Kesidence: 498 Han- 
cock Ave. W. 

WILSON, William Wame, clergyman; 
born, Damerham, Wiltshire Co., England, 
Nov, 11, 1849; son of William and Sarah 
(Warne) Wilson; educated private school, 
England; married, Mar. 10, 1875, Margaret A. 
Thompson, of Dundas, Ont. ; children: Edith 
Warne, Clarence Warne. Grand Recorder A. 
O. W. W., 1877-96, Supreme Master, 1890-1; 
editor Michigan Herald, 1878-96; deacon St. 
John's Church, Detroit, 1882-99; rector St. 
Stephen's Church, Detroit, 1899-1903, Trinity 
Church, since 1903. Secretary standing com- 
mittee Diocese of Michigan since 1910. Di- 
rector Standard Savings and Loan Associa- 
tion, Detroit. Republican. Mason, K. T. Rec- 
reations: tennis, handball, fishing. Residence: 
69 Theodore St, 

WILT, Abram Darst, Jr., manufacturer; 
born, Dayton, O., Mar, 27, 1881; son of Abram 
Darst and Mary Ella (Bickham) Wilt; edu- 
cated Dayton Manual Training School; Day- 
ton High School; S.B., Harvard, 1903; un- 
married. Production engineer, National Cash 
Register Co., Dayton, 1903-4, Burroughs Add- 
ing Machine Co., Detroit, 1905; Standard 
Screw Co., Detroit, Hartford, Conn., Worces- 
ter, Mass., Chicago and Elyria, O., 1906-7; 
organized, 1907, The Schweppe & Wilt Man- 
ufacturing Co., manufacturers of automobile 
parts, and since vice-president and general 
manager same; president The Wilt Twist Drill 
Co., Walkerville, Ont., Can.; also consulting 
production engineer for several factories con- 
nected with the metal trades. Republican. 
Member American Society of Automobile En- 
gineers, American Society of Mechanical En- 
gineers, Harvard Engineering Society. Clubs: 
University, Country, Racquet and Curling. 
Contributor to The Engineering Magazine. 
Recreations: golf, racquets, fishing and hunt- 
ing. Address: The Schweppe & Wilt Manu- 
facturing Co. Residence: 525 Jefferson Ave. 

WILTON, H, Leonard, lumberman; born. 
Sherborne, Eng., Oct. 18, 1862; son of Joseph 
and Elizabeth C. (King) Wilton; educated in 
King's School, Sherborne, Dorset and City of 
London College, London, Eng.; came to 
America, 1882; married at Detroit, .June, 
1891, Mary Elinor Jones; one daughter, Dor- 
othy Wilton. Began active career in Detroit 
in charge of lumber purchasing for Canada 
Southern R. R. Co.; then director in the old 
Brush Electric Light Co., and secretary and 
treasurer of the Peninsular Electric Light 



Co. after it sold out to the General Electric 
Co.; was secretary of the Art Stove Co., 
which sold out to another stove company; 
president Grace Harbor Lumber Co,, of which 
he was one of the organizers, the company 
owning extensive lands in Presque He Co., 
Mich,, and yards, docks, mills, etc., whole- 
sale dealers in lumber, shingles, lath, tele- 
graph and telephone poles, ties, paving posts, 
etc. (in 1912 this company absorbed the 
State Coal & Lumber Co). Director Lumber 
Carriers' Association of Great Lakes. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. President 
Grosse He School Board. Member American 
Archaeological Society, American Geographic 
Society. Republican. Congregationalist. Mem- 
ber Union Lodge, A. F. & A, M., King Cyrus 
Chapter, R. A. M. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Athletic, Fellowcraft, North Channel Fish- 
ing, Detroit Motor Boat, Grosse He, Country 
Club (president). Recreations: golf, fishing, 
boating. OflSce: foot West Grand Boul. Res- 
idence: Grosse He, Mich. 

WIMMER, John H.; born, Preston, Ont., 
Can., Dec. 10, 1872; son of John and Fannie 
(Kimball) Wimmer; educated public schools, 
Ontario; unmarried. Removed to Chicago, 1895; 
bookkeeper, retail store Carson, Pirie, Scott 
& Co., G months; came to Detroit, 1895, and 
started wholesale bicycle supply store on 
State St.; changed title to McDonald, Wes- 
sels & Wimmer, wholesale dealers, 1899; or- 
ganized, 1908, the J. H. Wimmer Supply Co., 
of which is president and general manager. 
Catholic. Recreations: automobiling, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 29 Washington Boul. Resi- 
dence: 311 Warren Ave. W. 

WINDER, Daniel Cory, printing office pro- 
prietor; born, Urbana, O., Jan. 27, 1863; son 
of Daniel Knode and Mary Jane (Miller) 
Winder; public school education; married, 
Sept. 8, 1887, Loia Jennie Atherton, of North- 
field, Vt.; children: John P., Daniel Cory, 
Jr. Learned printer's trade with his father 
at Toronto, Can., and has followed same line 
ever since; entered business for self in De- 
troit, 1887; proprietor Winder Printing Co., 
general printers, specializing on hotel menus, 
which line is controlled in Detroit by this 
company. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Deacon Woodward Ave. Baptist 
Church. Mason; Michigan Sovereign Con- 
sistory, S. P. R. S.; Damascus Commandery 
No. 42, K. T.; Moslem Temple, A. A. O. N, M. 
S, Clubs: Detroit Yacht, Underbill Fishing. 
Recreations: reading, trout fishing. Office: 



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81-83 Park PI. W. Residence: 394 Vinewood 
Avenue. 

WINDISCH, William C, president William 
C. Windisch Co., book-binders; born, Detroit, 
July 13, 1856; son of Julius and Louisa 
(Backus) Windisch; educated public schools, 
Sandusky, O.; married, June 30, 1881, Hannah 
J. Boepple, of Detroit; five children: Wil- 
liam, George, Louisa, Eleanor, Florine. Lived 
in Sandusky, O., 1859-71; removed to De- 
troit, 1871; entered employ of Eichmond & 
Backus, bindery department, continuing for 
31 years; organized, 1902, William C. Win- 
disch Co., blank book manufacturers, printers 
and binders, of which is president and treas- 
urer. Democrat. Lutheran. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Detroit Typothetae. 
Recreations: baseball, fishing. Office: 39-45 
Congress St. W. Residence: 537 Field Ave. 

WINEGAR, Charles T., lawyer; born, Esca- 
uaba, Mich., July 28, 1878; son of Byron D. 
and Florence S. (O'Brien) Winegar; educated 
public schools, Escanaba; entered law offices 
of Judge Flannigan, as law clerk, 1898; LL.B., 
University of Michigan, 1904; married, Apr. 
27, 1910, Alta Winston Poppleton, of Birming- 
ham, Mich. Began practice in Iron Mountain, 
1904; also opened office in Detroit, .June, 1913; 
has given attention mainly to mining prop- 
erties in northern Michigan since 1908. 
Elected, Nov., 1912 (term, 1912-14) as a Pro- 
gressive state senator from 31st Senatorial 
District. Catholic. Member Knights of Co- 
lumbus, B. P. O. Elks, of Iron Mountain. 
Club: Union League (Chicago). Offices: 914 
Dime Savings Bank Bldg., Detroit, and Iron 
Mountain, Mich. Residence: 3053 West Grand 
Boulevard. 

WDTEMAN, Henry, merchant; born, Cin- 
cinnati, iDec. 12, 1878; son of Leopold and 
Henrietta (Bettmann) Wineman; educated 
Chicago public schools; Central High School, 
Detroit; A.B., University of Michigan, 1901; 
married, Nov. 23, 1911, Gertrude Friedman, 
of Pitsburgh; one son, James Henry. Has 
been connected with the People's Outfitting 
Co. since Sept., 1901, and is vice-president 
same. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Republican. Jewish religion. Member Lodge 
No. 34, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: Detroit Golf, 
Detroit Yacht, Phoenix, Wednesday Night. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 725 West Grand 
Boul. Residence: 120 Kirby Ave. E. 

WINEMAN, Leonard F.; born, Detroit, 
Mar. 27, 1881; son of Henry and Nancy 
(Brossy) Wineman; educated public schools. 



Detroit; married. Mar, 16, 1907, Margaret 
Alward, of Detroit; 2 children: Alfred, Don- 
ald. Clerk and bookkeeper in manufacturing 
establishments until 1903; since secretary 
and treasurer Stecker Electric & Machine 
Co. Member Christian (Disciples) Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 32° 
Mason, K. T., Shriner. Clubs: Fellowcraft,. 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: fishing, hunt- 
ing, motoring. Office: 34-36 Bates St. Resi- 
dence: 97 Burliugame Ave. 

WINEMAN, Leopold, president and treas- 
urer People's Outfitting Co.; born, Cincin- 
nati, Nov., 1852; son of Henry and Regina 
Wineman; educated Cincinnati public 
schools; married, Apr. 9, 1878, Henrietta Bett- 
man, of Cincinnati; 4 children: Henry, An- 
drew, Belle (Mrs. Arthur Victor, of Buffalo, 
N. Y.), Helen. Began active career in 
brother's clothing house at Cincinnati; com- 
pany afterwards moved to Chicago; came to 
Detroit, 1893, and organized the People's Out- 
fitting Co., furniture, of which has since been 
president and treasurer; also president Vic- 
tor & Co., furniture dealers, Buffalo. Repub- 
lican. Jewish religion. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit Golf, Phoenix. 
Recreation: golf. Office: 42-48 Michigan Ave. 
Residence: 120 Kirby Ave. E. 

WINFIELD, William Nelson; born, Detroit,, 
Sept. 23, 1868; son of Henry and Sarah (Wil- 
son) Winfield; educated in public schools of 
Detroit; married at Midland, Mich., 1891, 
Nellie Larkin; 3 children: Donald Larkin, 
Eleanor Marion, Frederick Scott. Began act- 
ive career, 1882, as a boy with the Richmond 
& Backus Co., became a partner in the com- 
pany and retired, 1903; founder and president 
of the Winfield Co., printers and binders, since 
Dec, 1903. Republican. Congregationalist. 
Mason. Recreation: boating. Office: 64-68 
Congress St. W. Residence: 1106 Brooklyn 
Avenue. 

WING, Austin E., banking; born, Monroe, 
Mich., Oct. 24, 1856; son of Talcott E. and 
Elizabeth (Johnson) Wing; educated in Mon- 
roe High School and University of Michigan; 
graduating degree of B.A., 1877; married at 
Monroe, Jan. 31, 1883, Emma M. Sterling; 
one son, Wallis S. Began active career, July 
12, 1875, with First National Bank, Monroe, 
continuing until 1879; with Farmers' and 
Mechanics' Bank (now Fourth National 
Bank), Grand Rapids, Mich., 1879-81; with 
the Commercial National Bank, Detroit, 1881- 
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"connected with State Savings Bank, Detroit, 
1892, now People 's State Bank, and was 
elected cashier, Mar. 26, 1906. Clubs: De- 
troit, Detroit Boat. Office: People's State 
Bank. Eesidenoe: 178 MeDougall Ave. 

WING, Edgerton A.; born, Lyndeu, Ont., 
Jan. 1, 1871; son of William Henry and Cath- 
erine (Fawcett) Wing; educated Webster 
(public) School, Detroit; married, Feb., 1898, 
Sadie Frances Kerrigan, of Port Huron, Mich.; 
2 children: Mary Fawcett, Jack Kerrigan. 
Began in employ of James A. McKemmie, 
druggist, Detroit; then with Bassett O. 
L'Hommedieu, as clerk, 7 years; traveled for 
Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, N. J., 
1893-1900; entered business on own account, 
1899, and since continued in own name. Ke- 
publican. Methodist. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce, Detroit Eetail Drug Association. 
32° Mason (Consistory and Shrine). Club: 
Detroit Motor Boat. Recreation: automobil- 
ing. Office: 1492 Fort St. W. Residence: 324 
Ferdinand St. 

WING, Jefferson T., manufacturer; born, 
Monroe, Mich., June 4, 1860; son of Talcott 
E. and Elizabeth (Thurber) Wing; attended 
Monroe union schools until' 15, Phillips Acad- 
emy, Andover, Mass., one year, and later was 
a student for one year at Michigan Military 
Academy; married at Flint, Mich., Feb. 4, 
1891, Minnie B. Axford; one son, Jefferson 
Thurber. Began in employ of Buhl Sons & 
Co., Detroit, 1881, continuing four years; 
traveled for J. P. Donaldson until 1886, when 
he started in mill supply business. Owner 
J. T. Wing & Co., Detroit; also president and 
Treasurer J. T. Wing & Co., Ltd., Windsor, 
Ont. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Builders' and Traders' Exchange. Democrat. 
Member Masonic order. Knights Templar, 
Shrine; Delta Tau Delta. Clubs: Detroit, De- 
troit Boat, Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen, De- 
troit Motor Boat. Recreations: sailing and 
horseback riding. Office: 15-19 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 1886 Woodward Ave. 

WINTER, Frederick J., Jr., architect; born, 
Detroit, Apr. 29, 1877; son of Frederick J. 
and Mar3' (Blumer) Winter; educated public 
schools of Detroit; married Margaret L. 
Cashiu, of Detroit, Sept. 10, 1892; 2 children: 
Margaret C, Marion C. Entered architect's 
office, Detroit, 1892; associated in practice 
with A. C. Varney & Co., 1899; title of firm 
changed to Varne}', Winter & Varney, 1906, 
and to A. C. Varney & F. J. WinteV, 1910, 
which still continues. Member Detroit Board 



of Commerce. Independent in politics. Cath- 
olic. Member Knights of Columbus, German 
Salesmen's Association. Recreations: fishing, 
automobiliug and all outdoor sports. Office: 
2331-2332 Dime Savings Bank Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 223 Putnam Ave. 

WINTER, James Arthur, physician; born, 
Chatham, Ont., Feb. 3, 1864; son of George 
and Mary (Walker) Winter; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit, graduating from High 
School; M.D., Detroit College of Medicine, 
1887; interne, St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, 
1886; also interne Rotundo Hospital, Dublin, 
Ireland; married, Detroit, Jan. 22, 1892, Mary 
Sackriber. Began practice in Detroit, Mar., 
1888. Republican. Presbyterian. Member 
Wayne County and Michigan State Medical 
societies, American Medical Association, De- 
troit Academy of Medicine. Mason. Recrea- 
tion: hunting. Office and Residence: 100 La- 
fayette Boul. 

WISE, Clarence Edward, district manager; 
born, Otsego, Mich., Jan. 1, 1884; son of 
Oliver and Hannah Sophia (Avery) Wise; 
graduated Otsego High School, 1902; B.S.j^ 
University of Michigan, 1908; married, Feb. 
14, 1911, Emma Louise Thomas, of Riverside,, 
111. Began active career as apprentice West- 
ern Electric Co., 1908-9; at Chicago, in serv- 
ice department, same company, 1909-10; sales- 
man Cutter Electrical & Manufacturing Co.,. 
Chicago office, 1910; Detroit district manager,, 
for same house since 1911. Progressive. Pres- 
byterian. Member American Institute Elec- 
trical Engineers, Detroit Engineering Society,. 
Sons of Jove, Association of Railway Elec- 
trical Engineers. Club: University of Michi- 
gan, of Detroit. Recreations: fishing, boat- 
ing, hunting. Office: 427 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 180 Westminster Ave. 

WISE, Lester E., real estate; born, Branch 
County, Mich., Aug. 23, 1858; son of Christian 
and Minerva (Saxton) Wise; educated in 
public schools of Angola, Ind., and Coldwater^ 
Mich.; married at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 6,, 
1880, Gertrude Beach. Secretary and treas- 
urer of Irvine & Wise Realty Co. Member 
Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit Real Es- 
tate Board (president, 1910). Clubs: Bloom- 
field Hills Country, Fellowcraft, Athelstan 
(Battle Creek, Mich.). Recreation: travel. 
Office: 214 Moffat Blk (23 years). Residence: 
The Lenox Apt. Hotel. 

WITTELSBERGER, Frank Boniface; born, 
Detroit, Sept. 2, 1860; son of Conrad and 
Elizabeth (Huehn) Wittelsberger; educated 



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St. Boniface parochial school to 1872; Detroit 
Business University, 1874-76; married, Jan. 
18, 1900, Charlotte Baisch, of Detroit; 3 chil- 
dren: Frances J., Louis, Hugh. Traveled 
abroad, 1880; lived in Colorado, 1882; sales- 
man in Detroit, 1883-88; engaged vrith cousin, 
Frank Wittelsberger, in baking business, 1889- 
98; built own bakery, 1898, and has conducted 
same to present time. Democrat. Koman 
Catholic. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Knights of Columbus. Club: 
Detroit Motor Boat. Eecreations: automobil- 
ing, outdoor sports. Office: 771 Michigan 
Ave. Eesidenee: 309 Lincoln Ave. 

WOHLGEIVIUTH, Moses; born, Germany, 
Mar. 8, 1857, son of Joseph and Rebecca 
(Meyers) Wohlgemuth; brought to America, 
1860; educated common schools, New York; 
married, Oct. 28, 1883, Martha Mendelssohn, 
of New York; 3 children: Mortimer, Jeannette, 
Hazel (Mrs. L. A. Shapiro). Entered busi- 
ness in Detroit, 1885; admitted son to part- 
nership, 1909, under title of M. Wohlgemuth 
& Son, millinery and novelties. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Jew- 
ish religion. Member United Commercial 
Travelers of America. Office: 68-72 Broad- 
way. Residence: 290 Kirby Ave. W. 

WOLF, Fred C; see Vol. 1908. 

WOLFE, Loms H., lawyer; born, Detroit, 
Aug. 20, 1882; son of Charles and Hannah 
(Solomon) Wolf; graduated Wilkins School, 
June, 1895; LL.B., Detroit College of Law, 
1904; married, Nov. 10, 1912, Sadie Schetzer, 
of Lansing, Mich. Was associated with firm 
of Dohany & Dohany, lawyers, while study- 
ing in college; began practice in own name, 
1904; member firm of Wolfe, Benjamin & Ber- 
zoldt since 1912. Republican. Jewish re- 
ligion; member board of trustees Sharrey 
Zedek Synagogue. Member Detroit College 
of Law Alumni Association, Michigan State 
Bar Association, Association Bar City of 
Detroit, Lawyers' Club. Member Maccabees, 
Knights of Pythias. Recreations: outdoor di- 
versions. Office: 701-702 Free Press Bldg. 
Residence: 39 Tuxedo Ave. 

WOLFGANG, Adolph C; born, Kracow, 
Austria, Dec. 20, 1864; son of Maurice and 
Fannie (Prager) Wolfgang; educated in 
schools of Austria; married, Dec. 22, 1891, 
Minnie Strumlauf, of Kracow; 1 son, Irving 
J. Emigrated to America, 1881; followed man- 
ufacture of caps in New York, 1881-95; came 
to Detroit, 1895, and connected with old De- 
troit Cap Co. for 13 years; organized the Ma- 



jestic Cap Manufacturing Co., 1909, and since 
senior partner same. Orthodox Hebrew, 
Knights of Pythias. Eecreations: theatre, 
reading. Office: 75 Bates St. Eesidenee: 145 
Farnsworth Ave. 

WOOD, Albert F., manufacturing perfumer; 
born, Fenton, Mich., July 22, 1868; descend- 
ant of Henry Wood, 1630, Puritan, Plymouth, 
Massachusetts; son of Alvah Ulysses and 
Sarah (Sheldon) Wood; educated in public 
schools and at Ann Arbor; unmarried. Be- 
gan in manufacture of perfumery and toilet 
specialties in his own name, 1885, and still 
continues. Republican. Member Sons of 
American Revolution. Recreations: yachting 
and automobiling. Office: Wood Laboratory 
Bldg., cor. Fort St. and Trumbull Ave. Resi- 
dence: 164 Fort St. W. 

WOOD, Andrew Chapman; born, Jackson, 
O., Sept. 19, 1852; son of Jackson B. and 
America (White) Wood, and descendant of 
colonial ancestors; educated in public schools 
of Nashville, Tenn., and Detroit, and at Bry- 
ant & Stratton's Business College, Detroit; 
married at Detroit, 1874, Agnes J. Eobb 
(died, Nov. 20, 1909); 5 children: Ida (Mrs. 
A. H. Stevenson), Hugh J., John G., Grace 
(wife of Dr. W. N. Moffett), June; married, 
2d, Apr., 1912, Mrs. Virginia Herbert, of New 
Orleans. Served as dispatch bearer, Army of 
the Cumberland, 1862-65; came to Detroit, 
1865; has been identified with the oil busi- 
ness as representative of the Greenslabe Oil 
Co. since the beginning of his business career 
in 1866, and member of the firm since 1887. 
President Andrew C. Wood Eealty Co. Ee- 
publican. Presbyterian. Mason (32°), Detroit 
Commandery No. 1; member Sons of Ameri- 
can Eevolution, Mayflower Society. Eecrea- 
tions: traveling and fishing. Office: 38-40 Jef- 
ferson Ave. and 23d St., and M. C. E. E. 
Eesidenee: 315 West Grand Boul. 

WOOD, Arthur E.; born, Kalamazoo, Mich., 
Aug. 12, 1870; son of William P. and Sarah 
(Carson) Wood; educated public schools of 
Detroit; married, Dec. 23, 1904, Grace Grover, 
of Silverwood, Mich. Learned boiler making 
and structural iron trades, continuing at same 
until 21 years of age; joined Detroit Fire 
Department and served 10 years, until 1903; 
traveling salesman, wholesale millinery, 
1903-5 in millinery business for self as A. E. 
Wood & Co. since 1905, and president same 
since 1907; also president Mitchell Detroit 
Sales Co., automobiles. Republican. Episco- 
palian. Member Credit Men's Club. Mason; 



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member Maccabees. Kecreations: motoring, 
hunting, fishing. Office: 14-16 Gratiot Ave. 
Residence: 34 Boycourt Apts. 

WOOD, Charles Porter, dentist; born, New 
Haven, Shiawassee County, Mich., Aug. 7, 
1869; son of James Alexander and Sylvia A. 
(Royce) Wood; educated common schools; 
business eoUege, Detroit; received degree of 
D.D.S. from Detroit Dental College (depart- 
ment of Detroit College of Medicine), 1905; 
married, Dec. 30, 1890, EUa J. Wood, of De- 
troit; children: Harry, Frances, Esther. Prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1905. Member Central 
M. E. Church. Member Detroit Dental So- 
<;iety, Michigan State Dental Society, Na- 
tional Dental Association. Mason (Corinthian 
Lodge, Detroit). Clubs: Y. M. C. A., Business 
Men's. Recreations: fishing, automobiling. 
Office: Shurly Bldg., 32 Adams Ave. W. Res- 
idence: 141 Edison PI. 

WOOD, Edwin Milton; born, Franklin, Oak- 
land, Co., Mich., Sept. 16, 1880; son of David 
Milton and Emma (Nutt) Wood; graduate 
Farmington High School, 1897; Pernin's Short- 
hand Institute, Detroit, and from the Corre- 
spondence Institute of America, Scranton, Pa. 
(in advertising) ; married, Oct. 3, 1900, Joyce 
H. Allen, of Franklin, Mich.; 1 son, Allen Mil- 
ton. In employ of Glazier Stove Co., Chelsea, 
Mich., 1897-98; bookkeeper for M. B. Arm- 
strong, N. Farmington and George Bingham, 
Franklin, to 1900; with American Harrow 
Co., Detroit, in charge of traffic and orders, 
etc., 1900-6; with Detroit Shipbuilding Co. as 
private secretary to vice-president, 1906-7; 
then assistant sales manager Larned-Carter 
Co. and court shorthand reporter; with 
Trussed Concrete Steel Co. since July, 1907, 
now in charge of traffic department. Vice- 
president Federal Mercantile Agency. Meth- 
odist. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, 
Detroit Transportation Club, Illinois Com- 
mercial Men's Association. Mason; member 
I. O. O. F., Knights of Maccabees. Recrea- 
tion: athletics. Office: Trussed Concrete Steel 
Co. Residence: 322 Cameron Ave. 

WOOD, Emery Thomas, lawyer; born, 
Wayne Co., Mich., Oct. 5, 1848; son of John 
and Sarah A. (Fales) Wood; educated in pub- 
lic schools and Law Department, University 
of Michigan, degree of LL.B., 1879; married 
at Nashville, Tenn., 1875, Fleda H. Ferine 
(now deceased); children: John Harvey, Sara 
Ada (Mrs. Fred Snow Kellogg). Has prac- 
ticed in Detroit since 1880. Republican. Ma- 



son (R. A.). Club: Detroit Boat Office: 307 
Moffat Bldg. Residence: 90 Melbourne Ave. 

WOOD, John C; born. Saline, Mich., Sept. 
12, 1844; son of Thomas and Harriet (Wick- 
ham) Wood; educated in public schools of 
Saline and Ypsilanti (Mich.) High School, 
graduating, 1864; married at Ypsilanti, Apr. 
14, 1870, Blanche Rice; children: John C, 
Walter C, Blanche. Engaged in farming, 
1865-78; in newspaper work in Detroit, 1878- 
80; has been engaged in real estate opera- 
tions since 1880. Member of Detroit Real 
Estate Board. Republican. Presbyterian. 
Member Masonic order. Recreations: hunting 
and fishing. Office: 511 Hodges Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 179 17th St. 

WOOD, William Bell, manager Fairbanks, 
Morse & Co.; born, Syracuse, N. Y., July 4, 
1870; son of Orson B. and Frances (Bush) 
Wood; educated at Albion College, Mich.; 
married at Albion, 1894, Carrie Brown. Be- 
gan business career in Chicago in employ of 
Fairbanks, Morse & Co., scales, engines, 
pumps and electrical machinery, 1892; came 
to Detroit as manager local branch, 1904, and 
has so continued. Member National Credit 
Men's Association, Detroit Board of Com- 
merce, Detroit Engineering Society. Republi- 
can. Methodist. Mason (32°), Knight Tem- 
plar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, 
Detroit Boat, Wolverine Automobile, Fellow- 
craft, Rotary, Rushmere. Recreations: auto- 
mobiling, motor boating. Office: 86 Jefferson 
Ave. Residence: 626 Trumbull Ave. 

WOODBURY, William Blanchard; moved to 

Cleveland, O.; see Vol. 1908. 

WOODISON, Edward J.; born, Ridgetown, 
Ont., Apr. 23, 1874; son of Edward and Mary 
(Carr) Woodison; educated in public schools 
of Windsor, Ont.; married at Windsor, June 
24, 1896, Emma Potter; 1 daughter, Marjorie 
Winifred. Began active career at 16 years of 
age as stenographer in foundry supply and 
fire brick business; went on the road as sales- 
man same line at 17; became manager fire 
brick department of a Cincinnati house at 23, 
did some traveling for same house and edited 
house publication; removed to Detroit and 
was head of the Detroit Foundry Supply Co., 
1903-10; since president The E. J. Woodison 
Co. Also president Acme Foundry Co., Atlas 
Foundry Co.; director Advance Machinery 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Mason, K. T. Clubs: Detroit Motor Boat, 
Wolverine Automobile. Recreation: outdoor 



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diversions. Office: 53 Buhl Blk. Eesidence: 
91 Medburj Ave. 

WOODEUFF, Fremont; born, Detroit, Feb. 
14, 1857; son of Charles P. and Harriet B. 
(Boyd) Woodruff; educated in public schools; 
read law and was admitted to the bar before 
the Supreme Court of Michigan, 1878; mar- 
ried, Detroit, Nov. 24, 1890, Annie L. Stevens. 
Practiced law in Detroit, 1879-82; since en- 
gaged in real estate and mining; chairman 
board of managers Stevens Land Co., Ltd.; 
treasurer Iron Silver Mining Co. Eepublican. 
Presbyterian. Member Board of Commerce. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf, Old Club, De- 
troit Boat, Bloomfield Hills Country. Eecrea- 
tion: golf. Office: 615 Stevens Bldg. Eesi- 
dence: 41 Watson St. 

WOODSIDE, William Park; born, Tara, Ont., 
Can., Mar. 4, 1877; son of William Charles 
and Caroline (Sutton) Woodside; educated in 
public schools of Port Arthur, Ont.; married, 
Jan. 21, 1910, Ina Eeynolds, of Walkerville, 
Ont.; 1 son, William Parker. Began as tool- 
smith's apprentice, Port Arthur, Ont., 1891; 
foreman steel works. International Engineer- 
ing & Construction Co., Port Arthur, Ont., 
1900-5; with Cadillac Motor Co., Detroit, 
1905-6; salesman Crucible Steel Co. of Amer- 
ica, 1906-11; assistant manager same com- 
pany, Detroit, 1911-12 and manager Detroit 
branch since Jan. 1, 1913. Eepublican. Prot- 
estant. 32° Mason, Shriner. Club: Fellow- 
craft. Eecreations: hockey, baseball, auto- 
mobiling. Office: 212 Larned St. W. Eesi- 
dence: 230 Lincoln Av. 

WOOUENDEN, Joseph Bedale, dry goods 
merchant; born, Belfast, Ireland, May 23, 
1840; son of James and Anne (Bedale) Woolf- 
enden; educated in private schools, Belfast, 
and Manchester, Eng. ; married, Detroit, Eliz- 
abeth Agnes Lumsden (died, 1878); 2nd, at 
Detroit, 1879, Eachel J. Lumsden. Began in 
1855, in the silk and dress goods department 
of the American shipping house of Firth, 
Slingsby & Co., Manchester, Eng., continuing 
until 1861; came to America, 1861, and from 
August to December of the same year was 
with James Davis, dry goods, Kingston, Ont.; 
was connected with J. & E. Blyth, Brockville, 
Ont., 1861-62; located in Detroit, 1862, and 
was in employ of James W. Farrell, dry goods, 
\intil 1869, and with successors, Newcomb, 
Endieott & Co., 1869-77; member firm of J. B. 
Woolfenden & Co., Saginaw, Mich., 1877-80; 
returned to Detroit, 1880, and was 2nd vice- 
president of Taylor-Woolfenden Co., dry 



goods, until 1909; since vice-president Elliott^ 
Taylor, Woolfenden Co. Eepublican. Episco- 
palian. Member Eoyal Arcanum. Eecreation: 
cultivation of flowers. Office: Woodward Ave. 
and Henry St. Eesidence: 25 Alexandrine 
Avenue E. 

WOOLLEY, George Henry; born in Mon- 
mouth Co., N. J., Jan. 30. 1861; son of Mon- 
tillion Wood and Lydia (Emery) Woolley;, 
educated in public schools of New Jersey;, 
married. Long Branch, N. J., 1881, Anna Ade- 
line Sherman; 3 sons: Sherman E., George H.,, 
Jr., Maleom E. Began as clerk in general 
store of Steinbach Bros., Long Branch, N. J.,, 
becoming manager of a branch store of th& 
firm; became clerk and bookkeeper at Hotel 
Bristol, New York City, 1886, and in 1889,, 
steward of the Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, and 
later manager of the hotel; has been one of 
the managers of Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit,, 
since Oct., 1907, and is vice-president Pont- 
chartrain Hotel Co. Eepublican. Methodist.. 
Member Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Ma- 
son (33°). Clubs: Ellicott and Buffalo (both 
of Buffalo, N. Y.). Office: Hotel Pontchar- 
train. Eesidence: 42 Chicago Boul. 

WOECESTEE, WiUard Newell, druggist; 
born, Detroit, July 17, 1856; son of Ira and 
Caroline (Cooper) Worcester; graduate De- 
troit High School; course in business college; 
married, 1888, Kate Seely, of Cbldwater,. 
Mich.; 4 children: Willard Seely, Philip Ira,, 
Sarah C, Mabel. Began active career, in em- 
ploy of Farrand, Williams & Co., wholesale 
druggists, 1877; became a member of firm of 
Hurd & Gray, retail druggists, about 1897; 
title changed to Gray & Worcester, 1900; firm 
incorporated, 1911, as Liggett, Gray & Wor- 
cester, of which is treasurer. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit 
Golf. Eecreation: golf. Office: 208 Wood- 
ward Ave. Eesidence: 51 Eowena St. 

WOEK, Walter Eaymoiid, traffic manager; 
born, Birmingham, la.. Mar. 5, 1883; sou of 
Thomas J. and Emma (Giauque) Work; grad- 
uated Birmingham High School, 1902; La 
Salle Extension University, special traffic 
course; unmarried. Began active career in 
employ of Michigan Central E. E., Oct. 4,. 
1904, continuing until July 1, 1909; then with 
the Kresge Co. until Jan. 10, 1912; since mem- 
ber firm of Work & Fretz, traffic managers, 
also mail order business; resident manager 
T. J. Work & Sons, real estate. Protestant. 
Member Trumbull Avenue Church Men's. 
Club. Member K. L. 0. H. Eecreations: base- 



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ball, traveling. Office: 602 Wayne County 
Bank BIdg. Eesidence: 1133 Third Ave. 

WOBMES, Clarkson C, machinery; born, 
Oswego, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1850; son of Grover S. 
and Maria (Crolius) Wormer; educated in 
public schools of Detroit; married, Detroit, 
1875, Minnie Horton: 3 children: Marie 
(Mrs. E. G. Van Wie), Hazel (Mrs. Campbell 
Symington, Jr.), Clarkson C, Jr. Began ac- 
tive career as clerk in banking house of Ken- 
nedy & Taylor; then was in employ of his 
father and brother, G. S. Wormer & Son, ma- 
chinery (founded, 1857) ; was admitted to the 
firm, 1873, which, upon retirement of his 
father, 1884, was conducted by 3 sons; firm 
incorporated, 1889, as C. C. Wormer Machin- 
ery Co., of which he has since been president. 
Also treasurer Austin Separator Co., Wright 
Manufacturing Co., Murray Manufacturing 
Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Vet- 
eran Corps Detroit Light Guard (member 
Guard since 1871). Republican. Congrega- 
tionalist. Member Royal Arcanum, Loyal 
Legion (by inheritance). Clubs: Detroit, 
Country, Detroit Golf. Office: 97-101 Wood- 
bridge St. Residence: The Palms. 

WOEMEE, Clarkson C, Jr., real estate; 
born, Detroit, Sept. 22, 1883; son of Clarkson 
C. and Minnie (Horton) Wormer; educated 
Detroit University School and Union College, 
Schenectady, N. Y.; married, Oct. 14, 1908, 
Elsa Klein, of Detroit; 2 children: Virginia, 
Marjorie. Engaged in real estate investments 
on own account in Detroit since 1906. Repub- 
lican. Episcopalian (St. Paul's Cathedral). 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Real Estate Board. Member Alpha Delta Phi 
fraternity, State Camp No. 1, Sons of Veter- 
ans. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Detroit Country, 
Detroit Boat Club Yachtsmen, New Detroit 
Athletic, Town, Alpha Delta Phi Club (New 
York). Recreations: golf, and all outdoor 
sports. Office: 704 Penobscot Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 79 Palmer Ave. E. 

WOEMEE, Henry G., real estate; born, 
Chicago, Nov. 7, 1877; son of Henry G. and 
Frances (Ainsworth) Wormer; educated in 
Detroit public .schools; course in mining engi- 
neering, Michigan College of Mines, Hough- 
ton, Mich.; married, Oct. 25, 1899, Frances J. 
Hoar, of Houghton. Began active career in 
employ of the Delray Sash & Door Co., 1899, 
as secretary and treasurer, continuing 2^4 
years; assistant manager Detroit branch Mills 
Novelty Co., of Chicago, 1902-8; in real estate 
business on own account since 1908. Indepen- 



dent in politics. Episcopalian. Member De- 
troit Real Estate Board (secretary, 1912, 
treasurer since 1912), Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: ath- 
letics. Office: Dime Savings Bank Bldg. 
Residence: 46 Canfield Ave. E. 

WOEMIiEY, William G.; born, Sept. 30, 
1862; died, Sept. 14, 1913; see Vol. 1908. 

WEIGHT, Ammi Willard, manufacturer, 
capitalist; born, July 5, 1822; died. May 7^ 
1912; see Vol. 1908. 

WEIGHT, Charles; born, Wayne Co., N. Y., 
Nov. 26, 1850; son of Rev. Thomas and Ruth 
(Smith) Wright; educated in public schools, 
Normal School at Ypsilanti, Mich.; Univer- 
sity of Michigan and special course in phar- 
macy, Columbia College, New York; married 
at Brooklyn, N. Y., 1880, Louise Kemlo. Be- 
gan the manufacture of proprietary medicines 
in 1881; now president Charles Wright Chem- 
ical Co.; also president Wright Realty Co. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Archaeological Society, Sons of American 
Revolution. Republican; served as treasurer 
Republican State Central Committee; U. S. 
revenue collector, 1898-1904. Presbyterian. 
Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Boat, Country. Recre- 
ations: hunting, fishing, traveling in foreign 
countries. Office: 20-22 Woodbridge Ave. E. 
Residence: 630 Jefferson Ave. 

WEIGHT, Harry A., merchant; born, To- 
ronto, Can., Feb. 14, 1863; son of Harry and 
Sarah (McDermott) Wright; educated in pub- 
lic schools of Detroit; married at Detroit, 
Sept., 1893, Mary Leora Rivard; 1 daughter, 
Evadne Rivard. Began career, 1880, with F. 
Buhl, Newland & Co., as errand boy; became 
house salesman for Henry A. Newland & Co., 
later traveling salesman for same house until 
1899, when with others he assisted in organ- 
izing the firm of G. H. Gates & Co. Republi- 
can. Member Oriental Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; 
Michigan Sovereign Consistory; Moslem Tem- 
ple, Mystic Shrine; also U. C. T. Recreations: 
baseball and all outdoor sports. Office: 190- 
192 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 375 Cadillac 
Avenue. 

WEIGHT, Henry M., jewelry; born, Hud- 
son, O., Aug. 15, 1843; son of Philo and Electa 
E. (Coe) Wright; graduate Western Reserve 
College, A.B., 1864, A.M., 1866; married at 
San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 23, 1872, Flora M. 
Haight; 4 children: Edith B., Winifred, Henry 
H., Edward F. Was a member Co. B, 85th 
Ohio Volunteers, at time of Civil War; came 
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Lake Survey, 1865-72; became a member of 
the jewelry firm of Eoehm & Wright, Mar., 
1872; the firm being changed Mar. 1, 1886, to 
Wright, Kay & Co., incorporated, May, 1906, 
of which became president. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Eepublican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Chapter Delta Kappa 
Epsilon. Clubs: Lake Placid, Adirondack 
(New York). Office: 207-211 Woodward Ave, 
Residence: 527 Jefferson Ave. 

WEIGHT, Hiram Augustus, physician; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WEIGHT, James North, manufacturing; 
born, Mar. 10, 1839; died, Nov. 14, 1910; see 
Vol. 1908. 

WEIGHT, John Monson; born, Port Huron, 
Mich., July 28, 1867; son of Pulteney M. and 
Clara St. Clair (Monson) Wright; educated 
Olivet College, 2 years; married, June 24, 
1891, Nellie Bancroft Taylor, of Port Huron; 
1 son, Edward Pulteney. Followed steamship 
business for a number of years; in real estate 
business, 1895-98; cashier Detroit City Gaa 
Co., 1898-1913, since assistant treasurer. Dem- 
ocrat. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Mason. Clubs: Detroit Boat, 
Detroit Athletic. Recreations: yachting, fish- 
ing, automobiling. Office: Detroit City Gas 
Co. Residence: 117 Theodore St. 

WEIGHT, Jouette Henry; born, Broadway, 
Va., Mar. 3, 1856; son of James William and 
Mary C. (Keyser) Wright; educated in public 
schools, Waynesboro, Va.; married, Huron, O., 
Susie Parish; 2 children: Charles J., Susie 
(deceased); married, 2nd, Aug. 24, 1890, Mary 
M. Osborn, of Amherst, O. Began as tele- 
graph operator Lake Shore & Michigan South- 
ern R. R., continuing for 13 years; was with 
the Cleveland Stone Co. 15 years; assisted in 
organizing The Wright & Wesley Co., jobbers 
of woodenware, at Port Huron, Mich., 1904; 
business moved to Detroit, 1910, and is treas- 
urer and manager same. Republican. Baptist. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason 
(32°), Shriner. Recreation: home diversions. 
Office: 96 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 45 Owen 
Avenue. 

WEIGHT, Orvin J., life insurance; born, 
Chester, Eaton Co., Mich., Oct. 12, 1862; son 
of Andrew J. and Eleanor Jane (Uhl) Wright; 
educated public schools, Barry Co., Mich.; 
graduated Grand Rapids (Mich.) Business 
College, 1885; married, Oct. 24, 1889, Nellie 
M. Heath, of Allegan, Mich.; 2 daughters: 
Clara Louise (Mrs. J. Arthur Daniel) and 



Leona Francine. Engaged in dry goods 
and general mercantile business in Lake 
Odessa and Hudson, Mich., 1888-1900; came 
to Detroit, Dec, 1900, and since identi- 
fied with the Northwestern Mutual Life In- 
surance Co. as district agent with headquar- 
ters in Detroit. Served as president of the 
Village of Lake Odessa, Mich., 1891-93. Re- 
publican. Congregationalist; trustee North 
Woodward Avenue Congregational Church. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce, Detroit 
Life Underwriters' Association. Member 
Corinthian Lodge No. 241, F. & A. M.; King 
Cyrus Chapter No. 133, R. A. M.; Damascus 
Commandery No. 12, K. T. Recreation-" 
travel, outdoor diversions. Office: 613-6Zii 
Hammond Bldg. Residence: 126 Euclid Ave. 
West. 

WUEST, Joseph, clergyman; born, Thal- 
heim, Germany, July 7, 1869; son of Wilhelm 
and Maria (Reichwein) Wuest; joined the 
Holy Ghost Order and studied in various 
schools in France. Ordained to priesthood of 
Roman Catholic Church, 1896; priest Krecht- 
steden, Germany, 1897-99; assistant in St. 
Mary's Church, Sharpsburg, Pa., 1899-1902; 
chaplain of St. Joseph's Hospit^, Chippewa 
Falls, Wis., 1902-7; pastor St. Mary 's Church, 
Detroit, since July 1907. Residence: 200 Mon- 
roe Ave. 

WTJRZEE, Louis Charles, lawyer; born, De- 
troit, Jan. 6, 1875; son of Carl and Theresa 
(Kuhn) Wurzer; educated in St. Mary's 
parochial school, Everett public school, De- 
troit College of Law and University of Notre 
Dame, where he took English and Law Course 
for 3 years and received degree of LL.B., 
June, 1896; married at Detroit, Nov. 26, 1902, 
Lucile Henkel, daughter of Edward and 
Emma Henkel; 2 children: Louis C, Jr., Mar- 
jorie. Has practiced in Detroit since June, 
1896; assistant prosecuting attorney Wayne 
County, Jan. 1, 1901- Jan. 1, 1907; vice-presi- 
dent and general counsel of A. B. Stove Co., 
of Battle Creek, Mich. Served in Navy dur- 
ing Spanish-American War, on board U. S. S. 
Yosemite, as a member of Detroit Naval Re- 
serves, Member Association Bar City of De- 
troit, American Bar Association. Republican. 
Roman Catholic. Member Knights of Colum- 
bus, United Spanish War Veterans. Clubs: 
Country, University, Harmonie, etc. Recrea- 
tion: outdoor diversions. Office: 426-428 Ma- 
jestic Bldg. Residence: 1298 Brush St. 

WYLIE, Milton G.; born. Brown Co., Minn., 
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Wylie; educated in district schools of Polk 
Co., la.; married at Clarkston, Mich., 1890, 
Millie M. Wolfe; 1 daughter. Marvel (Mrs. 
John A. Milotte). Engaged in farming in Polk 
Co., la., until 1886; then in lumber woods of 
Northern Michigan until 1888; was connected 
with Stanton, Sampson & Co., and later with 
Daniels & Ivea, and Monroe, Rosenfield & 
Co.; associated with others and in spring of 
1906 bought stock of latter firm; president of 
The Moore-Wylie Co., furnishing goods, 
1906-8; since Detroit manager for the Arling- 
ton Co., of New York. Prohibitionist. Bap- 
tist. Office: 117 Jefferson Ave. Residence: 24 
^ entis Ave. 

WYMAN, Hal CHement, surgeon; born. Mar. 
22, 1852; died, 1908; see Vol. 1908, 



YATES, Henry Wellington, physician and 
surgeon; born, Oxford Tp., Ont., Can., Feb. 24, 
1867; son of Albert and Margaret (Eastman) 
Yates; came to Michigan with parents, 1874; 
educated in public schools of Washington, 
Mich.; Romeo (Mich.) High School, graduat- 
ing, June, 1886; Detroit College of Medicine, 
1891-94, degree of M.D., 1894; house surgeon 
St. Mary's Hospital, Detroit, 1894-95; mar- 
ried at Detroit, Aug. 4, 1898, Margaret M. 
Vibbert; children: Dorothy M., Wellington B. 
Has engaged in practice in Detroit since Mar., 
1894; teacher of obstetrics, Detroit College 
of Medicine; gynecologist to Providence and 
St. Mary's hospitals; medical director Penin- 
sular Life Insurance Co. Member Wayne 
County Medical Society, Michigan State Med- 
ical Society, American Medical Association. 
Republican. Congregationalist. Recreation: 
travel. Office: 608 Gas Bldg. Residence: 1360 
Fort St. W. 

YATES, Joseph S., merchant tailor; born, 
Sweden, Feb. 20, 1873; son of Swening and 
Elsa (Kajsa) Goth (Yates, English transla- 
tion) ; educated in public schools in Sweden; 
married, Aug. 1, 1904, Astrid Becker, of Gray- 
ling, Mich.; 3 sons: Joseph, Edward, Richard. 
Learned tailor's trade in old country; emi- 
grated to America, 1891; removed to Detroit 
from New York, 1895; in employ of Emory 
& Co. as cutter, 1895-1902; since in business 
on own account. Member Detroit Board of 
Commerce. Recreation: gardening. Office: 
97-99 Fort St. W. Residence: 162 Pallister 
Avenue. 

YEATS, Eicliard Walter, manufacturer of 
wire and iron work; born, Port Huron, Mich., 



Oct. 28, 1867; son of Robert Thomas and Su- 
sannah Mary (Hart) Yeats; educated in pub- 
lic schools. Port Huron; married at Detroit, 
Mar. 25, 1901, Bessie M. Wells. Located in De- 
troit, 1885; became secretary E. T. Barnum, 
wire and iron work, 1892, and was made treas- 
urer and general manager upon death of Mr. 
Barnum, 1910. Republican. Episcopalian. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: 
Fellowcraft, Automobile of Detroit, Wolver- 
ine Automobile, Detroit Athletic. Recrea- 
tions: motoring, baseball. Office: 82 Wash- 
ington Boul. Residence: 35 Edison Ave. 

YENTSCH, Edward, banking; born, De- 
troit, Feb. 9, 1870; son of Herman and Louise 
(Stark) Yentsch; common school education 
until 12; went to work until the age of 16 
years; graduated Detroit Business University, 
1887; married, Nov. 24, 1B97, Mathilda Seidel, 
of Redford, Mich.; 4 children: Edward, Jr., 
Amalia, Louise, Alfred. Began as delivery 
boy with Wagner Baking Co., continuing 5 
years; then attended business college; with 
German-American Bank since June 1, 1888, 
cashier since Jan. 1, 1913; secretary and treas- 
urer Pope Baking Co.; director Broadway 
Theatre. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason. 
Member German-American Association. Rec- 
reation: outdoor sports. Office: German- Amer- 
ican Bank, cor. Griswold St. and Lafayette 
Boul. Residence: 301 McClellan Ave. 

YEOMANS, Arthur, retired; born, Camden, 
Can., Aug. 11, 1843; son of Andrew and Jane 
(Milligan) Yeomans; educated in public 
schools of New York state; married at De- 
troit, 1866, Annie Kew; 3 sons: Frederick H., 
Franklin E., Clarence W. Became resident of 
New York state, 1854; enlisted as private in 
Co. F, 81st New York Volunteer Infantry, 
1861, and discharged as sergeant in 1865, 
Army of the Potomac and Army of the James; 
returned to New York after being discharged 
from military service and in spring of 1866 
located in Detroit; was connected with the 
Detroit Chair Factory, 1866-76, and then 
member of the police force for 1 year. Began 
the manufacture of boxes, 1878, as Baxter & 
Yeomans, the title becoming Detroit Box Co., 
and later Yeomans, Cheseborough & Co., 
which continued for 10 years; then Yeomans. 
Lumber and Box Co. until January, 1906, and 
the Acme Box Co. until 1911 (retired). Re- 
publican. Episcopalian. Member Detroit Post, 
G. A. R. Residence: 107 Trumbull Ave. 

TEOMANS, Fred H., manufacturer boxes,, 
box shooks, crates and cratings; bom, De- 



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troit, Oct. 25, 1868; son of Arthur and Anna 
(Kew) Yeomans; educated in public schools, 
Detroit; married, July 13, 1907, Meta E. 
Rich, of Detroit. Began active career in 1888, 
with Yeomans Lumber & Box Co.; then with 
Yeomans Body & Box Co. and Yeomans-Diver 
Co., general manager of latter since 1911. 
Formerly member Detroit Cadets, Detroit 
Light Artillery. Member Detroit Board of 
•Commerce. Member B. P. 0. Elks. Office: 274- 
290 Wight St. Kesidence: Chalfonte Apts. 

YEEKES, George B., lawyer; born, Novi, 
Mich., Nov. 16, 1864; son of Eobert and 
Sarah (Holmes) Yerkes; educMed at State 
Normal School, Ypsilanti, Mich.; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1888; married at Detroit, 
June 16, 1891, Jennie Butterfield; 1 son, Rob- 
■ert G. Has been resident of Detroit since 
1888; member law firm of Haug & Yerkes, 
1890-1907, Merriam, Yerkes & Simons since 
1908. President Murphy Iron Works; director 
Holmes Lumber & Fuel Co., Oakland Land 
Co., Detroit Provision Co. Member Associa- 
tion Bar City of Detroit, Michigan State and 
American Bar associations. Republican. Mem- 
ber Masonic order, B. P. O. Elks. Clubs: De- 
troit Golf, Detroit Curling, Lawyers'. Recre- 
ation: golf. Office: 1024 Ford Bldg. Resi- 
dence: 100 Kirby Ave. E. 

YOEK, Francis L., musical director; born, 
at Ontonagon, Mich., Mar. 9, 1861; son of 
Rev. L. C. and Frances De Grace (Collester) 
York; graduate Ann Arbor (Mich.) High 
School, 1878, University of Michigan, B.A., 
1882, M.A., 1883 (only graduate ever unani- 
mously recommended by faculty for M.A. de- 
gree, summa cum laude) ; studied organ and 
composition with Alexander Guilmant, Paris, 
1892-98; married at Brighton, Mich., Sept. 
9, 1883, Mary O. Albright; children: Kate 
pjthel (Mrs. Paul Honore), Satia Frances, 
Leila Dorothea. Teacher piano, organ and 
■composition University School of Michigan, 
Ann Arbor, Mich., 1892-1906; head of piano 
department. State Normal Conservatory, 
Ypsilanti, Mich., 1896-1908; director Detroit 
Conservatory of Music since 1902, and presi- 
dent of corporation; organist and director 
Central M. E. Church, Detroit, since 1902. 
Represented Michigan as concert organist, 
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901; al- 
ternated with Alexander Guilmant, of Paris, 
in organ concerts, St. Louis Exposition, 1904; 
gave numerous concerts, recitals, etc. In 1905 
furnished report to French Government on 
music study in America, with special refer- 



ence to conservatory work. Chairman music 
committee Detroit City Bi-Centenary, 1901; 
city music historian, 1901. Secretary Music 
Teachers' National Association 6 terms; mem- 
ber Fine Arts Society, International Musical 
Society, New York Manuscript Society. 
Clubs: Acanthus, Detroit, University, Ex- 
change. Author: Harmony Simplified (fifth 
edition, 1900); Text-Book in Counterpoint, 
1907. Contributor to musical papers; com- 
poser and editor of music; lecturer on musical 
subjects. Studio: 1013 Woodward Ave. Resi- 
dence: 235 Hancock Ave. W. 

YORK, Harry Jacob; born, Huntington, 
Pa., Mar. 29, 1879; son of Chauncey P. and 
Eliza J. (Mattern) York; educated in public 
schools. Warrior's Mark, Pa.; B.S. and M.A., 
Pennsylvania State College, 1900; M.D., Col- 
lege of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, 
1904; married, Ajjr. 17, 1906, Frances P. 
Hutchinson, of Washington, D. C. ; 4 children: 
Mary Stewart, Hayward Freeland, Harry 
Hutchinson, William Francis. Practiced med- 
icine at Warrior's Mark 3 years; came to 
Detroit, 1910, and since manager the Ma-le-na 
Co., manufacturers of soaps, ointments, pills 
and specialties. Democrat. Methodist. Mem- 
ber Detroit Board of Commerce. Mason. Rec- 
reations: fishing, hunting. Office: cor. York 
St. and 2d Ave. Residence: 761 Cass Ave. 

YOST, George P.; born, Canada, May 21, 
1873; son of Henry and Mary (Kreuger) 
Yost; educated in public schools of Hamilton, 
Ont., and collegiate institute; married at De- 
troit, Mar. 1, 1900, Alice A. Carter; 3 chil- 
dren: Margaret Alice, Dorothy Carter, George 
P., Jr. Began in fur factory of Walter Buhl 
& Co. to learn the trade, 1890, and was buyer 
and manager of De Steiger, Fallon & Co., 
1898-1905; in fur business alone since 1905. 
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Repub- 
lican. Methodist. Office: 207-211 Woodward 
Ave. Residence: 153 Pingree Ave. 

YOUNG, George Augustus, manufacturer; 
born, Windsor, Can., May 10, 1866; son of 
Charles Q. and Martha (Noll) Young; edu- 
cated in public and high schools, Windsor; 
married Isabel Campbell, of Detroit, June 10, 
1899. Learned sheet metal and brass worker's 
trade under father in Windsor; foreman De- 
troit Sheet Metal & Brass Works (now De- 
troit Shipbuilding Co.), 1888-96; engaged with 
brother, 1896, as Young Bros. Co., manHifac- 
turers of special copper and sheet iron work, 
of which he is secretary, treasurer and man- 
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troit Board of Commerce, Employers' Associ- 
ation. Mason. Clubs: Fellowcraft, Detroit 
Athletic, Wolverine Automobile. Eecrea- 
tions: automobiling, fishing. Office: 313 Frank- 
lin St. Kesidence: 115 Edison Ave. 

YOUNG, Harry A., merchant tailor; born. 
Red Cloud, Neb., Oct. 25, 1881; son of Henry 
W. and Elnora (Spry) Young; educated in 
public schools, Red Cloud; mari'ied, Jan. 2, 
1907, Minnie May Aldrich, of Imlay City, 
Mich. Began as apprentice tailor's trade. Red 
Cloud, 1895; after learning trade followed 
same in principal cities from New York to 
San Francisco for 8 years; cutter for firms 
in New York, Cincinnati and Detroit for 6 
years; member firm of Leith & Young since 
1909. Republican. Protestant. Member De- 
troit Board of Commerce. 32° Mason; mem- 
ber Consistory, Shrine. Recreations: music, 
■outdoor sports. Office: 302 Bowles Bldg. Res- 
idence: 30 Adelaide St. 

YOUNG, Leonard A., president Detroit 
Wire Spring Co.; born, Chicago, Jan. 31, 1877; 
son of James and Evelyn (Bennett) Young; 
father 's folks were closely associated with 
William Penn and were among the earliest 
settlers of Pennsylvania; educated in Chi- 
cago public schools and night school; married, 
July 3, 1907, Ola Butcher, of Chicago. Obliged 
to work early in life; started shining shoes 
and selling papers; then on wagon as vege- 
table peddler, milk wagon, stock farm and 
dealing in stock horses; livery sale and ex- 
change stable, later teaming; became sales- 
man for the New Jersey Car Spring & Rubber 
Co., 1903; salesman Diamond Rubber Co., 
Ventilated Cushion & Spring Co.; now presi- 
dent, treasurer and general manager Detroit 
Wire Spring Co., and president-treasurer Can- 
adian Cushion Spring Co., of Windsor, Can.; 
president The Durable Co., Universal Weld- 
ing Co., Prince Nut Lock Co. Member Detroit 
Board of Commerce. Served in Spanish- Amer- 
ican War, P Troop, 5th Cavalry. Republican. 
Baptist. 32° Mason, Shriner, Arab Patrol; 
member Gold Hats. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, 
Fellowcraft. Recreations: automobiling and 
general out-door sports. Office: Plant 1, De- 
troit Wire Spring Co., Morrow and Marston 
Sts. Residence: 93 Rhode Island Ave., High- 
land Park. 

YOUNG, Mathew A., automobiles; born, 
Alliston, Ont., Can., Dec. 16, 1872; son of 
Mathew A. and Elizabeth (Gibb) Young; ed- 
ucated in public schools, Ontario; Ontario Col- 
lege of Pharmacy, Toronto, Can., 1891 and 



1892, degrees of Ph.M.B. and A.C. (analyt- 
ical chemist); married, Nov. 11, 1897, Mary 
E. Wilderspin, of Amherstburg, Ont.; 1 child, 
Kathleen Elizabeth. In drug business, To- 
ronto, Can., 1892-93; conducted drug store, Lan- 
sing, Mich., 1893-95; removed to Detroit, 1895, 
and proprietor drug store until 1900; entered 
automobile business as Young & Miller, 1900; 
in same line of business alone since 1905, now 
distributor Reo & Mitchell pleasure and com- 
mercial cars. Member Detroit Automobile 
Dealers' Association. Republican. Methodist. 
Mason (32°), Shriner. Club: Detroit Motor 
Boat. Recreations: automobiling, fishing, 
hunting. Office: 754-756 Woodward Ave. Res- 
idence: 67 Tennyson Ave. 

YOUNGLOVE, Lyle G., lawyer; born, June 
9, 1867, in Livingston Co., Mich., son of 
George and Margaret (Lawson) Young; edu- 
cated in public schools of Howell, Mich., De- 
troit Business University and Detroit College 
of Law, LL.B., 1894; married at Detroit, Aug. 
9, 1906, Augusta M. Wilson. Practiced in De- 
troit since 1894; member firm of Wilkinson & 
Younglove, until Aug. 1, 1911, since alone. 
Republican. Member Association Bar City of 
Detroit, and State Bar Association, Lawyers' 
Club. Mason (32°), K. T., Shriner. Office: 
1508 Ford Bldg. Residence: 52 Chope PI. 



ZACHAEIAS, Allen Howard, manufactur- 
er; born, Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 12, 1875; 
son of Peter H. and Elizabeth E. (Tillott) 
Zaeharias; of German, English and American 
descent, ancestor from Germany arriving in 
America in 1750; graduated Detroit Central 
High School, 1893; literary and law courses. 
University of Michigan, 2 years; married, 
June 26, 1902, Gertrude Wiley, of Detroit. 
Left college June, 1897, and entered firm of 
P. H. Zaeharias, wholesale and retail coal, as 
general manager; in Oct., 1908, firm retired 
from business. Began organization of Detroit 
Pressed Steel Co., automobile frames and 
heavy stampings, July 1, 1909, and has from 
the start been president and general manager 
same. Member Society Automobile Engineers. 
Active at times in school and m^unicipal af- 
fairs in the interest of others. Trustee De- 
troit High School Scholarship Fund Associa- 
tion. Progressive in politics. Formerly Pres- 
byterian, now liberal in religious opinions. 
Member Delta Upsilon fraternity (University 
of Michigan Chapter). Clubs: Detroit Ath- 
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Club (Detroit). Recreation: fond of outdoor 
sports. Office: 1800 Mt. Elliott Ave. Resi- 
dence: 123 Virginia Park. 

ZEESE, Harry I*., hotel manager; born, De- 
troit, Nov. 18, 1875; son of Harry L. and 
Katherine (Kelly) Zeese; educated in public 
schools; married, June 25, 1900, Mabel Oakes, 
of Detroit. Began active career as a bellboy 
at Campbell House, Bay City, Mich., 1889, 
continuing until 1891; night clerk. Grayling 
House, Grayling, Mich., 1891-92; day clerk 
Grand Central Hotel, Cheboygan, Mich., 1892- 
94; chief clerk Park Hotel, then manager, 
1894-97; chief clerk Griswold Hotel, Detroit, 
1897-1900; manager Oriental Hotel, Detroit, 
1900-7; manager Grand Hotel, Indianapolis, 
1907-8; proprietor and manager Brunswick 
Hotel, Detroit, 1908-10; manager Claypool 
Hotel, Indianapolis, 1910-12; since manager 
Hotel Cadillac, Detroit. Member Detroit Hotel 
Association. Protestant. 32° Mason, Shriner, 
Recreation: walking. Office and Residence: 
Hotel Cadillac. 

ZEIGEN, Frederic H., real estate and build- 
ing contractor; born, Saginaw, Mich,, Apr. 18, 
1874; son of Cass and Marion (Weber) Zei- 
gen; educated in public schools of Saginaw up 
to 1890; Ypsilanti High School, graduating, 
1898; Ypsilanti State Normal College, gradu- 
ating 1900; Nashville College of Law, LL.B.; 
George Washington University, LL.D. ; mar- 
ried at Ypsilanti, Sept. 20, 1899, Myrtle Co- 
mer; children: Eola Valencia, Phyllis Myrtle. 
Was superintendent public schools for several 
years after leaving college; established the 
Zeigen Real Estate Exchange, Detroit, 1903, 
and has since been engaged in real estate and 
building operations, averaging about fifty-five 
buildings per year — stores, factories and 
homes. President and general manager Zeigen 
Construction Co.; general manager Zeigen 
Real Estate Exchange; former vice-president 
Detroit Concrete Stone Co.; vice-president 
Detroit Hydraulic Stone Co.; secretary and 
treasurer United Construction Co.; secretary 
Great Lakes Concrete Machinery Co.; treas- 
urer Metropolitan Publishing Co. and A. C. 
Jacob Co.; director Great Lakes Concrete Co.; 
president Zeus Electric Co. Member Detroit 
Real Estate Board, Board of Commerce. Cap- 
tain of Light Infantry, Saginaw, 1890-92; 
first lieutenant Adrian Volunteers, Spanish 
American War. Republican. Methodist. Mem- 
ber National Educational Association, Michi- 
gan State Teachers' Association, Michigan 
Authors' Association (secretary and direc- 



tor). International Historical Society, Inter- 
national Geographical Society. Mason (32°); 
member Modern Woodmen of America. Recre- 
ation: automobiling. Well known as writer 
of poems and short stories in magazines; alsa 
as composer of songs, words and music to 
"My Michigan"; "God Bless Our Home"; 
"Song of the Rolling Deep," and other songs. 
Author of novel, "Therold Archer Knowl- 
ton," also other novels. Lecturer on history 
and literature. Office: Dime Savings Bank 
Bldg. Residence: 60 Grand Ave. W. 

ZENKER, Albert Henry, president Zenner 
Disinfectant Co.; born, Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 
2, 1869; son of Simon H. Zenner; educated in 
public schools of New York state. Began in 
employ of the Electrical Supply Co. of Chi- 
cago; came to Detroit, 1893, and organized the- 
Zenner Disinfectant Co., of which was man- 
ager, 1893-1908, since president. Republican. 
Member Michigan State Board of Agriculture 
(advisory committee); director Detroit Board 
of Commerce. Recreation: fishing. Office: 84 
Lafayette Boul. Residence: 768 Cass Ave. 

ZIMMEESCHIED, Karl William, metallur- 
gist; born, Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 27, 1880; 
son of John Ferdinand and Caroline Matilda 
(Rosenbury) Zimmerschied; graduated Man- 
ual Training High School, Kansas City, 1898; 
A.B., University of Michigan, 1903, M.S., 
1904; Koenigliche Technische Hochschule,. 
Charlottenburg, Germany, 1909-10; married, 
Aug. 25, 1912, Margaret M. Ruppe, of Han- 
cock, Mich. Instructor in quantitative analy- 
sis. University of Illinois, 1904-5; instructor 
in metallurgy. University of Michigan, 1905- 
11; metallurgist, later director of tests. Gen- 
eral Motors Co., since 1911. Now resident 
lecturer in metallurgy. University of Michi- 
gan, since 1912. Republican. Lutheran. Mem- 
ber Society Automobile Engineers, American 
Society for Testing Materials, American 
Chemical Society. Office: cor. Brush and Con- 
gress Sts. Residence: 84 Marston Ct. 

ZINDLEB, Alexander J., wholesale coal 
and coke; born, Detroit, May 24, 1886; son of 
Vincent and Mary (Assessor) Zindler; edu- 
cated Detroit High School; St. Joseph's Com- 
mercial College; unmarried. Began active 
career as bookkeeper Goebel Brewing Co., 
1903, continuing for 2 years; then with Bren- 
ner Coal Co., for 5 years; with Jules G. Hoff- 
man, wholesale coal and coke, 1910-11; firm 
succeeded by J. W. Dykstra & Co., Mar., 1911; 
since secretary and treasurer same. Catholic. 
Member Knights of Columbus. Club: Detroit 



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Yacht. Kecreations: music, traveliug, boating. 
OflSce: 917-918 Hammond Bklg. Eesidence: 
1245 Townscnd Ave. 

ZUCKERMAN, Leo J., ladies' garments; 
born, Chicago, May 213, 1875; son of Joseph 
and Matilda (Langbein) Zuckerman; educated 
in public schools, Chicago; married, Feb. 22, 
1896, Lillye Goldfinger, of Chicago; 2 chil- 
dren: Phyllis, Elmer. Began active career as 
salesman with 11. Friend, "The Columbus" 
cloak and suit house, Chicago, and continued 
12 years; started iu business for self in Chi- 
cago, 1900; removed to Detroit, 1908. Con- 
ducts store, "Leo Zuckerman," at 176 Wood- 
ward Ave., and the Elmers Cloak and Suit 
House, established, 1899, at 140 Woodward 
Ave.; became president of latter upon incor- 
poration, Sept., 1912. Also proprietor cloak 



and suit department Goldberg Bros, depart- 
ment store; president The Bresler Co., of Min- 
neapolis, Minn. Independent in politics. He- 
brevr religion. Member Detroit Board of Com- 
merce. Member Knights of Pythias. Kecrea- 
tions: motoring, travel. Office: 140 Woodward' 
Ave. Residence: 25 Edison Ave. 

ZUG, Robert M.; born, Detroit, Nov. 7, 
1S.51; sou of Samuel and Ann G. (Stead) Zug; 
educated in public schools, Detroit; married, 
Oct. 4, 1893, Nellie L. Austin, of Suffield, 
Conn. Engaged in real estate business in De- 
troit since 1885, handling own property. Mem- 
ber board of directors, Detroit Young Men's 
Christian Association. Republican. Presbyte- 
rian. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. 
Recreation: travel. Office: Dime Savings 
Bank Building. Residence: 89 Eliot St. 



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